Deflazacort? Yes, it’s quite the go-to corticosteroid for managing inflammation and enhancing muscle strength, but it also has its flipside, like potential weight gain and high blood sugar. Ayurveda, thankfully, offers some relief. When it comes to balancing doshas—especially pacifying Pitta—Ayurveda recommends a holistic approach, bringing together herbs, diet, and lifestyle modifications.
Herbs like Ashwagandha, Turmeric, and Guggulu truly come in handy here. Ashwagandha is fantastic for muscle strenghtening, take 1-2 teaspoons of its powder mixed with warm milk after meals. Turmeric, with its anti-inflammatory properties, can be consumed as a golden milk before bedtime (just boil a teaspoon turmeric powder in a cup of milk). Guggulu is known for joint health, you might find it in formulations like Yograj Guggulu or Kaishore Guggulu—take as directed by a practitioner.
When you’re looking at diet, think cooling and anti-inflammatory. Include foods like barley, old rice, and more leafy greens. Cooking with herbs like coriander and cumin can be soothing for Pitta. Also, stay hydrated but, skip overly spicy or acidic foods—they can increase Pitta and worsen inflammation.
As for activities, oh yes, yoga can work wonders! Gentle asanas that stretch and strengthen muscles, alongside pranayama like Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing) to keep stress and Pitta in check, are super beneficial.
In terms of detoxification, Panchakarma might sound tempting, right? But, save that for when your constitution is stable enough. It’s quite the intense cleanse, needing supervision. A lighter detox, like a warm oil massage (Abhyanga)—using dosha-appropriate oils—can stimulate circulation and soothe muscles regularly.
If you’ve got queries about combining these with Deflazacort, chat about it with your healthcare team. Balancing modern medicine with Ayurveda? It’s all about harmonizing.


