Preservation & Prevention through Ayurveda
Ayurveda has two fundamental aspects of good health. The first one is to prevent diseases through preservation of the harmony and balance of a healthy body. Similarly, the second one is to cure through therapies & treatments to heal the diseased body. The list of lifestyle diseases ( also known as ‘non-communicable diseases’ or ‘chronic diseases of lifestyle’) is growing fast. It now includes insomnia, cardio vascular diseases as well as diabetes mellitus. It also includes dyslipidemia (lipids over the limit in one’s bloodstream), hypertension and overweight/obesity. Ayurveda can control these because it looks at the holistic wellness of the body while addressing a condition, and not just the condition alone. If you are looking for lifestyle diseases prevention or cure, Ayurveda provides the best options.
In Ayurveda, we consider the health and wellness of an individual, as a sum of different factors. It is the sum total of his/her physical activities and the immediate environment. Additionally, Ayurveda also considers the mental and emotional activity with others, the seasons, and how the body reacts to them. In short, good health is a multi-layered concept in Ayurveda.
The Economic Threat of Lifestyle Diseases
As per a study by the Harvard School of Public Health, “Cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes, and other NCDs account for 60% of all deaths in India“. It thus makes them the leading cause of death. It is far ahead of other reasons like injuries and communicable, maternal, prenatal, and nutritional conditions.
Furthermore, “NCDs account for about 40% of all hospital stays and roughly 35% of all recorded outpatient visits.”
The probability of dying during the most productive years (ages 30-70) from one of the four main NCDs is a staggering 26% !
The Common Causes in Lifestyle Diseases
One does not need to look far to get to the heart of the common reasons for these lifestyle diseases. It is well integrated into the ‘modern lifestyle ‘ that moves us from day to day. Basically, in a broad sense, our lifestyle leads to these diseases. This includes erratic eating habits – irregular, binge-eating, dependency on comfort food, which are very common. Similarly, daily habits – late rising, smoking & drinking play an important part.
In addition, the nature of work – repetitive physical activity, stress and stationary work modes are not what our body needs. Furthermore, a working environment that restricts access to sunlight and fresh air in itself is lethal. Unavoidable factors of heredity & age also play their part. Evidently, we can prevent all the above lifestyle diseases by a holistic approach of treatment. That is exactly what Ayurveda does to help heal.
Lifestyle Diseases Prevention & Treatment
Lifestyle diseases underlines the need to manage our daily routines or professional ones. Evidently, it is clear from the very description. Ayurveda lays out clear paths for management of lifestyle diseases. Chiefly, this is through controlling our regimens. Particularly, this could be one’s Dinacharya (daily regimen), Ritucharya (seasonal regimen), Panchakarma (the five-fold detoxification), and Rasayana (rejuvenation) therapies.
There is always an Itoozhi Ayurveda Centre to suit your Preferences
Itoozhi Namboothiri’s Ayurveda Nursing Home | Kerala
Location : Mayyil, Kannur, Kerala
Type : Multi-Speciality Treatments
Distance from Airport : 35 Mins
Special Amenities: Ayur Villas & Special AC & Non-AC Rooms, Pick-up and Drop Facility
Mode: Both OP & IP
Itoozhi Ayurveda Heritage Centre | Kerala
Location : Kattampally, Kannur, Kerala
Type : Treatments, Geriatric Day Care
Distance from Airport : 45 Mins
Special Amenities: Family Cottages, Pick-up and Drop Facility
Mode: OP & IP
Itoozhi Ayurvedic Hospital & Wellness Centre | Karnataka
Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka
Type : Multi-Speciality Treatments
Distance from Airport : 25 Mins
Special Amenities: Luxury Stay, Outdoor & Indoor Recreation, Fine Dining
Mode: Both OP & IP