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=== Homeostasis or being balanced ===
=== Homeostasis or being balanced ===
In its original form, the term homeostasis connotes internal form of self-regulation for maintaining an internal bodily balance or adjustment. From this internal self-regulatory mechanism, the connotation of homeostasis has been expanded to comprise the process of psychological and even social adjustment.
In its original form, the term homeostasis connotes internal form of self-regulation for maintaining an internal bodily balance or adjustment. From this internal self-regulatory mechanism, the connotation of homeostasis has been expanded to comprise the process of psychological and even compensatory social adjustment.
Freeman
Freeman<ref>Freeman G L, ''The Energetics of Human Behaviour.'' Ithaca, N.Y., Cornell University Press (1948)</ref> observes that an organism or an individual tends to maintain normality against external and internal disrupting agencies by making certain psychological alterations with respect to physical and social surroundings. Thus, homeostasis which connotes an automatic normalizing physiological parameter exemplified by maintenance of body temperature, oxygen and carbondioxide levels, and so on has acquired a psychological connotation to include perceptual, and intellectual functioning of an individual. Homeostasis which is a dynamic equilibrium, because the individual is constantly taking corrective/adjustive action to restore the balance.<ref name=":4" />
Acharya Charaka relates the terms Prakrti, Swasthya, Sukha, Arogya, Dhatusamya as synonyms of health. He stresses that disorder is disequilibrium (asantulana) of Dhatus and their equilibrium is health. Being healthy means balance, harmony and equilibrium in all the physiological activities of body and mind. This harmonious situation gives pleasure and eternal happiness devoid of any stress. Ayurveda considers the imbalance of the three Dosha as the immediate cause of all types of disease in the body. It also describes ways to attain mental balance by ‘Sadvritta’ which means good regimen, a code of conduct for keeping a balanced condition of body and mind. Speaking truth, avoiding losing of temper in any circumstances, controlling passions and desires, not harming anyone are some of the ethical conducts described.<ref>Devan, Shweta et. al: ''The Basics of Healthy Living (Swasthavritta)'' in IAMJ: Volume 2; Issue 2; Mar - Apr 2014</ref>
== Role of Worldview in Svasthya ==
== Role of Worldview in Svasthya ==