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167 days ago
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what is the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis - #22977

Purnima Dash

Patient is 62 years female and RA positive. Now she is under allopathic treatment,So there are many side effects in steroid and other medicine. So kindly guide me for the betterment.If I am going to stop the medicines then immediate pain and swelling is occurring.

Age: 62
Chronic illnesses: Hypothyroidism
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Sihnad guggul 1-0-1 Gokshuradi guggul 2-0-0 All after food with water and Maharasnadi kadha 15 ml twice daily after food with water Mahavatvidhvansh vati 1-0-1 After food with water and Sahachar oil for Massage on body before bath Avoid sour fermented foods, pickles.citrus fruits Avoid exposure to direct breeze and cold wind, fan , AC

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Taper your allopathy medicines slowly as treatment of R A included DMD (diseases modulating drugs) and steroids which when discontinued suddenly may worsen your symptoms.

Some regime you should follow

Do’s: Eat freshly cooked food. Chew an inch of fresh ginger half an before meal. Eat only fruit vegetables. Limit dairy products (stop if possible)

Dont’s: Sitting directly under a fan or right in front of the A.C Oily, spicy, processed food. Packed food products. Sour and fermented items. Bakery items. Fried food products. Potatoes. Too much application of any oil or pain killer gel or ointment.

Tab. Ampachak Vati. 2 tabs twice a day before food. Tab. Sinhanad Guggul 2 tabs twice a day before food. Tab. Punarnavadi Guggul. 2 tabs twice a day before food. Syp. Maharasnadi Kwath 3 tsp twice a day before food with warm water.

Tab. Shankhavati 2 tabs twice a day after food. Suck and eat like hajmola

Sunthi Siddh Castor Oil. 3 tsp at bed time with a cup of hot water.

Continue the tabs till pain and swelling subsides but keep taking castor oil for lifetime it will prove AMRIT for R.A

Hot fomentation with either sand or a piece of red brink. No water fomentation. Avoid using oils. You can use only MAHANARAYAN TAILAM or SAHACHARADI KUZUMBU… no other oil to be used or you will experience aggrevation of symptoms.

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Hello Purnima

" NO NEED TO WORRY’

" I WILL HELP YOU TO UNDERSTAND AND RECOVER WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS ISSUES SAFELY COMPLETELY"

PATIENT ISSUES

62 Yrs Female RA Positive on Allopathic Treatment Steroids Dependant on Medicine Withdrawal causes Pain Inflammation Recurrs

MY ASSESSMENT

• Pravridha Amavat ( Acute on Chronic Rheumatoid Arthritis ) • Steroid Dependent RA • Autoimmune Disorder • Hypothyroidism Complications

MANIFESTATION AS PER AYURVEDA

Above Causes —> Weak Agni ( Digestive Fire) —> Ama ( Toxins ) + Vata Imablance —> Amavat Dohsa ( Autoimmunity ) —> Affects Asthi Sandhi Rakta —> Amavat & Affects Gala (Thyroid) —> Amavat & Thyroid Issues

FACTS TO KNOW

• RA & Thyroid Both are Autoimmune in Nature Both Manageable and Not Curable • It’s has Psychosomatic (Manosharirika) Symptoms like Both Physical & Psychological symptoms • Treatment Aim to Control Autoimmunity and reduce its Impact Like Pain Inflammation Stiffness under Good Control,To Improve Quantity of Life • For Both Diseases Only Medicine is not enough, Those need Proper Periodic Monitoring and Panchakarma Detoxification • Along with Medicine Diet Yoga Exercise Lifestyle Modifications Stress Management etc must be Followed well to Keep these under well control • For Both These there are Tiggers needed to avoid • Her RA is Steroid Dependent so Steroid needed intermittently sometimes when RA in Acute Phase Otherwise not Necessary • Such problem need time to recover Patient needs Patience • Allopathic Medicines ( DMRD NSAID Corticosteroids ) Best to Control Autoimmunity effects immediately on shorter basis but has lots of side effects.Allopathy Doesn’t treat Root cause • Ayurveda Best in Managing Both Treatment on Longer basis and have minor to no side effects.It Treats Root cause to recover completely

