Abstract

SWASTHAVRITTA: BUILDING HEALTHY HABITS FOR CHILDREN'S WELL-BEING

Dr. Tejendra Singh* and Kanika Budhlakoti

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Abstract

In the fast-paced modern world, children face numerous challenges that impact their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. As society becomes increasingly reliant on technology and sedentary lifestyles, it is crucial to introduce children to holistic practices that promote their overall health and development. Ayurveda indicate prevention and health promotion, and provides treatment for disease. Its main objective is to achieve desirable health and well-being through a comprehensive approach that addresses mind, body, behavior, and environment. It is the science of preventing diseases, prolonging life, and promoting health under the Swasthavritta. Children are prone to get specific health problems. To prevent the disease and promote the health of children, Swasthavritta plays an important role. Various regimens i.e. Daily regimen (Dincharya), Seasonal regimen (Ritucharya), Ratricharya (Night regimen), and Aahara (Dietary habits) and Vihara (lifestyle), Sadvritta (Ideal routines) and Achara Rasayana etc. is given which are very helpful to an individual for healthy life and prevention of diseases. So an attempt has been taken to prevent the diseases among the children and promote their health by intervening the Swasthavritta in their life. This article highlights the significance of incorporating Swasthvritta, an Ayurvedic lifestyle, into children's lives to foster a balanced and thriving state of being.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Swasthavritta, Children, health.