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Dinacharya (दिनचर्या) is the daily code of conduct expounded by Ayurveda acharyas which speak about daily regimen of an individual. Ayurveda acharyas have provided the guideline on what activities should one perform in an entire day, in what order and at what exact time should those be performed in order to maintain the balance of body energies and prevent lifestyle related disorders.  

Dinacharya (दिनचर्या) refers to the daily regimen of an individual recommended by ancient Ayurveda scholars so as to preserve and promote health and well-being. Ayurveda acharyas have provided the guideline on what activities should one perform throughout the day, their sequence and the exact time when these should be performed in order to maintain the balance of body energies. Ayurveda recommends that, in order to be optimally healthy we should tune the bodies to the nature's master cycle which in turn regulates the various other rhythms. Briefly, it is the disciplined daily routine of an individual which ensures ptimum health, fitness and also prevention of lifestyle related disorders.  

== Introduction ==

== Introduction ==

Dinacharya is the unique concept elaborated in Ayurveda under the section of Swasthawrtta (स्वस्थवृत्तम्।preventive healthcare). Even before 2000 years ago, ancient Ayurveda scholars had recognized the significance of following a specific daily regimen in order to preserve the good health. It is believed that, ‘Kala’ (कालः। time) is always changing and it is that one causative factor of diseases which is beyond the control of Purusha (पुरुषः). Changing times of the day also affect the internal environment of the human body. The physiological levels of Doshas (दोषाः), which are considered as the controlling forces of various functions of the body, is disturbed even because of the minute changes in the external environment. One needs to bring the equilibrium of their natural state back in the system in order to maintain the normal functioning of the life which is a complex union of body, mind and life energy. Thus, one should follow a specific regimen daily, to restore the balance of doshas which are disturbed due to the day and night cycle. This regimen should be followed on the daily basis. Therefore, Ayurveda acharyas have put forward the list of activities which should be the part of one’s daily regime. These activities have been described in detail under the topic of Dinacharya in Ayurveda scriptures.  

Dinacharya is the unique concept elaborated in Ayurveda under the section of [[Svasthavrtta (स्वस्थवृत्तम्)|Svasthavrtta]] (स्वस्थवृत्तम्।preventive healthcare). Even before 2000 years ago, ancient Ayurveda scholars had recognized the significance of following a specific daily regimen in order to preserve the good health. It is believed that, ‘Kala’ (कालः। time) is always changing and it is that one causative factor of diseases which is beyond the control of Purusha (पुरुषः). Changing times of the day also affect the internal environment of the human body. The physiological levels of Doshas (दोषाः), which are considered as the controlling forces of various functions of the body, is disturbed even because of the minute changes in the external environment. One needs to bring the equilibrium of their natural state back in the system in order to maintain the normal functioning of the life which is a complex union of body, mind and life energy. By establishing a routine that "goes with the flow " of these elemental energies, we are able to more easily support the body 's natural rhythms and healing potential. Thus, one should follow a specific regimen daily, to restore the balance of doshas which are disturbed due to the day and night cycle. This regimen should be followed on the daily basis. Therefore, Ayurveda acharyas have put forward the list of activities which should be the part of one’s daily regime. These activities have been described in detail under the topic of Dinacharya in Ayurveda scriptures.  

== Which food or regimen could be a part of anyone’s ‘Daily’ lifestyle? ==

== Which food or regimen could be a part of anyone’s ‘Daily’ lifestyle? ==

== Importance of Dinacharya in today's world ==

== Importance of Dinacharya in today's world ==

(Needs to be edited) Principle of dincharya is more relevant in current era because everybody is in rush and running according to fast life-style of present time. Even nobody has time for himself also. So, result is emergence of epidemic due to life-style disorders both communicable and non-communicable. Although modern medical science has been very much developed with latest technologies and antibiotics, etc. and prevalence of communicable diseases has also been reduced very much. On the other hand non-communicable diseases are emerging very rapidly both in developed and developing countries. Cardiovascular diseases and cancer are at present the leading causes of death in developed countries e.g. Europe and North America accounting for 70-75 percent of total deaths7 . The prevalence of noncommunicable diseases has been increased in recent some years in India also due to blindly following of western culture. Two important reasons for emergence of non-communicable diseases are accepted; one is increasing life expectancy and second is rapid changes in life-style and behavioral patterns of people. Life-style changes and stress factor are included among the six key sets of risk factors responsible for the major share of adult non-communicable diseases8 . This trend of present time cannot be changed as it is demand of this era but life-style can be modified by simple interventions through procedures of dincharya. Dincharya prevents both types of diseases mentioned above. In the case of communicable diseases it not only prevents the communication of diseases but also strengthen the immunity of the individual. On the other hand in the case of non-communicable diseases it maintains the agni (digestive power) and thus metabolism. This results in removal of toxins from the channels and proper nutrition of all the cells and tissues. This fact not only maintains homeostasis of each cell but also slow down the decaying and degenerative changes carried out in every cell due to time. All these positive things can be achieved by very low expense. There is only need of time management according to individual’s own current life-style. Even modern medical science also recommends this fact that people should go close to their traditional life-style patterns. <ref name=":0">Durgawati Devi et al. International journal of ayurvedic & herbal medicine 1(2) sep-oct 2011(39-45)</ref>

