Several factors that contribute to being underweight includes:- 1. Skipping meals / Irregular eating habits & timings 2. Excessive physical exertion 3. Chronic stress 4. Thyroid imbalance
Consume Nutrient desne foods :- 1. Protein rich sources = lentils, beans, tofu, chicken & fish 2. Healthy fats = avocados 3. Complex Carbs = whole grains, oats, sweet potatoes, carrots, beets, black beans, chickpeas 4. Consume daily 3 litres of water to support digestion, metabolism. 5. Improving digestion by Incorporating herbs like ginger, cumin, fennel to stimulate Agni & optimise nutrient absorption.
6. Take Chyawanprash - 1 tsp daily with milk 7. Drakshadi kashayam - 4 tsps with warm water two times a day after meals 8. Weight gain powder can be made with combine equal quantity of churnas such as Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Vidari kanda, Bala, Guduchi & Gokshura - 1 teaspoon with milk at bed time. 9. Adequate sleep for 7-9 hrs.
1. Drakshadi rasayanam - 1tspn morning and night after food
2. Ajamamsa rasayanam - 2 tspn with milk at bed time after food
3. Bringaraja savam - 20 ml morning and night after food
🌱 Externally
🌱Apply - balaashwagandha lakshadi tailam
🌱 Avoid spicy, hot, sour foods, deep fried oily foods
🌱 Intake milk , ghee
🌱 Controlled day sleep
🌱 Oil bath is good
If loose motion problem - first vilwadi gulika 2 - 0 - 2 after food for one week then after intake these medicines
Ashwagandha powder – ½ tsp + Shatavari powder – ½ tsp Mix in warm milk (or warm water + jaggery) → Drink daily
Take this every morning for at least 3 months
🍽️ Meals:
Stick to your hostel food but add:
1 banana or boiled potato daily
Ghee on chapati or rice (just 1 tsp/day helps)
Avoid cold foods and over-spicy food (which disturb absorption)
🥛 Mid-Morning or Evening: Weight-Gain Drink (Homemade)
Mix the below in warm milk or water (budget-friendly):
Roasted chana powder – 1 tbsp
Ground peanuts or sesame – 1 tbsp
Shatavari powder – ½ tsp
Add jaggery (gur) for taste and energy
Drink this once a day (evening preferred)
🌿 3. Ayurvedic Powders You Can Use (Inexpensive):
You can buy these from any Ayurvedic store (all cost-effective):
Powder Use
Ashwagandha Strength, weight, stress Shatavari Breast health, hormone balance Safed Musli Energy and stamina Pippali (long pepper) Boosts digestion (¼ tsp/day) GIT Issue (Vertigo + Sweating if you delay stool)
This is due to Vata disturbance + urgency panic. Do this:
Drink jeera-ajwain-sof (fennel) water. 1 tsp each boiled in 1 glass water → sip after dinner
Triphala powder – ½ tsp with warm water at bedtime 3x/week (cleans colon gently)
Practice early toilet routine (same time daily) even if no urge
From an Ayurvedic perspective, your situation suggests a possible vata dosha imbalance, which might be affecting your body’s ability to gain weight. Vata is responsible for movement and space in the body, and when it’s out of balance, it can lead to thinness and issues like vertigo and sweating when needing to pass stool.
First, addressing your Gastrointestinal issues — When you feel the need to go to the toilet and cannot, it can create anxiety and can trigger the symptoms you’re experiencing. This could be due to the vata dosha contributing to your nervous system’s heightened sensitivity. To manage this, establish a regular routine for meals and toilet habits. Try to have meals at the same time each day, which can help regulate your digestive rhythm and reduce these symptoms.
For dietary suggestions: While dry fruits can be pricey, there are other options. Incorporate ghee into your diet—add a teaspoon to your dal or rice. It’s valuable for gaining healthy weight and pacifying vata. Seek out bananas or milk, which are nutritious and typically affordable. Combining them (a banana shake made with milk) can be a cost-effective option to boost calorie intake. Focus on warm, cooked foods that are easy to digest, like khichdi.
Consider creating a homemade weight gain powder: Mix roasted chana dal, soya beans, fenugreek seeds and dry ginger powder. This can be ground into a fine powder and consumed with warm milk or water twice daily, say after breakfast and in the evening.
Focus on stress reduction and relaxation to help your body’s digestive system function more efficiently. Pranayama or simple yoga practices emphasizing calming the mind and body can be beneficial. Engage in gentle exercise, like yoga or light walks, to improve digestion and circulation without over-exerting yourself.
Finally, since your symptoms of vertigo and sweating when holding stool persist, it could be worth discussing with an allopathic doctor to rule out other issues. Balancing vata is an ongoing effort and requires patience. Embrace calming routines and nourishing foods to support your journey to health.
