Dept of Bālaroga

ACTIVITIES 

∙ SUVARNABINDU – 

We present to you – The Suvarnabindu project. Initiated in the year 2016 under the  guidance of the founder Head of the Department, Dr Arun B Warrier, this programme  was the first of its kind among any Ayurveda college hospitals situated in Kerala. It aims 

to revive the traditional method of immune-modulation. Suvarna or gold with its magnanimous properties was once sought as the prime metal that could enhance  immunity in children and being considered as good as ‘amrita’ or nectar! 

Here at Ashtamgam, we practise this ancient technique with utmost reverence and devotion. From the newly born to adolescents, receivers are many. They are served with a  unique mixture of gold and other herbs, once a month on Pushya Nakshatra, when the  potency of the medicine is considered to be maximum. It is our pleasure to have served  nearly 800 odd children with this programme. To suit the preference of seekers,  Suvarnabindu is also conducted every second Saturday, being a public holiday. 

Timings: 

Pushya Nakshatra – 9 AM – 4PM Second 

Saturday – 9AM – 11 AM 

∙ VENAL THUMBIKAL – 

“What the caterpillar calls the end, the rest of the world calls a butterfly.” – Lao Tsu 

Venal Thumbikal is a fun filled educational summer camp at Ashtamgam, once again being the first of its kind in any Ayurveda college hospitals in India, under the guidance of  the founder Head of the Department, Dr Arun B Warrier. Children aged 7-12 years are  ventured in for a week long resident program at our campus. 

Kids are made aware about Ayurveda, Naturopathy & Yoga through various entertaining  sessions. The week long programme extends to showcase kids about the rich heritage of  our science, art and history that may have been forgotten, otherwise. 

They are taught importance of dinacharyas like abhyangam, nasyam etc, introduced to the principles of sadvritta, the martial art of Kerala – Kalari, art forms like – ottanthullal,  cholliattam etc. They are made self sufficient and are taught to make few indigenous  products and homemade dishes by their own. The kids are also taken to field trips of the  nearby places having historical importance. They are even given sessions to improve  language and communication, necessity of knowing basic first aid rules, fun filled quiz  rounds and many more keep them totally packed throughout. 

Many well known physicians, artisans, guides and our team of doctors come together for this event, moulding the kids to something unique, ancient and purely scientific. It is  nothing less than a period of celebration at our campus where all our staffs equally  participate for providing the best of 

time for the little ones, enrolled. We are certain that this is a treat, kids would cherish  forever long! 

∙ SUKHA SHAISHAVAM – 

It is a health programme started in the year 2016, in association with the govt and private  schools of the nearby Nhangattari and Vavanoor village. Through this programme, an initiative to provide a routine health check up for students was undertaken. Students are  examined by specialists under the Kaumarabhrityam (Paediatric) ,Prasooti  tantra(gynecological disorders) as well as Shalakyam (Eye & ENT) departments, every  Friday. They are attended to, for their general health problems, unhealthy lifestyle, poor 

scholastic performances, adolescent issues etc. Health cards are being issued to the  students, making it easier for them to avail our services if needed, later with parents. After their consultation, they are given a tour of the campus, where the herbal garden and anatomy museum are shown under guidance of teachers of the concerned departments. UG students of Ashtamgam are the pillars of this programme as they actively participate in it,  throughout their academic year. It proves beneficial for them, as it provides a good  opportunity to assess the health issues in children on regular basis and also understand the  importance of early intervention being fruitful to manage all ailments. 

∙ PRABODHI – INTEGRATED CENTRE FOR LEARNING  DISABILITY AND SCHOLASTIC BACKWARDNESS 

With the intention to cater an integrated management of learning issues in children, this  wing at the pediatric department was started. Children often suffer from simple to complex  learning issues, which when addressed correctly at the right time can give a profound  solution to the problem, that usually goes unnoticed in early period. 

Integrating with ADAPT Center for Mental Health and Rehabilitation, we have  incorporated the integrated mode of treatment combining Ayurveda and contemporary  science. The Ayurveda medications and treatments, known to boost the cognitive  functions, together with different special education practices and therapy give a significant  improvement in the learning of the children. Different behavioural issues in the child, if  any are also looked into and addressed, which often helps parents weigh down the stress. The clinic functions every Saturday and Sunday. 

• Ayurvedic condition-Unmada (Bala) 
• Modern correlation -Behavioral Disorders (ADHD/Autism Spectrum)  Brief description -Hyperactivity, poor attention, social challenges  
• Ayurvedic condition-Phakka Roga/ Samvardhana vikara 
• Modern correlation –Nutritional/ Development Disorders 
• Brief description -Delayed growth and developmental issues 
• Ayurvedic condition- Apasmara 
• Modern correlation – Epilepsy 
• Brief description – Seizure disorders 
• Ayurvedic condition- Bala Shwasa  
• Modern correlation – Pediatric Asthma 
• Brief description – Recurrent breathing difficulty, wheezing  
• Ayurvedic condition-Kasa 
• Modern correlation -Cough Disorders 
• Brief description – Recurrent episodes of cough and other respiratory issues like allergy  etc 
• Ayurvedic condition-Jwara 
• Modern correlation -Fever Disorders in  children
• Brief description – Recurrent and acute episodes of fever 
• Ayurvedic condition-Grahani 
• Modern correlation -Malabsorption Syndrome 
• Brief description -Poor digestion, loose stools, weight gain issues  
• Ayurvedic condition-Krimi Roga 
• Modern correlation -Worm Infestation 
• Brief description -Intestinal parasites causing abdominal pain  
• Ayurvedic condition-Pandu 
• Modern correlation -Anemia 
• Brief description -Low hemoglobin, fatigue, poor growth  
• Ayurvedic condition- Nava jatha shishu paricharya 
• Modern correlation – New born care 
• Brief description – Care to newborn and guidance to new parents