Kuposhanjanya Vyadhies (Balashosha) in Children w.s.r. to P.E.M. : A Literary Review

Abstract

Nutrition is a basic human need that remains unmet for vast numbers of children, who are thus unable to achieve their full genetic development potential. Abnormal nutrition may cause both over and under nutrition hazards. It causes more than half of the nearly 11 million deaths each year among children under age five. Nutritional deficiency disorders are viewed under Kuposhanjanyavyadhies. Ancient Acharyas explained diseases related to nutritional deficiency disorders such as Phakka, Parigarbhika, Balashosha etc. in different Samhita. Ayurveda - the ancient science of life emphasizes on diversified aspects of dietetics and nutrition viz. Quality, quantity, processing methods, rationale of combination of food articles, emotional aspects, nature of the consumer, geographical and environmental conditions etc. Which are pivotal in preservation and promotion of health and prevention of disease. Health promoting regime (Pathya Vyavastha) is the hallmark of Ayurvedic therapeutics. Specific diet and lifestyle guidelines are always prescribed along with the drugs and therapies to facilitate restoration of homoeostatic bio-mechanisms (Dhatu-Samyata) and wellbeing.