Ayurvedic Understanding of the Causes
The combination of your symptoms strongly indicates a primary imbalance of Pitta and Vata doshas, often complicated by weak digestive fire (Agni) and the accumulation of toxins (Ama). Pitta Imbalance (The Fire/Heat): Severe Inflammation & Acid Reflux: Pitta governs metabolism and digestion (Agni). When aggravated, this Agni turns into Amlapitta (acidic bile/heat), leading to excessive heat and acidity. This is the likely cause of your severe inflammation, stomach ache, and acid reflux.
Hair Shedding/Thinning: Hair is considered a by-product of bone tissue (Asthi Dhatu) but is heavily influenced by Pitta. Excess Pitta (heat) in the body and scalp can overheat the hair follicles, leading to inflammation, thinning, premature graying, and hair loss (Khalitya).
Vata Imbalance (The Air/Movement): Constipation & Trapped Wind: Vata governs movement. An increase in Vata leads to dryness and irregular movement in the colon, resulting in dry stools (constipation), gas, and trapped wind.
Combined Effect: When Vata and Pitta are both high, the intense heat of Pitta can dry out the body, further aggravating Vata, creating a cycle of inflammation, dryness, and irregular digestion. Ama (Toxins) & Weak Agni: Weak Digestion: The digestive symptoms (reflux, constipation, gas) show that your digestive fire (Agni) is compromised. When Agni is weak, food isn’t properly digested, leading to the creation of Ama (toxins/undigested material).
Ama: This Ama can then circulate and deposit in different channels (Srotas), blocking nutrient absorption (contributing to hair thinning) and acting as an irritant, contributing to the overall inflammation.
2. How to Reduce Inflammation and Manage Symptoms (General Ayurvedic Approach)
The goal is to pacify Pitta (reduce heat/acidity), balance Vata (regulate movement/reduce dryness/gas), and strengthen Agni without increasing Pitta.
A. Diet (Ahara) for Pitta & Vata Balance
Avoid Pitta-Aggravating Foods (Reduce Inflammation): Spicy, sour, and acidic foods: Chili, excessive tomato, vinegar, citrus fruits (especially lemon/orange), yogurt (except plain, fresh buttermilk/lassi).
Fermented foods: Pickles, old/fermented cheese. Hot drinks: Excessive coffee, black tea, and alcohol.
Favor Pitta-Pacifying (Cooling) Foods (Reduce Inflammation):
Grains: Oats, rice, barley.
Vegetables: Green leafy vegetables, cucumbers, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and cooked vegetables. Fruits: Sweet fruits like ripe bananas (natural antacid), apples, pears, melons, and sweet berries.
Dairy: Ghee (clarified butter), fresh paneer, and small amounts of homemade buttermilk or lassi. Ghee, in particular, is excellent for reducing inflammation. Address Vata & Constipation (Promote Regularity): Include healthy fats like Ghee and sesame oil in your diet to lubricate the intestinal tract.
Ensure all food is cooked and warm, as raw or cold foods increase Vata.
Increase fiber with well-cooked vegetables and whole grains.
Hydration: Sip on warm water throughout the day.
B. Lifestyle (Vihara)
Manage Stress: Pitta is easily aggravated by intense emotions like anger, frustration, and high stress. Incorporate calming practices like meditation, gentle yoga (forward bends and cooling poses), and Pranayama (breathing exercises like Sheetali or Sheetkari to cool the body).
Eat Mindfully: Eat slowly, chew thoroughly, and do not lie down for at least 2-3 hours after a meal. Avoid eating when angry, anxious, or in a rush.
Regular Routine: Maintain a consistent routine for eating and sleeping to pacify Vata. Aim for an earlier bedtime (before 10 PM is often recommended).
