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I am having a lot ofhairfall I m 40 years old la
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I am having a lot ofhairfall I m 40 years old la - #36790

Durriya
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I am having a lot ofhairfall. I m 40 years old lady. My moods swings is too much now a days.. feeling very depressed sometimes. Even i have a lot of headache this month.

Age: 40
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Bhringraj Churna - 100 grams Aamalki Rasayan - 200 grams Mukta Shukti - 10 grams Saptamrita Loha - 20 grams Dhatri Loha - 10 grams Mix all the medicines and make 60 doses.Take in the morning and evening, half-an-hour before meals with water, honey or milk. Medha vati 1-0-1 Saraswathi aristha 4-0-4 tsp with equal warm water Neelabringadi taila - scalp massage weekly Practice pranayama meditation regularly

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Hello Durriya, I can understand your concern regarding hair fall, mood swings, headache, and emotional disturbance but dont worry we are here to help you out😊

✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT

✅FOR HAIRFALL AND SCALP HEALTH

👉Apply Neelibhringadi Taila warm, twice weekly on the scalp. Massage gently and leave for at least one hour before washing.

👉Wash hair with mild herbal shampoo containing amla, reetha, and shikakai.

Take Bhringraj Churna ½ teaspoon twice daily with warm water or milk.

Amla juice (20 ml daily in the morning) nourishes hair roots and balances Pitta.

✅FOR HORMONAL AND EMOTIONAL BALANCE

1 Shatavari Kalpa 1 teaspoon with warm milk twice daily helps in hormonal regulation and reduces mood swings.

2 Brahmi Vati (1 tab twice daily) supports mental calmness, reduces anxiety, and relieves headaches.

3 Ashwagandha Churna ½ tsp with warm milk at bedtime improves mood, sleep, and reduces stress-related hair loss.

✅FOR HEADACHE AND STRESS

👉Mix 2 drops of cow ghee in each nostril (Nasya) in the morning to pacify Vata and Pitta.

👉Apply Sandalwood paste or rosewater on forehead during headaches.

✅DIET MODIFICATION

Prefer warm, home-cooked food — khichdi, dal, ghee, rice, soups.

Include ghee, almonds, walnuts, sesame seeds, fresh fruits (especially amla, pomegranate, banana) in diet.

Avoid spicy, sour, oily, and junk foods.

Avoid tea, coffee, alcohol, and smoking — these aggravate Pitta and Vata.

Drink warm water or herbal tea instead of cold drinks.

✅LIFESTYLE TIPS

Sleep early by 10 PM, wake up early.

Practice deep breathing (Anulom Vilom), Bhramari Pranayama, and gentle yoga like Shashankasana, Balasana, and Viparita Karani daily.

Apply warm oil (Abhyanga) over the scalp, feet, and palms before bed — it calms the nervous system.

Take short breaks from digital screens and ensure good hydration.

Regular use of nourishing herbs like Bhringraj, Shatavari, Brahmi, and Ashwagandha, along with stress-free lifestyle and balanced diet, will gradually stop hair fall, stabilize mood, and relieve headache.

You will begin to notice changes within 4–6 weeks of consistent practice.

Wishing you a good health😊

Warm Regrads Dr Snehal Vidhate

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Start with - 1. Swamla Compound (Gold) 1tsp empty stomach daily with lukewarm milk 2. Neelibhringadi Oil for Local application (Gently massage the scalp with 10ml of oil for 4-5 minutes, then keep it for 30 minutes and then wash with soft shampoo) Do this twice a week 3. Nasya with Shadbindu Taila, 2 drops in each nostril in Morning and Evening daily for 3 months. 4. Ashwagandha powder 1tsp in warm milk at night 5. Bhringrajasava 10ml-0-10ml in 10 ml water before food.

