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Weight Reduction -I am 58 yrs old and suffering from orthopaedic issues on my foot fingures very frequently. - #23044

S N Venugopal Reddy

I am 95 kg now. Want to reduce my weight . Request you to advise me the proper food items on regular menu. I am native of Karnataka and working as an advisor for cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants.

Age: 58
Chronic illnesses: Hyper Urecemia. Over weight.
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HELLO S N VENUGOPAL REDDY, SYMPTOMS- FOOT JOINT PAIN(SUGGESTIVE OF GOUT), CHRONIC HYPERURICEMIA,OBESITY

AYURVEDIC ROOT CAUSE- -MEDOROGA(OBESITY)=KAPHA-MEDA DHATU DUSHTI,SLOW DIGESTION,TOXIN FORMATION -URIC ACID DISORDER- RAKTA AND RASA IMBALANCE,DUE TO FAULTY METABOLISM AND ACCUMULATION OF ACIDIC TOXINS IN JOINTS COMMON FACTORS- HEAVY FOOD,SEDENTRY LIFE,STRESS,POOR DIGESTION,EXCESSIVE SOUR/SALTY FOOD

AYURVEDIC GOAL 1)AMA PACHANA-DETOXIFY UNDIGESTED METABOLIC WASTE 2)MEDOROGA CHIKITSA- REDUCE EXCESS FAT/METABOLISM BALANCE 3)VATARAKTA CHIKITSA- MANAGE URIC ACID/GOUT-LIKE SYMPTOMS

#PHASE 1-BODY DETOX AND URIC ACID REDUCTION(DAY1-10) *MORNING DETOX RITUAL

5:30-6:30 AM- WAKE UP BEFORE SUNRISE= SYNCS BODY CLOCK WITH NATURAL DETOX PERIOD EMPTY STOMACH-AJWAIN+JEERA+TULSI DECOCTION(1 GLASS)= DETOXIFIES GUT,BALANCES KAPHA

AFTER TOILET- 2 TSP TRIKATU CHURNA WITH HONEY OR WARM WATER=IMPROVES DIGESTIVE FIRE AND CLEARS TOXINS

BRUSH WITH HERBAL TOOTH POWDER(TRIPHALA BASED)=CLEARS MOUTH TOXINS

OIL PULLING-1TSP COLD PRESSED SESAME OIL=REDUCES INFLAMMATION,ACIDITY

-GENTLE WALK OR YOGA FOR 20 MINS(AVOID FOOT STRAIN)

#PROPER DIET FOR WEIGHT LOSS+URIC ACID

STRICT FOOD RESTRICTIONS *NO- RED MEAT, SEAD FOOD,MUSHROOMS,SPINACH,BRINJAL,RAJMA,CHANA DAL,URAD DAL,MAIDA,BAKERY,SWEETS,AERATED DRINKS

AVOID- CURD AT NIGHT AND FRUITS LIKE BANANA,CUSTARD APPLE,GRAPES,MANGO

#DAILY MEAL PLAN

6:30 AM- HERBAL WATER=AJWAIN+JEERA+LEMON(WATER) 7:30 AM- SOAKED ALMONDS+1 FIG= LIGHT PROTEIN+FIBER 9:00 AM- RAGI MALT(SALTED)+LIGHT SAUTEED RIDGE GOURD+CURRY LEAVES CHUTENY=CALCIUM RICH+URIC ACID SAFE 11:00 AM- 1 GAUVA OR PAPAYA SLICE= LIGHT DIGESTED COMBO, LAUKI JUICE OR AMLA JUICE+TULSI 1:00PM- HAND POUNDED RED RICE(1/2 BOWL),LAUKI CURRY+MOONG DAL+1 TSP COW GHEE=LIGHT DIIGESTIBLE COMBO 3:00 PM - BUTTERMILK(WITH JEERA+HING+MINT) 4:00 PM- ROASTED BLACK CHANA OR PUFFED RICE+HERBAL TEA (PUNARNAVA+LEMONGRASS)= ENERGY+URIC ACID REDUCTION 6:30 OM- THIN RAGI MUDEE+THAMBLI(DILL OR CORAINDER) OR ASH GOURD SOUP= NOURISHING AND EASY TO DIGEST 8:00 PM(IF HUNGRY)- WARM JEERA-AJWAIN WATER OR BOTTLE GOURD SOUP ONLY= DIGESTIVE,ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

#ROTATIONAL DIET OPTIONS GRAINS- RAGI,JOWAR,BAJRA,RED RICE, MILLETS (AVOID- WHEAT/MAIDA AND WHITE RICE)

VEGETABLES- LAUKI,TURAI,PARWAL,TINDA,PUMPKIN,METHI

DALS- MONG,MASSOR,GREENGRAM (AVOID URAD,CHANA,RAJMA)

FRUITS(MORNING ONLY)- PAPAYA,APPLE,GAUVA

AVOID- BANANA,MANGO,GRAPES,BRINJAL,SPINACH,MUSHROOM,SEAFOOD,CURD,BAKERY,SUGAR SODA,ALCOHOL,FERMENTED FOODS

#AYURVEDIC MEDICINES 1)PUNARNAVA MANDOOR- 1 TAB TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD= ANTI INFLAMMATORY , URIC ACID REDUCTION