(Needs to be edited) Principle of dincharya is more relevant in current era because everybody is in rush and running according to fast life-style of present time. Even nobody has time for himself also. So, result is emergence of epidemic due to life-style disorders both communicable and non-communicable. Although modern medical science has been very much developed with latest technologies and antibiotics, etc. and prevalence of communicable diseases has also been reduced very much. On the other hand non-communicable diseases are emerging very rapidly both in developed and developing countries. Cardiovascular diseases and cancer are at present the leading causes of death in developed countries e.g. Europe and North America accounting for 70-75 percent of total deaths . The prevalence of noncommunicable diseases has been increased in recent some years in India also due to blindly following of western culture. Two important reasons for emergence of non-communicable diseases are accepted; one is increasing life expectancy and second is rapid changes in life-style and behavioral patterns of people. Life-style changes and stress factor are included among the six key sets of risk factors responsible for the major share of adult non-communicable diseases . This trend of present time cannot be changed as it is demand of this era but life-style can be modified by simple interventions through procedures of dincharya. Dincharya prevents both types of diseases mentioned above. In the case of communicable diseases it not only prevents the communication of diseases but also strengthen the immunity of the individual. On the other hand in the case of non-communicable diseases it maintains the agni (digestive power) and thus metabolism. This results in removal of toxins from the channels and proper nutrition of all the cells and tissues. This fact not only maintains homeostasis of each cell but also slow down the decaying and degenerative changes carried out in every cell due to time. All these positive things can be achieved by very low expense. There is only need of time management according to individual’s own current life-style. Even modern medical science also recommends this fact that people should go close to their traditional life-style patterns. <ref name=":0">Durgawati Devi et al. International journal of ayurvedic & herbal medicine 1(2) sep-oct 2011(39-45)</ref>

== Dinacharya (Daily regimen) ==

== Dinacharya (Daily regimen) ==

Amount of water to be consumed on Brahma muhurta= 8 ‘Prasriti’ (deep cup made by joining the two hands) water <ref>Bhavaprakasha Samhita (Purvakhanda Adhyaya 5 Sutra 317)</ref>

Amount of water to be consumed on Brahma muhurta= 8 ‘Prasriti’ (deep cup made by joining the two hands) water <ref>Bhavaprakasha Samhita (Purvakhanda Adhyaya 5 Sutra 317)</ref>

Acarya bhavaprakasha says that, the one who does Ushapana in this manner every day at the sunrise time, becomes free from all ailments. He lives for hundred years and the weakness and other problems of old-age do not even touch him.

Acharya bhavaprakasha says that, the one who does Ushapana in this manner every day at the sunrise time, becomes free from all ailments. He lives for hundred years and the weakness and other problems of old-age do not even touch him.

=== Excretion (Mala & Mūtra Tyāga) ===

=== Excretion (Mala & Mūtra Tyāga) ===

It is very necessary to inculcate the habit of easing in the morning. A tendency to suppress the natural urges (Vega Vidhārana) is the root cause of many diseases. <ref name=":2">HAND BOOK OF DOMESTIC MEDICINE AND COMMON AYURVEDIC REMEDIES. '''Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), New Delhi''', Designed and Developed by NIIMH, Hyderabad. Chapter 2 available from <nowiki>http://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/ayuhandbook/chapter2.php</nowiki> </ref>

It is very necessary to inculcate the habit of easing in the morning. A tendency to suppress the natural urges (Vega Vidharana) is the root cause of many diseases. <ref name=":2">HAND BOOK OF DOMESTIC MEDICINE AND COMMON AYURVEDIC REMEDIES. '''Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), New Delhi''', Designed and Developed by NIIMH, Hyderabad. Chapter 2 available from <nowiki>http://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/ayuhandbook/chapter2.php</nowiki> </ref>

=== Cleaning the Teeth and Mouth ===

=== Cleaning the Teeth and Mouth ===