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@article{192944,
        author = {Dr sheetal sharma},
        title = {PRINCIPLES OF PRAKRITI-BASED DIET AND LIFESTYLE: A HOLISTIC GUIDE TO WELLNES},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {4196-4199},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192944},
        abstract = {Prakriti-based diet and lifestyle form a cornerstone of Ayurveda, emphasizing individualized healthcare rooted in the unique constitutional makeup of each person. Prakriti refers to an individual’s inherent psychosomatic constitution, determined at conception by the predominance of the three Doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. This constitutional framework governs physiological functions, psychological tendencies, metabolic patterns, and susceptibility to disease. The principle of Prakriti-based living advocates that health is best maintained when dietary habits, daily routines, and lifestyle practices are aligned with one’s innate constitution. A Prakriti-oriented diet focuses on the appropriate selection of food qualities such as taste (Rasa), potency (Virya), post-digestive effect (Vipaka), and inherent attributes (Guna) to maintain Dosha equilibrium. Similarly, lifestyle recommendations encompass daily regimens (Dinacharya), seasonal adaptations (Ritucharya), physical activity, sleep patterns, and mental discipline tailored to constitutional needs. By respecting biological individuality, this approach aims to prevent disease rather than merely treating it, thereby promoting long-term wellness and resilience. In the modern era, where lifestyle disorders such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and stress-related illnesses are prevalent, Prakriti-based diet and lifestyle principles offer a personalized and preventive healthcare model. This holistic strategy integrates physical, mental, and emotional well-being, supporting harmony between the individual and their environment. Thus, the Prakriti-based approach stands as a scientifically relevant and culturally rooted framework for achieving sustainable health, enhancing quality of life, and fostering personalized wellness in contemporary society.},
        keywords = {Prakriti, Ayurveda, Dosha, Personalized diet, Lifestyle modification, Preventive health, Holistic wellness},
        month = {February},
        }