An observational study for principles & practices of water consumption in Ayurveda with reference to the Prakriti - A Protocol

Abstract

Background: Water is an important part of a human body which comprise of up to 60% water and only brain consists of 73% of the water and the  lungs comprises of 83% of water and some proportion of water is also present in the  bone. Well balanced input of the  water (Pana) and food (Aahar) is very important. Ayurveda literature has mentioned various rules for proper intake of food and Ahar which maintains of strength and longevity of the life. Prakruti is the morphological, physiological, and psychological basic traits, manifested in the intrauterine life and is said to be unchangeable throughout  the life. Water is an important source of the  trace elements. Water requirement is found to be increased in children , pregnant , old people. Water is vital for humankind. Ayurveda treasured secret for maintaining health lies in  balancing of the dosha. There are different types of processing of drinking water in natural way. Ayurveda has mentioned benefit of drinking Ushnodaka  in  the Samhita. Drinking water according to Prakurti is also mentioned in Ayurveda. There are in numerous benefits of drinking water in Ayurveda. Drinking water quantity varies from one person to another person. Ayurveda also mentioned about benefits of drinking hot water. Adequate water intake ensures good health of a person. As food habit plays an important role in lifestyle of a person in the same way , drinking water habit is also important for good health.  Objectives: To interpret the domestic reason for lifestyle disorders related to faulty habits of water consumption, to formulate the manual regarding practices of water consumption for the societal awareness. Methodology: Data will be collected from the common population having lifestyle disorders. Expected Results: The results will be concluded on the basis of observations drawn from the collected information. Result will be noted & presented in the form of tables. Statistical analysis will be done. Conclusion: The conclusion will be on the basis of observation and analysed data.