• Dr Anjali Sudhakar
• Dr Anjali Sivaram

Work is essential for meeting economic needs and ensuring social inclusion, significantly impacting individuals' quality of life. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), "Health is a complete state of physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." The working environment, along with the stress and tension it entails, can profoundly affect a person's health, leading to occupational disorders and substantial losses for both employers and employees. In today's world, providing occupational health services is crucial as workers face issues often resulting from ergonomic concerns, sedentary lifestyles, metabolic and psychosocial problems, sleep disturbances, sinusitis, cervical spondylitis, and dry eye, among others. The Ayurvedic practice of Dinacharya, as described by Ayurvedacharyas, offers a potential solution to these problems when followed regularly. One such practice is Pratimarsha Nasya, which is part of the Dinacharya regimen and can help prevent these occupational health issues. The head (Shiras) is regarded as the ultimate organ (Uttamanga) due to its role in housing prana and key sensory organs like the nose and ears, thus necessitating its protection. For head and neck conditions (Urdhwa Jatrugata Vyadhi), Ayurvedic guidelines, especially Nasya and Pratimarsha Nasya, are particularly beneficial. Nasya dravya, absorbed through the nasal mucosa, reaches the brain and acts on crucial centers that regulate various neurological, endocrine, and circulatory functions, producing systemic effects. This paper aims to integrate Ayurvedic concepts to better understand and manage occupational health and hazards.

work, dinacharya, occupational health, occupational hazards, pratimarsha nasya, Ayurveda

"Exploring The Benefits Of Pratimarsha Nasya For Workplace Health And Safety: An Ayurvedic Perspective", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 10, page no.f148-f154, October-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2410510.pdf

"Exploring The Benefits Of Pratimarsha Nasya For Workplace Health And Safety: An Ayurvedic Perspective", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 10, page no. ppf148-f154, October-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2410510.pdf