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Diet plan for weight gain and Good health - #22923

Bhavna

I had my gallbladder surgery in August 2024.l am facing digestion issue write after having meals I have to go to the bath room so kindly suggest me the diet plan to gain weight and for good digestion. Recently I have done with the vitamin D test which shows my vitamin D is 19 so suggest me how to overcome with the vitamin D deficiency because due to this reason I am facing pain in my leg, hands and weakness.

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Thank you, Bhavana for sharing what you’re going through, and I truly appreciate your openness and honesty in expressing your concerns. I understand. How difficult and frustrating. It can be two face problems every day after meals, especially after undergoing major surgery like gallbladder removal, surgery is never a small thing, and although it may bring some immediate relief in terms of symptoms likepain or stone related discomfort. It can also live behind new challenges that the body needs time to up to what you’re describing. The urgent need to pass soon after meals, weakness, trouble, digesting food, low energy and A Senior limbs are all science that your digestion, absorption and metabolic strength or struggling to find balance again. The fact that your vitamin D levels are also quite low. Confirm that your body is not able to hold onto and use essential nutrients effectively which could be contributing to the weakness and pain you feel in your leg and hands.

Let me start by reassuring you that your body is capable of feeling adapting and becoming stronger, but it needs gentle studies support that works with his rhythm, not against them in Ayurveda is considered the core of health when is impaired all systems from physical strength to immunity, mental clarity begin to suffer in your case, the removal of the gallbladder means that while which plays an important role in breaking down fat is no longer stored and released in the same controlled way as before, instead is released directly and continuously into the digestive track in small amounts, which can often lead to poor fat digestion, urgency after meals, frequently, lose motions and inability to gain healthy weight at the same time, your body is also trying to recover from vitamin D deficiency, which is responsible for symptoms like body pain, fatty Kapoor muscle tone, and low mood

From an Ayurvedic point of your symptoms suggest that your digestive fire has become irregular, not entirely weak but unstable under your body ability to hold nourishment and convert it into stable. Energy is compromised. This means that the food you’re eating is not being fully transformed into strength and instead maybe passing through too quickly or incomplete. This condition is not uncommon after gallbladder removal and it can be corrected with the right combination of feeling foods, gentle herbs, and Natur daily habits that support both your direction and deep for tissue nourishment .

First and foremost, your food must be warm, soft, freshly cooked and easy to digest. This is not the time for cold salads, every or fried items, snacks or overly spicy dishes. Focus on foods that are cooked with a little healthy fat like cows, GHEE Miley spiced and prepared fresh Rice cooked with yellow moong dal, soft cooked vegetables like pumpkin, carrot bottle gourd or zucchini. Warm wheat porridge made with G and jaggery are examples of meals that are gentle on the stomach and supportive of weight gain. You can also include fresh home-made Paneer in small amounts. Once your digestion begins to stabilised. Start the day with something very lighten grounding such as warm, drink, Madu with soaked raisins, boiled in water or a small banana with a spoon of ghee and jaggery. These combinations,nourish your tissues without burdening the digestion

Avoid drinking large amounts of water with meals instead sip small amounts of warm water or my herbal tea like fennel or ajwain during and after meals to Assist duration after eating, lie down on your left side for 10 minutes. If you feel urgent as this poster naturally helps slowdown in intestinal movements if you are experiencing loose tools or have to go to the toilet right after meals, it is best to avoid raw vegetables as for now Steam or lightly cook all vegetables and can add mild spices and you can take To support weight gain, naturally you will need to eat small nourishing meals 4 to 5 times a day rather than forcing large meals. Each meals should focus on quality rather than quantity include good facts like gee, small amounts of almond paste and soaked dates. Blended with warm milk. you can drink a special weight supporting shake once a day made by blending warm cow milk with soaked almonds , soaked black raisins, a small piece of dry coconut and a pinch of dry ginger. This mixture is gentle nourishing and very helpful for both direction and tissue building.

As per your vitamin D deficiency, your level of 19 is indeed quite low and can be responsible for many of the aches and fatigue you are describing a combination of natural sun, exposure, and herbal support Try to get 20 minutes of morning sunlight on your harm and legs without sunscreen between 8 AM to 10 AM. Sit calmly and Breathe deeply during this time, allowing the light to gently awaken your system alongside this taken natural vitamin D supplement, preferably one that is easy to digest and taken after a fat containing meals to improve observation since your direction is still. Sensitive, it is also important to take herbal support that improves your bodies ability to hold and use nutrients. Gentle mineral recharge taken with warm G can help and you may take a natural calcium and mineral rich preparation twice day after meals to support, bones, strength, and tissue repair. To address the underline FATIGUE and poor absorption take a warm glass of milk at night with a pinch of ginger and a small piece of jaggery. This not only helps sleep but also nutritious the nervous system and introduces morning weakness. massage your body 3 to 4 times a week with warm sesame oil or almond oil before bath, especially focusing on the Lex arms. This improves circulation reduces pain and vitamin D metabolism in the tissues

Please give your body time and patience and see you have gone through a major surgical change and your system is working every day to find a new balance. The urgent tools after meals will slowly reduce as your direction get stronger with consistent nourishing meals, proper timing and the right her, you will begin to feel stronger and healthier your weight will also begin to increase, but in a table and healthy Way not by force or overheating, but by building strength from the inside

Please avoid overthinking about your symptoms. It is important not to compare yourself to others or rush your healing. Your body is doing. It’s best and with your commitment to health and gentle Ayurvedic support recovery is not only possible, but very much expected. I will continue to guide you through this journey, and I am here to support you whenever you feel confused, correct or unsure. Please do not hesitate to reach out with. Care consistency and trust in the process.

