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Gastrointestinal Disorders
Question #23086
159 days ago
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How to improve digestion and acid reflux - #23086

Sushanta

Indigestion, acidity,pain body, sleeping problem, mucus in stool problem how to solve all problems related issues please give treatment procedure and diet plan for relief stomach and liver. Food not digestion for hole day and night so sleep problem and latrine

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Avoid spicy, oily and processed food. Regular exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Tab.Yashtimadhu 2-0-2 Sy Gason 15ml twice after meal Cap.Brahmi 1-0-1

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Hello This is common problem , don’t worry about this problem.

initially you have to go for following procedure

Deepana and Pachana therapy

Deepana means stimulating digestion treatment especially for kapha dosha. It is an essential procedure before therapeutic emesis (vamana) and therapeutic purgation (virechana).

The best form of food to kindle digestion is foods like fats/oils

Pachana :- means digestion, cooking, boiling, baking, softening. In medical treatments, it denotes digestion or promoting digestion. It is an important treatment for indigestion.

Later Panchakaram

Snehana one of the most important therapies that prepares the body to receive specialized Panchakarma treatment. It involves the application of medicated oils, ghee and herbs to the body internally and externally for three to seven days

Swedana helps in detoxification and reestablishing the balance between Vata, Pitta, and Kapha in the body. The sweat glands are one of the sources that eliminate toxins from the body

Vamana: Emesis Therapy, involves controlled, medically-induced vomiting. It is aimed to eliminate excess Kapha Dosha in the body which can otherwise trigger a series of ailments like acne, asthma, arthritis, chronic cold and diabetes

Virechana:the controlled therapeutic purging for a specific time. The main purpose of this treatment is to remove imbalanced or excess pitta dosha

By doing this your body will get Detoxification. you will feel Rejuvenation.

Now we will start medication

Lavangadi vati two times a day at (8am-8pm) after food

Triphala churna half spoon with warm water two times a day after food

sukumara gritha 2 spoon two times a day with warm milk two times a day

Hinguvastaka churna half spoon with warm water before bed time Diet

Avoid oily , spicy , cold food Avoid carbonated drinks Drink plenty of water Eat fruits

Hope with the above treatment and medication you will get relief.

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NAMASTE SUSHANTA JI,

-indigestion and acidity, body pain, sleep disturbance, mucus in stool, persistent food indigestion, irregular or incomplete bowel movement

The symptoms suggest of low digestive fire, toxic buildup, pitta-kapha imbalance, and possibly Mandagni+mild graham dysfunction liver function may also be sluggish

#TREATMENT GOAL -rekindling digestive fire- deepana-pachana -clearing accumulated toxins -balancing pitta and kappha -improving bowel movement and liver function -calming mind to aid sleep

#INTERNAL MEDICATION ADVISED FOR 6 MONTHS

1)avipattikar churna- 1 tso withh warm water after lunch and dinner

2)kutaja ghan vati- 1 tab after meals twice daily

3)Agnitundi vati- 1 tab before meals twice daily

4)Liv 52 ds- 1 tab after mals

5)Sutshekhar ras- 125 mg with honey twice daily(with gold if possible)

6)shankha vati- 1 tab before meals

#DIET ADVISED -warm,freshly cooked food only -moong dal khichdi with ajwain, ghee or ginger -steamed vegetables -jeera-ajwain water -buttermilk with roasted jeera and mint -fruits- ripe banana, papaya, apple stewed -cow ghee in moderation -amla juice in morning

AVOID -cold ,staler reheated food -tea, coffee and carbonated drinks -refined flour, bakery ,deep fried foods -dairy like panner, cheese as it is heavy to digest -curd at night -sour fruits, spicy food -smoking, alcohol

#LIFESTYLE AND DAILY ROUTINE TO FOLLOW

MORNING(6-8AM) -wake up early before 7 am -drink warm water with pinch of rock salt -take walk after passing stools

