#248 Autism, Healthy Parenting, Side- effects of screen time & Pediatric Care in Ayurveda | With Dr. Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay) and Dr. Arun Warrier

Upcoming Ayurveda Retreat/ Workshop/ Events

A Two-Week Immersive Healing Experience, with Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay)

Guided personally by Dr. Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay), our upcoming retreat isn’t just about receiving treatments, it’s about transforming the patterns that created imbalance in the first place.

Dates: December 22, 2025 – January 5, 2026

Venue: Sitaram X The Postcard Old Goa

https://sitaramretreat.com/ayurveda-experience/

How can Ayurveda help children navigate modern-day behavioral and developmental challenges? In this insightful episode, Dr. Arun Warrier, an Ayurvedic Pediatric Specialist, joins Dr. Vignesh Devraj to explore Kaumara Bhritya.

This conversation sheds light on how modern parenting, digital exposure, and lifestyle shifts impact a child’s mental, emotional, and physical growth. Dr. Warrier shares practical Ayurvedic strategies, including diet (Ahara), lifestyle (Vihara), and gentle therapies.

Learn why parental awareness, emotional connection, and mindful routines are as important as medicines, and how integrative care combining Ayurveda and modern pediatrics can create lasting resilience. The discussion also emphasizes inclusion, community support, and shifting the focus from labeling to discovering every child’s unique talents.

Key Highlights:

Introduction to Kaumara Bhritya

Mobile addiction & new pediatric challenges

Counseling parents & integrative treatment

What is Virtual autism?

Modern childhood challenges

Common pediatric disorders treated with Ayurveda

Timestamps:

00:00 – 10:00: Introduction & Changing Patterns in Child Health

10:00 – 20:00: Parenting, Awareness & Emotional Well-being

20:00 – 30:00: Ayurvedic Approach & Integrative Care

30:00 – 40:00: Developmental Milestones & Screen-time Management

40:00 – 52:00: Building long-term resilience in children through mindful routines

About The Guest:

Dr Arun B Warrier is an MD holder in Ayurveda paediatrics from the Government Ayurveda Medical College, Trivandrum, with ten years of experience in paediatric health care. He is working as an associate professor and head in the Department of Ayurveda Paediatrics (Kaumarabrithyam)at Ashtangam Ayurveda Chikitsalayam & Vidyapeedham, a reputed Ayurveda medical college in Kerala.

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For those facing financial difficulties, we offer limited free consultations. You may apply using the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform

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Ayurveda’s unique strength lies in its deep understanding of Vata—the dynamic force behind Prana (life energy), the nervous system, and our emotional well-being. Managing Vata is often considered the most challenging yet crucial part of healing.

To help guide you through this, I’ve recorded a comprehensive workshop titled “Balancing the Mighty Vata”—featuring over 6 hours of in-depth content and practical guidance you can integrate into daily life.

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