Ayurveda and its concept of dietetics (Pathya ahaar kalpana) – a potential approach to healthy gut Microbiota

Abstract

The present article deals with the general history of Ayurveda and its concept of dietetics for healthy microbiota. Ayurveda is an ancient science of life which has been practiced in India for the past thousands of years. In addition to the treatment, it provides knowledge about healthy lifestyles through yoga and diet regimens. In Ayurveda, the essence to live a healthy life is through strengthening the tripods of life which are aahar, nidra and brahmacharya. The aahar on the diet not only provides the material needed by our body to grow and maintain its day-to- day function but also individual conditions mana. Therefore, there is a need to consider food types and food regimens according to dosha and prakriti to enrich healthy microbiota which further will enrich a healthy body and mind.