Kid’s Health

Ayurvedic Nutrition For Kids Here we take a look at some Ayurveda-inspired food ideas for kids’ nutrition. We also take a look at some healthy meal suggestions and ways to improve children’s digestive power (called agni in Ayurveda). We all want our kids to be healthy and well-nourished.  As per …

Healthy Snacks For Kids Snacking is important for children because their smaller stomachs fill up fast and they burn energy quickly. Children also need the right nutrition to support growth. Let’s take a look at recipes for some easy-to-prepare Ayurveda inspired healthy snacks for kids. Snacks between meals give their growing …

In this article, I will try to list some tried and tested healthy Ayurvedic ways of packing lunch for your kids. We will also look at some Ayurveda inspired lunch box recipes and Ayurvedic lunch ideas for kids. Research studies have proven that the increased availability of fruits, vegetables, whole …

Summer is over and fall has begun. Are you prepared for the new season? This is the time of year to prevent flu and improve immunity. There is a sudden change in the environment. The hot days have changed into crisp fall weather. Your diet and lifestyle should also change. In …

So many children fall ill during the winter, and so many parents desperately try anything they can to keep them healthy. But most children get at least several colds or belly troubles a year. Let’s be real, sick children most likely mean time off from school, daycare, and work for …

Generally speaking, children at 12 to 36 months of age are considered toddlers. The word ‘toddler’ is derived from ‘to toddle’ which means to walk unsteadily. In addition to learning to walk, toddlers sensory and cognitive skills will be improved during this period and social and emotional development also happens …

Cooked pumpkin has many health benefits. As an Ayurvedic practitioner, it’s easy to advise you to give your kids pumpkin. As a mom however I understand it’s not such an easy task. So here are five different Ayurvedic pumpkin recipes for kids, all of which are healthy and tasty. But first …

The ancient Indian practice of piercing babies ears (karna vedha) is done for health benefits. Read the ‘How’ and ‘Why’ of ear piercing health benefits. Karna vedha (ear piercing ceremony) is an ancient Indian practice that is well explained in Ayurveda and is practiced even now. It is mentioned as …

Walking my dog, the other morning, I was gently reminded, that even though we have literally flipped the page of the calendar to August, and summer is still here, the signs of change are all around. Leaves are looking tired. As my dog’s paws crunched through those that dropped, I …

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is frequently displayed and more severe than that typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development. Since correlation of ADHD cannot be found in Ayurvedic Samhitas (the Ayurvedic texts), one …

Constipation in babies is defined as a condition in which there is difficulty in passing stool, resulting in hard, dry feces. What Causes Constipation In Babies? There are a few possible causes. Breastfed babies are used to only breast milk which is very easy to digest. When baby starts solid …

Ayurveda or “Science for Life” is the science of understanding the self. Just as we recognize the “Doshas”, or constitutional make up that we all uniquely have, we can apply this principle to our children. By recognizing who and how they are manifesting characteristics, we can use Ayurveda to bring …

A study conducted at the University of Houston says children who lack sleep or experience disrupted sleep tend towards depression and anxiety later in life.1 All the more reason to help a child with insomnia. So they become strong, healthy and productive adults. But how to help a child with …

As the parent of two school-aged kids, I’m well practiced in battling the incessant stream of viral and bacterial invaders these kids bring home. At any given time, you can walk into a classroom and it seems at least a quarter of the kids have a runny nose or cough. …

The summer flew by, and you know what that means… It’s time to go back to school and back to school lunches. Let’s be honest here, the school cafeteria does not have your back on nutrition. It’s up to us as parents to make sure our kids are eating well. …

Can you remember your first day at school? I sure do. I have a vivid memory of standing in a small car park, clinging to my mother while a group of snotty, red-eyed children and a rather large “Trunchbull” waited patiently in a line for me to join the group. …