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Hey bhavna dont worry , follow #Weight-Gaining Superfoods (Easy to Digest)

Makhana roasted in ghee

Banana + ghee (classic Ayurvedic anabolic combo)

Soaked almonds, raisins, dates

Rice + ghee + moong dal

Sweet potato, ragi, oats, sago (sabudana)

Homemade nut butter or ghee laddoos

#Some tips to follow- Morning Warm water with ajwain + jeera OR Triphala to boost digestion

Take calcium tablets at nigh with milk Add ghee in your diet.

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Take tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 after food with water, This will improve your digestion Kutaj ghanvati 1-0-0 Avoid gluten based foods, milk, Butter milk with pinch of asafoetida black salt and roasted jeera powder should have daily For Vitamin D best is to expose yourself in front of sunrays during sunrise and sunset time. Can include bananas, sesame seeds sweets, makhana, gond katira soak in water overnight morning can have 1tsp.

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HELLO BHAVANA, 1)POST GALLBLADDER SURGERY DIGESTIVE ISSUE -YOUR GALLBLADDER STORES BILE, WHICH HELP DIGEST FATS. -AFTER GALLBLLADER REMOVAL(CHOLECYSTECTOMY), BILE FLOWS DIRECTLY INTO INTESTINE,WHICH CAN LEAD T0 FASTER BOWEL MOVEMENTS AFTER EATING, POOR FAT DIGESTION, BLOATING, DIARRHEA, OR URGENCY AFTER MEALS

2)LOW VITAMIN D(19 ng/ml) -VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY LEADS TO BONE WEAKNESS, FATIGUE OR TIREDNESS, LOW IMMUNITY, MOOD SWINGS

CAUSES- LACK OF SUNLIGHT EXPOSURE, WEAK FAT ABSORPTION(ESPECIALLY WORSENED AFTER GALLBLADDER SURGERY)

GOAL OF THE TREATMENT SHOULD BE -IMPROVE DIGESTION AND SLOW DOWN BOWEL MOVEMENTS -GAIN HEALTHY WEIGHT(MUSCLE+STRENGTH) -CORRECT VITAMIN D AND IMPROVE BONE HEALTH -INCREASE ENERGY,APPETITE,AND STAMINA

ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA -POST CHOLECYSTECTOMY DIGESTIVE ISSUES RELATE TO WEAKENED DIGESTIVE FIRE AND IMPROPER DIGESTION -LIKELY VATA PITTA MBALACE DUE TO- SURGERY, IRREGULAR FAT METABOLISM,ANXIETY/STRESS -WEIGHT LOSS AND FATIFUE INDICATES TISSUE DEPLETION AND IMMUNITY VITALITY LOW

PHASE WISE TREATMENT PLANNED FOR YOU- DURATION-3 MONTHS

#PHASE 1 -DIGESTIVE RESET+BILE REGULATION-(FROM DAY 1 TO DAY 30) GOAL- IMPROVE DIGESTION,REDUCE BOWEL URGENCY,SUPPORT BILE FLOW WITHOUT GALLBLADDER

DIET PLAN- WARM,WELL COOKED,LOW FAT NOURISHING MEALS LIKE KHICHDI,VEGETABLES SOUPS ADD 1-2 TSP COW GHEE DAILY(SUPPORT BILE REPLACEMENT) AVOID- RAW SALADS,FRIED ITEMS, COLD DRINKS

1)HINGWASTAKA CHURNA- 1/2 TSP WITH WARM WATER 15 MINS BEFORE LUNCH AND DINNER- RELIVES BLOATING,STRENGTHENS DIGESTIVE FIRE

2)PIPPALI CHURNA- 1/4 TSP WITH HONEY MORNING EMPTY STOMACH- ENHANCES NUTRIENT ABSORPTION

3)GUDUCHI+SHUNTI DECOCOTION- 50 ML-MORNING EMPTY STOMACH- POST SURGICAL IMMUNITY AND DOGESTION

4)VITAMIN D3 SACHET(60,000 IU)- 1 SACHET/WEEK AFTER LUNCH WITH MILK- IMPROVES VIT D LEVEL

LIFESTYLE- VAJRASANA 5-10 MIN AFTER MEALS -LIGHT WALK 15-20 MIN MORNING AND EVENING -DAILY SUNLIGHT EXPOSURE 30 MIN IN EARLY MORNING

