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When Child refuses foodPresented by :Dr. Sonica Krishan(Ayurveda Consultant and Author )

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Most common factors :Childs disinterest in the daily, pushy meals. Eating food means to him to be wasting that precious time.Child is being over-worked on the dining table. The food lacks eye-appeal. The amount of food on his plate is scaring him.He has his own mental worries or fears.The reason could be constipation. Dr. Sonica Krishan

Ayurveda Herbs & Home remediesSqueeze some fresh lemon in a glass of water. Add salt (preferably black salt) and sugar to taste. Make the child drink it before the meals.

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Sprinkle a few drops of lemon juice onto a small piece of freshly cut ginger. Make the child chew or simply suck on it, 5 to 10 minutes before food. This is a wonderful Natural appetizer.A glass of buttermilk with a pinch each of the powders of freshly roasted and ground cumin seeds, dry coriander and black salt, when taken before the meals tend to stimulate the appetite.

Ayurveda Herbs & Home remediesFor babies and small children, you could prepare this decoction. Take equal quantities (a pinch to one-fourth teaspoon) each of freshly ground black pepper, asafoetida, dried mint powder, thyme and seeds of larger cardamom. Boil in water till one fourth remains. Give itlukewarm to the child with some mishri or honey added to it two times in a day.

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Fresh juices of Pomegranate also act as appetite booster!

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Natural diet & lifestyle Ghee (Clarified Butter) needs to be included in the childs diet.

It is recommended to give the child a mixture of overnight soaked nuts. This adds to his nutrition requirement.

Munakka and Anjeer help to save him from constipation.

Gulkand (Rose jelly) and Aamla murabba are tasty supplements for kids and help to keep their digestion boosted.

Maintaining a healthy gap of minimum of 2 hours between food.

Keep a check on the childs routine of physical exertion and optimum sleep.

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Natural diet & lifestyle Watch for the signs of Childhood Anorexia - Specific decrease in his pattern of appetite, feels lethargic, drowsy and listless most of the time; loss of weight, seems anemic and has less immunity.

De-worm the child naturally - You may roast together some thyme (Ajwain) and jaggery. Children can easily take this sweet candy in a dose of approx. 1-teaspoon twice for a few days.

Practical approach Try and keep a relaxed attitude.

Allow the child a break from the meal session once in a while.

Let him take his own sweet time.

Smaller child can be fed in a story telling manner.Dr. Sonica Krishan

Practical approach You should never try to plead, beg or threaten the child relating to his meals. Dr. Sonica Krishan

If none of the efforts seem to work, then doctors interventioncould berequired.

Only encourage your child to finish his meal, and do not create a fuss.

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