2)MEDOHARA GUGGULU- 2 TABS TWICE DAILY AFTER MEALS= FAT REDUCTION,DIGESTION BOOSTER

3)VARUNADI KASHAYA- 15ML+45 ML WARM WATER TWICE DAILY BEFORE MEALS= URIC ACID FLUSH,KIDNEY SUPPORT

4)TRIPAHAL CHURNA- 1 TSP AT BEDTIME WITH WARM WATER=COLON CLEANSE,ANTI TOXIN

5)GILOY STAVA- 1 TSP IN MORNING WITH WARM WATER= IMMUNITY,RAKTA SHUDDHI,URIC ACID

#PHASE 2 CONTINUED FAT BUR AND STRENGTH(MONTH 2 AND 3) IF URIC ACID STABILIZE AND DIGESTION IMPROVES

DO INTERMITTENT FASTING- EATING WINDOW- 8 AM-8PM FASTING WINDOW- 8PM-8AM

#JOINT FRIENDLY EXERCISE PLAN(DAILY ROUTINE) MONDAY-PRANAYAM+CHAIR YOGA TUESDAY-WALK+RESISTANCE TRAINING WEDNESDAY- CHAIR YOGA+FOOT THERAPY THURSDAY- WALK +STRETCHING FRIDAY- CHAIR YOGA+STRENGTH SATURDAY- DEEP BREATHING+LEG FOCUS SUNDAY- FULL BODY GENTLE YOGA+REST

PART 1- MORNING BREATHING AND PRANAYAM(DAILY 15-20 MIN) DONE ON EMPTY STOMACH,SITTING ON CHAIR OR MAT. CONTROLS STRESS,INFLAMMATION,AND BOOSTS FAT METABOLISM

1)BHRAMARI-5 ROUNDS=REDUCES STRESS,ACIDITY 2)ANULOM VILOM-10 MIN=BALANCES METABOLISM 3)UJJAYI-5 MIN=BOSSTS THYROID,CONTROLS APPETITE 4)KAPALBHATI-1MIN= AVOID IS ACIDITY IS HIGH

PART 2- CHAIR YOGA ROUTINE(20 MIN) BEST FOR JOINT PAIN SUFFERERS.DO ON A STRAIGHT CHAIR (NOARMS),BAREFOOT OR WITH SUPPORTIVE SLIPPERS

#SEQYENCE:- *LEGS+CORE 1)SEATED LEG LIFTS-10REPS PER LEG(LIFT LEG STRAIGHT,HOLD FOR 5 SEC) 2)KNEE-TO-CHEST HUG-10 REPS(BRING ONE KNEE TOWARD CHEST,HOLD,SWITCH) 3)TOE TAP- TAP TOES ON FLOOR FOR 30 SEC 4)SEATED MARCHING- 30 SEC(LIFT ALTERNATE LEGS LIKE MARCHING)

*ARMS+UPPER BODY 5)ARM CIRCLES(FORWARD/BACKWARD)-20 REPS 6)SHOULDER ROLLS-10 FORWARD+10 BACKWARD 7)SEATED TWIST-HOLD 5 SEC PER SIDE 8)SEATED SIDE STRETCH-RAISE ONE ARM,LEAN SIDE,5 SEC HOLD

COOL DOWN 9)NECK ROTATIONS- CLOCKKWISE/ANTI-CLOCKWISE 10)SHAVASANA ON CHAIR- DEEP BREATHING,5 MIN

#PART 3 WALKING AND LOW IMPACT CARDIO(4-5 DAYS/WEEK) USE SOFT WALKING TRACK OR INSIDE THE HOUSE 20-30 MINS POST BREAKFAST OR EVENING USE SOFT ORTHOPEDIC SANDALS IF PAIN FLARES UP

ALTERNATIVES- TREADMILKK SLOW WALK-WITH SUPPORT CYCLING WATER WALKING IN POOL(EXCELLENT FOR URIC ACID+JOINT PAIN

PART 4-STRENGTH+RESISTANCE(3 TIMES/WEEK-ALTERNATE DAY) LIGHT WEIGHT-1-2 KG OR RESISTANCE BANDS

EXCERCISES 1)WALL PUSH UPS-2 SETS OF 10 REPS-BETTER THAN FLOOR PUSH UPS 2)SEATED BICEPS CUR;(WITH BANDS/WEIGHTS)-2 SETS OF 15 REPS 3)SHOULDER PRESS-SITTING OR STANDING-2 SETS 4)STANDING CALF RAISE-16 REPS-HOLD BACK OF CHAIR FOR SUPPORT 5)CHAIR SQUATS- STI AND STAND USING A CHAIR-10 REPS

#PART 5- FOOT JOINT THERAPY(2-3 TIMES/QWEEK) -SOAK FEET IN DASHMOOLA DECOCTION+SALT WARM WATER-15 MIN GENTLE MASSAGE WITH CASTOR OIL+NIRGUNDI TAILA -ELEVATE LEGS AT BEDTIME WITH PILLOW SUPPORT

SAFETY ALERT -NEVER EXERCISE ON FULL STOMACH -ALWAYS WARM UP WITH BREATHING+SLOW MOVEMENT -USE RESISTANCE BANDS INSTEAD OF WEIGHTS IF YOU HAVE JOINT ISSUES -USE FOOT ROLLERS OR TENNIS BALL MASSAGE UNGER FEET POST EXERCISE-TRACK PROGRESS WITH A WEEKLY WEIGHT AND PAIN JOURNAL

