Yogic diet on gut microbial diversity in asthma

Abstract

Nutrition plays an important role in maintaining a healthy life with a better lifespan. A balanced diet is very important to maintain good health as illustrated in yoga. Pathya and Apathya Ahara (diet) is an important part of almost every treatment of various lifestyle diseases including Asthma. Ayurveda also believes that a proper diet for a particular disease is as effective as medicine. According to the principles of Yoga, the essence of food forms the mind. A healthy diet is essential for a healthy mind and body. However, diet plays an important role in yoga perfection and success. The yoga diet brings peace and spiritual development. Hence, in this article, we discuss the diet required for an asthmatic following the principles illustrated in yoga literature such as Hathayoga Padipika, Gheranda Samhita, and Shrimad Bhagavadgita.