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A Healthy child for a Happy home

October 19, 2014 by Khushboo 14 Comments

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A child’s smile can light up the world and his tears and sometimes even  lack of it, can send people into panic. When I was born, I was told that I did not cry at all. The doctors told my parents that I was unable to breathe and I had to be kept in the incubator for two weeks. I was a very weak, frail child who would always be quiet. My parents, scared that something would happen to me, were extremely overprotective. Thus I grew up in a very ‘safe environment’ with no exposure to dirt or dust.
Only when I was old enough to join kindergarten, was I allowed to be a little free. But that had an adverse reaction on my health. My immunity was extremely low and I would fall sick very often. Soon, the doctor’s clinic had become my second home until my grandma intervened. She scoffed at the allopathic treatment and told my parents about Ayurveda.

Instead of taking pills daily, I started incorporating Chawanprash and amla into my diet. When I refused to eat amla, grandmom made amla candies and amla achar to make me take it. They would smear Chawanprash with butter on bread and make sandwiches for me to eat.
My lunch dabba would be full of fruit salads, curds, fresh vegetables and roti sabji. Slowly and steadily my health started improving. I got the colour back into my cheeks and stopped looking weak and delicate.
I participated in races, especially the biscuit eating ones, and would often walk away with the first prize. My home, which used to be dull and grey suddenly seemed to be full of life. I started appreciating the nature around me and would rush to the nearest park to build sand castles every day. Yes, I was allowed to indulge in sweets, junk food and ice creams but I always had wholesome meals to ensure that I was well nourished.
My mom had a smile on her face instead of worry lines on her forehead and my dad was full of joy. And when my sister was born, all of us, even the 4 year old me, ensured that she did not get as sick as me. Both of us grew up to be strong strapping young children who were heard and not seen. J

Ayurveda and ayurvedic products have become an integral part of my life and I cannot think of having breakfast without a slice of bread smeared with butter and Chawanprash every day. After all, thanks to Ayurveda my house became a happier place full of joie de vivre.
If you want to learn more about the benefits of Chawanprash, do visit https://www.liveveda.com/daburchyawanprash/.

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  1. Louise Banta says

    October 22, 2014 at 4:17 pm

    Totally agree. Children should be fed properly. From researches, they have found out that there's a high mortality rates because most of us eat unhealthy foods which causes sickness, weak immunity and worst, cancer.

    You're very lucky to have been brought up eating healthy foods. Some, including myself, weren't so lucky as you.

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  2. John Benliro says

    October 22, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    It is true that dirty stuff can be helpful at times. It's like a way for our body to fight other diseases and strengthen our immune system. And with this post, I'm sure gonna check the benefits of Chawanprash. You made wander what its like. LoL.

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  3. Jeni G says

    October 22, 2014 at 8:12 pm

    Greetings from the Philippines! I had to research each food you mentioned 'coz I'm not familiar with it. I love your diet- very nourishing the very reason why your health improved:) How I wish we also have that Chyawanprash here so I can try it:)– Kalikotpepot

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  4. Kylie wenn says

    October 23, 2014 at 3:12 am

    Truly correct about that part, when the kids join kindergarten, they'll tend to get sick more often.. Not used to getting exposed to many people around… But, as time goes, they'll adapt to it, and built up their immune system..

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  5. Loudthinkin says

    October 23, 2014 at 6:29 am

    There is no negating the benefits of the ancient Indian science of ayurveda! So glad that you are hale and hearty by practicing some of its simple tenants.

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  6. Franc says

    October 23, 2014 at 9:15 am

    Sometimes we need to test out food to strengthen our immune system. We eventually adopt to the foods we eat.

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  7. Aisha Kristine Chong says

    October 23, 2014 at 3:52 pm

    That kind of habit would be great as soon kids are still at their growing stage

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  8. Tiffany Yong W.T. says

    October 23, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    With the polluted environment and genetically modified food, human gets more susceptible to disease and it's very important to build up your immune system. This must be a good product!

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  9. Suzanne says

    October 24, 2014 at 3:46 am

    It is amazing how sickly children are now a days as compared to when I was young. All of these allergies that were rarely heard of before. I think that exposure to germs, allergens etc can make a child healthier, to some degree..

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  10. Inya says

    October 24, 2014 at 4:39 am

    Lucky you, because you have protective and loving parents. Just curious about chawanprash and how it looks or taste like – KArenT

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  11. Vanessa says

    October 24, 2014 at 5:04 pm

    I have always wanted a sister and you were lucky to have one, and I hope you can teach the principles to Ayurveda to your kids so that they grew up healthy and happy.

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  12. SlickMaster says

    October 25, 2014 at 5:18 am

    How really a tough for you to start living with condition like that. However, good thing and thankful you with those foods that your Grandma include in your diet help you get better. Indeed, interesting!

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  13. Nicol says

    October 26, 2014 at 12:14 am

    kids health is important especially as they're growing up

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  14. Von Avancena says

    November 3, 2014 at 4:13 am

    good post! hhmmm…chawanprash? i dont think that is locally available in the philippines though i would love to try it..hihih

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