#YOGA AND PRANAYAM ASANA- pawanmuktasana -vajrasana after meals -balasana -suryanamskar-6 rounds

pranayam- Sheetali anullom vilom bhramari- 10 min daily

#NIGHT -avoid heavy meals after 7 pm -sllep by 10 pm -foot massage with warm sesame oil

-drink water throughout the day -avoid cold water -jeera ajwain saunf water- boiled mix cooked slightlu

do follow

thankyou

DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA

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Medication - 1Dadimashtak churna -1spoon twice a day after meals. 2.chitrakadi vati- 2-0-2 with warm water. 3.Liv 52 tab 2-0-2 Drakshasav 15ml with luke warm water.

Meal plan you can follow -

At morning Boil 1 tsp each of jeera, dhania, saunf in 2 cups water → reduce to 1 cup → drink warm. empty stomach. Breakfast Steamed ,or lightly sauted vegetables with moong dal or poha/upma with ajwain. Lunch Khichdi with ghee, jeera, ginger, turmeric. Add lauki (bottle gourd), carrots. Evening Snack Roasted makhana or 1 banana + soaked almonds (4–5). Dinner Clear vegetable soup or soft rice + dal khichadi .Small portion only.

Avoid: Tea/coffee, cold water, fried food, curd at night, sugar, biscuits.

# NIGHT ROUTINE Mix 1/4 tsp ajwain, 1 pinch black salt → chew or swallow with warm water,after meal,It Removes gas, bloating, mucus in stool.

. Triphala churna at Bedtime - 1spoon with warm water .

½ tsp Triphala powder + lukewarm water.

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Take Tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 after food with water This will improve your digestion Kamdudharas 1-0-1 after food with water will settle your acidity problem Take bael murabba or Gulkand 2tsp daily or bael syrup in a glass of water twice daily Avoid heavy spicy fried foods Dinner should be light and preferably by 7 pm

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Avoid spicy food, fermented foods, maida, fried food, bekary food, potato, cold beverages, more intake of tea or coffee Do pranayama daily atleast 15 mins daily Have water boiled with ginger and pepper and have that water regularly Take more leafy green Veggies, salad Take shankha vati 1tid before food Do foot massage with mahanarayana taila daily before sleep Avoid screen time before sleeping Hingvashtaka choorna 1tsp with first bolus of food If possible visit the nearby panchakarma centre and take one course of piccha basti

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HELLO SUSHANTA JI, YOUR SYMPTOMS- INDIGESTION,ACID REFLUX,BODY PAIN, MUCUS IN STOOL, POOR SLEEP

#ROOT CAUSE 1)INDIGESTION= AGNIMANDYA(WEAKENED DIGESTIVE FIRE DUE TO AMA(TOXINS) AND LIVER DULLNESS)

2)ACID REFLUX- URDHVA AMLAPITTA= UPWARD FLOW OF PITTA AND UNPROCESSED ACID

3)BODY PAIN- VATA-AAMA (TOXIN) ACCUMULATION IN JOINTS AND TISSUES DUE TO UNDIGESTED FOOD

4)MUCUS IN STOOL- GRAHANI DOSHA= IMPAIRED ABSORPTION AND SMALL INTESTINE INFLAMMATION

5)INSOMNIA- LINKED TO VATA VITIATION, MENTAL AAMA, AND UNRELAXED GUT-BRAIN AXIS

6)FOOD NOT DIGESTING ALL DAY- SIGNS OF VISHAMAGNI(IRREGULAR DIGESTION)-GUT STAGNATION

7)CONSTIPATION OR IMPROPER MOTION- APANA VATA IMBALANCE, POOR COLON CLEANSING.

