Rasayana : A Safe Guarder Towards Non-Communicable Disease Review Article

Abstract

Non communicable diseases are one of the major challenging issues facing  worldwide, especially in developing countries in the 21st century, not only in terms  of human sufferings but also its badly affecting the socioeconomic development of  the country. According to the WHO report, NCD’s are collectively responsible for  the death of around 41 million people each year, equivalent to 71% of all deaths  worldwide. Also, they report that if timely intervention is not done for the prevention  and control of NCD's, the death rate will increase to 55 million by 2030. Due to the  unplanned rapid urbanization, globalisation of unhealthy lifestyles and population  ageing, people are more prone to lifestyle disorders such as cardiovascular disease,  respiratory disorders, cancers, diabetes etc. Being a part of the health-care delivery  system, this is the time to re-analyse the health management system and look back at  the philosophy of prevention and preservation as the first step to treatment. Ayurveda is the system which focuses mainly on preventive aspects and considered it as prime  or foremost objective. Various diet and regimens are mentioned in Ayurveda to  maintain good healthy life style such as Dinacharya, Ritucharya, Sadvritta, Pathya apathya, Aharavidhi, Aharakalpana, Dharaniya and adharaniya vega, Sodhana  ,Achara Rasayana, Rasayana etc.Among that, Rasayana tantra is one among the  Astanga of Ayurveda which highly stresses preservation of health and prevention of  disease. Based on our today’s hurry burry lifestyle, it’s the basic need for everyone  to follow and include this Rasayana therapy in our day-to-day schedule to maintain  health and prevent various lifestyle disorders. Rasayana is an effective preventive  technique towards non-communicable disease.