The changed living habits due to increasing job requirements, sedentary lifestyle and
competitive living is the main culprit coming in the way of the golden rules of good living.
People who fall victim to this new phenomenon get trapped with certain diseases at a
younger age. These are called lifestyle disorders because of the reason that the diseases
associated with this are limited to people who adopt unhealthy and inappropriate lifestyles.
Main causes: Lifestyle diseases share risk factors similar to prolonged exposure to three
modifiable lifestyle behaviors
 Smoking
 Unhealthy diet
 Physical inactivity
 Eating unhealthy foods
 Overeating,
 Overdependence on processed foods, energy drinks, artificial sweeteners and fast
foods.
 Sedentary living,
 Drinking alcohol,
 Stress,
 Poor sleeping habits
People who eat a high-calorie diet without adequate exercise are in greater danger of lifestyle
disorders.
Lifestyle disorders include chronic diseases specifically heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity,
metabolic syndrome, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and some types of cancer.
hypertension, Alzheimer’s disease, asthma, chronic liver disease, Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Diseases (COPD), diabetes, and osteoporosis also fall under this category. Obesity
is yet another lifestyle problem.
Diagnosis: Usually the diagnosis of the problems is made during a routine examination or
when a person consults the doctor with some minor complaints.  Detailed examinations and
investigation shall reveal the specific causative factor for the complaint.
Treatment: Lifestyle disorders are reversible by fine-tuning the lifestyle. A healthy diet and
moderate exercise can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases including heart disease,
stroke, and diabetes. Also, the disorders are treatable if detected early. It has become
imperative to check the disorders at an early age.  We need to check our health profile regularly.
A few basic changes include:
 Quitting smoking,
 Avoiding alcohol,
 Having a balanced diet that includes fresh vegetables and fruits,
 Regular physical activity

 Leading a stress-free life.
Role of Ayurveda: Various lifestyles such as,
 Dinacharya
 Ritucharya
 Rasayana therapy
 External therapeutics
 Internal therapeutics etc.