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Ayurveda emphasizes on the preservation of health and prevention of diseases as its primary objective. Daily regimen (dinacharya), seasonal regimen (ritucharya), dietetic rules (ahara vidhi), and code of conduct (sadvritta) are prescribed for healthy and long life.  

Ayurveda emphasizes on the preservation of health and prevention of diseases as its primary objective. Daily regimen (dinacharya), seasonal regimen (ritucharya), dietetic rules (ahara vidhi), and code of conduct (sadvritta) are prescribed for healthy and long life.  

The classically prescribed daily routine or regimen is followed with due consideration of one's body constitution (deha prakriti), strength (bala), age (vaya), season (ritu), and any existing disease condition (vyadhi).[ SAT-J.9]

The classically prescribed daily routine or regimen is followed with due consideration of one's body constitution (deha prakriti), strength (bala), age (vaya), season (ritu), and any existing disease condition (vyadhi).[ SAT-J.9]<ref>Available from http://namstp.ayush.gov.in/#/sat</ref>

This article deals with the critical review of these daily regimens and their importance in the contemporary views.

This article deals with the critical review of these daily regimens and their importance in the contemporary views.

The first step of setting a daily routine is fixing a proper time to wake up in the morning. It helps to maintain the natural circadian rhythm.The recommended time to wake up is about 45 minutes to 1 hour before sunrise, known as "brahma muhurta". It is the best time to start the daily activities and has many positive benefits on physical and mental health [ A. S. Sutra Sthana 3/2].  

The first step of setting a daily routine is fixing a proper time to wake up in the morning. It helps to maintain the natural circadian rhythm.The recommended time to wake up is about 45 minutes to 1 hour before sunrise, known as "brahma muhurta". It is the best time to start the daily activities and has many positive benefits on physical and mental health [ A. S. Sutra Sthana 3/2].  

In a study assessing the relationship between physical activity and daily lifestyle habits it was observed that early waking time has significant positive correlations with children's physical activity level.  Studies have shown that late wake-up time was associated with an unfavorable activity and weight status profile.  Another study regarding self-reported health status, using evening and morning lateness scales (E and M) of the sleep-wake pattern indicates that healthier respondents prefer earlier wake-up times.  

In a study assessing the relationship between physical activity and daily lifestyle habits it was observed that early waking time has significant positive correlations with children's physical activity level.<ref>Kohyama J. Early rising children are more active than late risers. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. 2007;3(6):959-963. doi:10.2147/ndt.s2087</ref> Studies have shown that late wake-up time was associated with an unfavorable activity and weight status profile.<ref>Olds TS, Maher CA, Matricciani L. Sleep duration or bedtime? Exploring the relationship between sleep habits and weight status and activity patterns. Sleep. 2011;34(10):1299-1307. Published 2011 Oct 1. doi:10.5665/SLEEP.1266</ref> Another study regarding self-reported health status, using evening and morning lateness scales (E and M) of the sleep-wake pattern indicates that healthier respondents prefer earlier wake-up times.<ref>Arcady A. Putilov (2008) Association of morning and evening lateness with self-scored health: Late to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy in his own eyes, Biological Rhythm Research, 39:4, 321-333, DOI: 10.1080/09291010701424853</ref>

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==Gut hygiene(shaucha vidhi)==  

==Gut hygiene(shaucha vidhi)==  

On waking up, the first activity should be micturition and defecation because this process cleans the metabolic wastes (mala) accumulated in body during night. The urge to defecate in the morning is indicator of good digestive health and gut motility. The time, frequency, and duration of defecation are assessed clinically for examination of quality of digestion (agni) and gut pattern (koshtha).Frequent and long-time suppression of urge of defecation and urination can cause serious disorders.[Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 7/3-6]  

On waking up, the first activity should be micturition and defecation because this process cleans the metabolic wastes (mala) accumulated in body during night. The urge to defecate in the morning is indicator of good digestive health and gut motility. The time, frequency, and duration of defecation are assessed clinically for examination of quality of digestion (agni) and gut pattern (koshtha).Frequent and long-time suppression of urge of defecation and urination can cause serious disorders.[Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 7/3-6]  

A survey study regarding bowel habits indicates that the most common bowel habit of once daily was a minority practice in both sexes in the modern era. A regular 24-hour cycle was apparent in only 40% of men and 33% of women. But the most common time in which defecation occurs is the early morning itself.   

A survey study regarding bowel habits indicates that the most common bowel habit of once daily was a minority practice in both sexes in the modern era. A regular 24-hour cycle was apparent in only 40% of men and 33% of women. But the most common time in which defecation occurs is the early morning itself.<ref>Heaton KW, Radvan J, Cripps H, Mountford RA, Braddon FE, Hughes AO. Defecation frequency and timing, and stool form in the general population: a prospective study. Gut. 1992;33(6):818-824. doi:10.1136/gut.33.6.818.</ref>  

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Pongamia pinnata (karanja), Nerium indicum (karavira), Calotropis gigantean Linn (arka), Aganosma dichotoma (malati), Terminalia arjuna Roxb (arjuna), Terminalia tomentosa (asana), Ficus benghalensis (vata), Acacia catechu (khadira), Vateria indica Linn.(sarja), Acacia farnesiana Wild(arimeda), Achyranthes aspera(apamarga) are the medicinal plants mentioned for making chewing herbal brushes.[Cha. Sa. Sutra Sthana 5/73], [A. S. Sutra Sthana 3/5]

