If your child has myopia (nearsightedness), you’re probably wondering if there is a cure — or at least something that can be done to slow its progression so that your child doesn’t need stronger glasses year after year. One simple, no-cost thing you can do is encourage your child to go outside and play. Research has found that children who spend a lot of time reading, texting or using other hand-held electronic devices appear to have a greater risk of becoming nearsighted.

Research also shows that spending time more time outdoors lowers the risk of childhood myopia.

What other treatments can slow the progression of myopia in your child?

Netra Tarpan – Netra tarpana is a procedure that nourishes the eye and its supporting structures such as the nerves and muscles around it. Any medicated ghee such as the triphala ghritam or Patoladi ghritam in a molten state is poured into a compartment made up of flour around the eyes. This procedure nourishes the yes, strengthens the supportive muscle structures and corrects vision impairment. This procedure is carried out for 7 days or prescribed number of times as per the advise of the physician.

Aschotana : Pouring of medicated liquid drops into the eyes during the sunrise or sunset. This is done to correct the dosha imbalances associated with myopia that can sure pain, strain in the eyes, itching, etc,.

Yoga for your eyes

1.Palming
2.Blinking
3.Changing the focus of eyes from side to side simultaneously
4.Changing the focus of eyes forward and sideways simultaneously
5.Rotational viewing
Viewing upwards and down simultaneously
6.Preliminary nose tip gazing
Near and distant viewing

Regular practice of these yoga eye exercises helps to relax eyesight and facilitate the normal functioning of our eyes.

Tratak Karma – Tratak is one of the important karmas prescribed in Ayurveda. In Tratak karma a minute point of target is seen continuously and with concentration till there are tears in the eyes.

Internal medicine: Saptamrut loh, Triphala ghee etc

Dr Aparna Jojare
9028080666

5 Surprising Benefits of the Ayurveda Oil Massage

Abhyanga or Abiyangam is an ayurvedic holistic healing massage therapy and get not a conventional massage with innumerable health benefits. It is considered that there is no better expression of self-love anointing ourselves from head to toe with warm, Ayurvedic oil. This practice of full-body oil massage is known as Abhyanga. Similar to the experience of being loved, the practice nourishes the body, reinstates the balance of doshas and improves one’s well-being and longevity.

There are many benefits to Abhyanga; some may even surprise you! Here’s a list of 5 of our favourite and most surprising benefits from a continued and long-term Abhyanga practice.

1. Eliminates body impurities and helps in reducing weight:

Today, every other person on this planet is suffering from the problem of overweight or obesity. People shell huge chunks of money on treatments and medicines for shedding their excess fat, but end up being disappointed. Try making this Ayurvedic massage your ultimate partner in weight loss program and experience surprising results without any side effects. In Ayurveda, excess body weight is considered as body imbalance. The medicated oils in Abhyanga massage acts as fat burner, getting rid of all the impurities and toxins from your body.

2. Calms nerves and promotes deeper and better sleep:

The sensation of Abhyanga is deeply nourishing to your brain, nervous system, mind, soul, skin and joints. The massage rouses a feeling of being wrapped in loving arms. It emulates the warmth and makes a powerful difference in how you feel about yourself as well as about everything and everyone around you. It replaces your anxieties with a sense of calmness and contentment. The oils used in the Ayurvedic massage is heavy, stable, warm, calm, and grounding- all the qualities of sound sleep. The massage will help you fall asleep and stay asleep all night long.

3. Softens and smoothes skin, reduces effects of ageing:

Dreaming of lush, soft skin in spite of seasonal changes without any sensation of dryness and cracking? Abhyanga oil therapy creates a buffer between your skin and harsh environmental effects, maintaining skin soft and supple. You can notice your increased resistance to dryness, cracking, and even bruising, thanks to the hydration and lubrication of the skin using Abhyanga. The Ayurvedic full-body massage also strengthens the fragile skin and increases skin’s natural vibrant beauty helping skin to adopt the ageing process more gracefully and reduce wrinkles.

