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How can an ayurvedic diet plan help me with my digestion issues and overall wellness?
Nutrition
Question #21853
3 days ago
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How can an ayurvedic diet plan help me with my digestion issues and overall wellness? - #21853

Anonymous

I am really struggling with my digestion lately. It’s been kinda frustrating, honestly. I heard that an ayurvedic diet plan can help with gut health, you know? Like, I’ve tried various diets but nothing seems to work for me. So, I thought maybe I should give this a shot. I’ve been feeling bloated after meals most of the time, and sometimes it’s like my food just sits there! Ugh, so annoying. Also, I’ve had some weird cravings for sweet stuff, which is not great since I’m trying to maintain my weight. I read somewhere that an ayurvedic diet plan can balance doshas and promote healthier eating habits, but I haven't figured out how to start. I mean do I need to completely change what I eat? Can I still enjoy the foods I love? Because ya know, I don't wanna give up pizza and ice cream, that’d be a bummer! Also, do I need to take special herbs or something along with this ayurvedic diet plan? Or is it more about what I eat daily? How do I even know what to include or avoid? It’s all just so confusing! Any tips from anyone who’s tried an ayurvedic diet plan? I’m open to suggestions but also feeling a bit stuck and overwhelmed. Any personal experiences would really help me understand this better! Thanks in advance!

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Doctors’ responses

Hi Anonymous Ayurvedic Diet Plans include everything (pizzas too) but in a judicious way taking care of your digestive fire .Eating according to your dosha helps maintain internal balance and supports better digestion.It includes general home made food options only with right combinations and timings of the day .Few herbs which are incorporated during plan are generally available in your kitchen,time and how to use them depends upon your bodytype and health concerns.Ayurvedic Diets are more personalised as they are planned as per individual body type and health issues.you can get an idea of our your body type by attempting this short quiz though its not 100% true(as its not assessed under a doctor),but you will come to know that all these questions help in deciding your body type and planning your personalized diet.Tc Dr.Tanju Khurana (Ayurvedic Doctor and Diet Consultant)

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Thank you for sharing what you’re going through — I can feel how exhausting and confusing it must be to deal with digestion issues and not get the relief you need, especially when you’ve already tried different diets. As an Ayurvedic doctor, I want to reassure you that you don’t need to overhaul your entire life to start feeling better. Ayurveda works gently but deeply by helping you understand your unique body constitution, known as your dosha, and how to keep it in balance. From what you described — bloating, heaviness after meals, sluggish digestion, and those sweet cravings — it sounds like your digestive fire, or Agni, may be a little weak right now. This can lead to the accumulation of toxins, or ama, which is why food feels like it’s just sitting there. Instead of starting with a long list of what not to eat, I usually recommend small but powerful changes. For example, sipping warm water or a light herbal tea made with cumin, fennel, and coriander throughout the day can gently support digestion. Eating your biggest meal around noon, when your body’s digestive fire is naturally strongest, can also make a big difference. Try to avoid cold or leftover foods for a few weeks — they tend to weaken digestion even more. Craving sweets is very common when digestion is out of balance. It can be physical, emotional, or both. In Ayurveda, we don’t just say “stop eating sweets” — instead, we support the root cause. You can satisfy your sweet tooth naturally with small amounts of dates, jaggery, or warm spiced milk — and as digestion improves, those intense cravings usually fade. And no, you don’t have to completely give up the foods you love. Ayurveda teaches us that enjoyment is part of health. If you want to have pizza or ice cream once in a while, that’s okay — just try to enjoy it at the right time (ideally during lunch), in moderation, and balance it out with something digestive like ajwain tea or a short walk afterwards. It’s not about restriction, but about awareness and timing. You don’t need to take herbs right away unless the problem is severe or chronic. First, work on eating warm, light, freshly cooked meals and tuning into your hunger cues. But if needed later, herbs like Triphala, Hingvastak churna, or Avipattikar churna can be helpful — but only with proper guidance. If you ever want to know your exact dosha and how to eat according to it, I’d be happy to help you with that. Ayurveda is very personal — what works for one person may not work for another, and that’s what makes it so powerful. You’re not stuck — you’re just at a turning point. And I’m here to support you in taking the next step.

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