Swasthavritta OPD (ಸ್ವಸ್ಥ ವೃತ್ತ ವಿಭಾಗ):

The Swasthavritta OPD functions as a preventive and promotive healthcare unit focusing on lifestyle modification, disease prevention, and holistic well-being based on Ayurvedic principles. The OPD provides guidance on Dinacharya (daily regimen), Ritucharya (seasonal regimen), Ahara (diet), Vihara (lifestyle), and mental health practices to maintain health and prevent lifestyle-related disorders.

It serves as an interface between classical Ayurvedic preventive concepts and contemporary lifestyle-related health challenges.

Mission

To promote preventive healthcare and healthy living through evidence-based Ayurvedic lifestyle counseling, dietary guidance, and behavioral modification, thereby reducing disease burden and improving quality of life.

Vision

To establish the Swasthavritta OPD as a model center for preventive, promotive, and lifestyle-based healthcare rooted in Ayurveda and aligned with public health goals.

Faculty in the department of Swasthavritta

Faculty details:

1. Dr. Nikhila B Hiremath

1. Designation: Professor and HOD
2. Years of Experience: 16Years 6Months
3. NCISM teacher’s ID: AYSV00173
4. RGUHS teacher’s ID:
5. SAMC&H Employee ID: SAMCH&T/079

b) Dr. Athira A G

1. Designation: Assistant Professor
2. Years of Experience: 1.5Years of Research Experience, 1year 11months of Teaching Experience 
3. NCISM teacher’s ID: AYSV01070
4. RGUHS teacher’s ID: –
5. SAMC&H Employee ID: SAMC&H/T/080

OPD Activities

• Lifestyle assessment and counseling based on Ayurvedic principles.
• Guidance on Dinacharya and Ritucharya for disease prevention and health maintenance.
• Dietary counseling including therapeutic diet planning for lifestyle and metabolic disorders.
• Yoga, Pranayama, meditation, and stress management advice.
• Conduct Therapeutic and general Yoga sessions.
• Counseling for sleep hygiene, mental well-being, and work–life balance.
• Preventive care support for lifestyle disorders such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, stress-related conditions, and digestive disorders.
• Health education and awareness on hygiene, environmental health, and ethical living (Sadvritta).
• Support national health programs through preventive health counseling.

Pathya (Therapeutic diet) Unit:

• Dietary counseling including therapeutic diet planning for lifestyle and metabolic disorders.
• Preparation of the therapeutic diet and distribution.