ROOT CAUSUS IN MODERN AND AYURVEDIC TERMS 1)LOW AGNI=POOR FOOD BREAKDOWN=AMA(TOXINS)FORMATION 2)WEAK LIVER->BILE NOT PRODUCED PROPERLY->ACID IMBALANCE 3)IMPROPER DIET GABITS->LATE MEALS, INCOMPATIBLE FOODS,STRESS WHILE EATING. 4)DISTURBED CIRCADIAN RHYTHM->VATA-PITTA AGGRAVATED->SLEEP DISTURBANCE 5)MUCOAL IRRITATION DUE TO REPEATED ACIDITY->MUCOS IN STOOL,IBS-LIKE SYMPTOMS

DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF PATHOLOGY:-

WEAK AGNI->IMPROPER DIGESTION->AMA)TOXIN)FORMATION->BLOCKS CHANNELS->ACID REFLUUX+HEAVINESS+SLEEP ISSUES+MUCUS STOOLS-> TOXINS SPREAD->LIVER SLOWS DOWN->NERVOUS SYSTEM STRESS->VICIOUS CYCLE CONTINUES

#TREATMENT GOAL 1)IMPROVE AGNI WITHOUT AGGRAVATING PITTA 2)ELIMINATE AAMA AND BALANCES VATA-PITTA 3)HEAL MUCOSAL LINING, STOP MUCUS IN STOOLS 4)CORRECT BOWEL HABITS AND RESTORE DEEP SLEEP

TREATMENT IS PLANNED INTO 3 STAGES TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF TREATMENT PROPERLY CONSITENTLY BUT REMEMBER ONLY INTERNAL MEDICATIONS WILL NOT HELP WITH THAT DIET SHOULD BE MAINTAINED , LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS HAS TO BE DONE AND YOGA PRAANAYAM, WALKING ETC ALSO PLAYES IMPORTANT ROLE IN HEALING ALL TOGETHER AND CONSITENCY WILL GIVE 100% RELEIF

#STAGE 1= AAMA PACHANA AND AGNI DEEPANA DURATION= DAY 0- DAY 21 GOAL= REMOVE UNDIGESTED WASTE, RESTART DIGESTIVE FIRE, CALM ACID REFLUX

MORNING ROUTINE- -WARM WATER WITH LEMON+PINCH OF ROCK SALT ON EMPTY STOMACH -1 TSP TRIPHALA + AMLA CHURNA WITH LUKEWARM WATER=CLEANSING+LIVER SUPPORT

AFTER BREAKFAST -AROGYAVARDHINI VATI- 1 TAB= SUPPORTS LIVER DETOX -SOOTASHEKHAR RAS- 1 TAB=BALANCES ACIDITY,NAUSEA,GAS

BEFORE LUNCH AND DINNER -HINGWASTAKA CHURNA- 1 TSP WITH WARM WATER=STIMULATES AGNI,REMOVES GAS,BLOATING

AFTER LUNCH. AND DINNER -AVIPATIKKAR CHURNA- 1 TSP WITH WATER= BALANCES ACID,CLEARS STOOL -KANDUDHA RAS(MUKTA YUKTA)- 1TAB =HEALS GUT LINING,CALMS BURNING

NIGHT -DRAKSHASAVA+KUMARYASAVA- 10 ML EACH IN 20 ML WATER= HELPS LIVER,BOWEL AND SLEEP -FOR BOWEL REGULATION CAN. ADD HARITAKI CHURNA1/2 TSP +WARM WATER

#STAGE 2- LIVER BOOST+COLON HEALING+SLEEP CORRECTION DURATION= DAY22- DAY 45 AFTER 3 WEEKS IF DIGESTION IMPROVES REPLACE AVIPATTIKAR WITH-STOP AVIPATTIKAR AND TAKE -SHANKHA VATI- 1TAB BEFORE MEALS=BALANCES VATA AND GAS -TAKRARISTA- 15ML AFTER MEALS=BUTTERMILK BASED LIVER PROBIOTIC

ADD -MANASMITA VATI(GOLD)- 1TAB AT NIGHT= FOR MENTAL CALMNESS, DEEP SLEEP -KSHEERBALA TAILA- BODY APPLICATION,MASSAGE BEFORE BATH=BODY PAIN,VATA RELIEF

