A review on dos (Pathya) and don’ts (Apathya) in modern days of life: Ayurveda perception

The main objective of life is to be healthy and enjoy the wealth earned. But in the present scenario it has become the most difficult task. We are suffering from various diseases due to our lifestyle. But our sages have told us the simple and easy solution to all these problem long ago, which is described in the Samhitas of Ayurveda. The first aim of Ayurveda is to maintain the health of a healthy person so that no diseases should manifest. Treatment of diseases is the second aim of Ayurveda. To maintain the health of a healthy person Acharyas had described various dos and don’ts such as Ritucharya (seasonal regime), Dinacharya (diurnal regime) etc. The concept of Pathya (wholesome) and Apathaya (unwholesome) is one such concept. Apart from being a part of regime of healthy living, Ācharyas had also extended the concept of Pathya (wholesome) and Apathaya (unwholesome) as a part of the treatment of the diseases. This indicates the importance of Pathya (wholesome) and Apathaya (unwholesome) in Ayurveda. The concept of Dos and Don’ts is the peculiarity of Ayurveda.