ISSN: 2578-4986
Authors: Himani G*, Swati R, Beena B, Sharma KK and Shukla GD
Sleep is a basic human need, important for good health & therefore considered as one of the Trividh Upastambhas. “Early to bed & early to arise makes a man healthy, wealthy & wise.” This proverb has a great significance. Ayurveda believes in saying it. Sleep is a natural phenomenon of giving adequate rest to the body and mind. An improper diet and lifestyle cause aggravation of Vata that travels through the channels of the head causing sleeplessness. Suppressed emotions, disturbed sleeping patterns, worries, anger, overexcitement and ill health may be other responsible factors for sleep disorders. It focuses on daily regimen (Dincharya) that can avoid lifestyle disorders. Nidra plays an important role in physical and mental health. Ayurveda has prescribed certain rules, in regard to diet and sleep, called seasonal regimen (Rutucharya). Present article emphasized on role of Dietary Regimen in Anidra in promotion of maintenance of health and well-being and prevention of lifestyle disorders.
Keywords: Upastambhas; Ayurveda; Daily regimen; Dincharya; Ritucharya; Nidra; Sleep
