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Experiencing Peri-Menopausal Symptoms and Weight Gain
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Experiencing Peri-Menopausal Symptoms and Weight Gain - #49271

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I am 49 years old and seem to be entering my peri menopause phase. I have lately been feeling low energy, and weight gain around my lower abdomen. I have generally maintained a lean structure till now but weight gain around abdomen has cuased issues in standing up when sitting on floor. Iron and vitamin D and Vit B12 deficiency also. Hair loss. bloating and acidity in past 2-3 months - never experienced throughout my life

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DURING THE PERI MENOPAUSE PHASE AND IT DOES NOT MEAN YOUR BODY IS FAILING UNTIL NOW YOUR BODY HAD A GOOD HORMONAL BALANCE WHICH KEPT YOUR METABOLISM STRONG AND WEIGHT UNDER CONTROL BUT DURING PERI MENOPAUSE ESTROGEN AND PROGESTERONE START FLUCTUATING THIS DIRECTLY AFFECTS AGNI DIGESTION FAT DISTRIBUTION AND ENERGY LEVELS WHICH IS WHY FAT STARTS COLLECTING AROUND THE LOWER ABDOMEN AND MOVEMENTS LIKE GETTING UP FROM THE FLOOR FEEL DIFFICULT LOW IRON VITAMIN D AND B12 FURTHER ADD TO WEAKNESS MUSCLE FATIGUE HAIR FALL AND LOW STAMINA IN AYURVEDA THIS STAGE REPRESENTS VATA INCREASE WITH MANDAGNI AND MEDO DHATU ACCUMULATION WHICH LEADS TO BLOATING ACIDITY AND WEIGHT GAIN EVEN IF YOU HAVE NEVER FACED THESE ISSUES BEFORE THIS IS A TRANSITIONAL PHASE NOT A PERMANENT STATE AND WITH THE RIGHT SUPPORT YOUR BODY CAN ADAPT WELL THE FOCUS NOW SHOULD BE ON STRENGTHENING DIGESTION BALANCING HORMONES NOURISHING DEFICIENT DHATUS AND GENTLY REDUCING ABDOMINAL FAT WITHOUT STRESSING THE BODY VERY STRICT DIETS FASTING OR EXCESS EXERCISE WILL WORSEN SYMPTOMS YOU NEED WARM COOKED NOURISHING FOOD PROPER SLEEP SUN EXPOSURE AND CALM ROUTINE WITH SUPPORTIVE AYURVEDIC MEDICINES ONCE AGNI AND DEFICIENCIES START CORRECTING ENERGY WILL RETURN HAIR FALL WILL REDUCE AND ABDOMINAL WEIGHT WILL SLOWLY COME DOWN PLEASE DO NOT FEEL DISHEARTENED THIS PHASE CAN BE MANAGED VERY WELL AND YOU CAN FEEL STRONG AND BALANCED AGAIN

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- Dx: Perimenopause, Vata-Pitta imbalance, Agnimandya - Rx: Avipattikar Churna – ½ tsp BD before food with warm water Ashokarishta – 15 ml BD after meals Kanchanar Guggulu – 2 tabs BD after meals Shatavari Churna – ½ tsp BD with warm milk/water Bhringraj Taila – Scalp massage 2–3×/week - Advice: Warm cooked food, avoid spicy/sour, early dinner, daily walking. Review: 6–8 weeks Tq

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Hlo Mrs I thoroughly go throw ur complaints … ur main problem is ur gut … u should try to focus on your gut through Lifestyle and yoga and some ayurvedic classic medicine… U also face hot flashes also becz ur Pitta is imbalance …

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Hello Thanks for reaching out about what’s going on with your body – the peri-menopausal stuff, sudden weight gain around your belly, feeling tired, hair falling out, and the bloating/acidity, especially since you’ve always been lean. It can be scary when things change so fast, but I’m here to help. With the right plan, we can get you feeling like yourself again – more energy, better digestion, and a good body balance. YOUR CONCERN – You’re 49. – You’re starting peri-menopause. – You’re feeling low energy. – You’ve gained fat around your lower belly. – You have trouble standing up. – Your hair is falling out. – You’re low on Iron, D, and B12. – You’re dealing with bloating and acidity (which is new for you). It looks like your hormones are shifting, your metabolism is slowing down a bit, and you might be missing some nutrients. Here’s how Ayurveda sees it: 1. Vata is up: This can cause tiredness, dryness, hair fall, and feeling weak. 2. Kapha is building up: This can lead to belly fat, feeling heavy, and being sluggish. 3. Pitta is off: this can make you have acidity, bloating, and inflammation. 4. Ojas is going down: This is like your body’s natural protection and youthfulness, and it goes down during this time. What we’re trying to do with treatment: – Get your hormones balanced in a natural way. – Shrink that belly fat. – Get your digestion working better. – Bring back your energy. – Stop the hair fall. – Fix those vitamin and mineral issues. AYURVEDIC PLAN INTERNAL MEDICATION 1 Ashokarishta: → Take 20 ml twice a day after eating. (It helps with peri-menopausal hormones) 2 Shatavari capsule: → Take 1 capsule twice a day. (Good for female hormones and hair) 3.Ashwagandha capsule → Take 1 capsule twice a day. (Brings back energy and helps reduce fat) 4.Triphala churna: → Take 1 tsp at night with warm water. (Good for digestion and bloating) Support for Deficiencies Keep taking your Iron, D, and B12 – Ayurveda works best when you’re getting the right nutrients. DIET & LIFESTYLEEat – Warm, cooked food – Moong dal – Ghee (clarified butter) – Dates – Pomegranate – Veggie soups ❌Avoid: – Cold food – Curd (yogurt) at night – Bakery stuff – Fried food – Sugar Walk for 30 minutes every day and do some easy yoga. WHAT TO EXPECT In about a month or two: – More energy – Less bloating – Better digestion – Hair fall slowing down – Belly fat gradually reducing You’re not just getting old all of a sudden – your hormones are changing, and we’re just helping your body adjust easily. Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

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Don’t worry take Kamaduda ras 1tab bd AF Sundarikalp 20ml bd AF Navaka Guggulu 1tab bd AF Satavari ghurtam 1tsp Hairich 1tab bd enough u ll get results Avoid oily spicy food meat alcohol smoking

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1.Ashokarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 2.Shatavari capsules 1 cap twice daily with warm milk after meals 3.Saptamrit lauh 1 tab twice daily with water after meals 4.Avipattikar churna 1 tsp twice daily with warm water before meals Dietary focus: - Include mung dal khichdi, seasonal fruits, leafy greens, sesame seeds, and soaked almonds. - Avoid excess fried, spicy, and fermented foods to reduce acidity and bloating. - Ensure adequate protein (lentils, paneer, sprouts) to counter muscle loss. Daily routine: - Gentle yoga: Setubandhasana, Bhujangasana, Shavasana for relaxation and core strength. - Pranayama: Anulom Vilom and Bhramari for calming hormones and reducing stress. - Oil massage (Abhyanga) with sesame or coconut oil to improve circulation and reduce joint stiffness. WARM REGARDS DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT

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