Module 1: Fundamental concepts of Ayurveda • Five primary states of nature cognized by 5 senses (characteristics of five mahabhutas) • Three key physiological functions (doshas, viz., Vata, Pitta and Kapha) • Characteristics of human phenotypes (prakrutis) • Body tissues (dhatu), their relationship with dosha, health and wellness • tTissue nourishment (dhatuposhana) • 13 stages of metabolism (agni) • Un-metabolized toxins, indigestion and their role in manifestation of chronic disorders (characteristics of ama)
Module 2: Nutrition in Ayurveda • Functional properties of a material (rasapanchaka) • Rules on processing and consumption of food (aharavidhi) • Wholesome and unwholesome food and drinks for an individual (pathya-apathya vichara) • Food incompatibilities (viruddha vichara) • Personalized diet (prakruti and food relationship)
Module 3: An understanding on therapeutic diet for selected physiological and pathological conditions • Season Specific diet • Ayurvedic diet for Pregnancy, Lactation, Childhood & Adolescence and Elderly • Design Ayurvedic diet for Selected specific systemic diseases
Course Objectives:
1. To provide key knowledge of digestion and metabolism in Ayurveda
2. To provide knowledge of nutrition in Ayurveda
3. To provide an understanding on therapeutic diet for selected physiological and pathological
conditions