A three-day international symposium on clinical paediatrics in Ayurveda conducted by Ahalia Ayurveda Medical College here has called for an integrated approach in the management of childhood ailments. Ayurveda can do quite a lot in clinical paediatrics, the symposium declared.
Presenting a paper on ‘neurological aspects of common developmental disorders in children’ on Friday, Anil Kumar M.V., head of the Department of Kaumarabhritya (Paediatrics) at Government Ayurveda College, Thiruvananthapuram, explained with examples how Ayurveda could make positive interventions in the management of complicated cases, including epilepsy.
Sheba Sunil, principal of Ahalia Ayurveda Medical College, and paediatrician Kavyasree B.S. said that paediatric healthcare would ultimately benefit by integrating modern medicine and Ayurveda. “Areas like autism and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are particularly interesting for Ayurveda practitioners. Ayurveda can work hand-in-hand with modern medicine in autism management,” said Dr. Kavyasree.
