Question #1586
256 days ago
96
Which Ayurvedic Medicine Book Should I Start With for Digestive Issues - #1586
David
I’ve been having ongoing digestive issues like bloating, occasional constipation, and low energy. After hearing about the benefits of Ayurvedic medicine, I’m really interested in learning more about how it could help. I’ve seen references to Ayurvedic medicine books, but I’m unsure where to start. I want to begin with something practical that addresses my digestive health, maybe focusing on herbs, diets, or daily routines that could support better digestion.
Ayurvedic medicine book
Digestive health
Ayurvedic herbs
Digestion tips
Beginner ayurveda
Ayurvedic diet
FREE
done
Question is closed
FREE! Ask an Ayurvedic Doctor — 24/7,
100% Anonymous
100% Anonymous
Get expert answers anytime,
completely confidential.
No sign-up needed.
completely confidential.
No sign-up needed.

Doctors’ responses
To address your digestive issues using Ayurveda, it’s important to focus on balancing your digestive fire (Agni), which is central to overall health. A good place to start is by following a diet that supports digestion, such as eating warm, cooked meals that are easy to digest. Avoid cold, heavy, or processed foods, which can aggravate the digestive system. Ayurvedic herbs like Triphala, a combination of Amalaki, Haritaki, and Bibhitaki, are excellent for promoting regular bowel movements and detoxifying the body. Taking a teaspoon of Triphala powder at night with warm water can help with bloating and constipation. Additionally, ginger is a great herb to stimulate digestion; drinking ginger tea before meals can enhance your Agni. Also, incorporate daily routines like drinking warm water upon waking up, practicing light exercises or yoga, and maintaining a regular eating schedule. You may also benefit from incorporating carminative spices like cumin, fennel, and coriander in your meals, which help in soothing the digestive system. By following these dietary and lifestyle practices, you can gradually improve your digestion and boost your energy levels in a natural, holistic way.
13739 answered questions
68% best answers
done
Accepted response
0 replies
If you're looking to dive into Ayurveda specifically for digestive issues, there's a few great starting points that could help. I’d say the "Ashtanga Hridaya" could be really insightful. It's accessible, with a practical focus on day-to-day living that can help with digestive troubles. Check out the sections on diet and agni (digestive fire) – they're super useful.
Now, here's the thing about Ayurveda; it's not just about reading but really integrating it into your life. With your bloating and constipation, these might signal vata or maybe even kapha imbalances. So, tailoring your approach might be key.
Start small with your routine: A warm glass of water with lemon can kickstart agni in the morning. Simple, but you'd be surprised at what warm water can do. Then there's yoga poses, like the "Pavanmuktasana" (Wind-Relieving Pose), seriously helps with the bloating – just don't force yourself into positions that don’t feel right.
Herbs like ginger and fennel can be great aids. Try adding a teaspoon of ginger powder to your meals or sip on fennel tea in the evenings. Ginger's a real hero for digestion, breaks down food easier.
Diet matters too! Light, cooked meals are your friends now, avoid heavy or overly oily foods. Eating in a calm environment, chewing thoroughly... all that jazz, that actually makes a difference.
But remember, if your issues are severe or persistent, it's important to see someone about it. These books and bits of advice are great for upkeep and balance, but if something's really off, a proper consultation would be wise.
Anyways, hope this gives you a good starting point! Just take it step-by-step, and you'll start to feel the difference.
26305 answered questions
18% best answers
0 replies

FREE! Ask an Ayurvedic doctor — 24/7,
100% Anonymous
100% Anonymous
600+ certified Ayurvedic experts. No sign-up.
About our doctors
Only qualified ayurvedic doctors who have confirmed the availability of medical education and other certificates of medical practice consult on our service. You can check the qualification confirmation in the doctor's profile.
Related questions
Popular questions
Fatty liver urinetrack infection
AFSAN
22 hours ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
10 answers
Difficulty in conceiving and I have irregular periods
Shivangi
22 hours ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
9 answers
How to cure irregular periods???
Sapna
22 hours ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
7 answers
Will Ashwaganda and Guggul interact with my thyroid meds.
Natalia
17 hours ago
FREE
3 answers
Bloating ,altered bowel movement
Maryam
18 hours ago
FREE
2 answers
I have a sweating in normal time like walking and sitting time. what i will do to reduce sweating.
Mohammed Ilyas
18 hours ago
FREE
2 answers
premature ejaculation during sex
sif
3 hours ago
FREE
1 answers
How to fix indigestion weak digestive fire
souvick panja
2 hours ago
FREE
1 answers
How to reduce inflammation in my body
Deepthi
13 hours ago
FREE
1 answers
Allergic rhinitis. Kitchen cooking and high humidity in uae summer is causing this.