#PHASE 2- TISSUE NOURISHMENT +WEIGHT GAIN START (START FROM DAY 31 TO DAY 62) GOAL- REBUILD STRENGTH, IMPROVES BONE HEALTH,START MUSCLE WEIGHT GAIN

DIET- ADD RAGI,MOONG,COW MILK,DATES,GHEE,BANANA 1 GLASS TURMERICMILK+GHEE AT NIGHT WEEKLY- SWEET POTATO OR SOAKED DRY FRUITS LADDOO(HOMEMADE)

1)SHATAVARI KALPA- 1 TSP WITH WARM MILK-MORNING AND EVENING AFTER MEALS - WEIGHT GAIN, HORMONE BALANCING+DIGESTION

2)ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA- 1/2 TSP WITH WARM MILK ADD 1 TSP COW GHEE- AT BEDTIME- STRENGTH MUSCLE,STAMINA

3)LAKSHADI GUGGULU- 1 TAB AFTER LUNCH AND DINNER-BONE STRENGTH VIT D SUPPORT

4) CONTINUE VIT D SACHETS-WEEKLY 1

LIFESTYE- START LIGHT YOGA- BHUJANGASANA, PAWANMUKTASANA,SURYANAMSKAR-3 ROUNDS EVENING WALK AFTER MEALS POSITIVE STRESS FREE ROUTINE

#PHASE 3- MAINTENANCE + STABLE WEIGHT GAIN (FROM 63 DAY TO DAY 90) GOAL- MAINTAIN HEALTHY METABOLISM,SUPPORT LONG TERM STRENGTH AND PREVENT RELAPSE

DIET- HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN- MOONG,PANNER,SOAKED NUTS, GHEE RICH MEALS HERBAL TEA WITH CUMIN-FENNEL-AJWAIN POST MEALS

1)ASHWAGANDHA + SHATAVARI MIX- 1 TSP WITH MILK-MORNING AND NIGHT- CONTINUE AS REJUVINATION THERAPY

2)ASTHISHRUNKHALA CAPSULE- 1 CAP TWICE DAILY AFTER MEALS- BONE HEALTH STRENGTH

LIFESTYLE- STRENGTH YOGA- PLANKS,SQUATS,BREATHING EXERCISES PRANAYAM- ANULOM VILOM, BHRAMARI, KAPALBHATI EMPTY STOMACH

*EASY DIET PLAN- FOR WEIGHT GAIN

EARLY MORNING-1TSP COW GHEE + 1 TSP DRY GINGER POWDER WITH WARM WATER- IT BOOSTES DIGESTION OR SOAKED ALMONDS+2 DATES+1 WALNUT

BREAKFAST- SOFT MOONG DAL CHILLA OR COOKED VEGETABLES RAGI PORRIDGE WITH MILK+JAGGERY+GHEE HERBAL TEA OR ANY NOURISHING HEALTHY BREAKFAST

MID MORNING-11 AM BUTTER MILK WITH PINCH OF ROCK SALT+JEERA OR FRESH FRUIT SMOOTHIE (BANANA OR CHIKOO BUT NOT WITH NORMAL MILK REMEMBER ONLY USE ALMOND MILK)- IF NOT THEN EAT FRUIT AS IT IS

LUNCH- -RICE+MOONG DAL OR MASOOR DAL -SOFT COOKED VEGETABLES -1-2 TSP COW GHEE -SMALL PIECE OF JAGGERY POST MEAL-IMPROVES BILE FLOW

EVENING SNACK -ROASTED MAKHANA WITH GHEE -GINGER LEMON TEA

DINNER- -LIGHT VEGETABLE SOUP MOONG DAL KHICHDI WITH GHEE SUJI UPMA WITH GHEE AVOID RAW SALADS CURD AT NIGHT FRIED FOODS

BEDTIME- WARM TURMERIC MILK WITH 1TSP GHEE+PINCH OF NUTMEG FOR BETTER SLEEP,BONES AND DIGESTION

FOODS TO AVOID- -FRIED OR OILY FOOD-HARD TO DIGEST WITHOUT GALLBLADDER -EXCESS RAW VEGETABLES-SALADS -COLD DRINKS, ICECREAMS -GREEN CHILLI, PICKLES,SOUR CHUTNEYS -WHITE SUGAR, REFINED FLOUR,MAIDA AND PROCESSED SNACKS -MILK+CITRUS FRUITS COMBINATIONS

VITAMIN D-MORNING SUNLIGHT 30 MIN -FORTIFIED MILK OR ALMOND MILK MUSHROOMS-EXPOSED TO SUNLIGHT EGG YOLKS PANNER TOFU

EXERCISE AND LIFESTYLE DAILY 20-30 MIN WALKING- BOOSTES DIGESTION+METABOLISM YOGA ADVISED AVOID LYING IMMEDIATELY AFTER MEALS MAINTAIN POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND REST

