Are Antibiotics Always Necessary, or Can Ayurveda Help? - #16570

Your frequent infections and reliance on antibiotics have likely weakened your immune system (Ojas) and disturbed your digestion (Agni), which are deeply connected in Ayurveda. Excessive antibiotic use kills both harmful and beneficial gut bacteria, leading to weakened digestion, bloating, coated tongue (Ama buildup), and fatigue. Ayurveda focuses on restoring gut health, detoxifying the system, and naturally strengthening immunity to prevent recurrent infections. To heal your digestion, start with Triphala churna (½ tsp with warm water at night) to cleanse your gut. Buttermilk with roasted cumin helps restore good bacteria. Drinking ginger and fennel tea can improve digestion and reduce bloating. To prevent infections without antibiotics, Ayurveda recommends powerful immune-boosting herbs like Guduchi (Giloy), Ashwagandha, and Tulsi. You can take Guduchi powder or tablets daily to enhance immunity. Chyawanprash (1 tsp every morning with warm water or milk) is excellent for boosting Ojas and preventing recurrent infections. For sore throats and coughs, turmeric milk with black pepper and gargling with warm salt water + turmeric can be very effective. Instead of jumping to antibiotics, try herbal remedies like Sitopaladi churna or Talisadi churna for respiratory infections. Since your body is exhausted, focus on rebuilding strength with a warm, nourishing diet. Avoid cold, processed, and heavy foods that weaken digestion. Eat light, well-spiced meals with ghee, include soaked almonds and dates, and drink golden milk (turmeric, ghee, and nutmeg in warm milk) at night. Practicing deep breathing (Anulom-Vilom), oil pulling, and tongue scraping can also remove toxins and enhance immunity. Over time, Ayurveda can help break the cycle of infections and antibiotics by addressing the root cause. Would you like to start with Chyawanprash and gut-healing remedies first? Let me know how you feel!