GOAL 1ST MONTH- 3-5 KG WEIGHT LOSS,IMPROVED ENERGY 2ND MONTH-6-8 KH LOSS,LESS FOOT INFLAMMATION 3RD MONTH-10-12 KH LOSS,BETTER JOINT MOBILITY

DO FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY 10% RESULT YOU WILL GET HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR.MAITRI ACHARYA

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Hello S N Venugopal Reddy Sir

"NO NEED TO WORRY "

" I WILL HELP YOU TO REDUCE WEIGHT LOSS SAFE EFFECTIVELY"

UR PROBLEMS

Age - 48 Weight - 95

MEDICAL HISTORY

Hyperuricemia Overweight

PRABABLE CAUSES

High Kapha Pitta dominated Hormonal Imablance ( Cortisol Growth Hormone Thyroid) Digestive Issues Sluggish Metabolism Bloating Gas Irregular Bowels, improper Diet Rich in Sweets Oily Fatty Greasy Fast Juck Foods Hormonal issues Stress related disorder and Sedentary lifestyles Lack of Physical Activities Exercise Stress Overeating Craving Disorders etc

FEW PARAMETERS TESTS TO CHECK AGAIN TO IDENTIFY EXACT CAUSE

Kindly Confirm Again with * Total Lipid Profile levels * Thyroid Levels * Fatty Liver

WEIGHT LOSS SECRETES

(HOW TO LOOSE WEIGHT QUICKLY EFFECTIVELY SUSTAINABLE )

* Proper Identification of Cause for Obesity & Correction * Controlling Abnormal Food Craving & Stress Eating * Boosting Sluggish Metabolism * Specialized Weight Loss Diet without Distrubing Body’s Nutrition * Safe Effective Choice of Medicine Working on Root Cause * Appetite Controllers * Digestive Metabolic Correction Medicine * Fat Dissolving Medicine * Water Retention Clearing Medicine * Proper General Exercise ( Walking Jogging) & Specific Physical Activities ( Belly Fats Thigh Fats Exercises * Weight Loss Hath Yoga * Stress Management * Active Lifestyle Modification * Dhyan Meditation for Neurohormonal Control

AYURVEDIC APPROACH HOW U GOT OBESITY

SHOULYA ( OVERWEIGHT/OBESITY)

Above Causes —>Weak Agni ( Digestive Fire) —> Ajirna ( Indigestion) ----> High Kapha Meda ---->Kapha Meda blocks all Srotas ( Channels) —>Only Kapha Medas Sanchay in Meda sanchay ( Abnormal Fat collection in Fat Depot) —> Sthoulya ( Obesity)

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

" NOTE - TAKING MEDICINE ONLY IS NOT ENOUGH TO REDUCE WEIGHT EFFECTIVELY & PERMANENTLY "

" IN MY CLINICAL PRACTICE I HAVE SEEN THE BEST PROMISING RESULTS WITH COMBINING FOLLOWING TREATMENTS "

" Identify Weight Gain Reasons and Correction + Proper Weight loss Diet Plan + Yoga + Exercises + Lifestyle Modification + Stress Management + Ayurvedic Panchakarma Detoxification + Exercises + Yoga + Dhyan Meditation+ Counselling"

(All Above done together properly will surely help you )

IN MY CLINICAL PRACTICE RESULT ORIENTED AYURVEDIC MEDICINES U MUST TRY ( Overall Body Fat Reduction, Digestion Motions Clear, Metabolism Correction )

FAT DETOX JUICE * Fat Reducer Juice ( Baidyanth Pharma/Krishna Herbals ) 30 ml -0 -30 ml On Empty Stomach with 1 Glass of Luke Warm Water APPETITE CONTROLLER * Cap.Garicinia Cambogia 500 mg ( Organic India) 1 -0-1 Before Food DIGESTIVE METABOLIC CORRECTION * Tab. Aarogyavardhini Ras ( Dhootapapeshwar Pharma) 1 -0-1 After Food FAT CUTTING * Tab. Medohar Vati ( Patanajli Pharma) 1 -1 - 1 After Food HORMONAL FAT ISSUES * Tab.Kanchanaar Guggulu ( Kerala Ayurveda) 1 -0- 1 After Food FOR WATER RETENTION * Varanadi Kashaym ( Kottakkal Pharma) 15 -0-15 ml Night After Food DAILY BOWEL CLEANSER & TRIDOSHA BALANCE+ WEIGHT LOSS * Triphala Churna ( Baidyanth Pharma) 1 ½ Tsf Night After Food Preferably with 1 Glass of Luke Warm Water

HOME MADE DELICIOUS PACHAK DECOCTION TO REDUCE BELLY FAT & TO BOOST METABOLISM

Cinnamon ⅛ th Part + 1 Lemon Outer Peel + Hing 3 Pinches + Jeera 1 Tsf+ Ajawain 6 Spoons + Sounff 2 Tsf+ Sendha Namak 2 Pinches+ Pure Turmeric 1 Pinch+ Methi Seeds 1 Tsf+ Tulsi Leaves 10 No + Pudina Leaves 10 in No + Dry Ginger 1 Pinch+ Jaggery 1 Tsf+ 1 Glass of Water — Boil on Mil Flame till it Becomes ½ Glass —Filter — Drink Boil Cooled Tea like twice a Day After Food

