AYURVEDA VIEW TOWARDS IMMUNITY IN CHILDREN; AN ESSENTIAL NEED OF CURRENT SCENARIO
Dr. Ajay Chavan* and Dr. Dipti Ajay Chavan
ABSTRACT
Children are hope not only for parents but for nation also as they are the future citizens. Modern world witnessed change in lifestyle & diversified environmental condition which hamper health of the parents as well as their children. They are more prone to the various types of infectious and developmental disorders due to the underdeveloped immune system. Vyadhikshamatva (immunity) is the power of the body to fight against various foreign matters and to protect the body from diseases. It has been reported that more than one million children (under five years) die annually due to the various infectious diseases around the world. Ayurveda has given a lot of importance to Vyadhikshamatva .This concept of Ayurveda has similarity to the modern medical science in various ways. Good immunity provides strength, improves intelligence and helps child to live a healthy and happy life.
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