Kids
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What Is a Vata Diet – And How It Can Help Children with Constipation and Neurodiversity
This is Part 2 of a 5-part blog series on how to restore bowel movements and heal constipation in children. Discover how a Vata-balancing diet can support children with constipation and neurodiversity. Learn practical tips to introduce nourishing, digestion-friendly foods—even for picky eaters. A week ago, I introduced you to Triphala – a powerful herb that not only restores digestion but also strengthens the body and mind as a whole.In today’s post, I want to take a closer look at the role of diet—specifically through the lens of Ayurveda—and explore how we can gently incorporate healthy, digestion-supportive foods, even for picky eaters. As more parents explore holistic approaches to support…
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Restoring Your Child’s Digestion – Part 1: Understanding Constipation & the Power of Triphala
“Because healing doesn’t have to be complicated.” Why Constipation Is More Than Just a Tummy Issue Constipation is one of the most common struggles parents face today—especially with so many children eating dry, processed, and packaged foods. This issue is even more pronounced in children with a dysregulated Vata constitution, which in Ayurvedic terms is often seen in children on the autism spectrum or with ADHD. What Is Vata and Why Does It Matter? In Ayurveda, Vata governs all movement in the body. This includes: When Vata is out of balance, these functions can become dysregulated—leading to issues like constipation, speech delays, sensory sensitivity, and anxiety. That’s why balancing Vata…
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Before the Medication: Understanding ADHD from an Ayurvedic Perspective
Over the past few years, I’ve noticed just how much ADHD has become a central concern—especially among parents and caregivers. I hear about it often in my work, and I’ve had countless conversations with families who are struggling to support their children, or even themselves, through the challenges of attention, focus, and restlessness. This issue has grown to the point where I feel compelled to write something—because in many of these cases, medication is the first solution that comes up. While modern medicine certainly has its place and can be helpful for some, I believe it’s so important to pause and look at the foundations first: lifestyle, diet, routine, and…
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Unlocking Potential: Ayurvedic Insights on Supporting Neurodiversity and Autism
Discovering the Power of Brahmi: A Natural Brain Booster for Children with Autism Understanding Neurotypical Development and Autism Through the Lens of Ayurveda I am writing this post to reach parents who believe that changes in their neurotypical children’s development are possible. I am also writing for those who think that autism can be reduced or, in some cases, completely eliminated. This is a very bumpy road—often thankless and requiring a lot of perseverance and hope—but I know that as long as there is hope, anything can change. In this post, I would like to present an overview of autism and developmental disorders from an Ayurvedic perspective. Autism as a…