ADVICES

DO’S

Cereals - Ragi ,Wheat, Jawar, Bajra ,Brown rice, Oatmeal, Barley Pulses:- Green gram, Red lentil, pigeon pea, Kidney beans, black beans Vegitables - Green leafy vegetables like Spinach, Green onions, Carrots, Beetroots, Tomatoes,Radish, Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Mushroom, Pumpkin, Beans, Cucumber, Garlic, Ginger. Fruits - Apple, Pear, Papaya, Orange, Lemon, Guava, Kiwi, Pomegranate Dairy Products - Skimmed milk, Buttermilk Spices - Fenugreek, Pepper, Cloves, Mint, Turmeric, Cinnamon, Mustard, Coriander, Parsley Dry Fruits - Pumpkin seeds, Chia seeds, Walnuts, Almonds (soaked) Drinks - Green tea, homemade vegetable juices, coconut water, Herbal tea Oils - Olive oil Coconut Sunflower Oil Food Type - Home Prepared Luke Warm Food Alkaline Highly Nutritious Fiber Rich

DON’TS

Cereals - White rice, White flour, White bread, Pasta Pulses - Black gram, dried and frozen pulses Vegetables - Potatoes, Sweet potato Fruits - Mango, Banana,Litchi Dairy - Curd ,Butter, Cheese,Malai Spices - Shimla Mirch Dry Fruits - Sunflower seeds, Cashew, Dates, prune Drinks - Soda, cold drinks, alcohol, Energy drinks, Fruit syrups Oils - Corn Soya Palm Oil Food Type - Sweet Processed Packed Canned Beverages Fast Juck Foods

DIET PLAN FOR WEIGHT LOSS

* EARLY MORNING (7 AM )

Fat Reducer Juice ( Baidyanth Pharma) 30 ml on empty stomach with 1 Glass of Normal Water OR
Delicious Home Made Pachak Decoction as Mentioned Above

* BREAKFAST ( 8 - 9 AM )

Rava idali/ Appe /Instant Neer Dosa / Broken Wheat Porridge (Veg dalia) / Veg Semolina (veg upma) /Oatmeal/ Veg Vermicelli (Sawiya) DRINK - Sugarless Green Tea/Coffee 1 Cup Or Vegetable Soups or Green Tea

* MID MORNING ( 11 AM

Fruit Juice / Green Juice/ Coconut Water

* LUNCH ( 12.30 PM - 1 PM )

2 Ragi Ball / 2 Rotis Multigrain/Jwar Bajra /Chapati Wheat + Green Salad Mashed /( Rayta ) + Leafy Vegetables Methi/Palak etc + Vegetables like Brinjal /Lauki etc + Rice 100 Grams + Rasam Curry + Fresh Butter Milk 1 Full Glass After meal Butter Milk with Hingwastak Churna

* EVENING ( 5 PM )

Herbal Green Tea / Red juice / Sprouts / Delicious Home made Pachak Decoction as Mentioned Above

* DINNER ( 8 PM )

1 Ragi Boll / 1 Plain chapatti / Boiled Rice / Khichdi / Dalia / Sabudana khichdi/ Vegetable + Dal + Salad

* BED TIME (9.30 PM* )

Triphala Churna 1 ½ Tsf Night After Food Preferably with 1 Glass of Luke Warm Water

EXCERCISE

Walking ( 8000 Steps / Day ) Jogging Cycling Swimming Mobility Flexibility Exercise Aerobics Gymnastics etc Any Possible Above

YOGA - Anuloma Vimom Pranayam Ujjayi Bhastrika Bhramari Surya Namaskar 10 Rounds Each

ANTISTRESS REGIME Dhyan Meditation

REGARDS

Dr Arun Desai

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Medohara vati - 1 tab twice daily after food with lukewarm water Triphala churna- 1 tsp with warm water at night Avoid- oily fried dairy products

Do regular walking pranayama meditation

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Avoid salt, dairy and bakery products. Regular exercise. Use boiled water for drinking. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Tab.Garcikin 3-0-3 before meal

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Take Cap.lean&slim 1-1-1 after food with warm water Have one meal preferably lunch noon time . Dinner just vegetable, soups, fruits, salad Breakfast steamed food/ boiled or sauted vegetables. Drink warm water through out the day Do. Pranayam daily 5-10mins

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Hello Mr.Reddy Wt loss is a determination. If you start following a maentained diet, you will then develop habbit.

Plan for weight loss for you-

Morning (6:30 – 8:00 AM)

Warm water with lemon and 1 tsp soaked fenugreek seeds (methi) Or Triphala churna (½ tsp in warm water – supports weight and uric acid) Or Herbal tea: Tulsi + fennel or coriander seed decoction

Breakfast (8:00 – 9:00 AM)

Ragi porridge (Ragi ganji) with buttermilk or diluted milk (no sugar)

OR

Steamed idli (2 small) + coconut chutney (no tamarind)

Add: Soaked walnuts (2), almonds (3, peeled)

(If required)Mid-Morning (10:30 – 11:30 AM)

1 amla or guava

OR

Cucumber slices + jeera water


Lunch (12:30 – 1:30 PM)

1 medium bowl brown rice or red rice

1 bowl vegetable sambar (no tomato/brinjal; use pumpkin, ash gourd, beans)

1 bowl cooked greens (harive soppu, dantina soppu, etc.)

