DESEASE’S OF CIVILIZATION AND PREVENTION BY AYURVEDA

Abstract

Apart from economic advancements and the ability to trade worldwide, the world has come along way in science and more specifically medicine, economic development has led to a high rate of lifestyle changes comes a crop of Diseases. These Diseases have been dubbed lifestyle Diseases or Diseases of civilization or Diseases of longevity. The changes in lifestyle and dietary choices greatly increases the risk for non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as obesity, type ॥ diabetes, Hypertension, dyslipidemia, sleep-apnea, osteo-arthritis and some type of cancer. Almost to third deaths were because of NCDs. A healthy lifestyle promotes building and maintaining healthy bones, muscles and joints as well as help in controlling weight. It increases self esteem reduces stress and promotes social well being. Ayurveda has great potential In preventing lifestyle Disorders.