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I am suffering from iron deficiency from 1 year - #24184

Rashmi Ranjan

Hi sir/madam I am suffering from iron deficiency since 1 year... After blood donation.... I am suffering from this problem when I am eating iron tablet it's okay but when I leave my hemoglobin level start to decrease on daily basis or weekly basis based on reports....but when I take Orin tablets my serrum albumin and serrum protein in blood increases significantly... Not in the urine.... So what should I do... To fullill my iron storage in the body and free from taking iron tablets on daily basis

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HELLO RASHMI RANJAN,

-iron deficiency for 1 year post blood donation -reliance on iron tablets to maintain haemoglobin -discontinuation leads to haemoglobin drop -serum protein and albumin increase during supplementation

THIS STRONGLY SUGGESTS -your body is not absorbing or storing iron efficiently -there may be digestive weakness or incomplete assimilation -serum protein increasing->your body is starting to repair under support, but without continued support, it regresses -possibility of Rakta dhatu kshaya(depleted blood tissue) and Mamsa dhatu kshaya(low protein stores )

ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA, -pandu roga(anemia) -due to digestive fire imbalance->leads to malabsorption -weak rasa and rakta dhatu->inability to form healthy blood -possibly Mamsa dhatu weakness->low serum protein, albumin

ROOT FACTORS IN YOU IRON NOT BEING STORED- weak agni, and rasadhatu RECURRENCE ON STOPPING MEDS= rakta dhatu depletion, slow dhatu regeneration IMPROVED WITH MEDS= rakta dhatu gets support, but Agni isn’t strong enough to maintain SERUM ALBUMIN RISE= better liver and mamsa dhatu function under support

3 STAGE TREATMENT STRATERGY PLANNED FOR YOU

PHASE 1- DEEPANA-PACHANA(digestive correction) If your digestion is weak, no matter how much iron you consume, it won’t be absorbed or retained

1)TRIKATU CHURNA- 1/4 tsp with honey or warm water before meals twice daily =improves digestion, metabolism, and clears toxins

2)HINGVASTAKA CHURNA- 1/2 tsp with warm water after meals =especially if there is bloating, gas or slow digestion

3)JEERAKADYARISTA- 15 ml with equal water after food =helps digestive strength and nutrient absorption

PHASE 1 DURATION= 2-3 WEEKS

PHASE 2- RAKTAVARDHAKA(blood formation and iron supplementation) once digestion is optimised , start iron-rich ayurvedic medicines

1) LOHASAVA- 20 ml with equal water after food twice daily =classical iron tonic, improves blood

2)NAVAYASA LAUHA- 250 mg with honey twice daily in morning and night =herbo-mineral iron rich rasayana

3)PUNARNAVA MANDUR- 1 tab twice daily after meals =improves hemoglobin, liver function

4)DHATRI LAUHA- 250 mg twice daily with amla juice or honey =enhances iron absorption, safe long-term

for 1st month take LOHASAVA + NAVAYASA LAUHA ONLY

then from 2nd month start other two for 1 month so DURATION OF 2ND PHASE= 2 MONTHS

PHASE 3- RASAYANA AND LONG TERM RESTORATION DURATION= 2-3 MONTHS this phase is to prevent recurrence and strengthen all tissues- especially rasa, rakta, mamsa

1)CHYAWANPRASHA- 1 tsp daily in morning =general tonic, support blood and immunity

2)ASHWAGANDHA LEHYAM- 1 tsp with warm milk at bedtime =increases strength and energy

3)DRAKSHARISHTA- 20 ml after food twice daily =for fatigue, improves absorption and appetite

4)AMALAKI RASAYANA- 1 tsp daily =amla based support for iron , digestion and immunity

DIET RECOMMENDATIONS eat easily digestible iron-rich foods with good Vitamin c sources to enhance absorption -black sesame seeds- roasted and take with jaggery -dates, raisins, figs- soaked overnight -pomegranate, beetroot, spinach, drumstick leaves -gooseberry(amla)- fresh or powder -cows ghee- nourish the tissues and helps absorb fat-soluble nutirents -whole moong, lentils, red rice, jaggery

