Rickets - Can Ayurveda Help Strengthen Weak Bones in Children? - #16461

My younger brother, who is just five years old, has been having trouble walking properly. His legs look slightly bowed, and he often complains of pain in his knees and ankles. At first, we thought he was just growing fast, but then my parents noticed that he gets tired very quickly and struggles to run like other kids his age. We took him to a doctor, and after some tests, they said he has rickets, caused by a lack of vitamin D and poor calcium absorption. The doctor prescribed supplements, but my parents are worried about long-term effects and want to explore natural ways to help him recover. I started reading about Ayurveda and found that weak bones and rickets could be connected to an imbalance in Vata. If that’s true, are there specific Ayurvedic treatments or remedies that can help improve bone strength and correct rickets naturally? Another thing we’ve noticed is that his teeth are also slow to develop, and he gets frequent colds. Could these also be symptoms of rickets? Ayurveda talks about digestive strength (Agni) being important for nutrient absorption—could weak digestion be making his rickets worse? If so, what kind of Ayurvedic diet would help his body absorb calcium and vitamin D better? He doesn’t get much sunlight because he stays indoors most of the time. We’re trying to take him outside more, but is there an Ayurvedic oil or herbal massage that can support bone development along with sun exposure? I’ve read about Bala oil and Ashwagandha—do these help in conditions like rickets? If anyone has treated rickets using Ayurveda, I’d love to hear what actually worked. What foods, herbs, or therapies helped the most? Are there any daily habits or Ayurvedic treatments that can help children with rickets recover faster and grow strong bones?