NOTE - ONLY TAKING MEDICINES IS NOT ENOUGH FOR GET RA UNDER FOOD CONTROL

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

" Proper RA assessment ( Severity Presentation effects) + Pain Stiffness Oedema Assessment + Periodic Ayurvedic Panchakarma Detoxification + Ayurvedic Medicine + Proper Diet + Physical Activities + Physiotherapy+ Lifestyle Modifications+ Stress Management + Yoga + Dhyan + Meditation+ Counselling + Periodic Monitoring + Allopathic Treatment as an Emergency Care "

A) ASSESSMENT OF SEVERITY

RA Anticcp CRP ESR HB TC Physical Examination

B ) PANCHAKARMA PROCEDURE *** ONLY IF PATIENT IS MARKED" FIT FOR PANCHAKARMA" BY PANCHAKARMA PHYSICIAN *** ( OTHERWISE MEDICINE & OTHER TREATMENT TO CONTINUE)

* As She has High Autoimmune Effect & High Ama & Vat Imbalance needs Panchkarma Detoxification * Due to High Ama and Vata level Medicine line of treatment won’t seem working initially * Any Medicine will Work Best Early After Panchakarma Detoxification

I Recommend to Do Below Panchakarma In Good Ayurvedic Panchakarma Center under guidance of Efficient Panchakarma Physician

1) Langhan Deepan Pachan - Agnisandeepan Vaishwanar Churna 2) Baluka Sweda - Valuka Sweda 3) Sarwang Abhyang - Mahanayayan Taila + Kottamchukkadi Tailam 4) Sarvang Baspa Sweda - Nadi Swedan 5) Vaitaran Kshar Basti 6) Erand Taila Anuvasan Basti 7) Samsarjan Karma 8 ) Karti Basti Janu Basti - Mahanarayan Tailam Ksheerabala Tailam Sahacharadi Tailam Kottamchukkadi Tailam

C ) 100 % WORKING EFFECTIVE AYURVEDIC MEDICINES

( As Already taking more medicine I will suggest Minimum Ayurveda Medicine Maximum Effects)

U MUST TRY

(Consider Ayurvedic medicine best works After Panchakarma Detoxification,U can Start Now Also ) ( Pain Stiffness Inflammatory Goes away and improves Joint Mobility)

* FOR AGNI DEEPAN AMA PACHAN Ajamodadi Churna ( Baidyanth Pharma) 1 Tsf -0- 1 Tsf Before Food * FOR RA & PAIN Cap.Rhumartho Gold Plus ( Baidyanth Pharma) 1 -0- 1 After Food * RA & AUTOIMMUNITY AMA VATA IMABLANCE Tab.Amavatari Ras ( Dhootapapeshwar Pharma) 1 -0-1 After Food * FOR INFLAMMATION Tab.Punarnavadi Guggulu ( Dhootpapeshwar Pharma) 2 -0- 2 After Food Dashmoola Kadha ( Dhootapapeahwar Pharma) 15 ml -0- 15 ml After Food * FOR IMMUNITY & REJUVENATION Erand Pak ( Baidyanth Pharma) 1 Tsf - 0- 1 Tsf Night After Food Preferably with 1 Glass of Luke Warm Water * FOR THYROID Tab.Thyrokalp ( Kerala Ayurveda Pharma) 1 -0- 1 After Food * EXTERNAL APPLICATION Dashang Lep For Local Application over Pain swelling joints

D ) DIET

DO’S Cereals - Wheat, Oats, Brown Old rice, Barley Jwar Bajara Ragi Pluses - All Pulses, Legumes, Soybean. Fruits - Pomegranate, Apples, Banana, Papaya, Pear, Avocados, Apricots, guava. Vegetables - Broccoli, Lentils, Haricot beans, Spinach, Kale, Ridge Ground,Bottle Ground,Pumpkin, Green coriander, Onion, All gourds. Dairy -Low-fat milk (Occasionally) Oils -Cow ghee, Mustard oil, Olive oil, Soybean oil, Rice bran oil, Almond oil, Coconut oil Spices - Ginger, Turmeric, Coriander, Fenugreek, Fennel, Cumin, Garlic. Non veg - Boiled Eggs Dry Fruits -Almonds and Walnuts (Soaked) Foods - Home made Healthy Food

DON’TS Cereals - Maida Pulses - Black gram Fruits - All Citrus Vegetables - Tomato, Potato, Peas and Brinjal Dairy - Whole milk and Cream, Cottage cheese, Curd, Buttermilk, Yogurt, Butter Oils - Palm oil, Butter Spices - Pepper Excess salt Non veg -fish (Salmon, tuna), Chicken Mutton Pork Dry Fruits - Cashew, Peanuts. Food - Outside Fast Foods Bakary Mayonnaise, Spicy foods, Junk foods, Fried foods