DO FOLLOW FOR 3 MONTHS AND SEE RESULTS

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

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Hello Bhavna

" NO NEED TO WORRY "

" I WILL HELP YOU TO UNDERSTAND AND RECOVER WITH UR UNDERWEIGHT & FATIGUE ISSUE SAFELY EFFECTIVELY PERMENANTLY "

• UR HEALTH ISSUES

Bhavana Age - 27

Unable to Gain Weight Post Cholecystectomy Frequently Indigestion increased Motions Unable to Improve health Fatigue Weakness in Bones

• MY ANALYSIS

1) Frequent Indigestion Post Cholecystectomy Surgery :- * Gallbladder store and concentrate bile, it flows directly from the liver to the small intestine, which can lead to digestive issues like indigestion, heartburn, diarrhea, and fatty food intolerance.

2 ) Vit D Deficiency - * Lack of Sun Exposure Fat Indigestion Post Cholecystectomy Lack of Dairy Products inatke and Lactose Indigestion

3 ) Fatigue & Bone Pain - * Frequent Indigestion and Vitamin Minerals Deficiency leads Fatigue Vit D Deficiency leads Weak Bones affects Stamina Strength memory concentration focus issues Mood Swings Irritability

•TREATMENT GOALS

* Improve Digestion Metabolism * Improve Absorption * Controlling Irregular Bowel Movement * Improve Nutritional Status * Increases Stamina Strength Energy * To Gain Healthy Muscle Weight Gain * Improve Vit D & Bone Strength

• Our Body Weight Depends upon lots of Factors like Genetics Heridity Diet Nutrition Lifestyle Physical Activities Stress Hormones Basic Digestion Metabolism Gut Health Secondary Diseases etc

( Check with All Above Factors where Ur Cause Lies )

• PROBABL CAUSES FOR UNDERWEIGHT & FATIGUE

Genetics Heridity Nutritional Deficiencies Hormonal issues Digestive Metabolic issues Too Sedentary or Over Physical Strain Lack of Physical Activities Exercise Stress Anxiety Malabsorption etc

• NOTE - ONLY TAKING MEDICINE IS NOT ENOUGH TO IMPROVE WEIGHT AND HEALTH "

• IN MY CLINICAL PRACTICE I HAVE SEEN BEST RESULTS BY COMBINING FOLLOWING TREATMENTS

" Proper Understanding Cause + Safe Herbs/ Ayurvedic Medicines+ Weight Gain Diet+ Proper weight Gain Suppliments+ Good Physical Activities Exercise+ Yoga + Antistress Regime+ Proper Lifestyle "

• There are Number of Actions through Treatment works Like Medicine works

* Few Works Appetizers * Few Improves Digestion Metabolism Absorption * Few Works Muscle Gain Fat Gain * Few Focus on Body’s Nutritional Needs * Few on Stress etc * Few Works on Natural Growth Hormone

• Commonly Used Single Herbs For Weight Gain - Shatavari Ashwagandha Vidarikand Musali

• IN MY CLINICAL PRACTICE RESULT ORIENTED AYURVEDIC MEDICINE FOR WEIGHT GAIN

U MUST TRY

EASY TO FOLLOW HIGHLY EFFECTIVE

• FOR GOOD APPETITE DIGESTION & ABSORPTION METABOLIC CORRECTION :- Syrup.Baidynath Panchasav ( Baidyanath Pharma) 10 ml -0-10 ml After Food

• FOR GROWTH BALANCE & NUTRITIONAL NEEDS :- Shatavari Kalpa ( Dhootpapeshwar Pharma) 2 Tsf -0- 2 Tsf After Food Preferably with 1 Glass of Luke Warm Milk/Normal Water

• STRESS HORMONAL BODY TONE MUSCLE MASS RELATED WEIGHT ISSUES & FATIGUE- Ashwagandhadi Lehyam 2 Tsf -0-2 Tsf Night After Food Preferably with 1 Glass of Luke Warm Milk/Water

• WEIGHT GAIN PLANT BASED PROTEIN POWDER SUPPLIMENT FOR FATIGUE & WEIGHT GAIN- Nutrigain Protein Powder ( Velnik India Pharma) 2 Tsf Morning - 0- 2 Tsf Night After Food

• PLANT BASED NATURAL MULTIVITAMIN - Cap.Nutrela Daily Active ( Patanajali Pharma) 1 -0- 0 After Breakfast

• NATURAL PLANT BASED VIT D & BONE - SUPPLIMENTS Tab.Boniheal ( Aimil Pharma) 1 -0- 1 After Food Also take Dairy Products Soya Tofu Gond along with this

• HOME REMEDY FOR WEIGHT GAIN TO TAKE ALONG WITH ABOVE MEDICINE

• DELICIOUS HOME MADE BANANA MILK SHAKE

Home Made Dry Fruits Mix Powder + 2 Banana + 1 Tsf Sugar candy + 1 Tsf Pure Cow Ghee+ 1 Glass of Boil Cooled Milk Keep this for 2 Hours Soaked and Then take once a Day Daily