AVOID -tea/coffee after meals- block iron absorption -very heavy , greasy, or processed foods -excess sour/spicy food if there’s hyperacidity

LIFESTYLE TIPS -avoid daytime sleeping-slows metabolism -practice gentle yoga like -suryanamskar-6 cycles -pranayam- anulom vilom- 5 min -get morning sunlight- helps vitamin d and overall metabolism -manage stress- chronic stress affects nutrient absorption -early light dinner before 8 pm

with patience and right support -your body can restore its own iron balance -you can stop relying on daily tablets -you’ll feel more energetic, grounded and nourished overall

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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1. Syrup Vidangarishta – 3 tsp twice daily before meals Helps in improving digestion and absorption, which is essential for iron metabolism.

2. Lauha Bhasma – 125 mg twice daily with honey A classical Ayurvedic iron preparation that supports hemoglobin production and replenishes iron stores.

3. Punarnava Mandur – 2 tablets thrice a day (2-2-2) after meals Supports hematinic function, improves liver metabolism, and reduces water retention or swelling if present.

General Recommendations:

Include iron-rich foods such as black raisins, dates, pomegranate, beetroot, and green leafy vegetables.

Avoid tea or coffee immediately after meals as they hinder iron absorption.

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Iron deficiency can be quite taxing, and navigating it requires a nuanced approach, especially if you’re looking to rely less on tablets. Truly, understanding your body’s needs is the first step. In Ayurveda, iron deficiency may correlate with certain dosha imbalances, specifically vata and pitta. Here are some personalized suggestions to improve your iron levels naturally.

First off, focus on an iron-rich diet. Incorporate greens like spinach, bathua, and amaranth into your meals. They’re packed with nutrients that can help boost your iron levels. Cooking in a cast iron skillet can also increase the amount of iron in your food. Variaties like pomegranate and watermelon can enhance absorption, so munch on those fruits often.

Consider ayurvedic preparations like Lohasava, an herbal tonic known to help with iron deficiency. However, it’s critical to consult with an Ayurvedic practitioner to ensure it’s appropriate for you, as these formulations are powerful and need to be tailored to your specific constitution (prakriti).

Enhancing your digestive fire (agni) is crucial. Consume ginger or cumin seeds before meals to boost digestion, improving iron absorption. Reducing the consumption of foods that inhibit iron absorption, such as tea, coffee, and dairy right after meals, might be beneficial. Vitamin C-rich foods work wonders in improving iron absorption, so pair your iron-rich foods with foods high in this vitamin – like lemon or oranges.

Practice a routine that eliminates stress, as it can affect gut health and nutrient absorption. Yoga and meditation can be profoundly beneficial here. Regular body massages with sesame oil or ayurvedic herbal oils may help in balancing the doshas and improving overall circulation.

Finally, if traditional methods aren’t providing the relief needed, don’t hesitate to seek advice from both ayurvedic and allopathic healthcare providers. Sometimes a combination of approaches can be most effective. It’s important to address the root cause while ensuring no immediate health risks are present, so regular monitoring and consultation is vital.

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For it you should take more iron rich vegetables like spianch, beetroot etc.

And take Navayas lauh 1 tab twice a day Punarnava mandoor 1 tab twice a day Praval pushti 1 tab twice a day Ashokarishta 15 ml with equal amount of water after food

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Hello If your haemoglobin is dropping when you’re stopping iron tablets Then your body likely is not storing or observing iron, well, so to improve naturally, you can start on Punarnavadi mandura- Tab liv 52 -one tablet each twice daily after food Drakshadi aristha -4 teaspoon with equal quantity of water twice daily after food Eat iron rich foods like soaked, black, rising dates, spinach, ragi, beetroot, pomegranate Include vitamin C rich foods like Amla lemon with meals to improve absorption Avoid tea, coffee If the issue continuous even after following the above, then get peripheral near done along with LFT

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Most important is Hydration. Stay hydrated with water or juices. No tea and coffee.

