Malnutrition (Kumarasosha)

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Malnutrition-Kumarasosha

Malnutrition refers to the condition where the diet taken does not provide enough nutrients for optimal health. It can occur when a person gets too much or too little of some nutrients. Under-nutrition is a type of malnutrition where the body does not receive enough food. It can lead to delayed growth, reduced body weight etc. Sometimes there will be obesity associated with malnutrition.In some cases, it can become life threatening. In Ayurveda, the malnutrition observed in children is attributed to Kumarasosha. Dr. Gupta’s IAFA is a reliable Ayurvedic institute that provides the best treatment for various diseases. IAFA has a unique Ayurpediatric department focussing on uplifting and improving child health.

Causes of Malnutrition

Important causes of malnutrition include:

Inappropriate dietary habit
A low economic status
Difficulty in obtaining food
Various mental conditions like depression, dementia, schizophrenia, anorexia nervosa etc.
A low intake of food
Chronic illnesses
Alcohol Consumption

Some deficiencies can lead to malnutrition and related health problems. They include:

Lack of vitamin A
Lack of vitamin C
Overall deficiency

Ayurvedic reference of Malnutrition-Kumarasosha

Symptoms of Malnutrition

A malnourished person may experience following symptoms:

Tiredness
Irritability
Inability to concentrate
Lack of appetite or interest in food or drink
Cool feeling of body
Depression
Loss of fat, muscle mass, and body tissue
Longer healing time for wounds
Reduced immunity

In children, following symptoms are observed:

Lack of growth
Reduced body weight
Tiredness
Lack of energy
Irritability
Anxiety
Reduced behavioural and intellectual development

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Diet in Malnutrition

Do’s (Pathya) in Malnutrition

A healthy, balanced diet
Plenty of fruit and vegetables
Plenty of rice, potatoes etc.
Milk and dairy products
Meat, fish, eggs
Ginger, lemon & honey
Eating goose berry with honey
Intake of fiber containing vegetables
Always take warm food
Light and easily digestible food
Frequent intake of lukewarm water
Mild exercise

Don’ts (Apathya) in Malnutrition

Excess water intake
Improperly cooked food
Intake of food before digesting previous meal
Drinking cold water
Bottled soft drinks and artificial juices
Intake of unfamiliar food items
Day sleep
Mental stress of children
Over exercise

Yoga and Pranayama in Malnutrition

Practice of Yoga helps to improve digestive power. Yoga postures will be helpful in dropping the mental stress and also to empower the digestive system

Ardhamatsyendrasana
Jatara parivrithi
Savasana
Padmasana
Pavana muktasana
Marjaryasana
Bhujangasana
Ananda Balasana

Pranayama is very effective in strengthening and controlling muscles of digestive system.

Ayurvedic Treatment of Malnutrition

Ayurveda has detailed protocol for the management of malnutrition in children. It includes internal medicines, treatment procedures and use of single herbs.