• DELICIOUS HOME MADE DRY FRUIT LADDO

Dry Fruits Mixes ( Kaju badam Pista Akrod Kishmish Khajoor Anjeer) + Seed Mix ( Sesam Flaxseed Pumpkin seeds Sunflower Seeds) + Dry Mashed Coconut+ Gond+ Jaggery+ Pure Cow Ghee — Prepare Laddo —Have 1 to 2 Laddos with 1 Galss of Luke Warm milk

• WEIGHT GAIN DIET PLAN

EARLY MORNING 7 AM Overnight Soaked Almond (5) Figs(5) Resins ( Kishmish) ( 15 ) + 1 Glass Luke Warm Milk

BREAKFAST 9 AM Veg - Banana milkshake, or simple banana with a glass of milk. 1 bowl of vegetable Daliya or oats. 2 slices of wheat bran flakes or multigrain bread 30 Grams Panner

MID MORNING 11 AM 1 whole fruit with 1 glass of Lassi or butter milk or coconut water.

LUNCH 12.30 PM- 1 PM Veg - Multigrain Roti /Chapati /Veg Pulav/ Curd Rice + Vegitables (Potatoes Sweets Potatoes)+ Green Vegitable ( Methi Palak) + Dals ( Masoor Moong) + Salad Rayta + Butter Milk /Curd

EVENING 5 PM Veg - 1 glass of banana shake with 1 bowl of roasted chana or 1 bowl of upma. You can also take mango /Fruit shake. Or you c1 bowl of vegetable

DINNER 9 PM Veg - 2-3 chapattis, 1 bowl of vegetable, with 1 bowl of dal + Ghee Rice + Any sweet ( Kheer/Paysa)

BED DRINK 1 Glass of Luke Warm Milk + Turmeric + Elayachi+ Khajoor+ khaskhas

• DO’S :- Take All Alkaline Leafy Vegetables Fruits salads sprouts Dry fruits Sweets Milk Products Non Veg Honey of ur Choice Afternoon Sleep Physical Activities Exercise Outdoor Games Dhyan Meditation Surya Namaskar Rest Good Sleep Milk Buttermilk Cashew Apricot Pista Sunflower Seeds Soaked Sabja Apple Pomegranate Ragi Beet Palak Watermelon Banana Early Morning Sunrays Exposure Milk Panner Curd Buttermilk Soya Tofu Gum Resins Gond

• DON’TS:- All Acidic Spicy Salty Sour Masala Fried Fast Foods Bakery Maida Items Packed Canned Processed Foods Stress Strain etc Excess Tea Coffee Pickles Fermented Foods Deep fried freezed Bakery items

• LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS Rest Good Sleep Lifestyle Physical Activities Timely Food Intakes Sleep Early Wake Early Avoid Sedentary Lifestyle

• YOGA Anulom Vilom Pranayam( 20 Rounds ) Surya Namaskar ( 10 Rounds ) Panvanmuktasan Utkatasna Malasan

• EXERCISES Walking 6000 Steps Per Day Jogging Mild Mobility Exercise Aerobics etc

• ANTISTRESS Dhyan Meditation

REGARDS

Dr Arun Desai

God Bless You 😊🙏

If you have any questions u can ask me .I will answer to the level of your satisfaction.U have text option.

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Hair Fall & Thinning might be Related Scalp Infections dandruff , Nutritional Deficiencies Metabolic issues Stress etc

For Shiny Hairs Hair Fall Control Hair Growth Scalp Itching Infection Use

* Cap.Trich Up ( Vasu Pharma) 1 -0- 1 After Food

* Tab.Kayakalpa Vati Extra Power ( Patanajali Pharma) 2 -0- 2 After Food

* Khadi Naturals 18 herbs Hair Oil ( Chemical Free) ( Khadi Natural Pharma) For Scalp and Hair Application Overnight

* Trich Up Antidandruff Shampoo ( Vasu Pharma) For Head Bath

* Avoid Hard Borewell Water usage * Maintain Scalp Personal Hygiene

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Bhavna
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96 days ago

Thankyou so much 😊

Bhavna
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I am facing itching scalp since month having mild dandruff. My hair length is good but they are very thin and dull split ends I want to increase my hair volume as well as shine length

Considering your recent gallbladder surgery and digestive concerns, it’s important to focus on a diet that supports digestion and promotes weight gain. Post-surgery, the digestion can be sensitive as the bile flow has changed. One of the primary things to consider is eating smaller, frequent meals throughout the day to reduce the digestive load.

Begin by eating easily digestible foods. Cooked vegetables like carrots, zucchini, and pumpkin can be gentle on the stomach. Incorporate ghee as it aids in digestion and helps with weight gain. Always consume warm, cooked meals rather than cold or raw foods.

Include whole grains like oats and rice, which are less taxing on your digestion. Moong dal (split mung beans) is a great source of protein and balances Vata dosha, often contributing to underweight issues.

