Get Enough Sunrays for Vitamin D as Rickets Remedy

Condition analysis:
Rickets is a disease caused by lack of vitamin D in children. Lack of vitamin D makes it impossible for a child’s body to absorb calcium and phosphorus leading to weak bones. In adults, this disease is called osteomalacia. The origin of the term Ricket can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon word ‘wrikken’ which means "to twist". As the bones get softened and deformed which results into twisting or bending of the child’s body, this deficiency disease got the name ‘Rickets.’ It is most likely to notice the first symptoms of rickets when a child is teething. The child becomes restless and pale and his muscles look flabby and toneless. Child’s limbs take unnatural postures. His head sweats a lot and abdomen seems to protrude. The child may often suffer from diarrhea and even anemia. Weak bones and joints bend and cause such deformities as bow legs, knock knees and pigeon breast. If detected earlier, it is possible to treat rickets. Home remedies for rickets mostly include diet rich in calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D including such measures that will replenish the vital minerals and vitamins in child’s body.

Instructions:
1. Get Enough Sunrays for Vitamin D as Rickets Remedy
Human skin contains provitamin which is activated when in sunlight. Vitamin D is thus synthesized in the skin by sun. If a child is exposed to sunrays, the deficiency of vitamin D may be countered. This vitamin, however, doesn’t cures rickets by itself. It promotes the absorption of calcium and phosphorus by the body so that the bones may get stronger.

2. Oily Fish as Remedy for Rickets
There are very few foods that have natural vitamin D in them. Oily fish are one of them. It is more important to eat fish during winter months when daylight reduces to a considerable level. It is no less important in the summer months too when children remain inside and keep themselves busy with indoor games only. So, make tuna sandwiches, mackerel dip or add salmon to your fish pie but include fish in your diet to get more of vitamin D.