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
Dr. Nikhila B Hiremath
Designation: Professor and HOD
Years of Experience: 16Years 6Months
NCISM teacher’s ID: AYSV00173
RGUHS teacher’s ID:
SAMC&H Employee ID: SAMCH&T/079
Dr. Athira A G
Designation: Assistant Professor
Experience: 1.5Years of Research Experience, 1Year 11 Month of Teaching Expirence
NCISM teacher’s ID: AYSV01070
RGUHS teacher’s ID: –
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.
