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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]<ref>Available from http://namstp.ayush.gov.in/#/sat</ref>

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.

*application of collyrium in the eye (anjana)  

*application of collyrium in the eye (anjana)  

*nasal instillation of oil (nasya)  

*nasal instillation of oil ([[nasya]])  

*oil pulling in the mouth (gandusha)  

*oil pulling in the mouth (gandusha)  

*bath (snana)  

*bath (snana)  

*professional activities by observing good social conduct can be started after this morning routine. [A. Hr. Sutra Sthana 2]

*professional activities by observing good social conduct can be started after this morning routine. [A.Hr.Sutra Sthana 2]

These procedures are aimed specifically at preserving health of sense organs. It makes the person more productive and improves the quality of life.  

These procedures are aimed specifically at preserving health of sense organs. It makes the person more productive and improves the quality of life.  

== Wake up in early morning==

== Wake up in early morning==

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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.<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>

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>

===Brushing teeth(dantapavana)===

===Brushing teeth(dantapavana)===

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Chewing of herbal stems, 9 inches long and girth equal to little finger, is recommended for cleansing effect on teeth. [A.Hr.Sutra Sthana 2/2-3]  It is comparable with the brushing of teeth with specially designed toothbrushes in the modern era. Teeth shall be cleaned after waking up in the morning, taking food, and before sleep. [A.Hr. Sutra Shana 2/2], [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 5/71]

Chewing of herbal stems, 9 inches long and girth equal to little finger, is recommended for cleansing effect on teeth. [A.Hr.Sutra Sthana 2/2-3]  It is comparable with the brushing of teeth with specially designed toothbrushes in the modern era. Teeth shall be cleaned after waking up in the morning, taking food, and before sleep. [A.Hr.Sutra Shana 2/2], [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]]5/71]

These herbal sticks should be either astringent (kashaya), acrid (katu), bitter (tikta) or sweet (madhura) in taste. [Su. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 24/6] The sticks are first crushed at one end, then chewed slowly without injuring the gums. [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 5/71-72]

These herbal sticks should be either astringent (kashaya), acrid (katu), bitter (tikta) or sweet (madhura) in taste. [Su.Sa.Chikitsa Sthana 24/6] The sticks are first crushed at one end, then chewed slowly without injuring the gums. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 5/71-72]

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).<ref>Athavale VB. Dentistry in Ayurveda [Danta-Shastra]. New Delhi: Chaukhamba Sanskrit Pratishthan; 1999</ref>  

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>