Also do LFT as you have raised Sr. Albumin & Sr. Protein.

Start cooking in cast iron or earthen vessels. This is a remidy for natural increase in Hb levels. It will take 4-6 months but very effective remidy.

Eat Peanuts, Jaggery, Rajgira ladoo, Rajgira Barfi, Finger millet (ragi)

You need to do deworming. Syp. Vidangariashta 3 tsp twice a day before food for 21days. else you can go for allopathy tablet TAB. BANDY PLUS 1 tab at night and than 1 more tab at night 3 days after the first dose.

Then start: Tab. Mandurvarak 1 tab twice a day with 2 tsp AMLA JUICE + half cup water Tab Liv 52 DS 1 tab twice a day before food.

If you take these medicines after deworming you will get better results

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Regarding dropping of hemoglobin on stopping iron suppliment intake, 1.repeat blood tests(CBC, serum ferritin, iron studies) 2.Identify any ongoing blood loss(especially related to menstrual cycle, hemorrhoids/piles) 3.Rectify diet and absorption issues Meanwhile start with 1.vasaguduchayadi kashyam 15ml
kashayam+45ml lukewarm water two times before food 2.T. punarnava mandooram 1-0-1 after food 3.Draksharishtam 30ml twice after food 4.Dadimadi ghritham 10g early morning on empty stomach Include more of iron rich food in diet like green leafy vegetables, spinach, beetroot, beans, dates, ragi, pomegranate. Non vegeteraians can include fish, organ meat, eggs. Try to add half a lemon juice in the dishes for a speedy absorption of iron.

Avoid strenuous exeecises. instead practise yoga and pranayama

Drink adquate amount of water. 2.punarnava mandooram

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Hello Rashmi I can understand your concern regarding iron deficiency and we are here to help you out!!

Your concern 1. Your iron in blood is on lower side 2. After taking allopathy medication for some time it is improved and after stopping it again starts to decreasing 3. After taking orin tablets your sr albumin and sr protein in blood increases

See according to ayurveda improving your blood should be through proper specific diet As not only you but taking supplements lifetime is not feasible.

We first understand your causes for low iron Follwing are the most common causes of iron deficiency 1. Inadequate iron intake 2. Chronic blood loss through menstrual bleeding ( if you have heavy flow) 3. Malabsorption of iron as seen in IBS 4. Long tern use of painkiller

My advice to you is to take medication for 120 days and continue the specific diet which i will advice… And then slowly we will stop your medicatoin continuining the diet

INTERNAL MEDICATION 1. Ayasthriti 30ml-0-30ml after food 2. Punarnava mandoor 2-0-2 after food 3. Dadimadi ghrita 1 tsp at bed time follwed by warm water

This is the minimum medication you can continue for 120 days I am specifying 120 days as new rbc are formed in 120 days so to see any significant changes we have to wait till 120 days

Diet for iron deficiency anemia Diet should be focused on three aspect 1. Iron increasing food 2. Improving iron absorption 3. Food items to avoid

1. Iron increasing food #Spinach #Amaranth #fenugreek leaves #moringa leaves #lentils, chickpeas, soyabean, kidney beans #pumpkin seeds #whole grains #tofu If nonveg eater #red meat #chicken #liver #fish - tuna

2. Improving iron absorption #citrus food like orange, amla #tomotoes, guava, bell peppers #brocolli, strawberry

3. Food items to avoid #tea or coffee #calcium rich food #high fiber raw bran #curd # reheated food, fried items

Hope you found this helpful!! Wish you a good health

Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate BAMS, MD ( sch)

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Dnt worry Rashmi you take rich iron supplement foods or vegetables such as spinach/beetroot/mushroom/brocoli/sweetcorn… Management

Divya hemoghrit vital=2-2 tab Divya livogrit vital=2-2 tab=empty stomach twice daily

Nutrela iron complex cap=1 cap per day

Divya drakshasava=3-3 tsp after meal twice daily…

Do regular pranayama=BHRAMRI/kapalbhati/ANULOMAVILOM PRANAYAMA

You can cured eaisly

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Take beetroot daily in salads Take overnight soaked 5 raisin in mrng empty stomach Navayas churn 1tsf with lukewarm water BD Punarnava mandoor 1BD with buttermilk Dhatri loh 1BD Dadimadi ghrit 1tsf in lukewarm water BD

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Take punarnava mandur 1-0-1 after food with water Take tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 after food with water Have fresh juice either made from beetroot/ pomegranate/ amla / doodhi / apple. Use nachni/ ragi atta in your diet daily for lunch/ dinner Take fresh green vegetables like palak/ methi in your diet.