For Severe Inflammation & Acid Reflux (Pacify Pitta):
Herbal Water: Sip warm water boiled with Cumin (Jeeraka), Coriander (Dhania), and Fennel (Saunf) seeds—this is a classic digestive, cooling, and Pitta-pacifying blend. 1) kamdugha rasa- 250 mg before food 3 times with ghee
2) avipattikara chunaav before food 3 times with milk
3) syrup amlapitta mishrana- 10 ml before food 3 times
For Constipation & Trapped Wind (Balance Vata/Clear Ama): 1) erand bhrishta haritaki- 1 tsf 1 hr before food with warm milk
For Hair Shedding (Nourish Asthi Dhatu & Pacify Pitta): 1) jeevamrita leha- 1 tsf after food with milk 2) saptamrita loha - 500 mg+ bhringraja chunaav 3 gm- after food with honey and ghee 2 times 3) bhringamalakadi only massage 10 min 2 times
HELLO SUSANA,
You have mentioned -acid rflux (burning, regurgitation) -constipation and trapped gas -stomach pain, bloating -hair thinning and shedding
All these symptoms point to a disturbed digestive system, which in Ayurveda is called Agni mandya (disturbed digestive fire)- the root of most health problems
DOSHA IMBALANCE
PITTA DOSHA -governs digestion, metabolism and transformation -when aggravated-> leads to acid formation, inflammation, burning sensation, sour taste, ulcers etc this matches your acid reflux and endoscopic inflammation
VATA DOSHA -governs movement, elimination and nerve impulses -When aggravated -> causes constipation, bloating, trapped wind, dryness, anxiety, insomnia
KAPHA DOSHA -Provides stability and lubrication; less involved here but becomes disturbed if digestion is sluggish
So, you have a pitta- vata imbalance -pitta is too hot and acidic -vata is too dry and irregular
TREATMENT GOALS -pitta pacification= to reduce inflammation and aicdity -vata balancing= relieve constipation, bloating -strengthen agni (digestive fire)= improve digestion and nutrient absorption -rejuvination= nourish hair, skin ,and tissues -prevent recurrence= lifestyle and stress management
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water twice daily before meals = neutralizes excess acid , cools stomach , promotes proper bowel movement
2) KAMDUDHA RAS (with mukta)= 1 tab twice daily after meals =reduces inflammation of gastric mucos heals ulcers
3) SUTSEKHAR RAS= 1 tab twice daily after meals =antacid, reduces burning, nausea, and reflux 4) AMALAKI RASAYANA = 1 tsp twice daily after meals = rich in vitamin C, soothes mucosa, suppots liver and hair health
5) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water = nautral colon cleanser, relieves constipation, detoxifies system
6) BHRINGARAJ CAPSULES= 1 cap twice daily =strengthens liver an nourishes hair roots
7) ALOE VERA JUICE (unflavoured)= 30 ml on empty stomach morning =soothes inflamed stomach lining, cools pitta
DURATION= 3-6 months
EXTERNAL TREATMENT
1) OIL MASSAGE= daily with coconut oil =balances vata, improves circulation, calms nerves, enhances digestion
2) HEAD MASSAGE= thrice a week with Neelibraingadi taila =prevents hairfall, nourishes scalp
DIET -cooked, warm, mild foods -rice, moong dal, khichdi, barley, oats -ghee small amounts- lubricates intestines -steamed vegetables – bottle gourd, apple (boiled), papaya, pomegranate -coconut water once daily -buttermilk with roasted cumin and coriander daytime -herbal teas= cumin + coriander + fennel , licorice tea
AVOID -spicy, sour , oily or fried foods -tomato, vinegar, citrus foods, pickles -coffee, tea, alcohol, smoking -processed foods, white breads, cheese, cold drinks -late night or irregular eating
LIFESTYLE CHANGES -eat meals at regular times, without distractions -avoid skipping or overeating -do not lie down immediately after meal wait 2 hours -sleep by 10pm , wake up early -gentle walk after meals 15 min aids digestion
YOGA -vajrasana= sit after meals, aids digestion -pawanmuktasana= relieves gas and bloating -setu bandhsana= strengthens abdominal organs -balasana= relieves abdominal pressure -avoid intense heat generating poses like surya namaskar
PRANAYAM -sheetali/sheetkari= cooling breath, pacifies pitta -anulom vilom= balances both vata and pitta -bhramari= reduces stress and acidity
HOME REMEDIES
1) Coriander-fennel-cumin tea =balances all doshas, improves digestion, reduces gas
2) Licorice powder= ½ tsp with honey after meals =soothes stomach lining, natural antacid
3) ALOE VERA JUICE= 30 ml empty stomach morning =heals inflamed mucosa
4) Warm ghee with hot water= lubricates intestines, relieves constipation
5) Buttermilk with cumin and coriander powder- after lunch =improves digestion, reduces acid and bloating
Healing take pastience- Ayurveda works on the root cause not just symptoms First 2-3 weeks= acidity and bloating start settling By 6-8 weeks= digestion improves, energy rises, hair fall stabilizes By 3-6 months= gut lining heals, inflammation reduces, and doshas regain balance
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Dear Susana Avoid addiction if any. Avoid oily, spicy and processed foods. Regular exercise and meditation. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Tab. Yashtimadhu 2-0-2 Tab. Guduchi 2-0-2 Erandbhrushta haritaki 0-0-2 With lukewarm water at bedtime. Follow up after 2weeks.
