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How Can I Improve My Thin Face and Overall Health?
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230 days ago
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How Can I Improve My Thin Face and Overall Health? - #38362

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I have a thin face , like I have sunken cheeks and sunken eyes , how can I improve my health. Also my body is generally thin and I have added weight for the past 5 years , what could be the problem

How long have you noticed the changes in your facial appearance?:

- More than 1 year

Have you experienced any changes in your appetite or eating habits?:

- Increased appetite

Do you have any other health concerns or symptoms?:

- Fatigue
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Take chitrakadi vati 1tab bd, Pancharista 20ml bd, arogya vardini vati 1tab bd enough

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230 days ago

Thank you.

HELLO,

You said your face looks thin, with sunken cheeks and eyes, and your whole body is also lean. You eat well or even feel more hungry, yet you don’t gain weight, and you often feel tired.

These symptoms tell us that your body is to properly converting the food you eat into nourishment. In modern terms, that means poor absorption or metabolic imbalance

In Ayurvedic language it means 'Agnimandya" (weak digestive fire) leading to dhatu kshaya (depletion of body tissue)

According to Ayurveda, your body is made up of seven main tissues- plasma (rasa), blood (rakta), muscle (mamsa), fat (meda), bone (asthi), marrow (majja),and reproductive tissue (shukra)

Food is first digested and then transformed step by step into each of these tissues. If digestion is weak or disturbed by excessive vata and pitta, the nourishment chain breaks. as a result, -rasa dhatu becomes weak-> skin looks dull, dryness increases -mamsadhatu becomes weak-> muscle shrinks, face looks sunken -Ojas (the essence of all tissues) becomes low-> fatigue and loss of glow

Thiis imbalance mainly vata and pitta vitiation is responsible for your symptoms

TREATMENT GOALS -correct the digestion -nourish and rebuild tissues -balance vata and pitta dosha -rejuventates the system

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) CHYAWANPRASHA= 2 tsp with warm milk in morning for 3 months =rasayana, builds immunity and strengthe

2) ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk twice daily after meals for 3 months =tones muscles, increases weight, reduces fatigue

3) SHATAVARI CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk In morning for 3 months =balances pitta, nourishes body fluids, and strength

4)DRAKSHARISHTA= 20 ml twice daily after meals with equal water for 3 months = improves appetite, reduces tiredness

5) BALA ASHWAGANDHADI GHRITA= 1 tsp In warm milk on empty stomach in morning for 2 months =increases nourishment and balances vata

DIET -WHOLE GRAINS= rice, wheat, oats, semolina, moong dal khichdi with ghee -FATS= cow ghee, sesame oil, coconut, butter -PROTEINS= milk, panner, lentils, urad, moong, eggs, chicken, fish if no veg -FRUITS= mango, banana, dates, figs, papaya, avocadoes -NUTS= soaked almonds, walnuts, cashews, raisins -SPICES= mild digestive ones like cumi, fennel, cardamom, turmeric -DRINKS= warm milk blended with soaked dates and almonds

AVOID -dry, rough, cold and light foods - salads, without dressing, popcorn,crackers -coffee, alcohol, smoking, carbonated drinks -excess bitter, pungent, spicy or very salty food -skiping meals or fasting

SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES -Banana milkshake with honey -ghee + jaggery mixture 1 tsp each once daily after lunch -soaked almonds + dates In moring -ginger lemon honey drink in small quantity before meals if digestion feels slow

DAILY HABITS -sleep by 10:30 pm, wake by sunrise -avoid overwork and emotioalstress -keep body warm, avoid exposure to cold and wind -keep a consistent eating rouitne

YOGA ASANAS -sukhasana -vajrasana -bhujangasana -shavasana =improves energy and digestion -Avoid strenuous or exhausting workouts initially

PRANAYAM -anulom vilom= Balances Vata and pitta -Bhramari= calms nerves, improves sleep -deep abdominal breathing= builds Ojas

DURATION OF TREATMENT -INITIAL IMPROVEMENT= 3-4 weeks energy, appetite, sleep improves -VISIBLE FACIAL FULLNESS AND WEIGHT GAI= 2-3 months -COMPLETE TISSUE REJUVENATION AND BALANCE= 6 months

Your condition is not dangerous but it shows deep seated imbalance between your body’s digestion, metabolism and nourishment

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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Thank you.

1.Ashwagandha churna 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk 2.Chywanprash 1 tsp with warm milk empty stomach in the morning 3.Bala Ghrita 1 tsp once daily with warm milk

Diet Tips for Tissue Nourishment - Include: Ghee, sesame, almonds, dates, cow’s milk, moong dal, and seasonal vegetables - Avoid: Raw salads, cold foods, processed snacks, and skipping meals - Support digestion: Cumin-fennel tea after meals

Lifestyle & Emotional Support - Abhyanga (Oil Massage): Daily with Bala Taila or Dhanwantaram Taila - Yoga: Gentle poses like Supta Baddha Konasana, Viparita Karani, and Child’s Pose - Sleep hygiene: Early bedtime, warm bath before sleep - Emotional support: Journaling, creative expression, and Brahmi tea for clarity

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Avoid oily, spicy and processed foods. Regular exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. ASHWAGANDHARISHTA 20ml twice Tab. Liv52DS 1-0-1 Massage on face with sesame oil.

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230 days ago

Thank you.

Hello Thank you for sharing your concern. I can truly understand how distressing it can feel to notice your face appearing thin, with sunken cheeks and eyes, despite having a good appetite. But dont worry we are here to help yoh out😊

✅AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT PLAN

✅INTERNAL MEDICATION

1 Ashwagandha Lehyam – 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk. Excellent for muscle building and Vata–Pitta balance.

2 Chyawanprash Avaleha – 1 tsp every morning on empty stomach; improves Rasa dhatu and overall vitality.

3 Draksharishta + Ashwagandharishta – 15 ml each with equal water after meals, improves digestion and assimilation.

4 Rambhaphala Rasyana1 tsp at bed time follwed by warm water

✅EXTERNAL THERAPY

Abhyanga (Daily Oil Massage) – Apply Ksheerabala Taila all over the body before bath; it nourishes tissues, reduces Vata, and adds tone.

Shiro Abhyanga (Head Massage) – Use Brahmi Taila twice a week to improve mental calm and sleep quality.

Mukha Abhyanga (Facial Massage) – Apply Kumkumadi Taila daily with gentle upward strokes to tone facial muscles and improve complexion.

✅DIET MODIFICATION

✅Include-

Aim for a Vata–Pitta pacifying, Brimhana diet — warm, unctuous, and nourishing.

Include:

Freshly cooked meals with ghee, milk, rice, mung dal, sweet fruits, almonds, and dates.

Full-fat milk with Ashwagandha powder + ghee + jaggery at night for healthy weight gain.

Soups made from moong dal, lentils, or vegetables with ghee.

Oats, rice porridge, kheer, khichdi with a spoon of ghee.

Sweet fruits like banana, mango, ripe papaya, grapes, and figs.

Herbal milk – Boil milk with Shatavari, Ashwagandha, and Cardamom.

❌Avoid

Fasting, skipping meals, cold or dry food. Overuse of spicy, sour, bitter foods. Caffeine, alcohol, and late-night eating.

✅LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION

1 Regular Routine (Dinacharya):

Wake up early (6–6:30 am), do gentle yoga or walk in morning sunlight. Oil massage and warm bath daily. Eat meals at fixed times. Sleep early (by 10 pm) for proper tissue regeneration.

2. Yoga & Pranayama

Surya Namaskar (gentle) – to stimulate circulation. Anulom Vilom and Bhramari Pranayama – calm the mind and balance metabolism. Avoid overexertion or excessive gym workouts.

3. Rest & Recovery

Take time for deep rest. Avoid excessive screen time, late nights, and mental stress. Practice Abhyanga + Meditation regularly — essential for restoring Ojas.

