A recent study by the researchers at George Washington University has revealed that practicing Transcendental Meditation for a minimum of 10 minutes a day has the ability to considerably reduce ADHD (Attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder) symptoms in children.
ADHD is a common behavioral disorder affecting 8 to 10 percent of school-age children. Kids with ADHD, usually act without thinking, [...]

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acharya on May 12th, 2008

This article discusses the herbs that could be used for colds, coughs,
and respiratory infections in kids. Information in this article is
appropriate for parents whose children are below one year of age.  This may help children ward off respiratory infections and other
health conditions.
Infants below one year of age are too young to be experimented with herbs. [...]

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acharya on January 28th, 2008

A teaspoon of honey taken at bedtime could bring in relief for children suffering from severe cough, suggests a new study.
The finding is based on reports of the children’s symptoms recorded after they were subjected to various treatments, and the researchers concluded that honey proved to be far better than a cough medicine.
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Asthma and allergic bouts have considerably increased during the last couple of years. The Asthma statistics indicate a jump of 74% among children in the age group 5 to 14 years and 160% among the four-year olds, reveal the National Institute of Health. Apart from this, about one in every four U.S. children also suffers [...]

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acharya on May 28th, 2007

Contrary to popular belief, drinking hundred percent pure fruit juice does not lead to overweight kids after-all, says new research studies. Pure fruit juice will actually supply the required essential nutrients to children, and may actually help the children in maintaining a healthy weight.
Contradictory research findings had earlier led to arguments and confusions about probable [...]

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acharya on May 10th, 2007

Children these days are being drawn to [tag]Ayurveda[/tag], with specially prepared  [tag]Ayurvedic cookies [/tag], ketchups, biscuits and baby foods arriving at the market. By adopting such strategies, Ayurvedic practitioners are trying to instill the taste of health supplements and  [tag]Ayurvedic medicines[/tag] in the children at a young age.
Among the baby food varieties that has been [...]

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acharya on January 16th, 2007

Every childhood malady these days has a corresponding [tag]herbal remedy[/tag], be it [tag]Asthma[/tag] or Attention Deficit Disorder. However, the point to be clarified is whether the herbs are successful in yielding the desired result.
Plants are wonderful sources of [tag]remedies and medicines[/tag]. However, a plant in a forest or meadow could have little resemblance to that [...]

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