Lifestyle disorders represent a growing global health challenge, largely resulting from disturbances in daily routines, seasonal maladaptation, physical inactivity, inappropriate dietary habits, and persistent psychosocial stress. Modern preventive medicine increasingly recognizes the importance of sustainable, non-invasive strategies that reduce disease risk while limiting unnecessary medical interventions. Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine of India, offers a structured preventive framework through Dinacharya (daily regimen) and Ritucharya (seasonal regimen), which emphasize harmony between human behavior, biological rhythms, and environmental changes. These regimens aim to preserve metabolic balance, optimize digestive and neuroendocrine function, and enhance the body's adaptive capacity across daily and seasonal cycles. Dinacharya focuses on regularity in sleep–wake patterns, physical activity, dietary timing, and personal habits, whereas Ritucharya addresses seasonal variations through appropriate dietary choices, lifestyle modifications, and periodic cleansing practices. Contemporary scientific evidence increasingly supports the relevance of such rhythm-based interventions in improving metabolic regulation, reducing chronic low-grade inflammation, stabilizing hormonal responses, and promoting behavioral consistency—factors central to the prevention of lifestyle-related disorders including obesity, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular conditions, and stress-associated illnesses. This review examines the preventive potential of Dinacharya and Ritucharya by integrating classical Ayurvedic concepts with modern perspectives in preventive and lifestyle medicine. The analysis highlights these regimens as ethically sound, cost-effective, and sustainable approaches that may complement existing preventive healthcare models, while underscoring the need for further methodologically robust clinical research to support their broader implementation.
Keywords: Dinacharya, Ritucharya, Lifestyle disorders, Preventive medicine, Ayurveda, Circadian rhythm, Seasonal adaptation, Health promotion.
How to cite this article: Neha, Preventive Potential Of Dinacharya And Ritucharya In Lifestyle Disorders: Bridging Ayurveda And Modern Preventive Medicine. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(4s): 795-801; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.4s.92
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