E ) DIET PLAN

EARLY MORNING

Herbal Ginger tea / Cumin water / Fenugreek water

BREAKFAST

Broken Rava Ragi Oats porridge (Veg Dalia) / Veg Semolina (Veg upma) / Veg Vermicelli (Sewian) / Veg Ragi Upama / Chapatti with veg or Dal

MID MORNING

Fruit Salad

LUNCH

Chapatti +Boiled rice + Vegetable + Dal + Salad

EVENING SNACK

Green tea / Home made Soup / Herbal Tea

DINNER

Chapatti +Boiled rice + Vegetable + Dal + Salad

E ) YOGA Anumol Vilom Pranayam Balasan Tadasan Paschimottanasan Vrikshasan Setu bandhasana Shavasan ( Each 5 Rounds)

F ) EXERCISE Walking Mild Mobility Flexibility Exercise Physiotherapy Ultrasound Massage Ultrasound Massage Thermal Therapy

G ) LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS Avoid Afternoon Sleep Be active Avoid late night sleep sleep early get up early Avoid Heavy Travels Overthinking Unnecessary Thoughts Panicness

H ) ANTISTRESS REGIME

Dhyan Meditation

REGARDS

Dr Arun Desai

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When åma and våta doshaa gets vitiated together, they collect in the abdominal region, chest and in joints and cause inflammation, pain and stiffness. Then the disease is called rheumatoid arthritis Divya Sarvakalpa Kwath - 100 grams Divya Peedantaka Kwath - 200 grams Mix both the medicines. Take one teaspoon of the mixture and boil in 400 ml of water till the residue remains 100 ml. Filter and drink in the morning and evening on an empty stomach. Divya Ajmodadi Churna - 100 grams Divya Amavatari Rasa - 40 grams Take half teaspoon of Ajamodådi Churna and 2-2 tablets of Amavatari Rasa in the morning and evening, with the above mentioned kwath (decoction). Divya Mahavatvidhvansan Rasa - 05 grams Divya Pravala Pishti - 10 grams Divya Swarnamakshika Bhasma - 05 grams Divya Godanti Bhasma - 10 grams Divya Brihat Vatchintamani Rasa - 1-2 grams(45)Aushadh Darshan Mix all the medicines and divide into 60 doses. Take each dose half-an-hour before breakfast and dinner with water/honey. Diya Singhnada Guggulu - 60 grams Divya Tryodashang or Yograj Guggulu - 60 grams Divya Peedantaka Vati - 40 grams Divya Punarnavadi Mandoor - 40 grams Take 1 tablet from each, half-an-hour after breakfast, lunch and dinner with lukewarm water. Once a week drink a glass of milk with 20 ml castor oil added to it, at night before going to bed. It gives dramatic relief in pain. Note : To reduce inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis, use dry fomentation with sand, castor seeds, rock salt and ajowan seeds. Also apply Peedantaka oil on the affected area and foment with warm castor or calotropis leaves.Wrap the area with warm leaves. It gives a good effect.

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Hi. Kindly don’t stop allopathic medicines abruptly as it will increase pain, swelling and stiffness. Continue for some time alongwith Ayurvedic medicines or decrease the dose under supervision of allopathic doctor. Tab. Mahayogaraj guggul 1-0-0with milk after breakfast. Tab. Sinhnad Guggul 2-2-2 Tab. Mahavatvidhvans 1-1-1 Syp. Maharasnadi kwath 3tsp-0-3tsp in lukewarm Water. Chaturbeej churna 1/4 tsp in lukewarm Water 2 time a day Avoid sour food completely. Avoid bakery product and carbonated drinks completely. Have lukewarm Water for drinking. Have more of drumstick, ajwain, black pepper, dry ginger, in diet.
Have castor oil 2 tsp at night before sleep. Hot sand fomentation regularly on affected joints. Also follow physiotherapy under supervision of physiotherapist

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Rehmatoid arthritis known as aamvata in ayurveda it’s a autoimmune disease effects small joints in our body… morning stiffness and swelling in most common symptoms in this…

Divya peedanil gold tab=1-1 Nutrela suprulina tab=1-1 …tab before meal twice daily

