How to gain weight with Ayurveda in a natural and healthy way? - #13629

Alright, let’s try and tackle this. Struggling with weight gain can be pretty frustrating, but it sounds like your current focus on digestion is spot on. Ayurvedically speaking, getting that Agni (digestive fire) ramped up can make a huge difference. First things first, focusing on balancing your Vata dosha could help a lot. It’s associated with a light frame and, when out of balance, can lead to poor absorption of nutrients. Consuming warm, nourishing, and slightly oily foods could help. Meals like kichadi with ghee are a classic and can support digestion while being easy on your stomach. Now about those herbs—Ashwagandha, Shatavari, and Vidarikand are great choices. They’re known for their anabolic properties, which means they help build up tissues. You could consider taking an Ashwagandha supplement, maybe as a churnam (powder) with warm milk in the evening. Shatavari is excellent too, especially for poor appetite and weakness. You can take it similarly, or find it in formulations like "Shatavari Ghritam". Adding ghee, milk, and dates can indeed be beneficial. Dates are nutrient-dense while ghee can increase warmth and digestive capacity. You might try including a small amount of ghee with each meal and having a glass of warm milk with dates a few times a week, to see how it goes. About exercises—yoga’s a fantastic choice. Practices focused on building strength, like some Ashtanga or Hatha poses can increase your muscle tone without aggravating Vata. Strength training is a good call too. It helps you lean towards muscle gain rather than fat. Just remember, everything in balance. You don’t want to overdo it. Results can be a bit slow with Ayurveda—sometimes a few months or so—but they tend to be sustainable. Patience is key here. Regularity and consistency matter a lot more than intensity. Just remember to listen to your body, adapt as needed, and consult a practitioner for more specifics tailored to you. They can guide you deeper into formulations that suit your exact constitution. Keep us posted on how it’s going! It's not a quick fix, but with some commitment, you’ll see change for sure.