Article: SENSITISATION AND AWARENESS FOR AYURVEDA AMONG SCHOOL STUDENT: A REVIEW

Article Category: Review articles

DOI: 10.7897/2277-4343.140121

Pages: 89-91

Author: Sabharwal Pooja *, Kaur Jasmeen, Sharma Kanu, Singh Ishant, Sagar Himani, Geetanjali

Abstract: Ayurveda is not simply a medical science but a life science, which has majorly described various fundamental principles that help Ayurveda education and research in India that can be further reinforced with innovative and creative motivations. Strategies and futuristic plans are considered essential to be implemented with active initiation by concerned Government bodies for creating awareness among the faculties, students and upcoming scholars of Ayurveda. Children are more susceptible to many diseases due to their transitional immune system. Good health is associated with reduced dropout and massive education performance and productivity. Children are sensitive to the diseases like malnutrition, infectious diseases, intestinal parasites, skin diseases, eye and ear, and dental caries. Ayurveda describes Dinacharya, Rutucharya, Matravat Ahara, Kala Bhojana, Sadvritta etc. and a copious number of the preparation for the prevention and management of these diseases, which helps in better development of children for tomorrow. Incorporating the principles of Ayurveda in school health, one can reduce the prevalence of health risk behaviours and promote healthy behaviours among children, ultimately leading to a positive effect on health and helping build a vibrant future for the nation with healthy and skilled citizens.

Keyword: Ayurveda awareness, school students.