Singnaad GUGULU Punarnawadi mandoor Chandraprabha vati=2-2 tab after meal twice daily…

Avoid junk food/maida/red chilli/ khatayi/pickle etc

Regular do exercises like ANULOMAVILOM bhramri udgeeth pranayama

You can easily cured…

In this disease generally folitrax and HCQ steroids are given by allopathic doctor ITSS very harmful to body…

So accept ayurveda you can easily cured

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1. Sinhanad guggulu - 2 tabs thrice a day after food 2.Vaishvanar churna - 1 tsf with hot water thrice a day 3.Amritarishta - 4 tsf + 4 tsf water twice daily after food 4. Baluka sveda - hot fomentation with sand potli

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NAMASTE PURNIMA JI, 62 year old female patient with- RA positive, hypothyroidism, dependent on allopathic steroids, which cause side effects, pain and swelling flare up immediately when medications are reduced

1)RA = AMAVATA IN AYURVEDA AMA=undigested sticky toxins formed due to weak digestion VATA=responsible for movement, dry, rough,and painful in imbalance PATHOLOGY= Ama+Vata=Amavata->reaches joints->swelling, stiffness, pain

2)HYPOTHYROIDISM=low digestive fire+kapha imbalance low digestive fire leads to low metabolism sluggishness, weight gain,fatigue,dryness,stiffness-kapha-vata features

thus, both conditions share Agnimandya(digestive weakness)as a root.so key is to correct Digestion

Treatment should be divided in 2 phases 1)phase 1 - agnideepana +Ama pachana- for first 20 days and after that 2)phase 2- shaman aushadhi-anti-inflammatory + rejuvenating phase- for 3 months

PHASE1 -FOR 20 DAYS 1) TRIKATU CHURNA- 1/4 tsp with warm water before lunch and dinner- it improves Agni,Melts undigested toxins

2) AJAMODADI CHURNA- 1 tsp with buttermilk-after meals twice daily= reduces joint pain, gas,stiffness

3)Hingwastaka churna-1/2 tsp with warm water post meals twice daly- relieves bloating, supports digestion

ginger+tulsi+ajwain+saunf-boil and sip warm through out the day

PHASE 2- FOR 3 MONTHS START AFTER 20 DAYS OF PHASE 1 -MORNING-EMPTY STOMACH 1)MAHASUDARSHANA VATI- 1 tab -clears low grade systematic inflammation 2)YOGARAJ GUGGULU- 1 tab- strengthen joints, relieve pain

-AFTER BREAKFAST AND DINNER- 3)SIMHANADA GUGGULU- 1 tab-removes toxins from joints, reduces swelling 4)KAISHOR GUGGULU- 1 tabb- reduces inflammation, and purifies blood 5)PUNARNAVA MANDOOR- 1 tab-improves blood, reduces fluid retention and supports thyroid

*start gradually, monitor response and reduce steroids or stop taking steroids at all

*LOCAL APPLICATION- MASSAGE WITH DHANWANTARAM TAILA- warm oil, gently massage affected joints for 15 minutes followed by hot fomentation using hot water bag or steam towel

LEPA(HERBAL PASTE APPLICATION-DURIG SWELLING OCCURS) mic DASHANGA lepa churna+warm castor oil apply to swollen joints for 20-30 min, then wash with warm water

DIET TO BE FOLLOWED STRICTLY- -Eat,warm easy to digest freshly prepared food support thyroid by avoiding goitrogenic foods eat:- GRAINS- old rice, wheat,jowar,barley DALS- moong,massor,toor dal(well cooked with hing and jeera) VEGETABLES- bottle gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin, snake gourd, spinach(well cooked no raw) FRUITS- pomegranate, papaaya,apple,figs,raisins SPICES- ajawain,jeera,saunth,methi,haldi,hing(improve digestion and reduce swelling) FATS- cows ghee-1 tsp/day,sesame oil for cooking BEVERAGES- warm water, herbal tea(ginger+tulsi), coriander water in mooring

AVOID STRICTLY HEAVLY/COLD FOOD- curd, panner,yogurt, cold milk, ice cream VEGETABLES- brinjal,tomato, potato,capsicum PULSES- rajma, chana, urad dal FERMENTED-dhokle, idli, bread,vingar, cheese RAW FOOD-salads, sprouts, fruits with high water content like watermelon GOITROGENS- soy,broccoli,cauliflower, cabbage strictly avoid

