Significance of Health preservation
Health preservation, according to Ayurveda and Science, encompasses practices focused on maintaining well-being and preventing illness rather than solely treating diseases. Ayurveda emphasizes ancient methods to uphold health, while Science outlines various principles including balanced lifestyles and dietary habits. The concept highlights the importance of both nutrition and preventive measures to combat health decline and disease onset. Overall, health preservation involves a holistic approach to enhancing and maintaining health over a lifetime.
Synonyms: Health conservation, Health protection
In Finnish: Terveyden säilyttäminen; In Dutch: Gezondheidsbehoud; In Spanish: Preservación de la salud
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Hindu concept of 'Health preservation'
Health preservation in Hinduism encompasses proactive practices for maintaining individual well-being and emphasizes holistic health rather than solely focusing on illness treatment, reflecting ancient medical philosophies that prioritize overall wellness.
From: History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda)
(1) Practices aimed at maintaining well-being, not just treating illness, which were emphasized in ancient medical philosophy.[1]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana
(1) Practices aimed at maintaining the well-being of individuals not currently afflicted by disease.[2]