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Don’t worry

🌸 Cause : Blood loss due to

* Bleeding in the digestive tract * Haemorrhoids * Monthly menstrual bleeding * Fibroid * Low intake of iron * Aspirin use

✅ Check

* Blood - * Hb * MCV * Reticulocyte count * Vit.B12 * Complete haemogram

✅ Intake mudga, jiraka, Fenugreek, barley

* Garlic, onion, brinjal, banana, amalaki 
* Ripe mango , grapes, dates , apple, pomegranate 
* Non vegetarian foods like mutton, egg, soups

* Vitamin B rich foods helps good iron absorption 
* Green leafy vegetables 

❌ Avoid red chillies, pea, salt * Avoid coffee , tea, alcohol, aspirin * Avoid day sleep

💊 MEDICINE 💊

1. Punarnavadi kashayam - 15ml with 60 ml boiled hot water morning and evening before food

2. Lohasavam + ayaskriti - each 15 ml morning and evening after food

3. Mandura vatakam - 2 - 0 - 2 with asavam

4. Drakshadi lehyam - 1 tspn morning and night after food

5. Chinchadi lehyam - 10 gm at bed time

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Hello Rashmi Ranjan

" NO NEED TO WORRY "

" I WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND & RECOVER WITH IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA RAISED PROTEIN ISSUES SAFELY EFFECTIVELY THROUGH AYURVEDA "

UR CONCERN

* Post Blood Donation Iron Deficiency Since 1 Yr * Iron Tablet Dependency to maintain Serum Iron & Hb * Drop in Iron Hb when Discontinue Iron Suppliments * Raised Albumin & Protein During Iron Supplement ( Orin )

WHY IRON LEVELS ARE DROPPING AFTER DISCONTINUATION OF IRON SUPPLIMENTS ?

1.Inadequate Dietary Iron Intake 2.Increased Body’s Iron Requirements & Taking Dietary Iron Insufficient 3.Iron Malabsorption 4.Certain Diet Interfering Iron Absorption like Milk products 5.Lack of Factors Diet needed for Proper Iron & Hemoglobin production like Vit B Vit C Folic Acid 6.Ongoing Known or Unknown Unidentified Blood Loss Like On Periods Stools 7.Associater Medical Conditions like Autoimmune issues Bone Marrow issues IBS Celiac Disease 8.Certain Medications Like Antacids Painkillers Antibiotics

WHY ALBUMIN & PROTEIN INCREASES DURING IRON SUPPLIMENTS ?

1 ) Iron supplements can support the body’s overall protein synthesis processes, potentially leading to a rise in albumin levels. 2 ) Albumin can bind and transport iron in the bloodstream so Albumin Protein raises while taking Iron Suppliments

WHY RECURRENT IRON DEFICIENCY AFTER BLOOD DONATION ?

1 ) Iron Loss :- Blood donation can lead to iron deficiency, particularly in frequent or repeat donors 2 ) Replenishing Iron :- It takes time for the body to replace the lost iron, and this process may be even slower for frequent donors. 3 ) Prolonged Iron Deficiency State :- Without proper iron replenishment, frequent blood donation can lead to iron deficiency (low iron stores) or even iron deficiency anemia

AYURVEDIC APPROCH

1) Rasajanya Pandu ( Nutritional Deficiencies Anemia 2 ) Raktajanya Pandu ( Iron Deficiencies Anemia)