Fruits like bananas and ripe mangoes can provide necessary calories and are quite satisfying. With digestion, always eat fruits separate from meals to avoid fermentation and improved assimilation.

To help with Vitamin D deficiency, spending a moderate amount of time in sunlight daily can help the body produce this vitamin naturally. When going outside, allow sunlight to touch your hands and face for around 15-30 minutes if possible, preferably in the morning or late afternoon.

Consider adding vitamin D3 supplements, but consult with a healthcare provider to understand the appropriate dosage for you. Foods like fortified orange juice, fatty fish, and egg yolks can also help boost vitamin D levels.

For strengthening bones and muscles, yoga poses such as Trikonasana and Tadasana can be slowly integrated into your routine, giving gentle stretching and support without overstraining. remember to include milk (possibly lactose-free or plant-based if you have lactose issues) for calcium and wellbeing.

Hydration is crucial – sip warm water or herbal teas throughout the day. Avoid excess caffeine and refine sugars as they can irritate the digestive tract. Noting the immediate urge to go to the bathroom after meals, a calmer eating environment and thorough chewing can further aid in alleviating symptoms, supporting agni or digestive fire.

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I am Dr. Maitri, currently in my 2nd year of MD in Dravyaguna, and yeah, I run my own Ayurvedic clinic in Ranoli where I’ve been seeing patients for 2 years now. Honestly, what pulled me into this path deeper is how powerful herbs really are—when used right. Not just randomly mixing churnas but actually understanding their rasa, virya, vipaka etc. That’s kinda my zone, where textbook knowledge meets day-to-day case handling. My practice revolves around helping people with PCOD, acne, dandruff, back pain, stiffness in knees or joints that never seem to go away. And I don’t jump to giving a long list of medicines straight away—first I spend time figuring out their prakriti, their habits, food cycle, what triggers what… basically all the small stuff that gets missed. Then comes the plan—herbs (single or compound), some diet reshuffling, and always some lifestyle nudges. Sometimes they’re tiny, like sleep timing. Sometimes big like proper seasonal detox. Being into Dravyaguna helps me get into the depth of herbs more confidently. I don’t just look at the symptom—I think okay what guna will counter this? Should the drug be snigdha, ushna, tikta? Is there a reverse vipaka that’ll hurt the agni? I ask these questions before writing any combo. That’s made a huge diff in outcomes. Like I had this case of chronic urticaria that would flare up every week, and just tweaking the herbs based on sheetala vs ushna nature... helped calm the system in 3 weeks flat. Not magic, just logic. I also work with women who are struggling with hormonal swings, mood, delayed periods or even unexplained breakouts. When hormones go haywire, the skin shows, digestion slows, and mind gets foggy too. I keep my approach full-circle—cleansing, balancing, rejuvenating. No quick fixes, I tell them early on. What I’m hoping to do more of now is make Ayurveda feel practical. Not overwhelming. Just simple tools—ahara, vihara, aushadha—used consistently, with some trust in the body’s own healing. I’m still learning, still refining, but honestly, seeing people feel in control of their health again—that’s what keeps me rooted to this.
5
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Dr. Manjula
I am an Ayurveda practitioner who’s honestly kind of obsessed with understanding what really caused someone’s illness—not just what hurts, but why it started in the first place. I work through Prakruti-Vikruti pareeksha, tongue analysis, lifestyle patterns, digestion history—little things most ppl skip over, but Ayurveda doesn’t. I look at the whole system and how it’s interacting with the world around it. Not just, like, “you have acidity, take this churna.” My main focus is on balancing doshas—Vata, Pitta, Kapha—not in a copy-paste way, but in a very personalized, live-and-evolving format. Because sometimes someone looks like a Pitta imbalance but actually it's their aggravated Vata stirring it up... it’s layered. I use herbal medicine, ahar-vihar (diet + daily routine), lifestyle modifications and also just plain conversations with the patient to bring the mind and body back to a rhythm. When that happens—healing starts showing up, gradually but strongly. I work with chronic conditions, gut imbalances, seasonal allergies, emotional stress patterns, even people who just “don’t feel right” anymore but don’t have a name for it. Prevention is also a huge part of what I do—Ayurveda isn’t just for after you fall sick. Helping someone stay aligned, even when nothing feels urgent, is maybe the most powerful part of this science. My entire practice is rooted in classical Ayurvedic texts—Charaka, Sushruta, Ashtanga Hridayam—and I try to stay true to the system, but I also speak to people where they’re at. That means making the treatments doable in real life. No fancy lists of herbs no one can find. No shloka lectures unless someone wants them. Just real healing using real logic and intuition together. I care about precision in diagnosis. I don’t rush that part. I take time. Because one wrong assumption and you’re treating the shadow, not the source. And that’s what I try to avoid. My goal isn’t temporary relief—it’s to teach the body how to not need constant fixing. When someone walks away lighter, clearer, more in tune with their system—that’s the actual win.
5
99 reviews
Dr. Neha Saini
