virudha - #2510
I’ve been struggling with digestive issues like bloating, gas, and occasional acidity, and a friend suggested that it might be related to virudha foods in my diet. I wasn’t familiar with the term, but after looking it up, I learned that virudha refers to incompatible food combinations in Ayurveda. Now I’m wondering if my eating habits could be causing these problems. For example, I often have fruits with yogurt in the morning or drink milk after eating salty snacks like chips. I read that these are considered virudha combinations. Are they really that bad? How exactly does virudha affect digestion and overall health? Could it be causing other issues I’ve noticed, like fatigue or random skin breakouts? I also want to know if there’s a way to correct the effects of virudha foods. If I’ve been eating wrong combinations for years, can Ayurveda help undo the harm? Are there specific remedies or detox methods to balance the doshas and restore digestion? Another thing I’m confused about is whether virudha applies only to food combinations or also to cooking methods. Does reheating food multiple times make it virudha? I often meal prep and reheat food during the week—could this be contributing to my issues? If anyone has experience with avoiding virudha foods and improving their digestion, I’d really appreciate your advice.
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