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How to gain body weight - #20726

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I m eating food nicely but i can't get weight and i m in lean only I m getting hungry very soon and i m eating also but i can't gain body weigh now my age is 23 but my weight is only 39 what i should do how to follow deit which medication i need to take tell me the medications and pathya apathya also

Age: 23
Chronic illnesses: Ns
Sometimes i m feeling bloating and urging dfor defecation
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Take Ashwgandha powder(50gm) + Shatavari Powder (50gm) 1tsp with warm milk at night You will get result within 1 month
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Ashwagandha churna- Shatavari churna- 1/2 tsp each with warm milk at night Draksha aristha- 4 tsp with equal quantity of water twice daily after food Chywanprash - 1 tsp daily Daily include ghee in diet Dry fruits ,protein rich diet, sleep atleast for 8 hours
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Avoid spicy, oily and processed food. Regular exercise. Increase protein intake I.e.pulses, dairy products etc. Ashwagandharishta 15ml twice after meal with lukewarm water. Tab.Liv52 DS 1-0-1
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Avoid oily, spicy foods Take high protein diet Eat fruits Aswagandha leham two spoons with warm milk two times a day
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Weight gain, especially when eating adequately, often points to digestive issues from an Ayurvedic perspective. Despite your proper eating, if your Agni (digestive fire) is weak, your body might not be absorbing nutrients effectively. Let's try to address this with a mix of diet, lifestyle, and possibly some herbal supplements, which together, should slowly help you gain weight safely and sustainably. ### Food and Diet Considerations 1. **Nature of Foods**: Include calorie-dense, nutritious foods in your diet. Ghee, milk, and nuts like almonds and cashews can be helpful due to their Vata-pacifying nature. Aim to consume fresh, home-cooked, warm meals. Avoid cold, stale, dry foods which can aggravate Vata. 2. **Meal Timing**: Eating at regular intervals is essential, with three main meals and snack time filling in between. Having heavy meals 2-3 hours apart is beneficial. 3. **Spices and Herbs**: Enhance your meals with digestion-aiding spices like cumin, coriander, ginger, and fennel. These spices help stoke the Agni, leading to better digestion and nutrient assimilation. 4. **Liquids**: Drink lukewarm water or herbal teas. Triphala, a well-known Ayurvedic formulation, can help balance your digestive organs and improve absorption; take a teaspoon with warm water at night. ### Lifestyle Recommendations 1. **Routine**: Stick to regular waking and sleeping hours to maintain body harmony. Ensure you get adequate rest and relaxation. 2. **Exercise**: Include regular, moderate activities like walking, or yoga, which stimulate muscle mass gain without overtaxing your metabolism. 3. **Stress Relaxation**: Stress can interfere with digestion and absorption. Techniques such as meditation or pranayama can help you stay calm, promoting better digestion. ### Herbal Remedies Consider discussing with an Ayurvedic practitioner the use of Chyawanprash, Ashwagandha, or Shatavari, which are known for nourishing body tissues (dhatus) and enhancing weight. ### Pathya and Apathya (Do's and Don'ts) - **Pathya**: Follow a diet rich in sweet, salty, and sour tastes as per Ayurveda. They generally support Vata. - **Apathya**: Avoid over-intellectualization, fasting, raw foods, excessive physical work, and cold environmental exposure. If weight does not improve following these interventions, it may be worthwhile to check for underlying conditions, like thyroid imbalances or malabsorption syndromes that might require further evaluation by a healthcare provider. Every individual is unique, and I would suggest tailoring these suggestions in consultation with a local Ayurveda expert who can balance your specific prakriti and needs. Be patient; Ayurveda emphasizes balance over rapid results.
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