1. Ayurvedic Health Criterion : by Charaka

            A)        Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam

                        (Protection of the health of the healthy)

            B)        Aturasya Vikara Prashamnamcha

                        (Alleviation of the disease of the diseased)

2. ill health is sin :

            Lord Dhanwantri's Dictum :

(A completely healthy individual is one in whose body 'Vat', the hormonal or nervous system, "pitta', the digestive system, 'kpha' that is watery part of the body are balanced; the digestive fire and all otehr fires which do chemical activity are balanced and the actions of tissues as well as exeretory organs are balanced and with this, if the soul, sense organs and the mind is happy then and then only the individual is considered to be healthy.)

3. mental disorders : from geeta II

Concentration on sensuous desires makes one's mind indulge in them. This sensuality leads to 'Kam Vasna' sexual desires; obstacles in the fulfillment of 'Kam Vasna' leads to "Krodha" or fury, 'Krodha' destroys discrimination power - the sense is lost. This stage is called 'Sammoha' - which in turn destroys memory - there is 'Smritinash'.

'Smritinash' brings about 'Buddhinash', i.e., loss of intellectual power, which ultimately results in 'Sarvanash' i.e. total destruction of all the faculties.)

4. The three pillars of Good Health : by Charak

Health depends on three supports - 'Ahar' or controlled diet, 'Swapna' - complete rest with sleep 'Brahmacharya' - control of sexual activities.

Food is life of the living beings. ( Upnishads)

Pleasure depends upon sleep (Charak)

Brahmcharya can make 'devas' or individuals to win over death to become immortal. (vedas)

5. Vyayam or Physical Excercises : by Charak

Physical activity, excercise or 'Vyayam' increases the firmness and strength of the body, increases tolerance to hardships and stability is achieved.

6. Diet : Ayurvedic Point of view : by Manu Smriti

1. Food should be adored daily before taking it. It should be eaten without condemning or abusing. The very sight of the food should make every body delighted, pleased and thankful. Food should  be palatable, nutritive and digestable. While taking food one must not be filled with emotion of sex or anger, jealousy, lust, anxiety or mental strain.

2. Some Ayurvedic Considerations :

i)     Hitashan (wholesome diet) - The foods conducive to well being of the individual.

ii)    Nityashan (fixed-time diet) - Foods taken at proper time.

iii)    Mitashan (controlled diet) - Foods taken in restricted amount and kind.

iv)   Ahitashan (Un whole some diet) - Foods that are injurious to one's health.

v)    Vishamashan (ill-timed diet) - Foods taken at irregular intervals.

vi)   Adhyashan (overeating) - a meal superimposed on the first meal at short interval.

A health preacher and the individual should be well versed with these terms.

3. Diet in Yoga Sutra :

Purity of food purifies psyche or 'Satwa', Purity of psyche makes memory fresh; when memory ('Smriti') is freshened all the complexes of the individual are removed which results in regaining of full mental health. The vital force of the body is 'Manas' or psyche.

7. 3 main caunsative factors of disease : by vagbhat

'Kaal' represents seasons, 'Vaayu', day and night and the time to do some work, 'Arth' represents sense-objects ('Vishaya'); 'Karma' represents the activities of the organs of action or the activities of the body, mind and speech;  the misuse, under use and overuse of the three is the cause of disease and the equitable use of the three is the cause of health.

8. Sex Safety : by Charak

   Since a number of diseases spread through Sexual intercourse (even AIDS), Charak cautions us about sexual exploits, the contra is indicated in the following :-

   With a woman in monthly course

   With a sick woman

   With an unclean woman

   With unfit woman

   With a woman of undesireable apearance, conduct or nature

   With an unskilled woman

   With unresponsive woman

   With a woman desirous of another person

   With another woman

   With a female of another species or animal

   Nor in extra genital organ nor in unclean condition

   Without full determination

   Without full erotic urge

   Nor in an awkward position

   Nor when urge for urination or defecation is pressing

   Nor when afflicted with fatigue, physical exercise, fasting and exhaustion

   Nor in place which has no privacy

   Clean sex life was the hall mark of Hindu Dharma Shastras but unfortunately its importance is being ignored in the country of its origin- HARK !!!

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