− | <div style='text-align:justify;'>The term ‘ritucharya’ is derived from two different words: ‘ritu’ meaning season and ‘charya’ meaning ‘regimen’. Seasonal regimen prescribed for preservation of health and prevention of [[Vyadhi|diseases]] is termed as ‘ritucharya’. | + | <p style="text-align:justify;">The term ‘ritucharya’ is derived from two different words: ‘ritu’ meaning season and ‘charya’ meaning ‘regimen’. Seasonal regimen prescribed for preservation of health and prevention of [[Vyadhi|diseases]] is termed as ‘ritucharya’. |
− | [[Ayurveda|Ayurveda]], the science of [[Ayu|life]] defined the human [[Sharira|body (''sharira'')]] is always in a state of change towards degeneration called as [[Sharira|''sharira'' (human body)]] [Vaidyaka shabdasindhu]. Ancient scriptures were aware of astronomy; they keenly observed the change in seasons with respect to the sun, moon, stars, wind, and rainfall. The concept of ''“yat pinde tat brahmande‘''- whatever there is in the environment is also there is the human [[Sharira|body]] is applied in understanding health. This leads to appreciating changes in the human [[Sharira|body]] according to seasons and regimens are made accordingly. The seasonal regimen's main aim is to prevent [[Vyadhi|diseases]] due to the derangement of [[Dosha|dosha]]. Hence ritucharya is one of the ways to be in synchronize with ever-changing nature and being healthy all at the same time. </div> | + | [[Ayurveda|Ayurveda]], the science of [[Ayu|life]] defined the human [[Sharira|body (''sharira'')]] is always in a state of change towards degeneration called as [[Sharira|''sharira'' (human body)]] [Vaidyaka shabdasindhu]. Ancient scriptures were aware of astronomy; they keenly observed the change in seasons with respect to the sun, moon, stars, wind, and rainfall. The concept of ''“yat pinde tat brahmande‘''- whatever there is in the environment is also there is the human [[Sharira|body]] is applied in understanding health. This leads to appreciating changes in the human [[Sharira|body]] according to seasons and regimens are made accordingly. The seasonal regimen's main aim is to prevent [[Vyadhi|diseases]] due to the derangement of [[Dosha|dosha]]. Hence ritucharya is one of the ways to be in synchronize with ever-changing nature and being healthy all at the same time. </p> |
| |data5 = <sup>1</sup> Department of Post Graduate Studies in Swasthavritta, JSS Ayurveda Medical College, Mysuru, Karnataka, India <br/><sup>2</sup> Department of Post Graduate Studies in Kayachikitsa, JSS Ayurveda Medical College, Mysuru, Karnataka, India <br/><sup>3</sup> Rheumatologist, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. <br/><sup>4</sup> Department of Kayachikitsa, G. J. Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research, New Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India | | |data5 = <sup>1</sup> Department of Post Graduate Studies in Swasthavritta, JSS Ayurveda Medical College, Mysuru, Karnataka, India <br/><sup>2</sup> Department of Post Graduate Studies in Kayachikitsa, JSS Ayurveda Medical College, Mysuru, Karnataka, India <br/><sup>3</sup> Rheumatologist, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. <br/><sup>4</sup> Department of Kayachikitsa, G. J. Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research, New Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India |