Pongamia pinnata (karanja), Nerium indicum (karavira), Calotropis gigantean Linn (arka), Aganosma dichotoma (malati), Terminalia arjuna Roxb (arjuna), Terminalia tomentosa (asana), Ficus benghalensis (vata), Acacia catechu (khadira), Vateria indica Linn.(sarja), Acacia farnesiana Wild(arimeda), Achyranthes aspera(apamarga) are the medicinal plants mentioned for making chewing herbal brushes.[Cha. Sa. Sutra Sthana 5/73], [A. S. Sutra Sthana 3/5]

With reference to the individual's constitution and dominant [[dosha]], the suitable herbal stick is selected based on its dominant taste (rasa).  

With reference to the individual's constitution and dominant [[dosha]], the suitable herbal stick is selected based on its dominant taste (rasa).<ref>Athavale VB. Dentistry in Ayurveda [Danta-Shastra]. New Delhi: Chaukhamba Sanskrit Pratishthan; 1999</ref>

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The toothbrush made with plastic  handle and nylon bristles is used to clean teeth since the early 20th century. Medium and soft bristles are preferred for protection of dentin and gums. Toothpaste is a paste or gel dentifrice used with a toothbrush to clean and maintain the aesthetics and health of teeth.   

The toothbrush made with plastic  handle and nylon bristles is used to clean teeth since the early 20th century. Medium and soft bristles are preferred for protection of dentin and gums. Toothpaste is a paste or gel dentifrice used with a toothbrush to clean and maintain the aesthetics and health of teeth.<ref>Available from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toothpaste cited on February 12, 2021 </ref>  

A review of advantage and disadvantages of contemporary toothbrushes and herbal chewing sticks was done.  

A review of advantage and disadvantages of contemporary toothbrushes and herbal chewing sticks was done.  

Phyto-chemical examinations revealed that the herbal sticks contain natural ingredients, which are beneficial for oral health. Chewing sticks contains volatile oils, tannic acid, sulfur and sterols which attribute to anti-septic, astringent and bactericidal properties that reduce plaque formation, provides anti-carious effects, eliminates bad odor, improves the sense of taste, and cures many systemic diseases. Chewing sticks showed parallel or even greater mechanical and chemical cleansing of oral tissues than a toothbrush.  

Phyto-chemical examinations revealed that the herbal sticks contain natural ingredients, which are beneficial for oral health. Chewing sticks contains volatile oils, tannic acid, sulfur and sterols which attribute to anti-septic, astringent and bactericidal properties that reduce plaque formation, provides anti-carious effects, eliminates bad odor, improves the sense of taste, and cures many systemic diseases.<ref>Tubaishat RS, Darby ML, Bauman DB, Box CE. Use of miswak versus toothbrushes: Oral health beliefs and behaviors among a sample of Jordanian adults. Int J Dent Hyg. 2005;3:126–36.</ref> Chewing sticks showed parallel or even greater mechanical and chemical cleansing of oral tissues than a toothbrush.<ref>Malik AS, Shaukat MS, Qureshi AA, Abdur R. Comparative effectiveness of chewing stick and toothbrush: a randomized clinical trial. N Am J Med Sci. 2014;6(7):333-337. doi:10.4103/1947-2714.136916</ref>

====Tooth powder====

====Tooth powder====

For cleansing the teeth, a combination of Saussurea lappa(kushta), Terminalia chebula(haritaki), Emblica officinalis (amalaki), Terminalia bellerica(bibhitaki), Zingiber officinale(shunthi), Piper nigrum Linn(maricha),Piper longum Linn(pippali),Cinnamomum zeylanicum(twak),Elettaria cardammum(ela) and Cinnamomum tamala(patra) in powder form mixed with honey is recommended. [A.S.Sutra Sthana 3/5]  

For cleansing the teeth, a combination of Saussurea lappa(kushta), Terminalia chebula(haritaki), Emblica officinalis (amalaki), Terminalia bellerica(bibhitaki), Zingiber officinale(shunthi), Piper nigrum Linn(maricha),Piper longum Linn(pippali),Cinnamomum zeylanicum(twak),Elettaria cardammum(ela) and Cinnamomum tamala(patra) in powder form mixed with honey is recommended. [A.S.Sutra Sthana 3/5]  

Now a days, various herbal tooth powders and pastes are available in market. Neem extract is widely used  in studies of antiplaque activities of Ayurvedic tooth powders and commercial herbal toothpastes.   

Now a days, various herbal tooth powders and pastes are available in market. Neem extract is widely used  in studies of antiplaque activities of Ayurvedic tooth powders and commercial herbal toothpastes.<ref>Saimbi CS. The efficacy of neem extract -reported in Jeevaniya Health Care magazine 1994. Available from:

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The research on herbal toothpastes or tooth powders or appropriating herbal stick as per body constitution may reveal new insights into prevention of dental disorders.

The research on herbal toothpastes or tooth powders or appropriating herbal stick as per body constitution may reveal new insights into prevention of dental disorders.