Avipattikara churna 1/2-0-1/2 tsp before meals with water Mulethi churna-1/2 tsp with warm water once daily Triphala churna 0-0-1 tsp with warm water at night Amlaki rasayana/ tab -1 tsp 1 tab once daily at morning Drink plenty of fluids Avoid oily spicy heavy fried sour foods Take smaller meals more frequently instead of heavy meals Sip warm water throughout the day Avoid cold items Mahabringaraja taila - scalp massage to be done
Hello Susana ji, TREATMENT- 1. KAMDUDHA RAS MOTI YUKTA-1-0-1 BEFORE MEAL 2. AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA-1TSF WITH LUKEWARM WATER TWICE A DAY BEFORE MEAL 3. UDARKALP CHURNA -1TSP WITH LUKEWARM WATER AT BEDTIME 4. Tab GUDUCHI -2-0-2 AFTER MEALS Diet- Avoid peas, cauliflower , capsicum. Drink ajwain water throughout the day Take light and easily digestible meals. Avoid tea, coffee, alcohol. Yoga- Mandookasana,kapalbhati , vajrasana Lifestyle modifications - Walk for 30 minutes after dinner. Take proper sleep at night.
Follow these and you will definitely get results. Take care Regards, Dr. Anupriya
Thank you for sharing your situation from what you have mentioned. There are several things happening together. Acid reflex with severe inflammation seen on endoscopy. Suggest that lining of your stomach and possibly the food pipe is irritated and weak, constipation and trapped wind show that your direction is not working smoothly, and this leads to the feeling of bloating and discomfort when the digestion is disturbed for a long time. The body doesn’t not observed nutrients properly, especially vitamins and minerals like B, vitamins, iron and zinc. This poor absorption is a very common reason for hair, shedding, and thinning, because hair growth depends upon strong digestion and nourishment
What is causing disease is likely a combination of excess as a production, inflammation of the stomach lining slow bowel movement and imbalance in the gut bacteria Long-standing acidity, constipation and poor nutrient absorption together are putting strain on your system, stress, irregular eating excess UT coffee or spicy foods and Late night meals often make this worse
To reduce the information, your food and lifestyle or first step Free, soft, warm, freshly cooked meals that are easy to digest moon. The surprise boiled vegetables with a little Ghee are soothing. Avoid sour spicy, fried and packed foods drinking warm water throughout the day, helps clear, trapped wind, and reduce constipation gently Take two soaked black raisins in the morning or a spoon of ghee in warm milk at night can support Regular Bowel movement Yasthimadhu churna 1/2-0-0 teaspoon with warm water at morning Drink Alovera juice + Amla juice with warm water once daily at morning Shatavari churna-half teaspoon with warm milk cut night Fennel cumin tea after meals Triphala churna-1 teaspoon with warm water at night Bringaraja taila -twice weekly Reduce stress, gentle walks, eating a regular interval, sleeping well are equally important because digestion and stress are closely connected
Hello Susana Start with Kamdudharas moti yukta 1-0-1 after food with water Tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 after food with water Triphala tablet 0-0-2 at bedtime with water
Follow some simple lifestyle changes and dietary changes and you will see results for your problem.
✔️Do’s✔️ Drink buttermilk daily. Eat freshly cooked food. Drink warm water. Lunch and dinner on fixed timings. 100 steps after every meal. If possible dinner as early as 7-8 pm.
