Our Team of Ayurvedic Experts — page 25

I am working in Ayurvedic skin care for the last 2 years, mainly with patients who have those stubborn chronic skin issues that just dont seem to settle with usual treatments. Most come to me after years of trying ointments, pills, even diets, and still the itching, rashes or patches keep coming back. I spend a lot of time figuring out what’s really driving it—usually there’s some deep dosha imbalance hiding underneath. I use herbal formulations, Shodhana (internal detox), Rasayana therapy, topical lepas, and a lot of diet + daily routine changes to help bring the body back to balance. Sometimes it’s about gut health, sometimes immunity, sometimes both tangled together in a way that needs slow steady fixing. I treat eczema, psoriasis, urticaria, vitiligo, acne and more… each case feels different, even if the name of the disease is the same. I look closely at the patient’s prakriti, triggers, lifestyle patterns—those small details matter. I keep my focus on natural, side-effect free healing because with chronic skin disorders, you’re not just aiming for today’s relief but trying to make sure it doesn’t just flare up again in 3 months. Over these 2 years I’ve seen people walk in with hopelessness and walk out after months with clear skin, better digestion, and more energy. That’s the part I hold on to—because skin health isn’t just about the skin, it’s the whole system working right. I keep follow-ups consistent, talk through every step with my patients, and try to give them the tools to manage their own health long-term. Ayurveda has shown me how restoring harmony between the body, mind & surroundings can change not just skin but the way someone feels in their own skin, and that’s the real goal for me.

I am still early in my medical journey—around a year of actual hands-on clinical work—but in that time I’ve had my share of moments where textbook learning suddenly meets the real patient in front of you, and you realise some answers come slower than you expect. My work’s taken me across diff departments, from general medicine to preventive care setups, and each day’s been a mix of fast decision-making and slow, careful listening. I try to keep my approach balanced: thorough history taking, evidence-based decisions, but also the space for patients to talk about their fears or the stuff they can’t always explain in medical terms. A lot of my time is in routine cases—hypertension checks, diabetes follow-ups, skin infections—but I also end up guiding people through long-term lifestyle adjustments, which I think is just as important as the prescription itself. I tend to sit with patients longer when I can, making sure they understand why a treatment works, what could go wrong if they skip it, and how it fits into their day-to-day. I don’t want them to feel like the plan is “mine”; it’s ours. I keep myself reading new guidelines, updates in clinical protocols, sometimes even late into the night when a case has stuck in my head. That habit helps me adapt my advice to be both modern and safe—without losing sight of basic, human comfort. Some days are about small wins, like getting someone to stick with their medication for the first time in months. Other days are about accepting you can’t fix everything at once, but you can at least give clarity. I want my patients to feel they can walk in with any concern, no matter how small or how tangled it seems. And while my career’s still young, the mix of constant learning, patient trust, and daily problem-solving keeps me hooked on why I started this path in the first place—to offer care that’s precise, respectful, and real.

I am practicing Ayurveda for 4 years now n honestly every year taught me something new about patience and about how each body reacts so different even when the diagnosis looks same on paper. My focus has been on treating people in a way that feels personal, not like they’re just fitting into some ready-made treatment chart. I spend time understanding their prakriti, diet habits, even stress patterns before deciding if they need panchakarma, herbal meds, or small lifestyle shifts first. Sometimes the smallest change in ahar-vihar makes bigger impact than a full therapy course—tho patients dont always believe it till they try. In these years I’ve worked on all sorts of conditions, from digestive troubles to skin rashes to those stubborn joint pains that flare up seasonally. And yes, I’ve had my share of cases where results took longer than I expected, but adjusting the plan midway, or combining therapies like abhyanga with internal rasayanas, often turned things around. Ayurveda to me is not just applying shloka-based rules blindly, it’s reading the patient in front of you n figuring out which principle suits *them* at that moment. That’s why I don’t stick to one rigid style—some cases respond better to gentle detox, others need strong shamana chikitsa right away. This adaptability is something I keep refining, because each patient’s journey feels like its own small research. Even after 4 years, I feel there’s so much more to learn, but also a lot I can offer right now. My goal stays the same—help the body find its own balance again, without pushing it with harsh or unnecessary stuff. And when I see patients walk in tired n unsure, and leave lighter, calmer, maybe pain-free—that’s the part that keeps me doing this every day.