#STAGE 3- RESTORATION+NERVINE REJUVINATION DURATION- WEEK 6 ONWARDS -ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA-1/2 TSP AT BEDTIME WITH WARM MILK -SHATAVARI KALPA IN MORNING 1 TSP WITH WARM WATER-IF WEAKNESS AND BURNING PERSIST -GHEE MIXED RICE WITH AJWAIN,JEERA AND SAINDHAV FFOR STRENGTH

#YOGA+LIFESTYLE ROUTINE-DAILY

MORNING ROUTINE(BEFORE BREAKFAST) -TONGUE SCRAPPING- CLEARS TOXINS -WARM WATER WITH DRY GINGER -5 MIN SUNLIGHT EXPOSURE=TRIGGERS CORTISOL BALANCE

AFTER MEALS -VAJRASANA-SIT FOR 10 MIN -WALK 30 MINUTES

PRANAYAM(MORNING + EVENING) -ANULOM VILOM- BALANCES VATA PITTA -BHRAMARI- CALMS NERVOUS SYSTEM -SHEETAKARI/SHEETALI- REDUCES HEAT

SLEEP -EAT BY 7:30 PM -NO SCREEN AFTER 9 PM -APPLY COW GHEE ON NAVEL AND SOLES -SLEEP BY 10 PM

#RECOMMENDED DIET

AVOID(AT LEAST FOR 1 MONTH) -TEA/COFFEE, FRIED ITEMS, CURD, SOUR FOODS, BAKERY ITEMS -MILK AT NIGHT, BANANAS, RAJMA,CHOLE,BESAN,PICY/OILY FOOD -HEAVY DINNER AND LATE MEALS -COLD WATER, FRIDGE FOODS -NON VEG

EAT- -MOONG DAL+LAUKI,TINDA,PUMPKIN,TORAI,CARROTS -KHICHDI WITH GHE+ROASTED JEERA,HING,AJWAIN -STEAMED VEGGIES WITH ROCK SALT, LEMON(MILD) -JEERA-AJWAIN ASUNF WATER-SIP THROUGHOUT DAY=BEST FOR DIGETION -WARM BUTTERMILK WITH PINCH OF GINGER,HING-AFTER LUNCH DAILY -ROASTED AJWAIN WITH BLACK SALT POST MEALS TWICE DAILY

#IF FEASIBLE CAN GO FOR PANCHAKARMA -VIRECHANA(URGATION) AFTER 21 DAYS OF DIGESTIVE FIRE IMPROVEMENT=AFTER STAGE 1 -MATRA BASTI WITH BALA TAILA- BEST FOR LONG TERM GUT AND VATA PITTA BALANCE

#RESULTS EXPECTED IF FOLLOWED FOR 45-60 DAYS -PROPER DIGESTION AND REDUCED BLOATING -CALMS STOMACH,NO ACIDITY OR BURNING -CLEAR STOOL WITH NO MUCUS -REDUCED BODY PAIN AND FATIGUE -IMPORVED LIVER AND GUT BRAIN BALANCE -RESTFUL SLEEP AND LIGHTNESS IN BODY

DO FOLLOW CONISTENTLY FOR 100% RESULT

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR.MAITRI ACHARYA

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Hello Sushanta

" NO NEED TO WORRY "

" I WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND TO RECOVER WITH UR WEAK DIGESTION IBS -D B SLEEP ISSUES SAFELY EFFECTIVELY "

UR CONCERNS

* Acidity Bloating Gas * Too Slow Weak Digestion
* Stools with Mucus * Body Pain * Stomach Liver Issues * Gut Sensitivity * Poor Sleep Insomnia

" ALL THESE ARE SYMPTOMS OF ACID PEPTIC DISEASES,IBS- D( GRAHANI ROG & PRAVAHIKA) LIKE GUT IMBALANCE "

* These Probelm are Due to Weak Digestive Fire ( Mandagi ) * Such Probelm are Manosharrika ( Psychosomatic) Both Body and Mind Distrubance