Buttermilk with curry leaves and jeera

Avoid: Moong dal is okay in moderation, avoid toor, chana, rajma

Evening (4:30 – 5:30 PM)

Herbal tea: Ginger + cinnamon + tulsi OR mint + coriander

Roasted puffed rice (mandakki) with mustard seeds, curry leaves

OR

Boiled sweet potato (small)


Dinner (6:30 – 7:30 PM)

Light meal only!

Option 1: Vegetable upma (no onions), red rice poha

Option 2: Moong dal soup + steamed vegetables (carrot, bottle gourd, etc.)

Option 3: Thin ragi dosa + chutney

Bedtime (9:00 PM)

½ tsp Triphala churna with warm water – helps digestion and uric acid

OR

1 cup jeera-ajwain water


Foods to Avoid (Hyperuricemia & Weight)

Meat, fish, organ meats

Beer, alcohol

Fermented foods: curd (especially at night), pickles

Tomato, brinjal, spinach (too much)

Sugary foods, sweets, bakery items

Deep-fried foods, especially snacks like pakora, chips

See if you follow some medication weighloss will be faster. If required message.

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Avoid day sleep and undigested foods, fatty foods Do regular exercise and walking every day Avoid oily foods, bakery items

Medicine:

1. Varanadi kashayam - 20 ml with boiled hot water morning and night before food (empty stomach)

2. Lodhrasavam - 30 ml twice a day after food

3. Yavaloha choornam 1/2 tspn with honey twice a day

4. Avipathi choornam - 1tspn with luke warm water night after food

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HELLO S N VENOGOPAL JI,

In todays fast placed yet sedentary lifestyle, many individuals in their late 50’s face the double burden of excess body weight and joint discomfort, especially when aggravated by metabolic issues like Hyperuricemia. for someone like you- professionally connected to medicinal plant cultivation and naturally inclined toward holistic living-the solution should not be generic but instead rooted. in the traditional ayurvedic understanding of body constitution, age related metabolic shift, and seasonal dietary behaviour . Carrying 95 kg body weight at this age adds pressure to the foot joints, particularly when uric acid is elevated, triggering stiffness, pain, or gout like symptoms in the fingers and toes. Ayurveda describes such conditions under medo dhatu vriddhi, kapha-agni dusthi, and vatarakta, requiring a deep detoxification approach,metabolic reset, and blood purification. This plan offers a distinct path using rare classical medicines, South Indian herb-based recipes, and personalised joint care therapies

#EFFECTIVE COMBINATIONS

EMPTY STOMACH -VARANADI KASHAYAM- 20 ml +warm water It breaks kapha-meda, relieves foot stiffness, aids weight reduction, and supports metabolic reset.

AFTER BREAKFAST -SAMA NIRUHADI VATI- 1 TAB -GILOY STAVA-125MG WITH HONEY+ GUDUCHI GHAN VATI-1 TAB Clears uric acid pathways, reduces inflammation

BEFORE LUNCH -GUGGULU PANCHAPALA CHURNA- 1 TSP WITH HONEY Unique classical formula for obesity, clear toxins

EVENING -NISHA AMALKI CHURNA- 1/2 TSP WITH WARM WATER Lowers insulin resistance , uric acid, and helps vision/metabolism

AT BEDTIME -CHITRAKADI VATI-1TAB -HARITAKI CHURNA- 1 TSP WITH WARM WATER Improves digestion, mild detox, reduces swelling/pain

NOTE- take quality brand medicines like ARYA VAIDYA SALA/ AVN/KOTTAKAL /BAIDYANATH/DOOTPAPESHWAR

#FOOD PLAN- ROOT TO LEAF

EARLY MORNING DETOX TEA -boil triphala 1 tsp+ turmeric 1 pinch + dried hibiscus petals in 2 cups water->reduce to 1 cup

BREAKFAST -thin ganji(kodo millet or barnyard millet) with 1 tsp kokum juice OR -dry ginger pongal(ginger, curry leaves, small millet,blavk pepper) -No chutney- instead use- coriander leaf podi(dry)

MID MORNING SNACK -roasted banana stem+curry leaf salad OR -kokum water with cumin and fennel

LUNCH -red rice or little millet- 1 bowl -kulith saaru(horse gram rasam)- excellent for uric acid -boiled ridge gourd/snake gourd sabji -pickled amla(not mango) -no curd -but use buttermilk with jeera and ginger

EVENING SNACK -1 tsp flax seeds roasted + warm water -jackfruit seed roast-dry powder roasted as snack-uric acid friendly

DINNER -bottlegourd + green gram soup -1 small ragi mudde if hungry -turmeric leaf water- turmeric leaf soaked in water overnight, drink next morning

#EXTERNAL THERPAIES ADVISED -PODIKIZHI(herbal powder bolus massage)- 2 times/week= improves circulation in joints, burn local fat=kottamchukadi churna, kolakullatha churna

-FOOR PAD LEPA-erandamoola+punarvana- alternate days= reduces uric acid deposits from toe joints

YOGA+BREATHING -CHANDRABHEDANA PRANAYAM- moon channel cooling- for uric acid -PAWANMUKTASANA-feet movement series-very helpful -SURYANAMASKAR(SLOW VERSION)- 6 ROUNDS DAILY -TADASANA -TRIKONASANA -VRIKSHASANA -ARDHA MATSYENDRASANA -30 MINS BRISK WALK DAILY BAREFOOT ON GRASS

#DETOX EVERY FORTNIGHT -Hot water with panchakola churna for 5 days/month -castor oil 1 tsp in warm milk once a month

FINALLY, True weight reduction and pain relief , especially at this stage of life, come not from intense workout or sudden fasting but from long term harmony in digestion,elimination, and cellular balance.