Srividhya Dude
15 hours ago
FREE
1 answers
Rumetide arthritis and joint Lubricant
Gourav Patidar
14 hours ago
FREE
1 answers
Gas bloating heavy head cervical spondylitis and dizziness and sometimes feel hungry after every two hours and feels very weak
Gauri
10 hours ago
FREE
1 answers
How canIreverse pcod with ayurveda
Prachi
7 hours ago
FREE
1 answers
Small Liver cyst and fatty liver jaundice was there but not now and lft was 42 now it is normal
Vn
10 hours ago
FREE
1 answers
How to erase post inflammatory Hyperpigmentation?
Ruchi
9 hours ago
FREE
1 answers
Penis no strength can't do sex big problem
Shankar
2 hours ago
FREE
1 answers
heart valve shrinkage mittal valve balooning i 1985
deepa babbar
17 hours ago
FREE
1 answers
How to increase breast size by medicines
Tani
37 minutes ago
FREE
1 answers
How to know if I have pcos or not
Shk
10 hours ago
FREE
0 answers
Lung cancer 4th stage treatment in aayurved
Rahul ashok soni
2 hours ago
FREE
0 answers
How can you reverse pcod.regulate my periods and get pregnancy
Chinni
1 day ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
9 answers
Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (FHA)
Violeta Nunes
1 day ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
7 answers
Right Knee osteoarthritis from 2 years
Akshata
1 day ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
9 answers
How to cure PCOS and cyst on both ovaries h
Amandeep kaur
1 day ago
FREE
2 answers
Pregnancy try panren marrige aki twoyears kitta akuthu
Meghala
1 day ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
6 answers
How to cure the chronic Jock itch permenent
Akash
1 day ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
8 answers
Disturb and feel irritate all the time
Nikhat
1 day ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
9 answers
I have severe joint pain includes hands fingers shoulder back pain includes finger tiggers and numbness
Archa
1 day ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
6 answers
I am going under panchakarma treatment
Rashmi Ranjan
1 day ago
FREE
3 answers
How to reduce bloating, acid reflux an burbing
Nadine
1 day ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
6 answers
Kidney stone in right kidney please
Dilipsinh
1 day ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
7 answers
What causes Hypotonia in a baby
Yahuza Jibrin
1 day ago
FREE
1 answers
Hair fall problemamd pimpleon the face
Rsg
1 day ago
FREE
1 answers
How to cure high bloodpressureand high cholesterol (genetics)?
Aman kumar
1 day ago
FREE
2 answers
How to get relief from Hiatus hernia hills grade 4
Bikash Ranjan paul
1 day ago
FREE
1 answers
Fat burning & muscle building, shredded body
Rakesh
1 day ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
6 answers
My daughter age 11 suffering with neck darkness
Sundarapandian
1 day ago
FREE
3 answers
How to cure hepatitis A fastly whenI m admitted in hospitalwith allopathic treatment
Ishika
1 day ago
FREE
1 answers
How to treat dry and dull skin by natural ways
Purva Topale
1 day ago
FREE
3 answers
I have in Psoriasis last 1 year
vishnu Malem
1 day ago
FREE
2 answers
What is the reason for urticaria and how to heal healing.
Anushka
2 days ago
FREE
5 answers
Gall bladder stone 9mm,hairfall
Tarsem kaur
2 days ago
FREE
3 answers
How to stop hairfalland hair thinning?
Sachin
2 days ago
FREE
4 answers
How to get rid of Hairfall and hair thinning.how can I regrow my ahir
Rakesh
2 days ago
FREE
4 answers
How to cure endometriosis along with ascites
Khushboo
2 days ago
FREE
4 answers
Body detox and need to improve my active ess
Jagadish
2 days ago
FREE
3 answers
How to reduce stomach and abdominal gassz
Amir
2 days ago
FREE
4 answers
RHD, MITRAL VALVE SHRINK EF44% BREATHING PROBLEM BMV DONE IN 1985
deepa babbar
2 days ago
FREE
3 answers
Over bleeding menses . Please suggest bleeding prevention ayurvedic treatment and permanent solution for it
Kaushik.M
2 days ago
FREE
5 answers
Galle ki skin ka latakana takerbaan 1 years se meri face skin bilkul loose hoo rhi hai
Kaushal
2 days ago
FREE
4 answers
© 2024 Ask Ayurveda. All rights reserved.