FURTHER DETAILED INVESTIGATION NEEDED

-CBC -Peripheral Smear -Ser Iron Profile Derailed * Ser Iron - amount of iron circulating in the blood. * Ser Ferritin - Checking body’s iron stores * Ser Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC)-blood’s capacity to bind iron * Ser Transferrin Saturation - transferrin (a protein that carries iron) that is saturated with iron -Fecal Occult Blood -Celieac Serology - tTG Antibody -H Pylori -Interinsic Factor -TSH -KFT Erythropoietin Factor -LFT -Vit B Total -Albumin Total Protein

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

NOTE - TAKING MEDICINE ONLY IS NOT ENOUGH TO REVERSE THIS ISSUE

IN MY CLINICAL PRACTICE I HAVE SEEN BEST PROMISING RESULTS BY COMBINATION THERAPIES AS BELOW

" Causes Identification & Corrections + Ayurvedic Medicines + Proper Nutritional Diet+ Yoga + Exercises + Lifestyle Modifications+ Stress Management "

AYURVEDIC MEDICINES

U MUST TRY

( Minimum Medicine Maximum Quick Early Sustainable Iron Effects )

HEAM IRON THERAPY

Tab.Ban Labs Feroliv Forte Caplet ( Ban Labs Pharma) 1 -0-1 After Food

NON HAEM IRON THERAPY

Syrup.4 Blud Syrup ( Green Milk Pharma) 10 ml -0-10 ml Night After Food

RASAYAN THERAPY

Charak Manoll Malt ( Charak Pharma) 1 Tsf Morning -0-1 Tsf Night After Food

ESSENTIALS PLANT BASED MULTIVITAMIN SUPPLIMENT

Cap.Nutrela Daily Active Plant Based Multivitamin ( Patanajali Pharma) 1 -0- 0 After Food

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE

PRECAUTION TO TAKE WHILE TAKING IRON SUPPLIMENTS ( Factors which May Interfere Iron Absorption)

* Don’t Take Milk Products Along with Iron Supplement which interfere with Iron Absorption * Always take Any Vit C like Citrus Fruits which Enhance Iron Absorption

DAILY DIET PLAN ( DIET AS MEDICINE TO RECOVER FAST )

* NORMAL DIET ( Less Oily, Less Spicy Sour Salty, Well Cooked )

* EARLY MORNING DRINK-Apple Juice / Pomegranate Juice

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

* MID MORNING - Beet Carrot Juice

* LUNCH - Ghee Applied Roti ( Non Gluten) Jwar/ Bajara/ Ragi + Leafy Vegetable like Palak Methi+ Green Salad Rayta + Any Sabji+ Fresh Butter Milk with Cream + Rice + Dal

* EVENING - Fruit Juice / Mix Fruit Salads with Roasted Dry Fruits/ Carrot Juice

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

* NIGHT - Triphala Powder 1 Tsf with 1 Glass of Luke Warm Water & Chamomile Tea

DO’S :-

* Iron Rich - Apple Pomegranate Ragi Beet Palak Dates Figs * B Complex Rich - Multi millets Mix Multigrain Mix Sprouts Mix Animal Red Meat Chicken Mutton Bone Marrow Soup * Vit C - All Citrus Fruits Amla * 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 * Milk Fresh Butter Milk * Cereals - Jwar Bajara Ragi Oats * Vegetable - Lauki Turai Prawal Gajar Beet Carrot * Fruits - Apple Pomegranate Guava Chiku Ripe banana Papaya * Dry Fruits - Soaked Resins Kishmish Khajoor Anjeer etc * Drinks - Coconut Water Watermelon juice Musk Melon Juices * Dairy - Fresh Buttermilk Cow Ghee * Species - Hing Jerra Ajawain Saunff * Herbs - Moringa Aloe Vera Amla

DON’TS :-

* Restrict Heavy for digestion * Excessive Too Acidic Salty Sour Spicy items * Outside Fried Oily Junk food * Bakery Foods Maida Udad items * Too Fermented Food * Excess Tea Coffee * Avoid Rajma Chole Curd Paneer Cream Sweets * Processed Packed Canned Foods * Processed Sweets * Cold Beverages

LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS

* Rest Good Sleep (8 hrs ) * Active Lifestyle * Physical Activities * Timely Food Intakes * Sleep Early Wake Early * Avoid Sedentary Lifestyle * Avoid Fasting * Avoid Addictions if any

YOGA

* Anulom Vilom Pranayam( 20 Rounds ) * Surya Namaskar ( 10 Rounds ) * Mayurasan ( 10 Rounds ) * Paschimottanasan ( 5 Rounds) * Gomukhasan (5 Rounds) * Sarvangasana (5 Rounds)

EXERCISES

* Walking 6000 Steps Per Day * Jogging * Mild Mobility Flexibility Exercise * Aerobics

ANTISTRESS

* Dhyan * Meditation * Mental Peace Calmness

REGARDS

Dr Arun Desai

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NAMASTE RASHMI JI,

It sounds like you’re experiencing chronic iron deficiency that started after blood donation, and your haemoglobin only improves while you’ve on iron supplements. your also mentioned that serum protein and albumin levels increase while taking iron tablet, but no protein is lost in the urine- which suggests it’s not a kidney issue

1) IRON DEFICIENCY common cause= blood loss(e.g donation, menstruation) , poor absorption(gt issues), low dietary intake -hemoglobin falls again when stopping supplements- this suggest iron stores ferritin are not being adequately replensihed

2) SERUM ALBUMIN/PROTEIN INCREASE WITH IRON TABS -this might be a response to improved nutrition/ metabolism -it’s not typically a concern unless too high-values would help here

GENERAL ADVICE to restore iron levels and avoid lifelong tablet use 1) rebuild iron stores(ferritin) fully- not just normalize hemoglobin 2) find and treat the cause of iron loss- e.g- internal bleeding, poor gut absorption 3) improve dietary intake and absorption naturally

In Ayurveda, iron deficiency is linked with panda Roga, and management involves enhancing digestive fire using iron rich medications

1) PUNARNAVA MANDOR- 2 tabs twice daily after meals for 3 months =improves hemoglobin, digestion, reduces inflammation

2) NAVAYAS LAUHA- 1/2 tsp twice daly after meals for 2-3 months =iron rich herbo-mineral compund

3) DHATRI LAUH- 250 mg once daily after lunch or 2 moths =good for digestion, immunity, and iron

4) DRAKSHARISHTA- 15ml with water after meals for. 3 months =aids digestion and iron absorption

DIET TO BE FOLLOWED -green leafy vegetables= spinach, amaranth, moringa, fenugreek, curry leaves -beetroot, carrots, pumpkin, sweet potato -legumes= urad dal, kulith, chickpeas, green gram -whole grains= ragi, bajra, jowar, red rice -nuts and seeds= black sesame seeds, almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds -dry fruits= raisin, dates, figs, dried apricot -jaggery- especially with sesame or roasted chana -amla- resh, powder or juice form -curry leaves- cook into dishes or make chutney

HAVE VITAMIN. C RICH FOODS -amla, lemon, oranges, guava, tomatoes -always pair with iron rods- squeeze lemon on dal or greens -ghee - support digestion and absorption

FOODS TO AVOID OR LIMIT -tea/coffee -excessive milk and dairy -cold or processed foods -fried, oily and heavy to digest meals -white sugar, refined flour

good digestion is key to absorbing nutrients including iron. -use spices like jeera, ajwain, hing, dry ginger, trikatu in cooking -sip warm water throughout the day -if digestion feels weak, take a pinch of trikatu churna with warm water before meals

LIFESTYLE RECOMMENDATIONS YOGA- 15-30 min daily- especially -sarangasana, viparita karanim bhujangasana, pawanmuktasana -sleep- 7-8 hours- avoid sleeping latee -stress management- pranayam

repeat hemoglobin and ferritin test after 6 weeks of starting treatment -once normalise, slowly taper down dosage- switch to diet only maintenance

DO FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY OF 6 WEEKS

THANK YOU

REGARDS

DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA

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