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Ayurveda Guide : Agni in Health

Agni is the most important concept in Ayurveda. The diagnosis origin of disease of all are depending upon Agni. In modern concepts it is a sort of energy and it has its origin in one of the 5 pentads i.e. Panchamahabhootas namely “Teja” or Fire. Basic biological element Pittadosha is the medium for Agni to reside and flow with. The food we eat should be cooked properly. Raw food needs fire to cook i.e. to make food acceptable by the body in the same manner. When we eat food it needs to be digested or needs to get converted into simpler form or advanced form by the process of digestion. This digestion process is totally depending upon the Agni of the person. Thus in short we need to understand that Agni is the root cause of human health. When Agni becomes abnormal i.e. weaker or more intensified it becomes root cause of disease , that is why in Ayurveda Chikitsa Padhati treating abnormal Agni is the first principle of treatment. Dr . Sneha Patil (Ayurveda Expert) Four Sigma Team

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The Importance of Good Nutrition

Good nutrition has a direct impact on your overall health and quality of life. When you follow a healthy diet that consists of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, you aren’t just satisfying your hunger—you are nourishing your body too. Though it’s okay to indulge once in a while, it’s crucial to keep track of what you eat so you can maintain a healthy lifestyle. How Does Food Impact Health? The food we eat gives our body the material it needs to function properly. If we consume wrong foods our metabolic processes suffer and our health declines. If we consume too much food, we risk the chance to become overweight and if the food we consume doesn’t contain the right quantities of nutrients in the right proportion we become undernourished. In both cases, we run the risk of suffering from lifestyle diseases and other acute disorders. In today’s time we have all the necessary information at our fingertips with respect to healthy living and eating the right food and yet, we err. This happens because though we have the information we lack in implementing it in our daily lives. Why is nutrition important? 1) NUTRITION DECREASES THE CHANCE OF DEVELOPING LIFE-STYLE DISEASES: Having quality eating habits can reduce your risk of developing certain diseases like: Hypertension Diabetes Heart disease. If you want to increase your chances of staying well, it’s best to stick to a healthy, well-planned diet. 2) NUTRITION HELPS YOU TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT Eating natural instead of processed foods can have a positive effect on your body. It keeps you feeling fresh, healthy and ready to take on life’s challenges. Foods loaded with sugar, fats and calories add that extra unwanted weight to your body, weakening your bones and making your organs work harder. 3) A PROPER DIET INCREASES YOUR ENERGY LEVELS As different kinds of foods are converted to energy at different rates, foods containing simple sugars can give you a quick lift while others such as whole grains and healthy unsaturated fats supply energy at a steady pace keeping you alert and focused throughout the day. So, put down that chocolate bar and grab a handful of those yummy dry-fruits!!! 4) A GOOD DIET IMPROVES YOUR SKIN HEALTH Good nutrition plays a key role in the health of your skin. Severalresearch studies have indicated improved skin health with consumption of vitamins C and E, lycopene and other antioxidants, as well as healthy fats. 5) NUTRITION BOOSTS IMMUNE SYSTEM Your immune system is affected by the foods you consume. Malnutrition breaks down the immune functions by suppressing the immune system. Balanced nutrition especially in terms of adequate vitamin, mineral and protein intake enhances resistance against infections. Mrs. Swati Swant (Nutrition expert) Four Sigma team

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