Ayurveda is a medicinal science that shows us the healthy approach towards life. Swasthavritta is a part of Ayurveda that deals with the science of Health, which prescribes the theory, and practice of the maintenance of public and private health. ‘Swasthavritta’ i.e. the code for a healthy conduct literally means ‘the regime of abiding in one’s own nature’. Swasthavritta in Ayurveda means maintaining one’s health. Ayurveda is an art of medicine incorporating centuries of wisdom. According to Ayurveda a healthy person is one who maintains a complete equilibrium of all the four basics of ayurveda like Dosha, Dhatu, Agni and Mala along with Physical and emotional functions. For achieving this healthy approach towards life Ayurveda has laid stress on certain principles subjected to specific Ahar, Vihar and Achars based on Hetu (Material cause), Kala (Season) and Desha (Habitat). These principles are defined as Charyas (Routine or life style). People who have followed the Ayurvedic lifestyle in the early years is proof in itself on how beneficial following a healthy regime is. The principles of maintaining a proper well being of the body and mind are two-fold

• Consumption of diet
• Observance of personal, moral, seasonal and spiritual conduct.

Swasthavritta’ explains how to prevent disorders and how to maintain social health. The branch parallel to Swasthavritta is ‘Preventive and Social Medicine’ (PSM) which is now considered to be one of the important branches in modern medicine. Ayurveda defines the healthy state as: ‘A person, whose somatic and psychic humors are in equilibrium, digestion is uniformly healthy, with normal functioning of the fundamental tissues of the body and body wastes, accompanied by the processes of the soul, cognitive organs and the mind, is said to be a healthy person.’ Swasthavritta mainly emphasizes on following a proper routine regime as well as seasonal regime. Daily regime stresses on day-to day instructions like morning routine, basic cleanliness, natural urges, evening routine etc. The seasonal and climatic changes also have an important effect on the health. Hence Ayurveda has certain seasonal specific guidelines, which help us to cope up with the changes in the environment. Swasthavritta also includes Sadvritta that can be classified into five types. They are as follows:

• Good mental conduct
• Good social conduct
• Good religious conduct
• Good personal conduct
• Good moral conduct.

Thus we can sum up Swasthavritta as lifestyle of a person and how we live each day is the crux of Ayurvedic living. Ayurveda is really the art of moment-to-moment living. Thus through Swasthavritta, Ayurveda recommends different lifestyles according to age, sex, climate, time of day and time of year.

Ayurveda, the Science of Life, was developed some ten thousand years ago. It finds detailed description in Rig Veda which was written six thousand years ago. Ayurveda  is a holistic system of medicine that uses a constitutional model. Its aim is to provide guidance regarding food and lifestyle so that healthy people can stay healthy and folks with health challenges can improve their health.  

Panchakarma is a holistic rejuvenation therapy  in Ayurveda.   Experts insist that Panchakarma therapies should be done under the able guidance of qualified and competent physicians and trained attendants. Our mission is to make this world a wonderful place to live by spreading the vast knowledge of Ayurveda and its potential to one and all.

Ayurveda emphasizes preventative and healing therapies along with various methods of purification and rejuvenation. Ayurveda is more than a mere healing system, it is a science and art of appropriate living which helps to achieve longevity. It can also guide every individual for prevention of disease from gaining a foothold in the system. To achieve this status of body, mind and consciousness, Ayurveda prescribes Panchakarma Therapy for cleansing of body toxins.  ‘Panchakarma’ is a pentad of rejuvenation therapies to detoxify the body and to revitalise the entire system. Oil massage, dhara, pizhichil, swedam, vasti, nasyam etc are the steps involved in the Panchakarma process. We bring you a comprehensive step by step process of the Panchakarma therapy with detailed explanation of   the five phases of the therapy viz, Vaman (therapeutic vomiting or emesis),  Virechan (purgation),  Basti (enema),  Nasya (elimination of toxins through the nose) and  Raktamoksha (detoxification of the blood).

The word Panchakarma means “five actions”. Subtly harmonising purification procedures dissolve metabolic waste products and environmental toxins from the body’s tissues in a gentle and effective way and eliminate them from the physiology. These extremely pleasant relaxing treatments enliven the bodies own self-healing powers bringing about a profound and lasting rejuvenation.

The detoxification effect of Panchkarma treatments are used to manage arthritis. In ayurvedic concept arthritis is a degenerative disease. So rejuvenation is the primary line of treatment.Thus various panchkarma therapies are used to manage arthritic symptoms. Panchkarma addresses different associated symptoms of arthritis.

In todays present scenario it has become really important for each one of us to maintain a good health. With so much of pollution in the environment, food adulteration, untimely working hours and unhealthy lifestyle it has become mandatory for everyone to look after our health. That’s why the Ayurvedic dincharya is to be followed in accordance with the present context.

Ayurvedic life-regimens are simple, non-invasive, non-traumatic and generally do not interfere with other form of treatment. Right from waking up in the morning till sleeping at night all daily routines are according to our present need. Waking up in the morning is always good for health. But if you are working late nights than you should set your biological clock accordingly.

As six to seven hours sleep is a must. Drinking a glass of Luke-warm water helps to flush out all toxins accumulated overnight in the body. Drinking a glass of Luke-warm water helps to flush out all toxins accumulated overnight in the body.

As we say ‘cleanliness is next to godliness’ in this case cleanliness is also very important factor to maintain good health because personal hygiene is really important. Clean teeth and mouth. Brushing of teeth should be repeated after every meal.

Cleaning of tongue freshens up the mouth and also stimulates the secretions of digestive enzymes. Proper cleaning of nose, ears and washing eyes with warm water held in mouth for moments is advised. Keep your hair trimmed, nails filed and wear clear, clean clothes.

A regular self-massage with herbal oil is necessary for every person. It makes the skin supple, enhances blood circulation, encourages quicker removal of the wastes and relaxes the body. Along with food, hygiene, sleep exercise and meditation is also very important. Regular light exercises help the body to shape up, increase muscle strength, improve appetite and maintain health. Yoga, swimming, walking and even laughing are excellent options.

Your dressing is also important so always wear clean, airy and light clothes of natural fibers like cotton, wool, linens, or silk. Similarly breakfast lunch and dinner should be done on time to maintain the regularity. Though our modern lifestyle does not permit us the time to look after ourselves but the responsibility is ours.

As these regimens helps us establish a daily, monthly and yearly program for optimal health. So it is after all our life so it is how we take care of it.