A REVIEW OF HEALTHY AGEING AND AYURVEDAS ROLE IN PREVENTING GERIATRICS DISORDERS.

Bhaskar M. Perake and Jivan Prabhakar Hanwate*

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda, the ancient science of life believes in principle of “Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam” (maintenance of health of healthy persons) and “Aturashya Vikar Prasamanam” (treating diseased person). Ayurveda mentioned concepts of Dincharya, Ratricharya, Ritucharya and Sadvritta which helps in preventive promotive and curative aspects of health. These all approaches maintain physical as well as mental health and impart longevity. Ageing is defined as a result of natural changes of the body that progressively leads to the death of individuals. It is also defined as the intrinsic, inevitable, and irreversible agerelated loss of viability.Ayurveda contributes most important role in geriatric care, as it is one among the branch of Astanga of Ayurveda. Jara Chikitsahas a good scope in present day scenario as a preventive tool.Furthermore ancient ayurveda science presented principle of Swasthavritta, the fundamental theories of Swasthavritta contributed towards the health management and resist prevalence of diseases.The person who follows rules of Ayurveda acquires good physical and mental health, complexion, compact body, luster, happiness, longevity and disease free state..Ayurveda involves various regimen including daily & dietary consideration, seasonal regimen (Ritucharya), ethical regimen, Ratricharya, Nindra and Yoga, etc which help in geriatric care. Following the rules of Swasthvritta not only promotes general health but also prevents pathogenesis of disease like; obesity, diabetes, anxiety, indigestion, constipation, hyperacidity and insomnia. Here an attempt is made to discuss the role of Ayurveda and swasthvritta regimn to promote and maintain the healthy ageing.

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