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Dr. Chetan Chitalia

"Health is Wealth" so is the famous proverb that usually everybody uses when the question of health arises. We also find that there are many books and articles with reference to health that keep being published. Some of the articles and books are quite interesting and to the point with a good scientific base, but there are also some which have very little benefits.

Being an Ayurvedic practitioner, I personally feel that good health is a prime factor and should not be ignored as far as good living is concerned. Ayurveda emphasizes on good health. Therefore, when you learn Ayurveda you first learn all the different aspects because of which good health can be maintained, then you learn how to prevent diseases and lastly you learn the cure for the different diseases you suffer.

If a person lives his life as per the Ayurvedic texts, as per the given rules and regulations put up in these texts, there is no question as to why he or she should suffer from diseases. Such people will always manage to keep themselves in a good shape. If a person wants to remain fit and in good health, he has to follow certain disciplines throughout his life. For example: his sleeping habits, his eating habits etc.

Ayurveda has gone deep as far as health is concerned. Ayurveda gives very minute details as to how a person should lead his day to day life. According to Ayurveda a person should get up early in the morning a little before the sun rises, he should then complete his toilet habits, brush his teeth, clean his nose, eyes, ears, have a nice bath, do exercises everyday, eat his food at an appropriate time, the variety of food should vary according to the seasons, not 

just this, Ayurveda has also advised about the clothes that varies according to the seasons. It also describes the method of cooking because each item of food requires a specific way of cooking with special spice and proportions. All these thing and a lot more if followed properly can help a person lead a long and healthy life.

Man has always been of selfish, possessive character. He doesn't like to part with any of his possessions. But the true form of wealth is health for which he should strive for his whole life. He should be selfish for his health rather than his worldly desires. Because with good health he is going to attain the goal of his life.

"So remain healthy and be a truly wealthy person."

Dr. Chetan Chitalia is practicing Ayurveda.  

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