🧘♀️ Yogasan : 🧘♀️ 1. Pawanmuktasana 2. Bhujangasana 3. Dhanurasana 4. Paschimottanasana 5. Ardha Matsyendrasana 6. Vajrasana 7. Supta Matsyendrasana
🧘♀️ Pranayam: 🧘♀️ 1. Bhramari 2.Bhasrika 3.Kapalbhati 4.Jyoti Tratak 5. Anulom Vilom
❌Don’ts:❌ Packed and processed food. Ready to eat items. Oily and spicy food. Sour and fermented products. Dals (only moong dal can be eaten) Besan Raw vegetables and sprouts Curd Reduce dairy intake.
💊Medication 💊
Tab. Ampachak Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food. Tab. Praval Panchamrit Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food. Tab. Kutaj parpati vati 1 tab twice a day before food. Syp. Bhunimbadi kadha (prefer SANDU PHARMA) 2 tsp with half a cup of warm water before food.
Syp. Amlapitta Mishran 2 tsp twice a day just before food or when you feel reflux
Tab. Gandharva Haritaki Vati 2 tabs at bed time with a cup of hot water.
Gut inflammation, like what you’re experiencing, can be deeply linked to imbalances within the body’s doshas, especially Pitta. Pitta governs the digestive fire, and any imbalance may lead to conditions such as acid reflux, inflammation, and aggravation of digestive issues. The directives to find relief should always stay precise and practical so let’s delve into this.
First, consider your diet. Incorporate cooling, Pitta-pacifying foods. Favor sweet, bitter, and astringent tastes. Rice, oats, and barley could serve as soothing staples. Fresh vegetable juices, like cucumber or aloe vera juice, can help cool the system. Avoid sour, spicy, or fried foods, as they further disturb Pitta. Have meals at regular hours, in a calm environment; eat slowly and chew thoroughly.
Hydration is crucial, so drink plenty of room-temperature or warm water. Try sipping on fennel or coriander tea throughout the day to help with digestion. Herbs like amalaki, licorice, or shatavari, traditionally revered in Ayurveda, might be considered - a knowledgeable practitioner could guide you in the right dosages.
For constipation, morning walks, gentle yoga, or specific asanas such as pawanmuktasana can alleviate trapped wind and aid in digestion. Include fiber-rich foods like leafy greens, fruits, and flax seeds, soften stools and promote regularity.
The hair concerns observed may correlate to digestive imbalances affecting the body’s nourishment or dhatus. Brahmi oil massaged into the scalp can potentially support hair health, and an overall balancing regimen will gradually benefit other symptoms.
Remember, inflammations, especially those noted during an endoscopy, need careful management. Continuous severe symptoms warrant medical oversight. Maintaining a thorough collaborative approach between Ayurveda and mainstream medical treatments is paramount, ensuring safety and effective healing.
Severe gut inflammation can often be attributed to an imbalance of the pitta dosha, which governs digestion and metabolism. When pitta is aggravated, symptoms such as acid reflux, inflammation, and related issues may emerge. Addressing this requires a combination of dietary adjustments, lifestyle changes, and specific herbal treatments.
First, focus on cooling and calming your system. Begin by avoiding spicy, sugary, fried, and fermented foods—they tend to aggravate pitta. Emphasize cooling, soothing foods like cucumber, coconut, zucchini, and leafy greens. Ghee, known for its anti-inflammatory properties, can be included in moderation—use it in cooking or over warm rice.
To aid digestion and balance your enzymes, incorporate herbs like amla (Indian gooseberry) or licorice root. These can help soothe the gut lining and reduce inflammation. Prepare a simple tea using cumin, coriander, and fennel seeds. Boil 1 teaspoon of each in water and drink it after meals to help with trapped wind and constipation.
For your hair thinning, which could be linked to aggravated pitta affecting your nutrient absorption and metabolism, consider using bhringraj (Eclipta prostrata) oil for scalp massages—it’s traditionally known to support hair health and reduce hair fall. Keeping a balanced diet rich in iron, protein, and vitamin C is crucial too.
Practice stress management. Include gentle yoga or pranayama (breathing exercises) to calm your mind and body. Stress can exacerbate inflammation and gut issues. Also, try to maintain consistent meal times to regulate your digestive system and support agni (digestive fire).
If your symptoms persist or worsen, it is important to consult with a healthcare professional, as severe inflammation can lead to more serious conditions if not properly addressed.