I am practicing Ayurveda since 18+ years now, and honestly... it still surprises me how much I keep learning especially when it comes to skin and hair. My focus—if I had to sum it up—is deeply rooted in Panchakarma, but more specifically in *Upakarma* therapies. These smaller, supportive steps within the Panchakarma frame can be powerful if you adjust them exactly right to a person’s *prakriti*. That’s actually where my attention goes first—understanding their natural constitution. Because once that’s clear, everything else sort of falls in place. I work a lot with chronic and tricky skin issues like pigmentation, hair fall, premature ageing, even stubborn acne that just doesn’t respond to regular creams and pills. And no—I don’t use shortcuts. I rely on traditional protocols, yes, but also create my own Ayurvedic blends—like facemasks, oils, even hair packs. These aren’t random—they're planned, adjusted, dosha-specific, and meant to *actually* support the skin's natural cycle. I’ve spent years refining these formulations, keeping them close to classical wisdom but tweaking them slightly when needed for a person’s lifestyle or condition. Ayurvedic facials in my clinic aren't just glow-up routines. They’re built to go deep—cleanse the layers, calm pitta excess or vata dryness, stimulate sluggish kapha skin... whatever’s needed. And I find that when these treatments are given at the right time, in the right sequence—results show up clearly, not just externally but also in the way ppl feel about themselves. There's a calmness, a reset almost. I don’t push chemical-based stuff, even when patients ask for it. Instead, I educate—like how proper *abhyanga* or a dosha-correct oil can do far more than a synthetic serum. My aim is to blend the core of Ayurveda with practical, everyday guidance. I don't just want patients to come for sessions—I want them to *understand* what's going on in their skin or hair and how to maintain it naturally. Things don’t always go perfect, sometimes I still need to rethink protocols mid-way, but I guess that’s what makes the process human... and real.

I am someone who actually learned the most not in a classroom but while working as a resident medical officer at Sriranga Ayurveda in Karnataka. That place kinda shaped how I look at patients—like not just their “symptoms” but whole life patterns.. what they're eating, how they sleep, stress cycles, daily habits no one usually talks about unless you ask twice. It was a full-time hands-on role, no fluff. Long rounds, real cases—some chronic metabolic issues, lot of skin stuff, plus nerve & joint complaints that kept coming with layers. We were seeing people from rural belt and city both, so you end up dealing with wildly diff expectations, access issues, sometimes weirdly delayed diagnoses too. I wasn’t just managing prescriptions. We had to plan Panchakarma schedules, decide when detox even made sense or when it’d be too risky. That’s where I really started trusting classical Ayurvedic logic—not just following texts but testing them with actual human outcomes. Worked on pulse assessment, prakriti analysis, diet corrections.. sometimes even dealing with patients mid-panchakarma reactions which—trust me—don’t always go textbook smooth. And yeah, the Sriranga team had senior Vaidyas who wouldn’t give you easy outs. You had to explain every step, every choice. That built some real discipline in case documentation, protocol consistency, & patient follow-ups too (which I feel gets overlooked in a lotta places). Also, side note—helped with organizing daily case discussions & a few camp set-ups for outreach stuff. Not a big deal maybe, but felt like I was part of something grounding. Anyway, working there made me less theoretical, more human-first in my approach. I still carry that mindset into my current clinical practice—always ask more, listen deeper, treat from the roots up.

