Alright, let’s dive into it. Dropping some kilos can indeed help with both high BP and cholesterol. You know, Ayuervedic texts like Charaka Samhita actually talk quite a bit about what’s known as ‘Medoroga’, or obesity. Key thing is balancing your doshas, which are Vata, Pitta, and Kapha — but for weight issues, usually Kapha’s the troublemaker.
Start with your diet: in Ayurveda, we often say your food is your medicine. Focus on light and warming foods that won’t aggravate Kapha. Think easy-to-digest grains like barley, millet, and quinoa. Spices are your friends too, like ginger, black pepper, and turmeric — they boost your ‘Agni’, or digestive fire. Avoid dairy, oily stuff, and anything too cold.
Next, lifestyle: Morning exercise is crucial. Could be a brisk walk or some yoga — Surya Namaskar is brilliant for weight loss. But don’t overdo it, especially given high BP, right? Keep it sustainable.
Therapies: Maybe think about Panchakarma later, it’s a detox, but first, let’s try simpler things. Dry massage (udvartana) with chickpea flour can be great to address Kapha imbalance.
For ayurveda medicines, you can consider Triphala for detoxing. It’s pretty well-known. Guggulu formulations also target fat metabolism - Kanchanar Guggulu could be your go. But hey, always check with your Ayurvedic practitioner, they’d factor in your pulse and individual constitution before giving the go-ahead with these medicines.
Oh, and mind your salt intake; not directly Ayurvedic, but important with BP. And small steps are key, changes that you can keep long term are what’s going to do the trick. Don’t rush it, okay?
Try these things out, and see how you feel. Weight and health are all about balance, not just one piece of puzzle. Keep your spirits high!