Ayurveda teaches that when we purify the blood, strengthens the digestion and reduce toxin load, even stubborn issues like joint uric acid deposits and excess body weight begin to resolve naturally.

With this protocol you are not only addressing body fat but also correcting the underlying imbalances that created it. the integration of UNIQUE INTERNAL MEDICATIONS, TARGTED DIETRY PRACTICES, AND EXTERNAL DETOX THERAPIES creates a solid foundation for sustainable transformation. over the next 2-3 months, consistent adherence to this plan will help you shed unwanted weight, reieve joint discomfort, balance uric acid levels, and most importantly revive energy and freedom in movement.

May this journey not only bring you relief but also reconnect you with the strength and clarity Ayurveda offers for lifelong wellness

Hope you understand and follow consistently

100% result you will find in next 3 months

THANK YOU

DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA

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Reducing weight in a holistic manner involves catering to your dosha balance and ensuring that Agni (digestive fire) is well maintained. Based on classics like Charaka Samhita and Ashtanga Hridaya, i recommend adjusting your diet to include foods that are Tridosha pacifying, while paying attention to local availability in Karnataka.

For breakfast, consider having thin, spiced vegetable upma made with whole wheat or semolina, including vegetables like spinach, carrots, and beans. Add spices like jeera (cumin) and mustard seeds to enhance digestion. This will help kickstart your day’s metabolism effectively. A cup of warm lemon water, taken on an empty stomach, can also help cleanse your system and boost your metabolism when consumed regularly.

For lunch, opt for a warm, cooked meal featuring brown rice or millet (ragi, particularly loved in Karnataka) with a generous serving of vegetables such as beans, gourds, and root vegetables cooked in spices like turmeric and fenugreek. These are known to reduce Kapha (which contributes to weight gain). Include a small serving of protein like mung dal, chickpeas, or a light sambar to maintain your muscle strength.

Dinner should be light and should be finished by sunset if possible. A simple yet nourishing soup made with lauki (bottle gourd), barley water, or even a lightly spiced dal is ideal. Avoiding dairy at night will aid digestion, preventing any Kapha accumulation overnight.

In between meals, try herbal teas such as ginger or peppermint, instead of caffeine-based drinks. Exercise, moderately,such as brisk walking or yoga, especially post the predominant sitting lifestyle of an advisor, is essential to maintaining a balanced state of well-being.

Taking regular walks in the early morning sun or engaging in gentle stretching activities will support your musculoskeletal system and improve circulation. These recommendations should align with your lifestyle and work as an advisor on aromatic plant cultivation, making it feasible to adhere to them regularly.

Lastly, any sudden or prolonged discomfort, it would be wise to consult a medical professional immediately. Ayurveda encourages you to listen to your body’s signals and take decisive action when needed.

