Prevalence of Viruddha Ahara in Patients Attending Arogyashala of N.I.A and Its Effects on Health

Abstract

Nowadays, the era of urbanization has produced increased number of fast foods and restaurants. The food habits and life style has also been customized according to the profession/ career of an individual. Hence much importance for taste is given but not for health benefits. “Viruddha” or “Vairodhika” is the technical terms for incompatible or antagonistic. Viruddha Dravyas dislodge the various Doshas but do not expel them out. So they cause various disorders. As mentioned in Samhita, it is prime cause of many diseases like Kushtha, Amavata, Amlapitta,Atisara,Pandu, Visarpa, Vatarakta, Grahani etc. To survey the prevalence of Viruddha Ahara consumption in patients and its hazardous effects on health and to find out the presence of Viruddha Ahara as a causative factor in different diseases. For this purpose a survey study was planned and a total of 416 subjects were interviewed. The data shows that all (100%) patients were consuming Viruddha Ahara (incompatible diet) having Mandagni and Avara Vyayamashakti. Raktavaha Srotodushthi found in maximum number of patients. From the above results, it is concluded that Viruddha Ahara is an important aspect of today's improper dietary habits.