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== Exercise (vyayama) ==

== Exercise (vyayama) ==

Well co-ordinated and balanced movements are included in execrcise (vyayama). Regular exercise renders body light and efficient in activities, improves digestive power and wanes obesity. Healthy individuals, who are habituated to fat rich diet should routinely practice exercise especially during winter and spring seasons. In other seasons, it can be performed moderately. [A. Hr. Sutra Sthana 2/11-13]  

Well co-ordinated and balanced movements are included in execrcise (vyayama). Regular exercise renders body light and efficient in activities, improves digestive power and wanes obesity. Healthy individuals, who are habituated to fat rich diet should routinely practice exercise especially during winter and spring seasons. In other seasons, it can be performed moderately. [A. Hr. Sutra Sthana 2/11-13]  

Research shows  that exercise is as beneficial as a medicine for health. As for any other drug, amount of exercise is equally important based on personified requirements and conditions.  The optimum limit of exercise is upto half strength of the person. Exercise is not recommended in diseases due to vitiation of [[vata]] and [[pitta]], tender children, and aged persons. Excessive exercise beyond ones capacity, can cause excessive thirst (trushna), emaciation(kshaya), dyspnoea(pratamaka), bleeding disorders(raktapitta), fatigue, cough, fever, and vomiting. [A. Hr. Sutra Sthana 2/14]. Moderate and regular exercise can prevent many life style disorders.

 

Studies have shown the evidences for the effectiveness of regular physical activity in the primary and secondary prevention of several chronic diseases (e.g., cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, hypertension, obesity, depression and osteoporosis) and premature death.  After exercise it is recommended to massage the entire body comfortably. [A. Hr. Sutra Sthana 2/13]

Research shows  that exercise is as beneficial as a medicine for health. As for any other drug, amount of exercise is equally important based on personified requirements and conditions.  The optimum limit of exercise is upto half strength of the person.  

 

Exercise is not recommended in diseases due to vitiation of [[vata]] and [[pitta]], tender children, and aged persons. Excessive exercise beyond ones capacity, can cause excessive thirst (trushna), emaciation(kshaya), dyspnoea(pratamaka), bleeding disorders(raktapitta), fatigue, cough, fever, and vomiting. [A. Hr. Sutra Sthana 2/14].  

 

Moderate and regular exercise can prevent many life style disorders.

Studies have shown the evidences for the effectiveness of regular physical activity in the primary and secondary prevention of several chronic diseases (e.g., cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, hypertension, obesity, depression and osteoporosis) and premature death.   

 

After exercise it is recommended to massage the entire body comfortably. [A. Hr. Sutra Sthana 2/13]

 

== Bath (snana) ==

== Bath (snana) ==

Daily bath is advised for preservation of overall health. It not only removes toxins from skin, but also relaxes and rejuvenates mind. It is the foremost measure to reduce fatigue. [Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 25/40]

Daily bath is advised for preservation of overall health. It not only removes toxins from skin, but also relaxes and rejuvenates mind. It is the foremost measure to reduce fatigue. [Cha.Sa.Sutra Sthana 25/40]