*YOGA AND LIFESTYLE- GENTLE MORNING ROUTINE- 30 MIN joint movements-neck, wrist,ankle rotation TADASANA- stretches spine Bhujangasana-Improves back flexibility Ardha matsyendrasana- spine twist, helps digestion Setu Bandhasana - gentle backbend Makarasana and shavasana- relax joints and body

PRANAYAM-10-15 MIN anulom-vilom- 5-10 min ujjai-3 min bhramari- 5 min avoid. kaplbhati or strong pranayam during flare up

wake up early by 7am warm water sip throughout the day meal timing- fixed hours, no overeating avoid- daytime sleep, cold exposure,night vigils,sudden movements CASTOR OIL PURGE- once every 15 days. 1 tsp castor oil in warm milk at bedtime to reduce toxins

IF FEASIBLE CAN GO FOR PANCHAKARMA PROCEDURE TO GET INSTANT RELIEF- WHEN CONDITION IS STABLE AND THERE IS NO ACUTE PAIN EPISODE THEN ONLY GO FOR RUKSHA UDWARTANA SWEDANA KATI BASTI/JANU BASTI VIIRECHANA BASTI-ANUVASANA +NIRUHA

advice- regular blood test - ESR,CRP,RA FACTOR,TSH EVERY 2-3 MONTHS STERIODS SHOULD STOP COMPLETELY IMPROVEMENT SIGNS- BETTER DIGESTION,REDUCED JOINT STIFFNESS IN MORNING,REDUCED ESR/CRP

key principle of treatment is- Ama pachana is first priority-correct digestion

do follow for 3 months and see results

thank you

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1. Simhanad Guggul – Helps eliminate Aama and balances Vata. 2. Maharasnadi Kwath / Dashmool Kwath – Reduces inflammation and stiffness. 3. Rasnapanchak Kwath – Improves joint mobility. 4. Sutshekhar Ras – Supports digestion and reduces acidity-related Aama. 5. Ashwagandha, Shallaki (Boswellia), Nirgundi, Guggul – Effective for joint strength and pain relief. 6. Punarnava Mandoor / Kaishor Guggul – Reduces inflammation and supports metabolism.

Panchakarma Therapies (if possible):

Basti (medicated enemas) – The most effective therapy to balance Vata.

Abhyanga (herbal oil massage) – Improves joint flexibility and reduces pain.

Swedana (steam therapy) – Relieves stiffness and swelling.

Virechana (purgation) – Helps detoxify the body and improve liver function.

Diet & Lifestyle Advice:

Recommended: • Eat warm, easily digestible food. • Use spices like ginger, turmeric, fenugreek, and garlic in cooking. • Drink herbal teas, golden milk (haldi milk), and take Triphala powder at night. • Take 1 tsp of castor oil in warm water once or twice a week (as advised). • Practice gentle yoga and pranayama, especially Vajrasana, Bhujangasana, Tadasana, Anulom-Vilom.

Avoid:

•	Cold, heavy, or oily foods like yogurt, ice cream, refined flour, and deep-fried items.
•	Daytime sleeping, excessive screen time, overexertion, mental stress.
•	Long exposure to cold environments or air conditioning.
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Managing rheumatoid arthritis, especially at 62 years, requires a balanceed approach where Ayurveda can beautifully complement allopathic treatments without immediately ceasing prescribed medications. It is crucial to ensure that any changes in treatment are done carefully, with professional guidance.

From an Ayurvedic perspective, rheumatoid arthritis (Aamavata) is seen as a result of imbalances in Vata and accumulation of Ama (toxins). The primary focus would be to strengthen digestive fire (Agni), to reduce Ama, and to pacify Vata.

Start with an Ayurvedic diet that enhances your digestive fire. Opt for warm, cooked foods like soups or stews, supplemented with spices like ginger, cumin, and turmeric which assist digestion. Avoid cold, heavy, or oily foods that can increase Ama. Include Triphala at bedtime, about 1 tsp in warm water, to regulate digestion and cleansing.

Incorporating lifestyle changes like self-massage (Abhyanga) with warm sesame oil before bath can help in pacifying Vata and alleviating stiffness. Ensure you are daily walking, as gentle exercise can help maintain joint mobility without overstraining them. Yoga and meditation can also be beneficial for their calming effects on the mind and body.