Avoid spicy oily salty food items. Avoid packaged food canned soda containing synthetic sugar.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Dead Durriya Avoid oily, spicy and processed foods. Regular exercise and meditation. Tab. Bhringraj 2-0-2 Dashmularishta 20ml twice Cap. Brahmi 1-0-1 Follow up after 4weeks

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1.Narsimha Rasayan 1 tsp with warm milk empty stomach in the morning
2.Manasmithra vatakam 1 tsp twice daily with milk after meals 3.Ashwagandha churna 1 tsp at bedtime with warm milk 4.Brahmi vati 2 tab twice daily with water or milk after meals 5.Neelibhringadi oil-massage on the scalp twice weekly a night before hairwash

Supportive Lifestyle & Diet Tips - 🧘‍♀️ Practice gentle yoga and pranayama (especially Nadi Shodhana and Bhramari) - 🍵 Sip warm herbal teas (like tulsi, chamomile, or rose) - 🥣 Favor warm, nourishing foods: khichdi, ghee, cooked vegetables - 🚫 Avoid cold, dry, and processed foods that aggravate Vata - 🌸 Use calming scents like lavender or vetiver in your room

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Hello Duriya Start with Amalaki rasayan 1-0-1 after food with water Brahmi vati 1-0-1 after food with water Light massage on head with Amla oil keep overnight and wash in the morning with anti hairfall shampoo. Kamdudharas 1-0-1 after food with water Shirshoolavajradi vati 1-0-1 after food with water. Avoid processed fatty fast sugary street foods. Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins daily twice Do Nasya with Brahmi grith 2 drops in both nostril once daily

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Amla juice 10ml-0-0 daily Bringaraja Asava 15-0-15 ml with equal water Mahabringaraja taila -

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Hairfall and mood swings at the age of 40 can be linked to several factors in Ayurveda, including hormonal changes common in women approaching menopause. Considering your symptoms, an imbalance in Vata and Pitta doshas could be contributing to your condition. Addressing both physical and mental wellbeing is essential here.

For hairfall, begin with dietary adjustments. Increase your intake of hydrating, nourishing foods like ghee, soups, and cooked vegetables. Include more proteins in your diet from sources like green gram dal, moong dal, and legumes. Sesame seeds and almonds are also beneficial. Avoid excessive spicy, sour, and salty foods that could aggravate Pitta.

Use a gentle, natural shampoo and avoid hot water for washing your hair. You can apply warm coconut oil or sesame oil to your scalp with a gentle massage, which helps improve blood circulation and nourishes the hair follicles. Do this twice a week, leaving the oil for at least 20-30 minutes before washing.

For mood swings and headaches, consider adopting a daily routine (dinacharya) to stabilize your doshas. Wake up early, ideally before sunrise, and perform Abhyanga—a full body oil massage—using sesame oil at least two to three times a week. Practicing Pranayama (breathing exercises), like Nadi Shodhana and Bhramari, can help calm the mind and support emotional balance.

Herbal support such as Ashwagandha or Brahmi can assist in managing stress and reducing anxiety, but consult with an Ayurvedic practitioner first, especially if you’re on other medications. Ensure you get adequate sleep; disturbance in sleep can significantly affect both your mood and hair health.

Monitor the severity of your symptoms. If your headaches intensify or emotional distress increases, it may require a more immediate consultation with a healthcare provider to rule out any underlying conditions. Prioritize your health by attending to both the mental and physical aspects influenced by natural life transitions.

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HELLO DURRIYA,

MAIN COMPLAINTS -hair fall (excessive) -mood swings, feeling depressed -headache (frequent) -Age= 40 years. (possible hormonal changes)

WHAT AYURVEDA SAYS At this stage of life, women commonly experience “Rajo-vriddhi Aastha”- the phase before menopause - the hormonal fluctuations begin This disturbs the balance of vata and pitta doshas, leading to

HAIRFALL= due to aggravated pitta(heat) damaging hair roots +vata drying up nourishment reaching the scalp

MOOD SWINGS/ DEPRESSION= due to vata imbalance in the nervous system, often worse by emotional stress