YOUR PROBLEMS :-

U have Following Medical Conditions Together as a Disease

DOSHA IMABLANCE

* Low Agni - Weak Digestive Fire * Ama - Toxins * High Pitta - Weak Digestion Metabolism * High Vata - Brain Gut Axis Imbalance * High Kapha - Sticky Stools

GUT IMABLANCE

* Agnimandya /Mandagi ( Weak Digestive Fire) leads Slow Digestion Metabolism * Ajirna (Indigestion)- Weak Digestion Metabolism leads Indigestion * Aam ( Toxins) - Indigestion produces Toxins * Adhmana (Flatulent Dyspepsia)- High Vata Leads Bloating Gas By Intestinal Fermentation * Urdhvangat Amlapitta ( Acidity tendency) - High Pitta Causes Acid Reflux * Sangrahani ( Malabsorption Syndrome) - Weak Absorption leads Nutritional Deficiencies * Grahani ( IBS ) - Weak Gut * Pravahika (IBS -D ) Vata Kapha Imbalance leads Indigestion Collitis Amoebiasis * Aalasak ( Sluggish Digestion) Delayed Digestion Food takes long Time for Digestion

NUTRITIONAL IMABLANCE

* Dhatukshay ( Malnutrition Weight issues) - Vitamin Minerals Deficiency * Vata Imablance - Brain Gut Axis Balance - Body Pains

PSYCOLOGICAL IMABLANCE

* Nidranash ( Insomnia) Sleeplessness high Vita Pitta

• PROBABLE CAUSES :-

Weak Digestive Fire ( Agni ) Frequent Indigestion Aam ( Toxins) High Pitta Vata Imablance Improper Diet Highly Acidic Salty Sour Spicy Masala Oily Fast Junk Heavy for digestion Foods ; Improper Lifestyle Stress Anxiety Sedentary Life Style Addictions Nutritional Imablance Infections like H Pylori Amoebic Milk Overeating Frequent Eating Fast eating Stress Anxiety Overthinking Nervousness etc

SYMPTOMATIC ANALYSIS

* Why Acidity & Acid Reflux ? = Pachak Pitta Imablance

* Why Indigestion ? = Low Agni ( Weak Digestive Fire) & High Pitta (High Hydrochloric Acid)

* Why Food not digesting the Whole Day ? = Amajirna Vistabdhajirna ( Sluggish Digestion Metabolism)

* Why mucus in Stools ? = Indigestion Related Kapha Ama in Stools Pravahika Amatisar ( IBS D Collitis)

* Why Body Pain ? = High Vata Imablance ( Nutritional Deficiencies related Nerve Muscle pains )

* Why Sleeplessness ? = High Vat Pitta affecting Sleep ( Insomnia related to Nutritional Deficiencies & Impair Brain Gut Axis)

MANIFESTATION

Due to Above Causes —>Agni + Pitta + Vata Imablance ( Weak Digestive Fire —> Ajirna ( Indigestion) ----> Ama ( Toxins) + High Kapha Vata Imablance ----> Gut Vat Imbalance Acidity Bloating Gas -----> Gut Kapha Imbalance Loose Stools with Mucus----> Kapha Vat Imbalance Affecting Malabsorption —> Dhatukshay (Malnutrition) Fatigue & Other Psychological issues

" NO NEED TO WORRY AYURVEDA HAS BEST PROMISING RESULTS ORIENTED ROOT LINE CURE FOR UR ISSUES "

AYURVEDA TREATMENT

• NOTE - ONLY TAKING MEDICINE IS NOT ENOUGH.U NEED COMBINATION THERAPY

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

"Ayurvedic Medicines+ Proper Diet + Physical Activities Exercise+ Yoga + Lifestyles Modification+ Stress Management + Nutritional Suppliments+ Counselling + Instructions to Follow "

• BEST RESULT ORIENTED AYURVEDIC TREATMENT U MUST TRY

( Bloating Gas Irregular Bowels corrections appetite digestion Improves Energy improves Gut Flora maintains)

