ROLE OF SWASTHAVRITTA IN PREVENTING HYPERTENSION: A REVIEW ARTICLE    

Authors : Dr. VAISAKH R, Assistant Professor Department of Swasthavritta Glocal College of Ayurvedic Medical Sciences and Research Centre Glocal University, Saharanpur, U P, India

Publishing Date : 2024

DOI : https://doi.org/10.52458/9788196830069.nsp.2024.eb.ch-18

ISBN : 978-81-968300-8-3

Pages : 111-116

Chapter id : GU/NSP/EB/GHTAGA/2024/Ch-18

Abstract : In today's fast-moving world, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential for well-being. Lifestyle is a pattern of living that we follow, and lifestyle disorders are defined as those health illnesses that occurs due to incorrect way of living. These diseases are also called non-communicable diseases. Lifestyle diseases like Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Dyslipidaemia and Obesity is high on the rise. Among them Hypertension (HTN) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Stress, obesity, over salt intake, genetic factors etc are the main causes of Hypertension. The main principle of Ayurveda is to maintain a good health and adopting a healthy lifestyle. Ayurvedic principles can be adopted in the prevention and control of Hypertension. This article is a sincere effort to understand hypertension and its prevention in terms of Swasthavritta.

Keywords : Swasthavritta. Vega, Hypertension, Dinacharya, Ritucharya, Rasayana, Sadvritta.

Cite : R, V. (2024). Role Of Swasthavritta In Preventing Hypertension: A Review Article (1st ed., pp. 111-116). Noble Science Press. https://doi.org/ttps://doi.org/10.52458/9788196830069.nsp.2024.eb.ch-18

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