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=== ''Vidhi vimarsha'' ===

=== ''Vidhi vimarsha'' ===

The proper quantity and quality of diet is not uniform for all the individuals. It varies from person to person, because, it depends primarily on the digestive power of an individual which in turn is influenced by the strength of ''agni''. The strength of ''agni'' varies according to age, sex, season etc. In the same person diurnal and seasonal variations occur. The diurnal variations are minimal, but seasonal variations are significant. So, Charaka has described the seasonal diets and regimen in the next chapter named Tasyasitiyam. One can prevent diseases due to seasonal variations (parinamajanya vyadhi) by adhering to the instructions given in this chapter.   

The proper quantity and quality of diet is not uniform for all the individuals. It varies from person to person, because, it depends primarily on the digestive power of an individual which in turn is influenced by the strength of ''agni''. The strength of ''agni'' varies according to age, sex, season etc. In the same person diurnal and seasonal variations occur. The diurnal variations are minimal, but seasonal variations are significant. So, Charaka has described the seasonal diets and regimen in the next chapter named ''Tasyasitiyam'' ([[Tasyashiteeya Adhyaya]]). One can prevent diseases due to seasonal variations (''parinamajanya vyadhi'') by adhering to the instructions given in this chapter.   

Dried meat and vegetables, lotus root are not advised for all and meat for lean and thin person is contraindicated. Curdled milk, pork, beef, buffalo meat, fish, curd, black gram, small barley should not be used regularly. Shashtika rice, shali rice, moong, saindhav salt, amalki, rain water, milk ghee and honey, etc should be taken regularly.

Dried meat and vegetables (and lotus roots) are not advisable for all while meat for lean and thin persons are contraindicated. Curdled milk, pork, beef, buffalo meat, fish, curd, black gram, and small barley should not be used regularly. ''Shashtika'' rice, ''shali'' rice, ''moong'', ''saindhav'' salt, ''amalaki'', rain water, milk, ghee and honey, etc should be taken regularly.

In a nutshell, foods that maintain health should be consumed.

In a nutshell, foods that maintain health should be consumed.

==== Daily Regimen ====

==== Daily Regimen ====

In the morning, after elimination and cleaning, start with eye salve, nasya (oil or medicated drops instillation in nose), teeth cleaning, tongue scraping, mouth freshner like clove, betel, jaiphala, cardmom etc., keeping oil in mouth for few minutes, shaving, head, body and feet massage with oil, oil in ears, rubbing medicated powder on body before bathing, wear clean clothes, jewelry, shoes and take cane or umbrella before going out.

In the morning, after evacuation of the bowels and cleaning, start with eye salve, ''nasya'' (oil or medicated drops instillation in nose), teeth cleaning, tongue scraping, mouth fresheners such as clove, betel, ''jaiphala'', cardamom etc., keeping oil in mouth for few minutes, shaving, massaging head, body and feet with oil, oil in ears, rubbing medicated powder on body before bathing, wearing clean clothes and ornaments (jewelry, etc.), shoes and using cane or umbrella before going out are recommended.

Charaka has concluded by saying that sukhayu (happy and healthy life) is achieved by taking care of the body just as an able town administrator takes care of his city.

Charaka has concluded by saying that ''sukhayu'' (happy and healthy life) is achieved by taking care of the body just as a competent town administrator would take care of his city.

=== Research work done ===

=== Research work done ===