I am someone who kinda stumbled into preventive cardiology at first—honestly didn’t expect to enjoy working in that space *that* much, but during those 3 years at Madhavbaug Cardiac Clinic, things shifted. I worked there full-time as a Preventive Cardiologist, and it wasn’t just treating numbers on a BP chart or ECG readouts. Most ppl who walked in had hypertension, ischemic heart conditions, or early-stage heart failure. But behind all of that, there was always more—bad sleep, zero movement, high stress, wrong food cycles… lifestyle traps basically. What we did at the clinic was try to catch things before they spiral. I’d use classical Ayurvedic formulations & therapies—like proper panchakarma plans, not just token detoxes—plus diet protocols crafted for each cardiac profile. I also got into disease-specific yoga routines... mostly focused on circulation, breath retraining, and vagal tone stuff. And yeah, used modern diagnostic tools throughout—labs, ECGs, treadmill tests when needed. That combo really worked. It helped ppl feel like they're doing something active for their heart, not just reacting to fear or meds. Over time I got better at spotting patterns early—seeing how metabolic chaos connects to long-term damage. Whether it was pre-diabetes showing up in lipid panels or someone with chronic acidity + high stress turning up with erratic BP, you just start seeing the threads. Those cases taught me how big a role education plays too—like if a person doesn’t *get* what’s happening inside their body, they won’t stick to changes. Now in my own practice, I still go back to that same model: listen close, start slow, focus on root-cause & let Ayurveda do the rebuilding part. The big learning from Madhavbaug? That chronic cardiac issues don't always need high-intensity treatment. Sometimes they just need the right kind of steady pressure—on food, on thoughts, on habits—to ease the load on the heart and let recovery start.

I am Dr. Sanjay P. Patil—BAMS, PGDEMS, MHA—and most of what I do sits right at the edge where classical Ayurveda meets emergency medicine. Sounds like two diff worlds maybe, but for me they kinda balance each other. My training in Ayurveda gave me depth in chronic care, dosha theory, subtle pathology... and then I did my postgrad in Emergency Medical Services 'cause I needed to know how to act fast too, in real-life hospital floors. No time to check nadi when someone’s crashing, right? I’ve worked in hospitals across levels—govt setups, private clinics, multispeciality units—where I had to think on my feet for trauma, cardiac episodes, sometimes poisoning cases, or even mental breakdowns. At the same time I’ve treated a ton of chronic cases like skin issues, IBS, gout, migraine stuff that’s low-grade but just doesn’t leave. What helped was combining precise diagnosis (Ayurveda does that well), then planning something that works in layers—not just treating the symptoms, but finding why it's stuck there in the first place. I’m big on bridging that gap between acute hospital protocols and dosha-based therapy. Like you *can* stabilize a patient in the ICU and later support their liver with herbs, or detox gently post antibiotics. That’s where the integrative part really kicks in. I’m not rigid about pure-anything, what matters is what helps *that* patient on *that* day. I also care a lot about clarity—patients should know what’s going on, why we’re doing virechana or skipping it, or why that daily kadha matters more than their nightshift snacks. Whether someone comes to me after a panic attack or with chronic sinus, I want the process to feel safe, practical, and yeah... not confusing. Honestly, I don’t think Ayurveda or allopathy needs to win. I think they just need to talk better. That’s kinda my job now—helping them talk better inside hospital walls.

I am a practicing Ayurvedic doctor with about 3 yrs into this field now, and honestly it still feels like I’m learning something new every single day. My work mostly revolves around managing chronic and lifestyle disorders using Ayurveda’s core methods—like herbal meds, diet restructuring, detox plans like virechana, or even just shifting a patient’s sleep-wake timing a bit, which believe it or not, changes a lot! Over these 3 years, I’ve seen all sorts of cases. Some that respond quick, some that go in loops for months before they finally settle down. I mostly handle digestive issues, PCOD, skin breakouts, hairfall stuff, seasonal flares, and ppl who come in just feeling...off. Like not exactly “sick” but not ok either. I don’t just look at their labs or symptoms, I ask everything—food habits, how they poop, whether they wake tired, when they eat last at night, all of it. I also work with patients who are dealing with stress or anxiety that shows up on their skin or digestion. That’s where yoga and basic breathing practices come in, not always the asanas—just a little slow-down in the body. I use classical texts but I also study modern interpretations when needed, esp. for younger patients who live fast-paced techy lives. Ayurveda has to fit *them*, not just the other way around. I don’t claim to fix everything or know all answers, I’m still growing. But these 3 years taught me that consistency, listening, and explaining why we do what we do makes patients feel safe. And that trust? That’s what keeps them coming back even when progress feels slow.

