For every parent, the health and psycho-social well-being of their child is of prime concern.
Changing lifestyle and dietary habits affect children as they are prone various food allergies, puts them at a risk to obesity as well as anxiety and behavioral issues.
The best way to keep your children healthy and happy is to consider every aspect of their lifestyle including their diet, surrounding environment and their way of handling stress.
Below are natural and holistic health care tips that will guide you to on food allergies in children, top superfoods to boost their immunity, ayurveda remedies to treat autism, and natural ways to ease anxiety and behavioral issues in their growing years.
All You Need To Know About Food Allergies In Children
If your child has a history of infantile colic, eczema, asthma, ear infections, hayfever, seasonal allergies and/or digestive problems then you should suspect a delayed food allergy. IgG ELISA which uses a finger-prick blood sample, is considered the best to detect the problem foods. Testing is best done under the guidance of a nutritional therapist (BANTregistered) or allergy expert who can then devise a diet for your child that avoids any allergy-provoking foods and can also recommend suitable alternatives. Read more to learn the top 8 food allergies affecting kids.
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Top Superfoods For Growing Children
Encouraging your child with healthy eating habits will make a huge impact on their long-term relationship with food. Providing good nutrition to your children is not only limited to supporting long-term eating habits, but also prevents chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. Here are some essential tips to promote healthy childhood eating along with best superfoods for growing children.
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Cough Home Remedies For Children
Coughing is one of the most common health problems among children. Try out the following home remedy for instant relief – Cut and boil old ginger which has stronger flavor than young ginger for about 20 minutes. Add some rock sugar to the ginger solution. A diluted version of this concoction is safe for children to consume.
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Effective Home Remedies To Stop Bedwetting In Children
Give your child a little amount of jaggery with lukewarm milk every morning. After around one hour or so, make your child eat a little bit of roasted sesame seeds and celery seeds which should be taken in equal amounts. Continue this for 2 months for effective results.
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Ayurveda Remedies To Treat Autism In Children
Panchakarma treatments like Snehana and Swedana are helpful. Trikatu, a combination of ginger, long pepper and black pepper can be used to stimulate the production of digestive enzymes and promote the absorption of essential nutrients. Herbs like Brahmi, Shatavari and ayurvedic medicines like Suvarna Prashan, Chaitanoday rasa are helpful.
How To Ease Anxiety In Children Naturally?
Adopt a Vata pacifying lifestyle by engaging your child in activities that are relaxing. Practice systematic relaxation, try a bedtime massage, follow diet and nutrition tips for your children, try herbal supplements like chamomile, try to stick to regular daily routines and teach your child to recognize anxiety and ask for help when it strikes.
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Fish Oils Improve Behavior Issues In Children (8-16 Yrs)
The long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA found in fish and fish oil supplements are absolutely critical to optimal brain function. A new study by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania found that supplementation with 1,000 mg of omega 3 fatty acids daily, significantly improved antisocial and aggressive behavior in children between the ages of eight and sixteen.
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5 Yoga Poses To Help Children De-Stress
Bee’s Breath – Will slow down breathing pattern and release tension. Cat Pose – Helps relieve any stress or aggression. Cloud Pose – This pose should be paired with advice about how to ‘let things go’, especially whatever is bothering us. Tree Pose – This balancing pose has a stabilizing effect. Child’s Pose – Stretches lower back and hips, calms the central nervous system.
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