DIET AND NUTRITION UNIT

The Pathyahara Unit is a unique and integral component of Ayurvedic healthcare that emphasizes the importance of proper diet in the prevention, management, and cure of diseases. Ayurveda considers food (Ahara) as one of the three pillars of life, and the Pathyahara Unit is dedicated to providing wholesome, nutritious, and disease-specific dietary support to patients undergoing treatment.

The hospital maintains a well-organized Pathyahara facility where food is prepared under hygienic conditions according to Ayurvedic principles and individual patient requirements. Special attention is given to the quality, freshness, nutritional value, and therapeutic properties of the ingredients used in food preparation. Diets are planned and supervised by Ayurvedic physicians to complement the treatment regimen and promote faster recovery.

The unit provides customized dietary advice and therapeutic diets based on the patient’s Prakriti (body constitution), disease condition, digestive capacity (Agni), age, and treatment protocol. Pathya (recommended diet) and Apathya (foods to be avoided) are carefully explained to patients, enabling them to adopt healthy dietary practices even after discharge.

The Pathyahara Unit serves a variety of therapeutic diets for patients suffering from conditions such as:

• Diabetes Mellitus
• Obesity
• Hypertension
• Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Liver Disorders
• Musculoskeletal Diseases
• Skin Diseases
• Metabolic and Lifestyle Disorders
• Panchakarma Patients Requiring Specialized Dietary Regimens

Special diets are also provided during and after Panchakarma procedures, including Manda, Peya, Vilepi, Yusha, and other Samsarjana Krama diets, which help restore digestive strength and facilitate proper recovery following detoxification therapies.

In addition to patient care, the unit plays an important educational role by creating awareness about healthy eating habits, Ayurvedic nutrition, seasonal dietary practices, and preventive healthcare. Through individualized counseling and dietary guidance, patients are encouraged to adopt a balanced lifestyle that supports long-term health and wellness.

By integrating therapeutic nutrition with Ayurvedic treatment principles, the Pathyahara Unit significantly contributes to holistic healing, disease prevention, and the promotion of overall physical and mental well-being