FOR ACIDITY ACID REFLUX * Tab.Kamdudha Mukta Yukta ( Dabur Pharma) 2 -0- 2 Before Food * Syrup.Amlpitta Mishran ( Dhootapapeshwar Pharma) 15 ml -0- 15 ml After Food . FOR AGNI & LIVER ISSUES * Tab.Aarogyavardhini Ras ( Dhootapapeshwar Pharma) 1 -0-1 After Food FOR GRAHANI ROG ( GUT IMBALANCE IBS D) * Tab.Ananadbhairav Ras ( Baidyanth Pharma) 1 -0- 1 After Food FOR AGNI DIGESTIVE POWDER AND BLOATING GAS * Tab.Agnitundi Vati ( Dhootapapeshwar Pharma) 1 -0-1 After Food FOR GUT HEALING FLORA REPAIR * Bilagyl ( Sandu Pharma) 2 Tsf Morning 2 Tsf Night After Food FOR GOOD ABSORPTION:- * Tab.Kutaj Parpati ( Dhootapapeshwar Pharma) 2-0-2 After Food FOR NATURAL FLORA BUILDING PLANT BASED * Cap.Bliss Ashwagandha Multivitamin with Probiotics and Enzymes ( Bliss Wellness Pharma) 1-0-1 After Lunch FOR GUT MOTILITY AND MOTION CORRECTION * Syrup.Kutajmustakarista ( Alva’s Pharma) 15 ml -0- 15 ml Night After Food FOR STRESS BRAIN GUT AXIS CORRECTIONS SLEEP * Tab.Divya Medha Vati Extra Power 0-0-2 After Food

INSTRUCTIONS MUST TO FOLLOW

• Drink Plenty of Water Fluids Fibers. • 100 Steps Walking After every meal • Hing Jeera Ajawain Sounf Mulethi Water Decoction Once Daily • Avoid Excessive Tea Coffee • Avoid Addictions like Smoke Alcohol Tobacco Tea Coffee if Any • Avoid Spicy Salty Sour Masala Fast Foods Nonveg Bakery excessive tea coffee No Afternoon Sleep • Timely Food Timely Sleep • Avoid Mental Stress Overthinking • Totally Avoid outside foods • Avoid Overeating Frequent Eating Sleeping immediately after food

• DELICIOUS HOME MADE PACHAK DECOCTION TO DIGESTION - TAKE EARLY MORNING

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 — Drink Boil Cooled Tea like twice a Day After Food

• DELICIOUS HOME MADE BUTTERMILK TO IMPROVE DIGESTION - TAKE AFTERNOON

Hing 3 Pinches + Jeera 1 Tsf + Ajawain ¼ Tsf + Coriander leaves 6 + Pudina Leaves 2 + Epsom Salt 2 Pinches + Fresh Butter Milk 1 Glass on Empty Stomach Daily Morning 1 Glass

• NORMAL DIET

* EARLY MORNING - Pachak Tea/Decoction as Mentioned Above

* BREAKFAST - Rava Ragi Bajra Oats Items Upma/ Fruits Salads/ Home made Soups

* LUNCH- 1 ½ Roti ( Jwar Bajara Ragi) + One Sabji ( Brinjal Lauki etc ) + 1 Green Leafy Vegetable ( Palak/Methi etc ) + 1 Glass Butter Milk+ Green Salad Rayta + Streamed Rice + Moong Dal * Delicious Buttermilk as suggested Earlier

* EVENING DRINK - Pachak Tea as Above/ Ginger Ajwain Tea / Homeade Soup

* DINNER - Half of Lunch Quantity/ Fruits Salads/ Light Diet

• DO’S :- Prefer Healthy Nutritious Well Cooked Steamed Light for Digestion All Green leafy vegetables Salads Sprouts Fruits Soaked Dry fruits fibers Plenty Of Water Fluids intake Luke Warm Water to Drink Fresh Butter Milk ,Cow Ghee
Lauki Turai Prawal Methi Palak Carrot Jeera Ajawain Hing Apple Pomegranate