Herbal remedies can serve as supportive allies. Consider supplements like Ashwagandha or Guggul, which are known for their anti-inflammatory properties, but consult with an Ayurvedic practitioner to ensure compatibility with your constitution and any ongoing medication.

Avoid abruptly stopping all bu allopathic medications—this could worsen symptoms. Instead, work with both your allopathic doctor and an Ayurvedic practitioner to safely adjust dosages, only when appropriate.

Lastly, regular detoxification under guidance, like Panchakarma, could help manage RA symptoms by removing deep-seated Ama and restoring balance. Remember, patience is key. The fusion of Ayurveda into your current treatment can gradually enhance comfort and wellbeing without causing undue stress on your body.

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Dr. Maitri Bhavesh Kumar Acharya
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.
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Dr. Snehal Vidhate
I am Dr. Snehal Vidhate, born n brought up in Maharashtra—and honestly, for as long as I remember I’ve felt this pull towards Ayurveda. Not the fancy version ppl throw around, but the deep, real kind that actually helps ppl. I did my BAMS from YMT Ayurvedic Medical College in Kharghar. That’s where I got my basics strong—like really studied the shastras, understood prakriti, doshas, the whole deal. Not just crammed theory but started to see how it shows up in real lives. After finishing BAMS, I got into this one-year certificate course at Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth, Delhi—honestly a turning point. I was super lucky to learn Kerala Ayurveda from my Guru, Prof. Dr. G.G. Gangadharan. He’s got this way of seeing things... simple but deep. That time with him taught me more than any textbook ever could. It kinda reshaped how I look at health, healing n how precise Ayurveda can be when you respect its roots. Right now I’m doing my MD in Panchakarma from SDM Ayurveda College, Bangalore. This place is like a hub for serious Ayurveda work. The Panchakarma training here? Super intense. We go deep into detoxification & rasayana therapy—not just theory again, but hands-on. I’m learning to blend classical techniques with today’s clinical demands.. like how to make Vamana or Basti actually doable in modern patient setups. My current practice is really about merging tradition with logic. Whether it’s chronic skin issues, gut problems, stress burnout or hormone stuff—my goal is to get to the root, not just hush the symptoms. I use Panchakarma when needed, but also a lot of ahara-vihara tweaks, medhya herbs, sometimes just slowing ppl down a bit helps. I really believe Ayurveda’s power is in its simplicity when done right. I don’t try to fix ppl—I work *with* them. And honestly, every patient teaches me something back.
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Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
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Dr. Prasad Pentakota
I am Dr. P. Prasad, and I’ve been in this field for 20+ years now, working kinda across the board—General Medicine, Neurology, Dermatology, Cardiology—you name it. Didn’t start out thinking I’d end up spanning that wide, but over time, each area sort of pulled me in deeper. And honestly, I like that mix. It lets me look at a patient not just through one lens but a whole system-wide view... makes more sense when treating something that won’t fit neatly in one category. I’ve handled everything from day-to-day stuff like hypertension, diabetes, or skin infections to more serious neuro and cardiac problems. Some cases are quick—diagnose, treat, done. Others take time, repeated check-ins, figuring out what’s really going on beneath those usual symptoms. And that’s where the detail matters. I’m pretty big on thorough diagnosis and patient education—because half the problem is ppl just not knowing what’s happening inside their own body. What’s changed for me over years isn’t just knowledge, it’s how much I lean on listening. If you miss what someone didn’t say, you might also miss their actual illness. And idk, after seeing it play out so many times, I do believe combining updated medical practice with basic empathy really shifts outcomes. Doesn’t have to be complicated... it just has to be consistent. I keep up with research too—new drugs, diagnostics, cross-specialty updates etc., not because it’s trendy, but cuz it’s necessary. Patients come in better read now than ever. You can’t afford to fall behind. The end goal’s the same tho—help them heal right, not just fast. Ethical practice, evidence-based, and sometimes just being there to explain what’s going on. That’s what I stick to.
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Dr. Kirankumari Rathod