4. Improves blood circulation and stimulates internal organs:

Abhyanga stimulates blood circulation encouraging quick removal of metabolic wastes and providing instant relief to diseases and energy and stamina to last throughout the day. An unsung benefit of Abhyanga is its ability to stimulate and nourish internal organs. The massage helps in tuning up the functioning of the organs and optimises the body’s ability to flush out toxins. It also revitalises and energises the cells of the body. Take care of the most important thing you can: yourself. It is fascinating to note that Abhyanga has physical, emotional and psychological effects. Each one of us deserve to be cared for, nourished and loved. By making Abhyanga a practice, you are essentially thanking and taking care of yourself. It is important to prioritise your needs and this gives you the much needed “me time”. The experience will give you a deep sense of warmth, stability, comfort and confidence.

5. Detoxifies the body:

The warm medicated oils used in Abhyanga deeply penetrate cells and release physical, mental and spiritual toxins from our body, hence detoxifying our body from head to toe, inside out. The oils, herbs and massage will be carefully chosen and customised to suit your body type and doshas, enabling you to precipitate the stored-up toxins and promoting self-healing of cells

Dr Aparna Jojare Shree Ayuryog ayurvedic clinic and Panchkarma centre, kothrud 902808080666

The process in which Swarna bhasma (ash of gold) with other herbal extracts taken in the form of semi liquid and given to the children through their mouth is called as Swarna prashana, Suvarnaprashan or swarna bindu prashana. It’s a unique method of immunization which helps the children to boost up the intellectual power and produces non specific immunity in body to fight against general disorders.
It is also helpful even to the Special children with Autism, Learning Difficulties, Attention Deficit, Hyper Activity, Delayed Milestone etc
Monthly once for minimum of 30 Months to maximum of 90 months on the day of Pushya nakshatra (Pushya Nakshatra day comes once in 27 days)
From one year babies to up to the age of 16.
Ingredients of Suvarna Prashan:
Ash of Gold, Vacha, Shankha Pushpi, Brahmi, Guduchi satva, Yashti madhu, Ashwagandha, Honey.

Benefits of Suvarna Prashan:-

1. Immune System towards diseases becomes stronger.
2. Increases Physical strength. and growth of the baby.
3. Grasping power, Analysis power and Recall memory becomes sharper.
4. Improves Digestive power.
5. Tones up Skin colour and Texture.
6. Protects the baby from different kinds of Allergies.
   Maharshi Kashyapa says Suvarna prashana improves Intelligence, Digestive fire and Physical power. It gives long, spiritual, holy and saintly life. It gives rejuvenative effects and tone ups the skin. It improves immunity in a way so that the child is prevented from bacterial and viral infections. Regular use of Suvarnaprashana helps in such a way that, the child gets best immunity to defeat diseases. Regular use of Suvarnaprashana make child very intelligent and he can remember all heard by him.
   Mode of Action of Suvarna Prashan drops: Gold is considered as very precious in Ayurveda .When Swarna is converted into Swarna bhasma as explained in Ayurveda, it would possesses following properties
   Swarna bhasma has moisturizing & unctuous effect on body. It is Madhura, Rejuvinative and immunity booster. Improves complexion and growth of the body. Does Detoxification of the body. Has ability to treat different fevers like Vishajwara, Aantra jwara and general Weakness. It has been proved that Swarna bhasma possesses Anti oxidants, Anti depressants, Anti cancerous, Antibacterial & Anti rheumatoid property. It also acts as nerving stimulant. As we know a human brain grows rapidly in 1 to 16 years of life. Swarna Bhasma accelerates the growth of brain and boost up its utilization capacity if swarna prashana is done during this phase. Other drugs in it help to build Immunity of the baby. Also it has many benefits like improvement in concentration, Grasping capacity, digestion and complexions