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Graduating with an MD in Ayurvedic Medicine from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in 2008, he brings over 15 years of expertise in integrative healthcare. Specializing in complex chronic conditions, including autoimmune disorders, metabolic syndromes, and digestive health, he uses a patient-centered approach that focuses on root causes. Certified in Panchakarma Therapy and Rasayana (rejuvenation), he is known for combining traditional Ayurvedic practices with modern diagnostics. Actively involved in research, he has contributed to studies on Ayurveda’s role in managing diabetes, stress, and immunity. A sought-after speaker at wellness conferences, he practices at a reputable Ayurvedic wellness center, dedicated to advancing Ayurveda’s role in holistic health and preventive care.
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Dr. Anirudh Deshmukh
I am Dr Anurag Sharma, done with BAMS and also PGDHCM from IMS BHU, which honestly shaped a lot of how I approach things now in clinic. Working as a physician and also as an anorectal surgeon, I’ve got around 2 to 3 years of solid experience—tho like, every day still teaches me something new. I mainly focus on anorectal care (like piles, fissure, fistula stuff), plus I work with chronic pain cases too. Pain management is something I feel really invested in—seeing someone walk in barely managing and then leave with actual relief, that hits different. I’m not really the fancy talk type, but I try to keep my patients super informed, not just hand out meds n move on. Each case needs a bit of thinking—some need Ksharasutra or minor para surgical stuff, while others are just lifestyle tweaks and herbal meds. I like mixing the Ayurved principles with modern insights when I can, coz both sides got value really. It’s like—knowing when to go gentle and when to be precise. Right now I’m working hard on getting even better with surgical skills, but also want to help people get to me before surgery's the only option. Had few complicated cases where patience n consistency paid off—no shortcuts but yeah, worth it. The whole point for me is to actually listen first, like proper listen. People talk about symptoms but also say what they feel—and that helps in understanding more than any lab report sometimes. I just want to stay grounded in my work, and keep growing while doing what I can to make someone's pain bit less every day.
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Dr. Nikitha N
I am an Ayurvedic physician with over 10 years of clinical experience, dedicated to providing authentic and result-oriented Ayurvedic treatments. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to consult and successfully treat more than 4,000 to 5,000 patients suffering from a variety of health concerns. My primary focus has been on managing joint disorders, including conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and other degenerative joint diseases. In addition, I specialize in treating women’s health issues such as PCOD, female infertility, menstrual irregularities, and obesity, helping many patients overcome these challenges and achieve improved health naturally. My clinical practice also covers the management of respiratory conditions like asthma, chronic skin diseases such as psoriasis, and metabolic disorders including fatty liver disease. I approach each case by carefully diagnosing the root cause and customizing treatment protocols based on classical Ayurvedic principles. I consistently integrate Panchakarma therapies, herbal formulations, diet corrections, and lifestyle guidance to ensure holistic and sustainable healing. Throughout my journey, I have remained committed to restoring the natural balance of health in my patients, empowering them to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives. I strive to deliver treatments that are personalized, effective, and aligned with the rich heritage of Ayurveda.
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8 reviews
Dr. Atul Painuli
I am Vaidya Atul Painuli, currently working as an Ayurvedic Consultant at Patanjali Chikitsalaya, Delhi... been here a while now. My focus from the start—over 10+ yrs in this field—has been to stay true to what Ayurveda *actually* is, not just surface-level remedies or buzzwords. I’ve treated a wide mix of patients, from people battling chronic illnesses to those just looking to fix their lifestyle before it leads to disease (which is v underrated tbh). During these years, I kinda shaped my practice around the idea that one solution never fits all. Whether it’s diabetes, gut disorders, stress-related problems or hormone issues—everything goes back to the root, the *nidana*. I usually go with classic Ayurvedic meds, but I mix it up with Panchakarma, diet tweaks and daily routine correction, depending on the case. Most of the time, ppl don’t even realize how much their habits are feeding into the problem. It’s not just about herbs or massages... though those are important too. At Patanjali Chikitsalaya, I see patients from literally all walks of life—office-goers, elderly, even young kids sometimes. Everyone’s got something diff going on, which keeps me grounded. What I try to do is not just treat the symptoms but help ppl *see* what’s happening in their bodies and minds. Like Ayurveda says—if your digestion, sleep and emotions are off... then eventually health’s gonna wobble. I don’t promise quick results but I do stay with my patients through the process, adjusting things based on how they respond. That part makes a big difference I think. For me, Ayurveda isn’t a “last resort” kinda thing—it’s a system that can prevent 80% of the lifestyle diseases ppl suffer from today, if done right. My goal? Just to keep doing this in a way that feels real, grounded, and actually helps ppl—not overwhelm them with too much jargon or fear. Just practical, clean, honest healing.
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Dr. Deepali Goswami
I am Dr. Deepali Goswami, BAMS graduate n working mainly around women's health. Right now m running my own clinic where i treat all kind of gyne problems—from irregular periods to PCOD, white discharge, fertility-related issues, menopausal symptoms n lot more that affects everyday life of females. I usually try to keep the language simple while dealing with patients cause honestly half of them come already confused or like really scared of what's happening inside their body... and if I use too much technical terms it just make it worse. I’ve been practicing in this space for couple of years now—don’t remember the exact month, maybe two or three year back? but anyway, what matters is I’ve seen how many of these problems get ignored till they turn serious. That’s something I feel strongly about. My goal is to help women understand their symptoms early and explain how Ayurveda can help gently but properly, whether it’s hormonal stuff or pain or cycle issues. I use classic Ayurvedic concepts like dosha analysis, ritucharya, n yoni vyapad chikitsa wherever it fits, but sometimes modern lifestyle really needs to be factored in too. Like if someone working night shift, no point telling them to wake up at 5am and do abhyanga daily—it won’t work. I’m practical about it. Anyway, I try my best to create a space where women feel heard. Lot of them said nobody actually explained them what’s going on before. And that’s like the saddest part. I feel my biggest strength is really just listening n tailoring the treatment to her routine, diet n stress pattern. Some cases are harder of course... things don’t always go fast, esp when it’s been neglected for yrs. But then Ayurveda’s not magic. It takes a little time—but results feel real n lasting when done right.
