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What is the Role of Nidan Parivarjan in Ayurveda?

by Dr Vaid Ji on Aug 12, 2024

What is the Role of Nidan Parivarjan in Ayurveda?
Nidhan Parivarjan refers to the avoidance or elimination of the root cause of a disease. In Ayurveda, this is considered a fundamental approach to treatment and prevention. Here’s how it is helpful in treating a disease:

1. Eliminates the Root Cause: By identifying and avoiding the causative factors (Nidhan) of a disease, the progression of the disease can be halted, allowing the body to restore balance (homeostasis).
2. Prevents Recurrence: Addressing the underlying cause reduces the risk of recurrence, ensuring long-term health.
3. Minimizes Medication Dependency: By focusing on lifestyle and dietary changes, the need for prolonged medication may be reduced.
4. Holistic Health Improvement: It promotes overall well-being by not just treating symptoms but improving physical, mental, and emotional health.
5. Customized Treatment: Nidhan Parivarjan involves understanding an individual’s unique constitution (Prakriti) and tailoring the treatment accordingly.

Basic Knowledge of Healthy Living in Ayurveda

1. Dinacharya (Daily Routine): Follow a daily regimen that includes waking up early, practicing oral hygiene, exercising, and having meals at regular times.
2. Ritucharya (Seasonal Regimen): Adjust your diet and lifestyle according to the seasons to maintain balance and prevent seasonal ailments.
3. Balanced Diet: Consume a diet that is fresh, seasonal, and appropriate for your body type (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) and digestive strength.
4. Ahara (Food): Eat in moderation, include all six tastes (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent, astringent), and ensure that your food is wholesome and easy to digest.
5. Mindful Eating: Eat with attention, chew your food properly, and avoid distractions like TV or phones while eating.
6. Adequate Sleep: Follow a regular sleep schedule and ensure you get sufficient rest. Sleep is essential for mental and physical rejuvenation.
7. Stress Management: Practice mindfulness, meditation, and yoga to keep stress levels in check and maintain mental equilibrium.
8. Regular Exercise: Engage in daily physical activities such as yoga, walking, or any exercise suitable for your body type.
9. Detoxification: Regular cleansing practices like Panchakarma help in eliminating toxins from the body.
10. Mental and Emotional Health: Maintain positive relationships, engage in fulfilling activities, and practice gratitude to foster emotional well-being.
11. Pranayama and Meditation: Incorporate breathing exercises (Pranayama) and meditation into your daily routine to enhance mental clarity and inner peace.
12. Hydration: Drink plenty of water, preferably warm, to support digestion and detoxification.
13. Avoidance of Viruddha Ahara (Incompatible Foods): Avoid combinations of foods that can disturb digestion and lead to toxin formation.
14. Sattvic Lifestyle: Adopt a lifestyle that promotes purity, simplicity, and harmony in all aspects of life.

By adhering to these principles, one can maintain a balanced and healthy life according to Ayurvedic wisdom.