I am Vaidya Neha Saini and Ayurveda’s not just my work—it’s kind of like my language of healing, a thing I live by, day in and out. I did my BAMS from Shree Krishna Govt Ayurvedic College in Kurukshetra and later finished MD in Ayurveda from Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune (that place had a different kind of energy honestly). With more than five yrs of clinical experience under my belt, I’ve kinda shaped my path around treating chronic issues, long-drawn imbalances and lifestyle disorders that modern life throws at people without warning. My way of working isn’t about chasing symptoms. I try to understand what’s really going on underneath—it’s like the root cause matters more than just quieting the noise. I use classical Ayurvedic principles but I also keep an eye on modern clinical understanding, ‘cause you can’t ignore how medicine’s growing every day, right? Most of my cases come in with problems like skin conditions—psoriasis, eczema, sometimes hormonal stuff like PCOS or thyroid weirdness, joint stiffness, back pains, post-stroke situations, or nervous system setbacks that need slow but steady support. And for all that, I plan treatment around them, not some fixed protocol. Which means a mix of herbs, Panchakarma detox when needed, food tweaks, even small shifts in daily routine… all matching their prakriti and vikriti. I also do online consults 'cause a lot of folks don't always get to travel or access real Ayurveda nearby. I just feel like everyone should have a shot at natural healing, even if it's through a screen. One thing I try hard to never skip: listening. Really listening to people. Sometimes they don’t even know how to say what's wrong, but they feel it—and that matters. For me, trust is the main pillar, and treatment flows from there. Ayurveda for me isn’t a toolkit or a clinic-only thing. It’s like—how you eat, sleep, breathe, connect with seasons or stress. It’s everywhere. And everytime someone walks in confused, tired or just stuck with some health loop, my aim is to sit beside them—not ahead—and figure the way out together. Not fast fixes, but deep, steady change. That's what I show up for every single time.
5
12 reviews
Dr. Nisha Bisht
I am an Ayurvedic physician with over 10 years of real, everyday experience—both in the clinical side and in managing systems behind the scenes. My journey started at Jiva Ayurveda in Faridabad, where I spent around 3 years juggling in-clinic and telemedicine consultations. That time taught me how different patient care can look when it’s just you, the person’s voice, and classical texts. No fancy setups—just your grasp on nidan and your ability to *listen properly*. Then I moved into a Medical Officer role at Uttaranchal Ayurved College in Dehradun, where I stayed for 7 years. It was more than just outpatient care—I was also involved in academic work, teaching students while continuing to treat patients. That phase really pushed me to re-read things with new eyes. You explain something to students one day and then end up applying it differently the next day on a patient. The loop between theory and practice became sharper there. Right now, I’m working as Deputy Medical Superintendent at Shivalik Hospital (part of the Shivalik Ayurved Institute in Dehradun). It’s a dual role—consulting patients *and* making sure the hospital ops run smooth. I get to ensure that the Ayurvedic care we deliver is both clinically sound and logistically strong. From patient case planning to supporting clinical staff and overseeing treatment quality—I keep an eye on all of it. Across all these years, my focus hasn’t changed much—I still work to blend classical Ayurved with today’s healthcare structure in a way that feels practical, safe and real. I don’t believe in overloading patients or selling “quick detox” ideas. I work on balancing doshas, rebuilding agni, planning proper chikitsa based on the person’s condition and constitution. Whether it’s lifestyle disorders, seasonal issues, chronic cases, or plain unexplained fatigue—I try to reach the cause before anything else. I still believe that Ayurved works best when it’s applied with clarity and humility—not overcomplicated or oversold. That’s the approach I carry into every patient room and every team meeting. It’s a long road, but it’s one I’m fully walking.
5
244 reviews
Dr. Hemanshu Mehta
I am Dr. Hemanshu—right now a 2nd year MD scholar in Shalya Tantra, which basically means I’m training deep into the surgical side of Ayurveda. Not just cutting and stitching, btw, but the whole spectrum of para-surgical tools like Agnikarma, Viddhakarma, and Kshara Karma... these aren’t just traditional, they’re super precise when done right. I’m not saying I know everything yet (still learning every day honestly), but I do have solid exposure in handling chronic pain issues, muscle-joint disorders, and anorectal conditions like piles, fissures, fistulas—especially where modern treatments fall short or the patient’s tired of going through loops. During clinical rounds, I’ve seen how even simple Kshara application or well-timed Agnikarma can ease stuff like tennis elbow or planter fasciatis, fast. But more than the technique, I feel the key is figuring what matches the patient’s constitution n lifestyle... like one-size-never-fits-all here. I try to go beyond the complaint—looking into their ahar, sleep, stress levels, digestion, and just how they feel in general. That part gets missed often. I honestly believe healing isn’t just a “procedure done” kind of thing. I try not to rush—spend time on pre-procedure prep, post-care advice, what diet might help the tissue rebuild faster, whether they’re mentally up for it too. And no, I don’t ignore pathology reports either—modern diagnostic tools help me stay grounded while applying ancient methods. It’s not this vs that, it’s both, when needed. My aim, tbh, is to become the kind of Ayurvedic surgeon who doesn't just do the work but understands why that karma or technique is needed at that point in time. Every case teaches me something new, and that curiosity keeps me moving.
