Hingvastak Churna – 1/2 tsp with warm water twice daily after meals. Reduces gas Avipattikar Churna – 1/2 tsp at bedtime with warm water. Relieves acidity, bloating etc Sitopaladi Churna + Talisadi Churna – 1/2 tsp each mixed with honey, twice daily. Good for chest congestion, Kapha balancing
Laxmi This is very common in older adults, especially women on long-term medications, and can be managed effectively with safe and age-appropriate Ayurvedic remedies and dietary changes.
Pachak vati(2-2-2) Avipattikar churna- 1/2 spoon with luke warm water after meals Continue for 15 days then comment below Lyfestyle - Eat light, non fried, no heavy food. Eat not more than 3/4th of your hunger * Walk after meals,and eat dinner by 8pm, 2 hrs before going for sleep.
Tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 after food with water Tablet Gasex 1-0-1 after food with warm water Avipattikar tablet 1-0-1 after food with water Triphala tablet 0-0-2 at bedtime with warm water Avoid late dinner, before 7 pm would be fine Avoid eating raw food and cooked food together, i.e. Eat salads , fruits 1/2 hr. Before meals . Take butter milk with pinch of asafoetida black salt and roasted jeera powder in the afternoon after Lunch
HELLO LAKSHMI, YOUR MOTHER IS 70 YEAR OLD WOMAN SUFFERING FROM CHRONIC GAS(BURPING),CHEST CONGESTION AND COMORBIDITIES LIKE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, THYROID, AND CHOLESTROL.
PROBABLE DIAGNOSIS -ADHMANA(ABDOMINAL DISTENTION+GAS) -AJEERNA(INDIGESTION) AND AMA(TOXIN FORMATION) -KAPHA-VATA SANCHAYA IN CHEST -CHRONIC LOW DIGESTIVE FIRE - AGE RELATED
ROOT CAUSES- -AGE 70+= NATURAL VATA DOMINANCE,INCREASE DRYNESS,WEAKENS DIGESTION -BURPING- CAUSED BY TOXINS,VATA PRAKOPA AND UNDIGESTED FOOD -CHEST CONGESTION- KAPHA ACCUMULATION DUE TO POOR DIGESTION -CO-MORBIDITIES- THYROID(DIGESTIVE FIRE VITIATION),HIGH BP(RAKTA VITIATION),CHOLESTEROL(FAT TISSUE VITIATION)
FOLLOW THIS 100% EFFECTIVE AND SAFE AYURVEDIC MEDICATIONS AT AGE 70+
1)STRENGTHENING DIGESTIVE FIRE(AGNI DEEPAN) AND REDUCING GAS
MORNING EMPTY STOMACH- -HINGWASTAKA CHURNA-1/2 TSP WITH LUKEWARM WATER- IMPROVES DIGESTION, RELIVES GAS AND BALANCES VATA OR TRIKATU CHURNA-1/4 TSP + HONEY(IF NO SUGAR)-IT STIMULATE DIGESTIVE FIRE, REDUCES TOXINS , IMPROVES METABOLISM
*BEFORE LUNNCH AND DINNER- -JEERAKADYARISTA- 15ML+15 ML WATER- VERY HELPFUL IN ELDERLY DIGESTION,RELIVES BURPING
2)GAS AND BLOATING RELIEF(VATA SHAMANA) -AFTER MEALS SHANKHA VATI- 1TAB TWICE DAILY- TREATS BELCHING,BLOATING WITHOUT ACIDITY AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA- 1/2 TSP WITH WARM WATER-REGULATES BOWEL,REDUCES BURPING DUE O ACID REFLUX
3)CHEST CONGESTION AND KAPHA BALANCE- MORNING- -SITOPALADI CHURNA-1/2 TSO +HONEY CLEARS MUCUS,SUPPORTS RESPIRATORY AND DIGESTIVE SYSTEM -VASAVALEHA- 1/2 TSP WITH WARM WATER- IF COOUGH IS PRESENT
STEAM INHALATION- ADD CRUSHED AJWAIM OR TULSI IN HOT WATER DO 5 IN IN EVENING-CLEARS NASAL AND CHEST CONGESTION
*SUPPORT FOR COMORBID CONDITION-OPTIONAL WITH REGULAR MEDICINE SHE IS USING FOR 4 YEARS FOR HIGH BP-ARJUNA CHURNA-1/2 TSP WITH LUKEWARM WATER-IN MORNING
FOR CHOLESTROL- TRIPHALA GUGGULU-2 TABS AFTER FOOD TWICE DAILY AND USE GARLIC IN DIET
FOR THYROID-KANCHANAR GUGGULU- 1 TAB TWICE AFTER FOOD
DIET - MORNING WARM WATER WITH 1 TSP JEERA+AJWAIN+SAUNF DECOCTION SOFT WARM DALIA OR MOONG DAL CHEELA HERBAL TEA- TULSI-GINGER-CINNAMON TEA
LUNCH 1 BOWL MOONG DAL KHICHDI WITH HEE 1 CUP LAUKI/TORAI OR ANY OTHER SABJI
