आयुर्वेदा FOR KIDS

आयुर्वेदा  FOR KIDS

Aurveda -the science of life  needs no explanation. Here we are refreing to it`s paediatric branch

known as Bala Tantra or Kaumarabhritya. This is a branch of ancient science , offering simple wisdom to keep our kids  healthy and happy in this fast paced world.

Aurveda devides body types into three variants - Vata, Pitta & Kapha. Check out the prominent characteristics in your child and tips to deal with them.

VATA- very active but low stamina and poor muscle tone.lean and thin, tends to drop wight easily, always have demand  of food. no regular bowel habits- constipation /loose stools. May pass hard & dark coloured stools.These children have trouble getting to sleep and wake up several times. they memorise easily and forget too. generate new ideas, sensitive, irritable, anxious . Good at making new friends.

RECOMMENDATION - Always carry a jacket or sweat shirt along, as they feel cold even when everyone else is cosy.use earth colors to decorate their room.include honey & sweet fruits in diet, avoid beans, sprouts & cabbage.Touch therapy is important.

PITTA- these children  can perform vigorous exercise.medium body structure with average weight, gains & losses weight easily.Good appetite,become irritable,when hungry.no constipation.mostly have a restfull sleep. wake up fresh even after a short sleep. remember & retain easily, Strong visualisation, very emotional, get angry easily. fearless,good at making friends, work for self development. 

RECOMMENDATION -Allow some alone time daily, Use blue & green clothing & room decoration.Use aromatherapy of jasmine, lavender to soothe the child,When you see them heating up, use water, wash hands & face . They are competitive themselves, so avoid pushing them to compete. 

KAPHA- strong built,tendency towards overweight.children with plump cheecks and easy in weight 

gain. moderate desire of food. They are energetic even  without adequate amount of food. bowel habit is usually regular.enjoy sleeping a lot, drop off to sleep quickly and  sound sleep.  memory is long lasting.have a stable mind.emotions:they are very emotional. need care.They avoid confrontation with other children. calm & quite.responsible & committed to task.have  very few friend.

RECOMMENDATION -Reduce cold milk, cheese, sweets and processes foods. Include ginger, garlic onion in food preparation. Use yellow, red & orange clothing & room decoration.

Apart from individual tips, here are a general " AURVEDIC ROUTINE" for all kids:

1. Early Bird Routine –   early to bed - early to rise  and  eating balanced meals on time in are  the  foundations  of  good health.  
2. Warm  Oil  Massage  –A  daily  oil massage before bath time  boosts children’s immunity,  and calms  their  nervous  system.
3. Freshly Cooked meal - Feeding kids  fresh, warm,  nourishing meals eg. hot cereals,  stewed  fruit, vegetable  soups  provide them daily nutrition,  adding digestive  spices  like cumin,cinnamon,  and  turmeric clears the toxins.
4.  Honey  &  Ginger   –honey  helps  to  reduce excess  mucus  and  the ginger  juice  keeps  digestive  fire  strong.  A  daily  teaspoon of this combination (plus a pinch of turmeric) fights off common colds, flues, and allergies.
5. Warm Milk –Milk has Ojas qualities, cooked with spices like cardamom, ginger, cinnamon,  nutmeg, saffron, natural date sugar, and a dab of ghee is easily digested. One cup before bedtime balances emotions and induces sound sleep.
6. Cut off  screen time- TV,mobiles,computer,commercial advertisements  leaves  lasting  impressions on kids’ minds.Avoid them as much as possible.
7. Physical Play–  Playing stretches provides exercise and also develops  their creativity  and  imagination.  

Note- All this information has been taken from reliable websites,but  kindly contact an aurvedic doctor for authenticity.

Happy Natural Parenting...