How to reduce inflation in the body - #25927

To address your concerns, it’s essential to focus on the root causes that could be imbalancing your doshas and agni (digestive fire). In Ayurveda, constipation, weight management issues, bloating and burning sensations often indicate an imbalance in the Vata and Pitta doshas, impacting your digestion.

First, let’s tackle the digestive issue. To strengthen agni, incorporate warm, cooked meals into your daily routine. Prefer foods that are sattvic and tridoshic balancing; things like khichdi, lightly spiced vegetable soups, and rice pudding can be very helpful. Avoid raw, cold and heavy foods like salads or processed snacks, as these can aggravate Vata and Pitta.

Start your day with a glass of warm water infused with a few drops of lemon juice. This can stimulate digestive juices and facilitate a smoother bowel movement. Add a pinch of ginger or black salt for added effect. At meal times, sipping on a small cup of ginger tea may help in keeping the digestive fire robust.

To deal with the stress and the frequent gas, practices like Pranayama, especially Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing), and yoga asanas such as Pavanmuktasana (wind-relieving pose) may restore balance and help eliminate gas.

For burning sensation, taking fresh aloe vera juice (2-3 tablespoons) on an empty stomach can soothe the gut lining. However, this should not be continued for a long duration, couple of weeks should suffice.

Psyllium husk (Isabgol) taken at night with a warm glass of water aids in easing constipation while being gentle enough for regular use. Ensure you’re adequately hydrated throughout the day, as sufficient water aids in digestion and helps to flush toxins.

Finally, consultation with an experienced Ayurvedic practitioner might bring additional personalized insights, should these measures not completely address all your issues. They can evaluate dosha imbalances more comprehensively. But remember, achieving a balanced state takes time and consistent effort.

HELLO MANISHA,

Symptoms= chronic constipation, incomplete bowel movements, gastric issues, irritable bowels, AND stress- your condition seems multi systemic but strongly rooted in gut imbalance, which is central in Ayurveda.

In Ayurveda, your symptoms point toward an imbalanced vata and pitta dosha -Constipation and incomplete evacuation-> indicative of aggravated Vata dosha in colon. -Gas -> also vata, sometimes combined with pitta if there’s burning or irritation. - stress-> vata and pitta both impact the nervous system, chronic stress dries out the system and weakens digestion.

ROOT CAUSE IN AYURVEDA,

Agni Mandya(weak digestive fire) + vata- vyatha(disturbed apana vata) - Due to poor dietary habits, irregular lifestyle, stress, and toxin buildup, your digestive fire is low leading to - incomplete digestion - accumulated toxins - blockage of channels - irritated skin and scalp due to poor liver and blood detox

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT

1) DIET MANAGEMENT

FOOD TO AVOID -dry/cold food= raw salads, crackers, cold milk - pitta aggravating= tomatoes, fermented foods, spicy curries -vata aggravating= beans, fried food, stale flowers - gas causing= cauliflower, broccoli, potatoes, esp raw or uncooked

FOODS TO INCLUDE -warm, soft, oily food= kichdi, soups, stewed fruits -healthy oils= cow ghee, sesame oil(internal and external body massage) - spices= cumin, coriander, fennel, ajwain - fruits= apples, papaya, pear, figs (soaked overnight) - liquids= warm water, herbal tea= cumin+coriander+ fennel tea

GOALS OF FOOD SHOULD BE -rekindle digestive fire -avoid foods that aggravate vata/pitta - promote soft, easy bowel movement - reduce gas, bloating, and inflammation -nourish skin and hair

DIET GUIDELINES -eat warm, moist, freshly cooked food= avoid raw/cold/ stale - no refined sugar, wheat, fermented, fried, or junk foods - cook with ghee and spices like cumin, fennel, ajwain - drink warm water only- no cold water or fridge drinks -eat 3 main meals, avoid snacking or overeating

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

* FOR CONSTIPATION AND INCOMPLETE EVACUATION

1) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime(daily)

2) ISABGOL HUSK= 1 tsp with warm milk at night(alternate to triphala)

3) CASTOR OIL= 2 tsp once weekly with warm water at bedtime

* FOR GAS, , GASTRIC UPSET

1) HINGWASTAKA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm water before meals twice daily

2) SHANKHA VATI= 1 tab after lunch and dinner

FOR STRESS AND SLEEP

1) ASHWAGANDHA POWDER= 1 tsp with milk at bedtime

2) JATAMANSI CAPSULES= 1 cap at bedtime

YOGA AND PRANAYAM -pawanmuktasana= gas release -malasana= squatting pose helps colon - vajrasana= after meals - paschimmotanasana= stretches colon

PRANAYAM -Anulom Vilom= 5-10 min - Bhramari= 3-5 rounds - Sheetali= if skin inflammation

HOME REMEDIES

1) NATURAL CONSTIPATION MIX -1 tsp triphala - 1 tsp ghee - 1 glass warm water =mix and drink before bed- cleanses colon gently

KICHADI CLEANSE=5-7 DAYS recepie= moog dal+ rice + cumin + turmeric + ghee =balances all 3 doshas, heals gut, releievs constipation

CCF TEA -1/2 tsp each of cumin, coriander, fennel seeds -boil in 3 cups water -> reduce to 1 cup -sip warm throughout the day

ADVISED PANCHAKARMA -virechana -basti

EXPECTED RESULTS

1 WEEK= regular bowel movements, lighter digestion 2-3 WEEKS= less gas/bloating 4-6 WEEKS= reduced stress, 2-3 MONTHS= restoration of gut health, skin balance, and mind calmess

DO FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA