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<journal-meta>
<journal-id journal-id-type='publisher'>IJRAP</journal-id>
<journal-title>International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy</journal-title>
<issn pub-type='ppub'>2277-4343</issn>
 <publisher>
<publisher-name>Moksha Publishing House </publisher-name>
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<article-meta>
<article-id pub-id-type='other'>10.7897/2277-4343.17133</article-id>
<title-group>
<article-title>A REVIEW ON URBAN CHILD SYNDROME: A SIDDHA PERSPECTIVE ON MANAGING THE IMPACT OF URBANIZATION ON CHILDREN
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<contrib-group>
<contrib contrib-type='author'>
<name>Suja S *</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type='author'>
<name> C. Shanmuga Priya</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type='author'>
<name> A. Satheesh Kumar </name>
</contrib>
</contrib-group>
<pub-date>
<month>11</month>
<year>-0001</year>
</pub-date>
<fpage>189</fpage>
<lpage>193</lpage>
<abstract><title>Abstract</title>
Urbanization has brought about significant transformations in lifestyle and environment, it catalyze major health difference in children those living in metropolitan areas. The term __doublequotosingUrban Child Syndrome__doublequotosing refers to a range of physical, mental, and emotional health issues resulting from urban stress factors such as pollution, overuse of technology, academic pressure, and lack of nature exposure. In this study we understood the concept and causative agents of urban child syndrome then explore the Siddha system__ampersandsign#39;s interpretation of modern paediatric urban health issues. This article is mainly based on a qualitative narrative review of traditional siddha literature and contemporary studies on child health in urban settings. This study suggest herbal remedies, thokkanam (oil massage), traditional diet and nutrition, Yoga and Kayakalpa, Lifestyle Regulation for UCS. The symptoms of Urban Child Syndrome closely align with Vali and Azhal imbalances in Siddha theory, manifesting as restlessness, poor digestion, disturbed sleep, and irritability. Siddha medicine offers a time-tested, holistic approach to restore balance and promote long-term health in children affected by urbanization.
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<title>Keywords</title>
<kwd>Urban Child Syndrome</kwd>
<kwd> Siddha medicine</kwd>
<kwd> urbanization</kwd>
<kwd> child health</kwd>
<kwd> traditional healing</kwd>
<kwd> Siddha paediatric</kwd>
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