5
12 reviews
Dr. Maitri Bhavesh Kumar Acharya
ChatGPT said: 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
189 reviews
Dr. Keerthana PV
I am an Ayurvedic doctor who kinda grew into this path naturally—my roots are in Kerala, and I did my internship at VPSV Ayurveda College in Kottakkal, which honestly was one of the most eye-opening stages of my life. That place isn’t just a college, it’s a deep well of real Ayurveda. The kind that’s lived, not just studied. During my time there, I didn’t just observe—I *practiced*. Diagnosing, treating, understanding the patient beyond their symptoms, all that hands-on stuff that textbooks don’t really teach. It’s where I learned the rhythm of classical Kerala Ayurveda, the art of pulse reading, and how Panchakarma ain’t just about detox but more about deep repair. I work closely with patients—always felt more like a guide than just a doctor tbh. Whether it's about fixing a chronic issue or preventing one from happening, I focus on the full picture. I give a lot of attention to diet (pathya), routine, mental clutter, and stress stuff. Counseling on these isn’t an ‘extra’—I see it as a part of healing. And not the preachy kind either, more like what works *for you*, your lifestyle, your space. Also yeah—I’m a certified Smrithi Meditation Consultant from Kottakkal Ayurveda School of Excellence. This kinda allowed me to mix mindfulness with medicine, which I find super important, especially in today’s distracted world. I integrate meditation where needed—some patients need a virechana, some just need to breathe better before they sleep. There’s no one-size-fits-all and I kinda like that part of my job the most. I don’t claim to know it all, but I listen deeply, treat with care, and stay true to the Ayurvedic principles I was trained in. My role feels less about ‘curing’ and more about nudging people back to their natural balance... it’s not quick or flashy, but it feels right.
5
98 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
318 reviews
Dr. Ankit Khandelwal
I am practicing Ayurveda since 3 years now, and tbh even though that number looks small on paper—it sure feels way more intense when you think of the daily exposure to different conditions, people, energies. I focus mainly on holistic wellness, with a strong bend toward balancing the body-mind equation. Sometimes ppl ask if I only give herbs but truthfully it’s more about understanding the why behind the illness... not just the what. My work usually involve personalized treatment planning, where I mix classical Ayurvedic concepts—like dosha analysis, ahara-vihara (diet & lifestyle), and detox via Panchakarma—based on how the person is living right now. That dynamic bit matters. One patient with acidity might need total food overhaul. Another? Just better sleep and breath practices. I learnt to not jump into “fixing” unless I’m hearing fully. The past 3 years taught me to observe subtle signs more deeply. Like the small fatigue before full-blown fatigue. I don’t claim big breakthroughs, but I’ve seen lives shift—chronic migraines fading, IBS calming down, periods regularising, skin healing slowly from inside-out. And that feels huge. Every day kinda grows me. Whether it’s a simple consultation, or longer therapies, I try to keep things real, rooted, and not rushed. And yes there’s still lot to explore. But I’m in this for the long run and I want ppl to know that healing doesn’t mean perfection—it just means balance, awareness, and the willingness to start.
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Dr. Arun Desai
I am Dr. Arun Desai, working in Ayurveda for 19+ years now, both online and offline. My clinic, Ayur Sanjivani, is at #44 B 1, Opp Adarsh Laundry, beside Tej Residency, near Kavalemath Somwaar Peth Cross in Tilakwadi, Belgaum – bit of a long address but patients seem to find it just fine. Over time I’ve learned that people today want relief fast but still safe and lasting. That’s where I mix the depth of classical Ayurveda with practical tweaks to suit this fast moving lifestyle. I don’t like giving something that just masks a symptom – I want to get to the root cause whenever possible. At the clinic, I try to keep things warm and easy to talk, not a stiff doctor’s table vibe. Whether it’s diagnosis, a Panchakarma session, or simple counseling, I want patients to feel they can ask anything, even small doubts. Education matters too – when someone understands why a certain diet or lifestyle change is needed, they actually follow it better. Treatments may include herbal formulations, diet charts, yoga routines, exercise plans, detox, anti-stress work – all depending on their prakruti and condition. Over the years, I’ve treated people from many walks of life – each case different, which keeps me learning. Some come for joint pain, some for skin problems, others for lifestyle disorders like diabetes or high BP. I still follow authentic Ayurvedic principles but adapt them so they work in today’s reality. And yes, I’m always updating my knowledge, making sure the practice stays ethical and effective, because for me, Ayurveda isn’t just treatment – it’s a way to help someone rebuild their health from inside out.
5
70 reviews
Dr. Surya Bhagwati
I am a Senior Ayurveda Physician with over 28 years of clinical experience dedicated to the principles and practice of authentic Ayurvedic medicine. Throughout my journey, I have had the privilege of treating more than 100,000 patients through both in-person consultations and online platforms. My approach is deeply rooted in classical Ayurvedic diagnostics—such as Nadi Pariksha (pulse examination), Roga-Rogi Pariksha (patient and disease evaluation), and a personalized assessment of prakriti (body constitution). Over the years, I have successfully managed a wide range of health conditions across all age groups—from acute infections and digestive issues to chronic and lifestyle disorders such as arthritis, diabetes, respiratory ailments, hormonal imbalances, and autoimmune conditions. I place strong emphasis on individualized care, combining herbal formulations, Panchakarma detox therapies, and dietary and lifestyle guidance to ensure long-term healing and disease prevention. My extensive experience also includes addressing complex, chronic illnesses that require a deep understanding of both the pathology and the patient’s overall constitution. I have worked with patients who had previously struggled with little success in other systems of medicine, and have guided many toward sustainable recovery and improved quality of life. Whether treating elderly patients with degenerative disorders or young adults facing hormonal or metabolic challenges, I strive to offer care that is compassionate, comprehensive, and evidence-informed. My goal is to empower patients with Ayurvedic wisdom so they can take an active role in their healing journey. I continue to remain updated with the evolving landscape of integrative health and value the importance of patient education, ethical practice, and consistent follow-up. For me, Ayurveda is not just a profession, but a lifelong commitment to restoring balance and promoting well-being, one patient at a time.
5
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