• DON’TS :- Restrict Heavy for digestion Excessive Acidic Salty Sour Spicy Fried Oily Junk food Food Non veg Other Dairy products (Milk Curd )Bakery Foods Wheat Maida Udad items Fermented Foods Excess Tea Coffee Milk Panner Curd Rajma Chole Pea Poha Sabudana Fermented Foods Deep fried

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

• YOGA Anulom Vilom Pranayam Surya Namaskar Panvanmuktasan Utkatasna Malasan ( 5 Rounds Each)

• EXERCISES Walking Jogging Mild Mobility Exercise Aerobics etc

• ANTISTRESS Dhyan Meditation

REGARDS

Dr Arun Desai

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It sounds like you’re dealing with quite a few uncomfortable symptoms related to digestion and sleep. From an Ayurvedic perspective, these issues often stem from an imbalance in your doshas, particularly Pitta and Vata. Here’s some guidance that may help improve digestion and relieve some of these problems.

Start with diet, as it plays a critical role in these symptoms. Emphasize on eating warm, cooked meals that are easy to digest. Avoid raw, cold foods which might aggravate Vata and Pitta. Prepare meals with spices like cumin, coriander, and fennel; these enhance agni, or digestive fire.

In the mornign, upon waking, a glass of warm water with a squeeze of lemon can help kickstart digestion. Aim for small, frequent meals throughout the day rather than large ones. Dinner should be light and eaten at least 2-3 hours before bedtime.

Ginger tea can be sipped before meals to further strengthen digestion. Boil a small piece of fresh ginger in water and drink it. Also, avoid caffeinated beverages and replace them with something like warm herbal teas that calm the stomach and mind.

For acidity, include more cooling foods like cooked leafy greens, zucchini, or avocado. Limit or exclude spicy foods, alcohol, and overly oily or fried items as these can exacerbate symptoms.

On lifestyle, try practicing yoga or gentle stretches, which can help harmonize your body’s energies and reduce stress. Regular pranayama, or breath control exercises, can be very beneficial too.

For sleep, ensure your environment is dark and quiet. Establish a calming bedtime routine, like warm baths or listening to soothing music. If insomnia persists, a few drops of Jyotishmati oil on the scalp can aid in relaxation.

Any persistent pain or severe symptoms should be evaluated by a healthcare professional immediately. Mucus in stool could indicate an imbalance that might require more tailored Ayurvedic therapy, so consulting with an Ayurvedic practitioner would be worthwhile for deep relief.