I am Dr. Sandipan and right now I’m working as a General Practitioner. That means I see a lot—and I really mean *a lot*—of different kinds of cases every single day. From runny noses and high fevers to diabetes follow-ups, gut issues, skin stuff, even mental health—my day’s never dull. Working across all age groups has kind of sharpened my clinical eye, like you start spotting patterns faster, gettin better at figuring out what’s really going on beneath the symptoms. Even though I handle pretty much everything that comes in, I’ve slowly gravitated toward dermatology and psychiatry. Not sure exactly when it started, but maybe it’s the mix of medical logic and emotional nuance they both need. Skin issues like acne, eczema, fungal infections—they’re not always just “skin-deep,” right? There’s embarrassment, discomfort, self-esteem tangled into it, especially when it's chronic. I try to approach these with patience, explaining stuff clearly, making sure the person feels heard not rushed. Psychiatry’s also become a growing part of my practice—stress, anxiety, low moods, sleep problems, panic attacks. You see these more than people think, sometimes hidden under vague physical complaints. I do what I can within my scope—supportive talks, basic therapy-based conversations, prescribing when needed, and just holding space for what they’re going through. It’s made me more careful with words too, you know? Sometimes just listening properly helps more than the pills. My way of treating isn’t just about giving meds and saying bye. I usually talk to patients about how their habits, sleep, food, screen time, stress, all those little daily things can build up into bigger health issues. We plan things out in small steps. It might be dietary changes, yoga, maybe some mental exercises or routines—I try to tailor things realistically. Nothing rigid, just something that actually fits *their* life. End of the day, I just want each patient to leave with a bit more clarity and less fear about their health. Doesn’t matter if it’s a minor rash or something deeper. They should feel they’re in safe hands and that they’re not alone with it.

I am Dr. Swathimutthu B N, and most of my work kinda circles around one core thing—helping women feel *really* seen, understood, and balanced in their reproductive health. Ayurveda gave me the tools to approach this not in pieces—like just PCOS or just menopause—but to actually look at the whole rhythm of a woman’s life, her cycle, her moods, her shifts, her inner fire (agni) and what throws it off. I mostly focus on hormone balance, fertility support, and just guiding folks through that maze of irregular periods, pain, PMS that drags on forever, or weird shifts post-childbirth that no one talks enough about. I work with both women and men dealing with infertility—that’s something close to me. Whether it’s weak ovulation, poor egg health, or issues with sperm quality, I try not to jump into treatment right away. First I sit with the case, listen to the pattern, figure out where the imbalance actually began. Then it’s usually some combo of panchakarma, herbs, dinacharya tweaks, food changes—sometimes even just helping people *slow down* a bit. It’s a lotta work to reset a body that’s been out of rhythm for years, but I’ve seen how steady, real Ayurveda can bring that back. Every case starts with assessing their Prakriti and Vikriti—because no, one-size-fits-all does *not* work. Some patients need grounding, others need cooling, some are just carrying emotional heat that’s throwing off everything. My treatments are always tailored: herbs for one person might make another worse. And I usually bring in yogasana, pranayama, stress tools when needed. It’s like weaving a plan that fits their pace & lifestyle—not just a protocol outta a textbook. Postpartum’s another area where I stay very hands-on. Women need more than just "rest"—they need warm healing, clarity, nourishment, and emotional space to settle into that new life. I’m often texting back n forth with my patients in those weeks, tweaking their food, adjusting decoctions, checking sleep, mood, bleeding... it’s personal. I don’t believe in quick fixes. I try to keep things honest, warm, and rooted in classical Ayurvedic wisdom—but with enough room to adapt to modern lives. My aim? Help each person feel like their body’s finally speaking *with* them again, not against them.