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About vaccination - #1355
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As per ayurveda, is vaccination applicable for newborn babies and is vaccination allowed in ayurveda and if not what are the alternate given ??
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Chronic illnesses: No
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In Ayurveda, the concept of immunity and protection from diseases is approached differently than in modern medicine. Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of strengthening the body's natural defense system (Ojas), which is considered the essence of vitality and immunity. Ayurveda also recommends specific herbs, diet, and lifestyle practices to help build immunity and prevent illness. However, when it comes to vaccination, the traditional Ayurvedic texts do not directly address modern vaccines, as they were developed long after the classical period of Ayurveda.
From an Ayurvedic perspective, the focus is on building a strong, balanced system to prevent disease rather than on external interventions. That said, many Ayurvedic practitioners may not directly oppose vaccinations, but they would focus on optimizing a child's health with supportive natural therapies. Ayurvedic approaches for strengthening immunity in newborns might include the use of specific herbal formulas, gentle massages with medicinal oils (like sesame oil or Brahmi oil), and ensuring a nourishing diet that promotes healthy digestion and overall vitality. Additionally, practices like infant oil massages (Abhyanga), exposure to fresh air, and ensuring the baby's mental and emotional well-being through loving care are all believed to support immunity.
While Ayurveda has its own traditional preventive measures, vaccination is a scientifically proven method to prevent serious diseases and is widely recommended by medical professionals around the world. If you are considering alternatives or are uncertain about vaccination, it is essential to consult both an experienced pediatrician and an Ayurvedic practitioner who can guide you on integrating both approaches, ensuring the health and well-being of your child.
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Vaccination and Ayurveda are quite different in their approach. In classical Ayurvedic texts like Charaka Samhita, you won't find a mention of vaccines because back then, the science of vaccination didn't exist yet. But let's blend a bit of ancient wisdom with modern understanding here, shall we?
First off, Ayurvedic texts emphasize purifying and strengthening the body to ward off diseases, focusing on balancing doshas, maintaining a strong agni (digestive fire), and ensuring dhatus (tissues) are nourished.
Now, vaccines, as we know them today, serve to prevent diseases by boosting the immune system, and while they don’t exactly fit into any traditional Ayurvedic category, their goal isn't incompatible with Ayurveda's emphasis on promoting health and prevention.
Many Ayurvedic physicians today understand vaccines as an important aspect of public health. They may incorporate both Ayurveda and vaccinations, where vaccines address specific pathogens and Ayurveda bolsters general immunity and vitality.
Alternatives in Ayurveda focus on supporting a newborn’s immunity with a strong foundation through practices like swarnaprashana, which involves giving small amounts of gold-ash mixed with honey and ghee on certain days. It's believed to enhance immunity, memory, and intellect but note, this isn't scientifically proven like vaccines.
Practically speaking, making sure the baby’s environment is clean, their diet (once applicable) is sattvic (pure and wholesome), and routines like abhyanga (oil massage) are established can encourage robust health. Yet these don't replace vaccines which prevent specific infectious diseases.
If a situation arises where a parent is unsure about vaccines, the prudent step is to consult alongside their pediatrician and an experienced Ayurvedic practitioner. It’s the best of both worlds. Safety and health of the child is always the top priority – and if there’s ever a doubt, seek immediate professional advice. The bridge between Ayurveda and modern medicine is growing stronger, not to create divides, but to work in harmony for better health outcomes.
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