With consistent diet, herbal Rasayanas, oil therapies, and adequate rest, you’ll gradually regain a healthier, fuller face, improved energy, and natural glow.

Wishing you a good health😊

Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

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Thank you.

How old are you ?? How much is your current weight? How is your digestion/ sleep/ bowel habit ?? Any past history?? How is your daily activity??

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Am 27 years old. 60kg current weight I sleep from 10pm to 5 am. Bowels twice a day

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I had severe tuberculosis in 2017 Jan I do manual work from 8 am to 3 pm

Any H/o cough / fever Start on Ashwagandhadi lehyam 1 tsp with warm milk at night Giloy satva a pinch with honey Include ghee in diet Drink milk shake made with banana dates soaked almonds jaggery

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It can due to malabsorption or weak tissue building which we call Dhatu Kshaya in Ayurveda. You follow this below advice for 1 month and follow up after that.

1. Chyawanprash: 1 tsp twice daily on empty stomach. 2. Ashwagandha Tablets: 1 tablet (500 mg) twice daily after meals. 3. Shatavari Capsules: 1 capsule (500 mg) twice daily after meals. 4. Vidari Kanda Powder: 1tsp in warm milk nightly.

External Therapies Ksheerabala Taila Face Massage: Warm oil, gently massage cheeks/eyes 3 times a week, leave 30 mins, then wipe off. Nasya with Anu Taila: 2 drops in each nostril daily morning.

Diet Advice Eat: Rice kheer with ghee, dates, almonds (5 soaked), bananas, sweet potato, mung dal, full-fat yogurt, 2 tsp ghee/meal.

Avoid: Cold/dry foods, caffeine, skipping meals.

Drink8 glasses warm water; sip licorice tea daily.

Lifestyle advice Daily: Abhyanga (sesame oil) full body 3x/week; 20 mins gentle yoga (child’s pose). Sleep 8 hours, bed by 10 PM. Eat 3 warm meals + 2 snacks; rest 20 mins post-meal.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Start with Tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 after food with water Chyavanprash 2tsp once daily before food with milk Shatavari granules 2tsp in a glass of milk daily Include black dates peanuts bananas in your diet daily Have fruit juice instead of fruits. Have early heavy dinner. Do body massage with kshirbala oil

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To adress a thin face and body in Ayurveda, we first need to consider potential imbalances in your doshas. It sounds like an excess of Vata might be a contributing factor, often manifested as a lean frame, dry skin, and hollow features. Let’s focus on nourishing yourself to balance Vata and build healthy tissues or dhatus.

A key aspect is diet: incorporate more grounding and nourishing foods. Go for warm, cooked meals and avoid cold or raw ones. Choose foods rich in healthy fats, like ghee, avocados, and nuts. Incorporate sweet, sour, and salty tastes to help balance Vata. For example, having a small bowl of kheer made with full-fat milk or adding tahini dressing to your meals might be beneficial. Make sure your meals are scheduled regularly, avoiding long gaps.

Focus on increasing Agni, or digestive fire. If your digestion is sluggish, it can lead to inefficient nutrient absorption. Starting the day with a glass of warm water infused with lemon helps. You could chew on a mix of caraway seeds and a pinch of salt post meals to aid digestion. Pippali (long pepper) in your food is known for stimulating Agni.

Regular gentle exercise like yoga or walking supports Vata balance by promoting grounding, but don’t overexert.

Additionally, set aside time for Abhyanga, an Ayurvedic self-massage using warm sesame or almond oil, which nourishes tissues and provides calm.

Engage in routines that stabilize your lifestyle. Aim for a consistent bedtime routine, and prioritize sleep for restoration. Reduce stimulants like caffeine, which increase Vata and could contribute to a thin frame.

If your thinness persists, despite these interventions, consulting an Ayurveda expert for deeper insights into any underlying imbalances in your prakriti might be wise. A tailored herbal regimen could also be beneficial under professional guidance, ensuring all remedies fit your specific needs.

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