#294 Why India’s future lies in her children’s first 1000 days? with Job Zachariah & Dr Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay)

<p>The first 1,000 days of a child’s life, from conception to the second birthday, are often described as a critical window of opportunity. During this period, nutrition, health, care and the environment around a child can influence their development and future wellbeing.</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode of Ayurvedic Healing &amp; Beyond, Dr Vignesh Devraj is joined by Job Zachariah, who has spent many years working with UNICEF across different parts of India on child health, nutrition, education, sanitation and protection.</p><p><br /></p><p>They explore why the first 1,000 days matter and the nine key practices that parents, families and communities can focus on during this period, including maternal and child anaemia, breastfeeding, complementary feeding, malnutrition, immunisation, sanitation, safe water, handwashing, nurturing care and maternal education.</p><p><br /></p><p>Job also shares his experiences of taking these messages to families through doctors, health workers, community initiatives and a programme developed with the IMA in Kerala.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Episode Highlights</strong></p><p>The First 1,000 Days</p><p>The Nine Key Practices</p><p>Breastfeeding &amp; Nutrition</p><p>Immunisation &amp; Sanitation</p><p>Nurturing Care &amp; Stimulation</p><p>The Role Of Family</p><p>Reaching More Families</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p>00:00 – 14:20 – Why The First 1,000 Days Matter</p><p>14:20 – 29:00 – The Nine Key Practices</p><p>29:00 – 48:00 – Nutrition, Breastfeeding &amp; Immunisation</p><p>48:00 – 57:00 – Sanitation, Water &amp; Handwashing</p><p>57:00 – 1:03:00 – Nurturing Care &amp; Family</p><p>1:03:00 – 1:07:55 – Taking The Message Forward</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>TEDx TALK WITH DR VIGNESH DEVRAJ</strong></p><p>In his recent TEDx talk, Dr Vignesh Devraj shares a personal story from his childhood and explores how our emotions, relationships, work, experiences and environment can influence health. He also reflects on the Ayurvedic concept of Swasta and staying connected to our authentic selves.</p><p><br /></p><p>Watch Dr Vignesh Devraj’s TEDx Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVBf9cUdKF8</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>The 14-Day Ayurvedic Metabolic Reset</strong></p><p>Weight management can involve more than simply changing what you eat. The 14-Day Ayurvedic Metabolic Reset at Sitaram brings together personalised Ayurvedic consultations, therapies, nutrition, movement and lifestyle practices within a str