HEADACHE= caused by both pitta (frontal, burning type) and vata (back of head, dull aching)

WEAKNESS/ FATIGUE= result of tissue depletion , especially blood and nervous system

TREATMENT GOALS -remove root cause- stress, improper food, irregular lifestyle -balance vata and pitta -nourish blood, nerves and bones for hair and hormonal heallth -calm the mind and stabilize mood - strengthen hair roots and rejuvenate overall vitality

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) BRINGARAJASAVA= 20 ml + equal water twice daily after meals for 3 months = classical tonic for hair fall cools pitta, strengthens hair rots, improves liver function

2) ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk at bedtime for 3 months =calms vata, reduces Anxiety, improves sleep and mood, balances hormones

3) BRAHMI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals for 2 moths =improves mental clarity , relieves stress, strengthens nervous system , controls mood swings

4) MAHABRINGARAJ CAPSULE= 1 cap twice daily after meals for 3 motnhs =heral nourishment for hair roots, improves scalp circulation

5) PRAVAL PISHTI = 250 mg twice daily with honey for 1 month =reduces hear, relieves headache, provides calcium support

6) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime =detoxifies intestines, helps nutrient absorption, promotes good sleep and digestion

7) CHYAWANPRASHA= 1 tsp daily in morning after breakfast =rasayana- boosts immunity, improves vitality and nourishes all tissues

EXTERNAL THERAPIES

1) NEELIBRINGADI TAILA= 2-3 times per week = strengthens hair follicles prevents hair fall, cools scalp

2) NASYA= instill 2 drops of Anu taila in each nostril after morning bath =clears head Chanels, relieves headache, balances hormones via brain pituitary axis

3) FULL BODY MASSAGE= once weekly with sesame oil =balances vata, improves circulation and mood

LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS -Sleep= early to bed by 10 pm and early to rise. Adequate 7-8 hrs sleep -Daily rouitne= maintain regular time for food, work, and rest -Stress management= meditation, journaling, chanting, spiritual reading -Hair care= use mild herbal shampoo (amla, shikakai), avoid chemical dyes and hot water -Avoid= late night , fasting, spicy and fried foods, alcohol, excessive tea/coffee, and unnecessary worry

DON’TS -don’t wash hair daily with shampoo 2-3 times/week is enough -don’t brush hair when wet -don’t skip meals or stay hungry for long

DIET -warm, nourishing, oily, freshly cooked foods -whole milk, ghee, fresh butter , panner , curd in daytime only - moong dal khichdi, soups, boiled vegetables - amla, dates, figs, black sesame, almonds, walnuts -green leafy vegetables- spinach, drumstick leaves, curry leaves -Iron and calcium rich foods- ragi, beetroot, jaggery , sesame dates -cooling and sweettasitng herbs= like fennel, coriander, and cardamom

AVOID -excess spicy, oily, sour or deep fried food -carbonate drinks, processed food, caffeine -red meat, alcohol, or extremely salty snacks -cold or stale foods, salads without oil , or frequent fasting

HOME REMEDIES -Amla juice= 15 ml daily morning with water -Coconut milk hair mask- apply twice weekly, rinse after 30 min -Aloe vera juice= 20 ml daily on empty stomach for cooling -Soaked methi seeds paste for scalp- once weekly -warm oil + camphor mixture for scalp mild amount only

YOGA ASANAS -shashankasana -sarvangasaa -paschimottanasana -ustrasana -sukhasana

PRANAYAM -Madi sodhana=balances vata and pitta -bhramari= calms mind, relieves headache -sheetali/sheetkari= cools pitta -Deeep diaphragmatic breathing= for relaxation

Durria, your symptoms are sign of body-mind imbalance caused by natural life stage hormonal changes, stress and ild pitta vata aggravation not a disease in itself

Ayurveda aims to restore balance, nourish your body and calm your mind not just stop hair fall

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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