Dr Aparna Jojare
9028080666

Ayurvedic Treatment For ADHD
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a behavioural disorder of children. It is the
most common neurological disorder of childhood. A kid with ADHD has differences in brain
development and brain activity that affect attention, the ability to sit still, poor impulse control
and self-control and as well as motor over activity and motor restlessness. ADHD can affect
a child at school, at home, and in friendships.
Kids with ADHD may have signs from one, two, or all three of these categories: Inattentive. Kids who are inattentive (easily distracted) have trouble focusing their
attention, concentrating, and staying on task. They may not listen well to directions,
may miss important details, and may not finish what they start. They may daydream
or dawdle too much. They may seem absent-minded or forgetful, and lose track of
their things. Hyperactive Kids who are hyperactive are fidgety, restless, and easily bored. They
may have trouble sitting still, or staying quiet when needed. They may rush through
things and make careless mistakes. They may climb, jump, or roughhouse when
they shouldn’t. Without meaning to, they may act in ways that disrupt others Impulsive. Kids who are impulsive act too quickly before thinking. They often
interrupt, might push or grab, and find it hard to wait. They may do things without
asking for permission, take things that aren’t theirs, or act in ways that are risky.
They may have emotional reactions that seem too intense for the situation.
Sometimes parents and teachers notice signs of ADHD when a child is very young. But it’s
normal for little kids to be distractible, restless, impatient, or impulsive — these things don’t
always mean that a child has ADHD.
How Is ADHD Treated?
Treatment for ADHD usually includes: Behavior therapy. Therapists can help kids develop the social, emotional, and
planning skills that are lagging with ADHD. Parent coaching. Through coaching, parents learn the best ways to respond to
behavior difficulties that are part of ADHD. School support. Teachers can help kids with ADHD do well and enjoy school more.
Ayurvedic treatmrnt for ADHD :

1. The Kapha Vata Shamaka effect of drugs may help in breaking
   the Srotorodha and digestion of Ama that leads to the proper
   functioning of systems of the body and brain. Kapha Shamaka drugs
   have properties that are opposite to that of Tama Dosa, which may
   help in dispelling the Avarana and normalizing Tama Dohsa, thereby
   maintaining the equilibrium of Triguna and the proper functioning
   of Mana, Chitta and Buddhi. The Tridosha Shamaka effect of drugs
   brings about homeostasis
   in Tridosa and Triguna as Vata and Mana interrelated with each other
   because Vata is responsible for vitiation of Sharirika as well Manasika
   Dosha and produce disease. Thus, these drugs regularize the
   functioning of Mana, Sharira, and Manasika Dosha, Dhi, Dhriti, and Smriti that are primitive seat of pathology in the treatment of
   ADHD. Bramhi,Ashwagandha ,shatavari,Tagar,Jivaneey gan Dravya
   gives good result in ADHD.
2. Shirodhara : Shirodhara will be more beneficial to pacify the Vata
   Dosha and supports the Manas to regulate the mental activities, and
   thus in this study an effort was made to reduce the symptoms of ADHD
   through Shirodhara especially Takra processed with Medhya drugs
   (Brahmi, Jatamamsi, Vacha, and Ashwagandha) was used. The important
   areas of the brain, centre for judgment, centre for intellect, centre for
   speech etc are situated in frontal area, with Takradhara relaxation of
   the frontalis muscle occurs, tends to normalize the activities of the
   entire body, improve cerebral functions through increased cerebral
   blood flow, enhances concentration abilities and decrease in activity of
   sympathetic nervous system thus lowering the hyperactivity and
   impulsive behavior found in ADHD children. Thus relaxing mind and
   body. Shirodhara may help to stimulate many vital areas like Sthapani
   Marma and Agna Chakra, which are seated in Bhrumadhya and are
   sthana of Manas. Slight stimulation of these spots may have beneficial
   effect on the mind and body, due to their connection with higher
   centers of brain.
3. Yoga : Yoga teaches individuals to master certain poses and breathing
   techniques which may promote self-control, attention, awareness and
   adaptive skills. Yoga has been used as a form of exercise and
   meditation. It has been currently studied as therapy for the treatment
   of stress, chronic pain, asthma, irritable bowel syndrome, and ADHD. Yoga has various components to unite the body, mind and spirit. It is
   comprised of the asanas (physical postures), pranayamas (breathing
   techniques), and dharana/dhyana (meditation practices) . The goal
   of these components is to connect the breathing, thoughts, emotions,
   and body into awareness of the present moment. The conditions
   affected by yoga included emotional, mental and behavioral health.
   The studies reviewed showed significant decreases among children
   practicing yoga in a variety of measures such as: negative stress
   response behaviors, total mood disturbance, negative affect, anger,
   resilience, and fatigue/inertia
5. Dr Aparna Jojare( Ayurvedacharya and yoga therapist)
6. shree Ayuryog Ayurvedic clinic and panchkarma centre, Kothrud, pune 411038

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