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How to gain weight - #21223

Harshita
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I am unable to gain weight I dnt have any medical issue still my weight is underweight.Please suggest ayurvedic medicine to gain weight which will be helpfull.as I am having the height of 163 cm and the age is of 31

Age: 31
Chronic illnesses: No
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What’s your current weight??

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Aswagandha leham two spoons with warm milk two times a day after meals Chawanprash two spoons with warm milk before bed time

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take ashwgandha powder +shatavari powder 1/2 tsf with warm milk chitrakadi vati 1-0-1

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Hi hatshita, According your hight your ideal weight should be in between 60 to 63kg Exercise Breakfast Lunch Snack Dinner Diet and lifestyle changes you should have to follow 1.chawanprash with milk 2.dhautupaushtik churna 3.shatavari churn and milk morning 4.ashwaghndha churn with milk night Include: Ghee, milk, and nuts (almonds, cashews) Whole grains (rice, wheat, oats) Root vegetables (sweet potatoes, carrots) Fruits seasonl Healthy oils like sesame and coconut oil Eat regular meals, don’t skip. Drink water Sleep 7 to 8hr Massage body with Bala fail Avoid stress Follow fix routine If nonvegetarin add egg …nonveg soup ,fish ,chicken Be happy ☺️

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WAHT IS YOUR ACTUAL WEIGHT???

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Please update your Height and body weight You can have 1.Ajaswagandadi lehya 1tsp at bedtime 2.Dehaposhaniya yamaka - 1tsp twice daily after food followed by hot water

Include more fruits, Vegetables and millets in diet Drink ~3Litre of water /day

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1. Rambhapahala rasyanam 1 tsp morning empty stomach follwed by warm water 2. Ashwagandha capsule 2-0-2 after food 3. Shatavari kalp 1 tsp at bed time with warm milk

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Ashwagandha avaleha 1tsp daily morning with milk Drink milk everyday before bed

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Hello, You need to have a proper diet timely, and some daily exercise also emotional stability need to be in balance also have regular sleep patterns. Then having some rejuvenative procedures afterwards a Panchakarma

Having Chevanaprash lehya daily 1 spoon will be useful

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Vaiswanara choornam 1/2 teaspoon before food(morning &evening) 1 week Then Ajaaswagandhadi lehyam 1spoon (Night) Kalyanaka ghritam -1/2.spoon (morning, before food)

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Take ashwagandha churan + shatavari churan +swet musli churan all equal proportions 1:1:1 mix and r take 1tsp twice daily with cool milk before food Make milkshake of black dates + banana in whole cream milk and take daily Liv 52 1-0-1 after food with water

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May be its your body nature, but you can take some rasayan madicines for wt gain

1. Ashwagandha- tablet/capsule form (e.g., Ashwagandha tablets, 500 mg) — 1 tablet twice daily after meals. 2. Shatavari - 1 tsp with milk twice daily. Or tablet form if more convenient. 3. Chyawanprash-1-2 tsp twice daily with milk, empty stomach or before meals. 4.Draksharishta-15-20 ml with equal water after meals twice daily.


6. Diet + Lifestyle Tips (Along with Medicines) Eat nourishing foods: soaked almonds, raisins, dates, paneer, ghee, sweet fruits, rice, khichdi, dal, and root vegetables.

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Hello… Actually weight totally depends on genetics… If your dad or mom at this age they were thin you too will carry same…

If you wont have any health issues then no need to warry over a period of time you will gain weight,. 👍

But if its not genetic for a healthy weight gain you can have

Ashwagandha granules with milk 2 times a day…

Capsule Shatavari… Daily 1 cap

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Kindly mention your current weight also Also if you are facing tiredness,palpitations and excessive tiredness,suggesting a thyroid function test And if you are completely healthy then, 1.Chyavanaprasham:1 tablespoon,followed by a glass of cows milk after boiling,just before bed at nightt

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Do the following diet routine. Begin your day with soaked almonds, raisins, and a glass of warm milk with Ashwagandha. For breakfast, have oats cooked with ghee and jaggery or a banana smoothie. Mid-morning, opt for fresh fruit juice like mango or pomegranate. Lunch should be your heaviest meal with rice, moong dal, vegetables sautéed in ghee, and a small sweet like kheer. In the afternoon, enjoy buttermilk or herbal tea with dates or nuts. For an evening snack, choose boiled sweet potatoes or paneer. Finish the day with a light dinner of khichdi or soup, and drink a glass of warm milk.

