Importance Of Ideal Nidra(sleep) In Maintaining Good Health: An Ayurvedic Review

Abstract

Introduction: . The disturbance in nidra might be related to the lifestyle, environment influences. mental tention changed food habits and day stress which ultimately disturb the psychoneuro-biological rhythm of sleep. It is important to review literature and its effect on health. Nidra (sleep) is an important and essential phenomenon of life which affects the body and mind equally in a favourable way when it is enjoyed in a right manner. Material and method: This article is an attempt, to observe the effect of Nidra in maintaining health. The main Ayurvedic texts used in this study are charaka Samhita, sushruta samhita, Ashtang Hridaya, Bhav prakash and Amarkosh and available commentaries on these. We have also referred to the modern texts books and searched various website to collect information on the related topic. Discussion: The aim of this article is, to observe the impact of Nidra & highlights, the concept of Nidra & its importance on humans’day to day life. Sleep is one of the natural instincts of the body just as food & water. The relationship between physical health and sleep is complicated by the fact that many people are diagnosed with more than one health condition. Our Aacharya recognized the natural constructive power of sleep. Charakacharya explained Nidra as one of the three pillars that support life.