During the summer, children often suffer from various gastrointestinal ailments, characterized by a loss of appetite and persistent nausea. To address these issues, medication alone is not sufficient; incorporating specific exercises into their routine is also essential. This approach helps maintain overall physical health and aids in the recovery from stomach-related illnesses.
Which yoga poses can cure stomach ailments in children? Image: Created with AI assistance.
Loss of appetite tends to increase during the hot season. If children show little interest in eating rice or bread during this time, consider preparing a variety of soups instead. Nutritious yet delicious soups can be quickly prepared using seasonal vegetables—a meal that even the little ones will be eager to eat.
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ICMR Research
Children suffer the most from stomach problems, which are becoming frequent in homes. Dysentery, vomiting, and diarrhea are also becoming more common. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the sort of diarrheal sickness that is now spreading is caused by a variety of viruses and bacteria. Unsanitary food and tainted water are the main ways that these infections spread. Stale food, sliced fruits sold on the street, drinks, tainted water, and damaged food can all cause infections very quickly. Medication alone is insufficient to address such issues; the Children body’s immune must also be strengthened. Certain yoga poses may be helpful in this regard.
Which yoga poses are beneficial for stomach disorders?
One-Legged Pose
Place your arms at your sides and stand straight on the mat. Touch the bottom of your left foot with both hands while bending forward from the waist. Raise your right leg as high as you can rearward. Keep your breathing regular and your Children body taut. After 30 seconds of holding this position, switch legs and repeat the pose.
Simhagarjasana
Start by sitting in the Vajrasana (Thunderbolt) stance on a mat. Make sure your two knees are separated. Next, put your palms between your knees on the mat while bending forward. Transfer the weight of your body to your hands. Take a deep breath through your nose, then open your mouth and protrude your tongue. Make a loud noise with your mouth. Maintain a straight head and, ideally, look between your eyebrows. After holding this position for 20 to 30 seconds, go back to where you were before.
Balasana or Child’s Pose
Sit back on your heels while kneeling. Next, bend your upper body forward from the waist. Your body should be inclined such that your thighs and chest are in contact. Put both arms out in front of you while resting your head on the mat. Hold this position for 30 seconds while breathing normally, then return to the initial position. At least three sets of this position should be done.
Various Healthy Soups for the Summer
You’re not hungry. All you want is food from outside. In addition, the extreme summer heat frequently results in a clear dislike of home-cooked meals—you just don’t want to eat anything. Soups of all kinds can be a great substitute for rice or roti during such times. Using seasonal veggies and common home materials, you can quickly make healthy soups that not only help you lose weight but also maintain your body’s health, Children’s like it too.
Prepare a variety of soups for the hot summer days. Photo: Freepik.
Ragi and Vegetable Soup
Add a bay leaf and minced garlic to a skillet of heated ghee and stir. Add the beans, cauliflower, green peas, and carrots after a little sauté. Give it a good stir, cover the pan, and cook for eight to ten minutes. To improve the flavor, make sure the vegetables are cooked all the way through. Add the ragi and water after that. Add the eggs to the soup after it starts to boil. After it reaches a rolling boil, season with black pepper and turn off the heat. Serve warm.
Mushroom Soup
Cut the mushrooms into tiny pieces and give them a good cleaning. One chopped onion and three cloves of garlic should be sautéed in a skillet with a modest amount of heated butter or olive oil. Place the chunks of mushrooms in the pan. After they are well sautéed, add half a cup of milk that has been dissolved in cornflour. The mixture will thicken if it is fully simmered. Lastly, top with shredded cheese and black pepper powder, then serve.
Ginger-Carrot Soup
Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, ginger, garlic, and spring onions; cook until softened, about 5 minutes, being careful not to let them brown. Add the cumin, coriander, and chili paste to taste, and simmer until fragrant. The chopped carrots should then be added to the spice mixture, thoroughly stirred, and cooked until soft. Warm another two tablespoons of olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the nuts, lower the heat, and stir until fragrant, then turn off the heat. Add this mixture to the soup. Add chopped coriander leaves as a garnish. If you’d like, you can also add coconut milk.