MID AFTERNOON- WARN AJWAIN TEA OR ROASTED SAUNF
DINNER- STEAMED OR BOILED VEGGIES-NO RAW SALAD 1 ROTI WITH GHEE+LIGHT DAL OR THIN VEGETABLES SOUP+RICE
BEFORE BED- HARITAKI CHURNA- 1/4 TSP IN WARM WATER-ENSURES MORNING BOWEL MOVEMENT, RELIEVES GAS
NOTE THIS IS SAMPLE DIET HOW AND WHAT TYPE OF FOOD IS ADVISED
FOODS TO AVOID- COLD MILK CURD AT NIGHT FRIED,FERMENTED,BAKERY ITEMS TEA/COFFEE>1 CUP/DAY RAW VEGGIES, AND FRUITS AT NIGHT POTATO, BEANS,MAIDA MILK WITH MEALS
LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS- -MORNING WALK-20-30 MIN DAILY MEAL TIMIMNG-FIXED TIME, NO LATE DINNERS POST MEAL SITTING- SIT IN VAJRASANA(IF POSSIBLE)-5-10 MIN EARLY DINNER- BEFORE 7:30 PM KEEP BODY WARM- AVOID COLD EXPOSURE
YOGA AND PRANAYAM 1)MILD BODY MOVEMENTS 2)VAJRASANA-POST MEALS 3)PRANAYAM-ANULOM VILOM-5 MIN BHRAMARI-5 ROUNDS SHEETALI-ONLY IF NO COUGH/COLD
HOME REMEDIES- 1)GINGER AJWAIN DECOCTION GINGER-1 INCH,AJWAIN - 1TSP, SAUNF-1 TSP 2 CUPS WATER->RECUDE TO 1 CUP BOIL TAKE WARM ON EMPTY STOMACH
2)HONEY+WARM WATER WITH PINCH OF CINNAMON
3)GARLIC GHEE PASTE AT NIGHT- LIGHTLY ROAST 1 CRUSHED GARLIC IN 1 TSP GHEE-TAKE AT BEDTIME-BEST FOR GAS RELEIF
AVOID LYING DOWN IMMEDIATELY AFTER MEALS DURATION OF MEDICATION-3 MONTHS SHE WILL FEEL RELEIF BY 6-7 DAYS AFTER STARTING THIS PRESCRIBED MEDICATIONS
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL DO FOLLOW
THANK YOU
The symptoms your mother is experiencing might be related to an imbalance in the Vata and Pitta doshas according to Ayurveda. Excessive burping often points toward improper digestion or aggravated Vata, while chest congestion can be linked to Kapha accumulation or weakened Agni (digestive fire). Considering her existing health conditions and ongoing medication, any intervention should be supportive to her current treatment plan.
First, focus on her diet. Encourage her to consume warm, cooked foods which are easier to digest and can help balance Vata. Light, non-greasy meals can help manage Pitta too. Sipping on warm water throughout the day can assist digestion and reduce bloating. Avoidance of carbonated drinks, spicy, fried or heavy foods would prevent further irritation to her stomach and chest region.
To support digestion, you might consider Triphala churna, a traditional Ayurvedic remedy which is often used to balance all three doshas and improve gastrointestinal health. She can take half a teaspoon with warm water at night. It’s generally safe and beneficial for digestion but please consult her physician, considering her other conditions.
Ginger tea made by boiling slices of fresh ginger in water can be sipped slowly after meals to help in reducing gas and improving digestion. Start with a small quantity to check for tolerance. Fennel seeds can be another option - chewing a teaspoonful post meals can naturally help to reduce bloating and ease digestion.
Regular gentle yoga practices like Pawanmuktasana (wind-relieving pose) and Pranayama (breathing exercises) might also help her in relieving gas and improving chest function. Start with few minutes and listen to her body’s responses.
As a lifestyle tip, try to ensure that she maintains a regular eating schedule, and avoids lying down immediately after meals, which can worsen acid reflux and chest discomfort. Remember to keep any changes supportive and non-distruptive to her current medical regimen.
In case of worsening symptoms or no improvements, do seek further medical attention, to rule out any other underlying conditions.
