CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF ROLE OF NIDRA AS AN IMMUNITY BOOSTER

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Nidra is an important phenomenon which provides rest and relaxation to the body, mind and senses after getting tired and exhausted. It prevents from getting sick. It is believed that, chronic sleep deprivation can lead to many diseases as it having major role in adaptive immune response. OBJECTIVE: To explore the role of Nidra as an immunity booster. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Information from Brihatrayee as well as from internet media related to Nidra and role of Nidra in immunity were reviewed. Discussion of the study is built on the basis of evidences gathered from the literature reviewed and presented under the heading namely types of Nidra, physical and mental health associated with Nidra, role of Nidra in improvement of illness or as immunity booster and other positive changes in human health. RESULTS: Literary study showed that, active anabolism and passive catabolism in the Nidra helps to repair body damage at cellular level. Also, Bala(strength), Ojas(vitality), etc. which are the utmost vital parts in building immunity are dependent on proper Nidra. CONCLUSION: Adaptation of proper sleeping habits which are stated in Brihatrayee is essential for healthy body and immunity. Sleep history of individual plays an integral part in treatment of disease as well as in perception and judgment of one’s health. Hence it proves the role of Nidra as an immunity booster.