SIGNIFICANCE OF ASHTA AHARA VIDHI VISHESHAYATANA IN PREVENTION OF LIFESTYLE DISORDERS: A REVIEW

Lifestyle disorders, including obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, and metabolic syndrome, are increasingly associated with unhealthy dietary habits, sedentary behavior, and irregular daily routines. Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of proper dietary practices for maintaining health and preventing disease. Ashta Ahara Vidhi Visheshayatana, described in the Charaka Samhita, provides eight principles governing the selection, preparation, combination, quantity, and consumption of food. These principles promote balanced nutrition, proper digestion, and maintenance of physiological equilibrium. This brief review explores the significance of Ashta Ahara Vidhi Visheshayatana in the prevention of lifestyle disorders and its relevance to contemporary preventive healthcare.