Ah, so you’re dealing with digestive and urinary stuff, huh? It can be a bit exhausting, right? In Ayurveda, “mal” (stool) and “mutra” (urine) elimination is crucial for keeping the body harmonized. From what you’re describing, sounds like your Vata dosha might be out of whack. Unpredictable bowel movements, like constipation alternating with loose stools, points towards Vata imbalance, while the sense of incomplete urination aligns with this too.
That bloated, heavy feeling and energy slump after meals might indeed be tied to Ama—undigested food that accumulates as toxins. When digestion’s sluggish, Ama clutters up your system, making you feel heavy and bogging down energy levels.
Now, as for remedies, you’ve tried warm water, and that’s a good start, but let’s beef it up a bit. For digestion, I’d recommend Triphala—it helps regulate everything down there—take it in powder form, about a teaspoon with warm water before bed. Punarnava is more for the kidneys and urinary issues; you can give it a shot if urination’s troublesome. Have it in either powder or as a decoction in the morning.
Food-wise, yes, taking a break from heavy, fried, or spicy foods can help, dairy especially if your digestive fire is low. Always go for freshly cooked meals, avoid leftovers, and try light, easy-to-digest dishes like khichdi.
To boost digestion, try including ginger and cumin in your meals, maybe a slice of ginger with a pinch of rock salt before eating. Removing excessive cold, raw, or processed stuff might bring some more consistency to your digestion. Keep sipping warm water or herbal teas throughout the day to ease digestion and flushing out those toxins.
If things get worse or persists, seeing an Ayurvedic practitioner might be wise, let them do prakriti (constitution) analysis and confirm the root cause. Home remedies are great, but sometimes professional guidance can save time and prevent more issues down the line. Hang in there!