5
148 reviews
Dr. Rajan soni
I am working in Ayurveda field from some time now, started out as a general physician at Chauhan Ayurveda Hospital in Noida. That place taught me a lot—how to handle different types of patients in OPD, those daily cases like fever, digestion issues, body pain... but also chronic stuff which keeps coming back. After that I moved to Instant Aushadhalya—an online Ayurveda hospital setup. Whole different space. Consultations online ain’t easy at first—no pulse reading, no direct Nadi check—but you learn to ask the right things, look at patient’s tone, habit patterns, timing of symptoms... and yeah it actually works, sometimes even better than in person. Right now I’m working as an Ayurveda consultant at Digvijayam Clinic where I’m focusing more on individualised care. Most ppl come here with stress-related problems, digestion issues, joint pain, that kind of mix. I go by classic diagnosis principles like prakriti analysis, dosha imbalance and all, but also mix in what I learned from modern side—like understanding their lifestyle triggers, screen time, sleep cycles, food gaps n stress patterns. I don’t rush into panchakarma or heavy medicines unless it’s needed... prefer starting with simple herbs, diet change, basic daily routine correction. If things demand, then I go stepwise into Shodhan therapies. My goal is to not just “treat” but to help ppl know what’s happening in their body and why its reacting like that. That awareness kinda becomes half the cure already. Not everything is perfect. Sometimes ppl don’t follow what you say, sometimes results are slow, and yeah that gets to you. But this path feels honest. It’s slow, grounded, and meaningful.
5
26 reviews
Dr. Isha Bhardwaj
I am someone who kinda learned early that medicine isn’t just about protocols or pills—like, it’s more about people, right? I did my BAMS with proper grounding in both classical Ayurveda and also the basics of modern med, which honestly helped me see both sides better. During internship, I got to work 6 months at Civil Hospital Sonipat—very clinical, very fast paced—and the other 6 at our own Ayurvedic hospital in the college. That mix showed me how blending traditional and integrative care isn't just theory, it actually works with real patients. After that I joined Kbir Wellness, an Ayurvedic aushdhalaya setup, where I dived into Naadi Pariksha—like really deep. It’s weird how much you can tell from pulse if you just listen right?? Doing regular consultations there sharpened my sense of prakriti, vikriti and how doshas show up subtle first. I used classical Ayurvedic texts to shape treatment plans, but always kept the patient’s routine, mental space and capacity in mind. Also I was part of some health camps around Karnal and Panipat—especially in govt schools and remote areas. That part really stays with me. You get to help ppl who dont usually have access to consistent care, and you start valuing simple awareness more than anything. I kinda think prevention should be a bigger focus in Ayurveda, like we keep talking about root cause but don’t always reach people before it gets worse. My whole method is pretty much built around that—root-cause treatment, yes, but also guiding patients on how to live with their body instead of fighting symptoms all the time. I rely a lot on traditional diagnostics like Naadi, but I mix that with practical therapies they can actually follow. No point in giving hard-to-do regimens if someone’s already overwhelmed. I keep it flexible. Most of my plans include dietary changes, natural formulations, lifestyle corrections and sometimes breathwork, daily rhythms and all that. I’m not here to just “treat illness”—what I really aim for is helping someone feel like they’ve got a handle on their own health again. That shift from just surviving to kinda thriving... that’s what I look for in every case.
5
548 reviews
Dr. Anupriya
I am an Ayurvedic doctor trained at one of the most reputed institutes (yeah, the kind that makes u sweat but also feel proud lol) where I completed my BAMS with 70%—not just numbers but real grind behind it. My focus during & after graduation has always been on treating the patient not just the disease, and honestly that philosophy keeps guiding me even now. I usually see anywhere around 50 to 60 patients a day, sometimes more if there's a health camp or local rush. It’s hectic, but I kinda thrive in that rhythm. What matters to me is not the number but going deep into each case—reading every complaint, understanding symptoms, prakriti, current state, season changes etc. and putting together a treatment that feels “right” for that person, not just for the condition. Like, I don’t do one-size-fits-all plans. I sit down, make case reports (yup, proper handwritten notes sometimes), observe small shifts, modify herbs, suggest diet tweaks, even plan rest patterns when needed. I find that holistic angle super powerful. And patients feel it too—some who come in dull n restless, over weeks show clarity, skin settles, energy kinda gets back... that makes the day worth it tbh. There’s no shortcut to trust, and i get that. Maybe that’s why patients keep referring their siblings or maa-papa too. Not bragging, but when people say things like “you actually listened” or “I felt heard”, it stays in the back of my mind even when I’m dog tired lol. My goal? Just to keep learning, treating honestly and evolving as per what each new case teaches me. Ayurveda isn’t static—it grows with u if u let it. I guess I’m just walking that path, one custom plan at a time.
5
110 reviews

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