Homemade Electrolyte and REhydration Solution

[Guest guest]

For some reason in the dry heat especially, this body wants electrolytes, not

just water to drink often. Sometimes infants are dehydrated similarly.

 

Fresh sweet fruits are helpful from Ayurvedic point of view, to nourish " rasa

dhatu " . That is Ayurvedic for the plasma or nutritive chyle which bathes and

provides nourishment for all the body tissues. Coconut water is now being sold

by the quart or serving, for the same purpose. Naturally sweet, it needs no

sugar added and is so cooling and refreshing!

 

I put the full post with nurse-midwife Jeanne's very good recipe and

instructions for handling critically dehydrated infants at

http://sacredwindow.com/node/206

 

So many of us are dehydrated and don't realize it. Even drinking lots of water

the kidneys may not be working right - whether from water stripped of minerals

or other reasons. If the blood vessels in the pulse seem fragile and not plump

with fluid, consider it. If you crave something refreshing and water doesn't do

it, consider it. There are of course other reasons too, for which I invite your

sharing!

 

Warmly!

Ysha

[Guest guest]

Hello all,

 

Low water intake indeed results in dehydration. Infants generally get

plenty of water through breastmilk. Vomiting and diarrhea also leads to

dehydration which is a really big problem here in india as well as other

developing countries. Severe dehydration is manifested by loss of skin

turgor, sunken eyes, low energy, and less urine production and even kidney

failure. Best remedy for this condition is coconut water which contains

essential salts and water and replaces rasadhatu withouth killing your agni.

 

However, excess water intake may cause edema and some other problems.

Therefore, water intake should be decided according to individual needs.

 

It is a truth endorsed by Ayurved that there can be no alternative to breast

milk for an infant under the age of six months. After the age of six months,

when we start the baby on non-milk diet, there is nothing better than fruit

juices. Fruit juice is not an alternative to the breast milk, it is just an

introduction to the baby of a diet other than milk. According to *Kashyap* *

Samhita* (which is considered as the main reference book of pediatrics in

Ayurveda), fruit juices are advised at the age of six months. This is

practiced in Ayurved since thousands of years, (hence requires no clinical

trials and statistical jargon)! Fruit juice is the most natural and

nutritious food gifted to us by mother nature, which can be very safely

given to kids.

 

Children during their developing years, require natural vitamins and

minerals. These are abundant in fruits like mango, grapes, pomegranate,

orange, pineapple, etc. According to ayurvedic principles, we can change

harmful effects of a substance to our advantage by *Sanskara* (processing).

Also, individual constitution is taken into consideration to decide which

fruits are to be given, etc.

 

According to Ayurvedic science, every food item has it's own

qualities.Fruits generally increase

*Kapha and Rasa Dhatu* in our body, which are very essential for body

building. Every fruit has its unique quality, e.g., pomegranate does not

increase *Kapha, *It is *sheeta *(cold) and is useful for people with hot

constitution. Fruits like mango are considered as very nutritious. Mango is

the best source of vitamin A, which is good for eyes. Mangos are observed to

promote weight gain in children. Grapes are very good for acidity, jaundice,

headache, etc. Nature has made fruits for every season to give right benefit

for right season, for well-being of mankind right from shishu avastha

(infants and children)

Fruit juices provide instant energy, these are easy to digest, there is

variety in taste and flavor and everyone likes them.

 

 

Namaste.

 

 

Dr. Thite

www.ayurvedicrx.com

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Breastmilk is 87.5% water. It would be the mother who needs to be protected from

dehydration. If she has not enough milk for baby then he needs to be put on

artificial baby milk with all the nutrients needed.

 

Vicky York, CPD, IBCLC

Postpartum Care Services

Portland, OR

 

www.vickyyorkdoula.com

references: www.ikarma.com/user/vmyork

 

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cm thite

ayurveda

Tuesday, July 14, 2009 9:08 PM

Re: PerinatalAyurveda forum Homemade Electrolyte and REhydration

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

Hello all,

 

Low water intake indeed results in dehydration. Infants generally get

plenty of water through breastmilk. Vomiting and diarrhea also leads to

dehydration which is a really big problem here in india as well as other

developing countries. Severe dehydration is manifested by loss of skin

turgor, sunken eyes, low energy, and less urine production and even kidney

failure. Best remedy for this condition is coconut water which contains

essential salts and water and replaces rasadhatu withouth killing your agni.

 

However, excess water intake may cause edema and some other problems.

Therefore, water intake should be decided according to individual needs.

 

It is a truth endorsed by Ayurved that there can be no alternative to breast

milk for an infant under the age of six months. After the age of six months,

when we start the baby on non-milk diet, there is nothing better than fruit

juices. Fruit juice is not an alternative to the breast milk, it is just an

introduction to the baby of a diet other than milk. According to *Kashyap* *

Samhita* (which is considered as the main reference book of pediatrics in

Ayurveda), fruit juices are advised at the age of six months. This is

practiced in Ayurved since thousands of years, (hence requires no clinical

trials and statistical jargon)! Fruit juice is the most natural and

nutritious food gifted to us by mother nature, which can be very safely

given to kids.

 

Children during their developing years, require natural vitamins and

minerals. These are abundant in fruits like mango, grapes, pomegranate,

orange, pineapple, etc. According to ayurvedic principles, we can change

harmful effects of a substance to our advantage by *Sanskara* (processing).

Also, individual constitution is taken into consideration to decide which

fruits are to be given, etc.

 

According to Ayurvedic science, every food item has it's own

qualities.Fruits generally increase

*Kapha and Rasa Dhatu* in our body, which are very essential for body

building. Every fruit has its unique quality, e.g., pomegranate does not

increase *Kapha, *It is *sheeta *(cold) and is useful for people with hot

constitution. Fruits like mango are considered as very nutritious. Mango is

the best source of vitamin A, which is good for eyes. Mangos are observed to

promote weight gain in children. Grapes are very good for acidity, jaundice,

headache, etc. Nature has made fruits for every season to give right benefit

for right season, for well-being of mankind right from shishu avastha

(infants and children)

Fruit juices provide instant energy, these are easy to digest, there is

variety in taste and flavor and everyone likes them.

 

Namaste.

 

Dr. Thite

www.ayurvedicrx.com