Learning Disability (Unmada)

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Learning Disability-Unmada

Learning disability is a conditionwherethereception and processing of information by a person is affected. People with learning disabilities canface problems in reading, writing, doing calculations, understanding directions etc. A person with learning disability may see, hear, or understand things in a different way. This makes their everyday tasks more difficult than others. In Ayurveda, learning disabilities can be included under the vast term Unmada that deals with various developmental anomalies. Dr. Gupta’s IAFA is a distinguished institution that manages several disabilities and disorders through pure Ayurveda. IAFA is offering treatment to children through its specialized Ayurpediatric department for their physical, mental as well as social debilities.

Causes of Learning Disability

Learning disabilities are caused by variousfactors affecting the brain development. It can occur either before or during birth, or in early childhood. Possible causes for learning disabilities include:

Inheritance
Abnormalities with chromosome such as Down’s syndrome or Turner syndrome
Complications during child birth causingreduced oxygen supply to the brain.
Premature child birth
Illness during pregnancy period
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy
Serious illness or injury during early childhood affecting brain development
Lack of mental stimulation early in childhood
Associated with other physical disabilities and/or sensory impairments.

Ayurvedic reference of Learning Disability-Unmada

Types of Learning Disabilities

Different types of learning disabilitiesaffect people differently.

The importantkinds of learning disorders include:

Dyspraxia: Dyspraxia affects a child’s skills that help in movement and coordination. A child having dyspraxia canexperience trouble with holding things. Later, there develop troubles with writing and typing. Also, there will be associated problems like speech difficulties, sensitivity to light, touch etc., problems with eye movements etc.
Dyslexia:Dyslexia is the condition that affects the way achild processes language.It makes reading and writing troublesome. Children may not be able to express things verbally and can keep thinking over during conversation.

Dysgraphia: Dysgraphia affects a child’s writing skills. Dysgraphia may lead to various problems like bad handwriting, mistakes with spelling, difficulty in expressing thoughts down on paper.
Dyscalculia: Dyscalculia is related to a child’s disability to do calculations. Its symptoms can differ from person to person. In children, it may affect ability to count and identify numbers. As the child grows older, he or she can experiencedifficulties in solving basic math problems or remembering topics likemultiplication tables.

“Dr. Gupta’s IAFA is a distinguished institution that manages several disabilities and disorders through pure Ayurveda. Institute of Applied Food Allergy® is offering treatment to children through its specialized Ayurpediatric department for their physical, mental as well as social debilities”.

IAFA is with you to change your disabilities into abilities !!

-Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.)

Ayurvedic Allergy Specialist
CEO & Founder of IAFAⓇ

Diet in Learning Disabilities

Do’s (Pathya) in Learning Disabilities

Maximum care
Pay attention to a depressed child
Moderate exercises, especially mental games along with physical games
Give mental support to child
Good sleep
Give accurate instructions to child
Assign good task for child
Sweet food
Adequate amount of food
Ghee
Light, digestible and timely food

Don’ts (Apathya) in Learning Disabilities

Spicy food

Fasting

Junk food

Chocolate

Sleeplessness

Day sleep

Watching mobile for a long time

Yoga and Pranayama for Learning Disabilities

Regular practice of yoga is helpful to attain concentration, stability and calmness. Children can practice Yoga asanas (postures) slowly. Following postures will be effective:

Sarvangasana
Padmasana
Suryanamaskar
Savasana
Sukhasana
Pavanamuktasana

Pranayama helps to achieve concentration. Simple breathing exercises can be practised and this will enhance self-confidence as well as brain capacity.

Ayurvedic Treatment of Learning Disabilities

Ayurveda incorporates treatment protocol combining internal medicines, external medicines and treatment procedures involving purification therapies.

Internal medicines for Learning Disabilities

Brahmidrakshadi Kashaya
Kalyanakam Kashaya
Ashwagandhagulika
Manasamitravatakam
Ashvagandhachoorna
Saraswatarishtam

Kalyanaghrita
Ashvagandhadighrita
Brahmi ghrita
KooshmandaRasayana
NarasimhaRasayana

External Application in Learning Disabilities

Himasagarataila
Lakshaditaila
Brihatchandanaditaila
Ksheerabalataila

Treatment Procedure in Learning Disabilities

Siroabhyanga (Oil massage on head)
Sirodhara (Pouring medicated oil/ liquids on forehead)
Kheeradhara (Pouring medicated milk on whole body)
Siropichu (Retaining cotton soaked in medicated oil on head)
Nasya (Nasal installation of medicine)
Vasti (Enema)
Snehapana (Administration of ghee)

Single Herb used in the management of Learning Disabilities

Vacha(Acoruscalamus)
Kushmanda (Benincasahispida)
Vidari (Ipomeatuberosa)
Jeevanti (Leptadeniareticulata)

Aswagandha (Withaniasomnifera)
Brahmi (Bacopamonnieri)
Mandukaparni (Centellaasiatica)
Amalaki (Emblicaofficinalis)

Article Written By: Dr. Sahil Gupta (B.A.M.S., M.H.A.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Which are the different types of learning disabilities?

Answer: Learning disabilities can be of different types like dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia etc.

Question: How are learning disabilities caused?

Answer: Learning disabilities can be caused by various reasons like by inheritance, chromosomal problems, trauma to head, associated with other disabilities etc.