Take the following medicines 1. Ashwagandha Avaleha 1 tsp twice daily after meals with warm milk. 2. Chyawanprash 1 tsp daily in the morning with warm milk. 3. Vidaryadi Lehyam 1 tsp twice daily with milk.

*Get 7–9 hours of quality sleep; avoid late nights

* Light strength training, yoga (e.g., Surya Namaskar, Bhujangasana), no overexertion

* Daily oil massage with sesame oil or Bala Ashwagandha oil

* Avoid Fasting, raw foods, stress, cold/dry foods, skipping meals.

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Yes Harshita Continue a good and and healthy diet with addition of ghee , butter , milk,banana. Don’t mix fruit with milk for smoothie. Make smoothie of sattu available in market and mix with thread sugar or normal sugar ,one tsp of ghee and water for these summers. With that start these medications Rx Panchkol churna 1 tsp with ghee/butter/water Mix ashwagandha 25 gm and satavari power 100 gm and take 1 tsp of it with milk after dinner before going to bed. You can also take tablet of it if not comfortable with powder Do ujjai pranayam and anuloma vilom. May lord Dhanvantari will heal you soon.

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koosmanda lehyam is advisable .beforre that check your agni level digestive capacity…frequent interval of taking food which is healthier too…esp made with urad dal

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Hello Harshita

It was Better if U Mention Ur Weight with Ur Height and Age

Hello

• For an Avarage Indian female with a height of 163 cm (5’4"), an ideal weight range is typically between 49-59.9 kgs • Body Weight and Growth is influenced by a combination of genetic factors, hormonal influences, Nutritional Exercises and environmental factors. • Human Growth Hormone Heridity and Genetics play a significant role.

• AYURVEDA HAS BEST TREATMENT TO GAIN WEIGHT

EFFECTIVE AYURVEDIC MEDICINES

• FOR GOOD APPETITE :- Tab.Chitrakadi Vati 1 Tabs Twice a Day to be Chewed 15 mins before food

• FOR BETTER DIGESTION Syrup.Pancharista 10 ml twice a Day After Food

• FOR GOOD METABOLISM Tab.Aarogyavardhini Ras 1 Tab twice a Day After Food

• FOR WEIGHT GAIN Narasimha Rasayan 2 Tsf twice a Day After Food

DO’S :-

Highly Nutritious Diet Prefer Cooked Green leafy vegetables Salads Sprouts Fruits Dry fruits fibers Millets Pulses Honey Plenty Of Water Fluids intake Rest Milk Dairy products Curd Panner Ghee Sweets Physical Activities Exercise Outdoor Games Rest Good Sleep

DON’TS :-

Avoid Fried Oily Greasy Junk Fast food Bakery Foods Maida Udad items Fermented Foods Excess Tea Coffee Carbonated Drinks Sedentary Life Style etc

Regards

Dr Arun Desai

God Bless You 😊🙏

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When it comes to gaining weight in Ayurveda, a personalized approach tailored to your unique constitution and current imbalances is essential. Since you’ve mentioned the absence of any medical issues, this is encouraging, but it’s still important to ensure that your body is well-nourished. In Ayurveda, being underweight is often associated with a Vata dosha imbalance. Here’s what I would suggest:

Firstly, herbs like Ashwagandha and Shatavari are known to support weight gain by nourishing the dhatus (tissues). Ashwagandha is an adaptogen, helping the body manage stress and potentially increasing muscle mass. You can take 1-2 teaspoons of ashwagandha powder with warm milk or water, twice daily. Shatavari, on the other hand, helps in promoting healthy digestion and can be taken in a similar manner.

For your diet, focus on incorporating nourishing, sattvic foods that are easy on your digestion but high in calories. Ghee is regarded as a healthy fat source in Ayurveda. Adding a teaspoon of ghee to your meals can help enhance taste and nutrition absorption. Consider having warm milk with a pinch of turmeric and a teaspoon of ghee before bedtime, which helps soothe Vata and improve digestion.

Ensure al your meals are cooked and warm. Favor foods like root vegetables, whole grains such as rice and barley, and proteins like lentils and mung beans. Including nuts and dried fruits, especially soaked almonds and raisins, in your daily intake can be beneficial too.

Besides diet, ensure regular and balanced meals, Yoga or gentle exercises like walking, to maintain agni (digestive fire). Avoid excessive physical activities as they may aggravate Vata. Regular sleep is crucial, so aim for 7 to 9 hours of sleep at night.

Lastly, it’s imperative to consult with a local Ayurvedic practitioner if you have further questions or concerns, particularly when introducing herbs or supplements, to ensure they suit your prakriti and won’t interfere, with any other aspects of your health.

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