I am someone who kinda grew into Panchakarma without planning it much at first... just knew I wanted to understand the deeper layers of Ayurveda, not just the surface stuff. I did both my graduation and post-grad from Govt. Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital in Bangalore — honestly that place shaped a lot of how I think about healing, especially long-term healing. After my PG, I started working right away as an Assistant Professor & consultant in the Panchakarma dept at a private Ayurveda college. Teaching kinda made me realise how much we ourselves learn by explaining things to others... and watching patients go through their detox journeys—real raw healing—was where I got hooked. Now, with around 6 years of clinical exp in Panchakarma practice, I'm working as an Associate Professor, still in the same dept., still learning, still teaching. I focus a lot on individualised protocols—Ayurveda isn't one-size-fits-all and honestly, that’s what makes it tricky but also beautiful. Right now I’m also doing my PhD, it’s on female infertility—a topic I feel not just academically drawn to but personally invested in, cause I see how complex and layered it gets for many women. Managing that along with academics and patient care isn’t super easy, I won’t lie, but it kinda fuels each other. The classroom work helps my clinical thinking, and my clinical work makes me question things in research more sharply. There's a lot I still wanna explore—especially in how we explain Panchakarma better to newer patients. Many people still think it's just oil massage or some spa thing but the depth is wayyy beyond that. I guess I keep hoping to make that clarity come through—whether it’s in class or during a consult or even during a quick OPD chat.
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Dr. Chaitrali Rajendra Tambe
I am someone who really believes that Ayurveda isn’t just about giving herbs and oils—it's more like a whole way of looking at the body, the habits, the food, and how everything connects together. I got solid training in Ayurvedic clinical practice and feel most confident when I'm using therapies like Panchakarma or planning proper Shodhana for someone who's stuck in a cycle of chronic illness or stress-related issues. There’s just something powerful about seeing how classical cleansing can bring that shift in energy and clarity for ppl who've tried everything else. I work a lot on dosha assessment—sometimes it takes a bit of digging cause symptoms don’t always line up in a textbook way. But once I figure out what’s really going off-balance, I try to make treatment super personalized. It’s not just about giving a kashayam or lepa... I spend time explaining diet changes, routines, sleep timing, and even emotional triggers when needed. Many people don’t realise how big a role lifestyle play in their conditions. Right now, I’m mostly focused on lifestyle disorders and detox-based therapies. Things like PCOS, fatty liver, skin allergies, joint stiffness, IBS, anxiety-linked issues… those come up a lot. I try not to rush. I’d rather go slow n consistent, combining classical concepts with modern diagnostics if needed. Blood tests, reports, scans—they help me track things while still keeping the treatment Ayurvedic in core. I’m also pretty organized about documenting my cases—not just for reference but to understand patterns better. I guess every case teaches you something new, even after hundreds of patients. And I do keep learning, whether it’s updating protocols or trying to refine a virechana schedule that didn’t go as planned. In the end, for me it’s really about finding that balance for each person... not just patching the symptom. I think that’s where Ayurveda really shines.
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I am a Consulting Ayurvedic Physician practicing since 1990—feels strange saying “over three decades” sometimes, but yeah, that’s the journey. I’ve spent these years working closely with chronic conditions that don’t always have clear answers in quick fixes. My main work has been around skin disorders, hair fall, scalp issues, and long-standing lifestyle stuff like diabetes, arthritis, and stress that kinda lingers under everything else. When someone walks into my clinic, I don’t jump to treat the problem on the surface. I start by understanding their *prakriti* and *vikriti*—what they’re made of, and what’s currently out of sync. That lets me build treatment plans that actually *fit* their system—not just push a medicine and hope it works. I use a mix of classical formulations, panchakarma if needed, dietary corrections, and slow, practical lifestyle changes. No overnight miracle talk. Just steady support. Hair fall and skin issues often feel cosmetic from outside—but internally? It’s about digestion, stress, liver, hormones... I’ve seen patients try 10+ things before landing in front of me. And sometimes they just need someone to *listen* before throwing herbs at the problem. That’s something I never skip. With arthritis and diabetes too, I take the same root-cause path. I give Ayurvedic medicines, but also work with *dinacharya*, *ahar* rules, and ways to reduce the load modern life puts on the body. We discuss sleep, food timing, mental state, all of it. I’ve also worked a lot with people dealing with high stress—career burnout, anxiety patterns, overthinking—and my approach there includes Ayurvedic counseling, herbal mind support, breathing routines... depends what suits them. My foundation is built on classical *samhitas*, clinical observation, and actual time with patients—not theories alone. My goal has always been simple: to help people feel well—not just for a few weeks, but in a way that actually lasts. Healing that feels like *them*, not just protocol. That’s what I keep aiming for.
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5
121 reviews
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