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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.
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Dr. Ayush Varma
I am an Ayurvedic physician with an MD from AIIMS—yeah, the 2008 batch. That time kinda shaped everything for me... learning at that level really forces you to think deeper, not just follow protocol. Now, with 15+ years in this field, I mostly work with chronic stuff—autoimmune issues, gut-related problems, metabolic syndrome... those complex cases where symptoms overlap n patients usually end up confused after years of going in circles. I don’t rush to treat symptoms—I try to dig into what’s actually causing the system to go off-track. I guess that’s where my training really helps, especially when blending classical Ayurveda with updated diagnostics. I did get certified in Panchakarma & Rasayana therapy, which I use quite a lot—especially in cases where tissue-level nourishment or deep detox is needed. Rasayana has this underrated role in post-illness recovery n immune stabilization, which most people miss. I’m pretty active in clinical research too—not a full-time academic or anything, but I’ve contributed to studies on how Ayurveda helps manage diabetes, immunity burnout, stress dysregulation, things like that. It’s been important for me to keep a foot in that evidence-based space—not just because of credibility but because it keeps me from becoming too rigid in practice. I also get invited to speak at wellness events n some integrative health conferences—sharing ideas around patient-centered treatment models or chronic care via Ayurvedic frameworks. I practice full-time at a wellness centre that’s serious about Ayurveda—not just the spa kind—but real, protocol-driven, yet personalised medicine. Most of my patients come to me after trying a lot of other options, which makes trust-building a huge part of what I do every single day.
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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. 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. 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. 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. Sara Garg
I am someone who believes Ayurveda isn’t just some old system — it’s alive, and actually still works when you use it the way it's meant to be used. My practice mostly revolves around proper Ayurvedic diagnosis (rogi & roga pariksha types), Panchakarma therapies, and ya also a lot of work with herbal medicine — not just prescribing but sometimes preparing stuff myself when needed. I really like that hands-on part actually, like knowing where the herbs came from and how they're processed... changes everything. One of the things I pay a lot of attention to is how a person's lifestyle is playing into their condition. Food, sleep, bowel habits, even small emotional patterns that people don't even realize are affecting their digestion or immunity — I look at all of it before jumping to treatment. Dietary therapy isn’t just telling people to eat less fried food lol. It’s more about timing, combinations, seasonal influence, and what suits their prakriti. That kind of detail takes time, and sometimes patients don’t get why it matters at first.. but slowly it clicks. Panchakarma — I do it when I feel it's needed. Doesn’t suit everyone all the time, but in the right case, it really clears the stuck layers. But again, it's not magic — people need to prep properly and follow instructions. That's where strong communication matters. I make it a point to explain everything without dumping too much Sanskrit unless they’re curious. I also try to keep things simple, like I don’t want patients feeling intimidated or overwhelmed with 10 things at once. We go step by step — sometimes slow, sometimes quick depending on the case. There’s no “one protocol fits all” in Ayurveda and frankly I get bored doing same thing again and again. Whether it’s a fever that won’t go or long-term fatigue or gut mess — I usually go deep into what's behind it. Surface-level fixes don’t last. I rather take the time than rush into wrong herbs. It’s more work, ya, but makes a diff in long run.
5
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5
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I am a Senior Ayurveda Physician with more than 28 years in this field — and trust me, it still surprises me how much there is to learn every single day. Over these years, I’ve had the chance to treat over 1 lakh patients (probably more by now honestly), both through in-person consults and online. Some come in with a mild cough, others with conditions no one’s been able to figure out for years. Each case brings its own rhythm, and that’s where real Ayurveda begins. I still rely deeply on classical tools — *Nadi Pariksha*, *Roga-Rogi Pariksha*, proper *prakriti-vikriti* mapping — not just ticking symptoms into a list. I don’t believe in ready-made cures or generic charts. Diagnosis needs attention. I look at how the disease behaves *inside* that specific person, which doshas are triggering what, and where the imbalance actually started (hint: it’s usually not where the pain is). Over the years I’ve worked with pretty much all age groups and all kinds of health challenges — from digestive upsets & fevers to chronic, autoimmune, hormonal, metabolic and degenerative disorders. Arthritis, diabetes, PCOD, asthma, thyroid... but also things like unexplained fatigue or joint swelling that comes and goes randomly. Many of my patients had already “tried everything else” before they walked into Ayurveda, and watching their systems respond slowly—but surely—is something I don’t take lightly. My line of treatment usually combines herbal formulations (classical ones, not trendy ones), Panchakarma detox when needed, and realistic dietary and lifestyle corrections. Long-term healing needs long-term clarity — not just short bursts of symptom relief. And honestly, I tell patients that too. I also believe patient education isn’t optional. I explain things. Why we’re doing virechana, why the oil changed mid-protocol, why we pause or shift the meds after a few weeks. I want people to feel involved, not confused. Ayurveda works best when the patient is part of the process, not just receiving instructions. Even now I keep learning — through texts, talks, patient follow-ups, sometimes even mistakes that taught me what not to do. And I’m still committed, still fully into it. Because for me, this isn’t just a job. It’s a lifelong responsibility — to restore balance, protect *ojas*, and help each person live in tune with themselves. That’s the real goal.
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