HELLO OLERE,
Your symptoms suggest malabsorption syndrome, possibly due to
-chronic inflammation of the intestines
-liver gall bladder dysfunction- impacts fat digestion
- pancreatic enzyme deficiency
- intestinal dysbiosis
-possible hypothyroidism or metabolic syndrome due to swelling, weight gain
MALABSORPTION LEADS TO
-protein deficiency -> muscle wasting, swelling due to albumin
- fat malabsorption-> fat-soluble vitamin deficiency (A,D,E,K)
-mineral loss-> fatigue, edema, bone loss
AYURVEDIC VIEW
AGNI(DIGESTIVE FIRE) DYSFUNCTION
all healthy begins with proper digestion. In your case
-mandagni(weak digestion) is likely primary
-result:- incomplete digestion->ama(toxins)-> blocks nutrient absorption
DOSHA IMBALANCE
-kapha excess-> heaviness, water retention, bloating, obesity
- Vata imbalance in colon -> gas, irregular absorption
- pitta may also be mildly involved-depending on inflammation levels
SROTORODHA(BLOCKED CHANNELS)
-nutrient channels(rasavaha srotas) are blocked by toxins-> body can't assimilate food
AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT
EXTERNAL THERAPIES
these therapies help melt fat, remove blockages, and stimulate lymph flow, improving digestion and absorption
-UDWARTANA= rubbing warm herbal powder KOLAKULATHADI CHURNA agains hair growth to reduce fat, kapha and water retention for 5 times/week
- OIL MASSAGE= daily warm oil massage with dhanwantharam taila daily
-SWEDANA= steam therapy using dashmoola decoction after massage to open Channels and promote sweating
-LEPANA = herbal paste applications for localised reduction of bloating = triphala/trikatu and apply on abdomen
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) HINGWASTAKA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm water after meals for 6-8 weeks
=gas, bloating, improves digestive fire
2) TRIKATU CHURNA= 1/4 tsp before meals with warm water for 4-6 weeks
3) CHITRAKADI VATI= 2 tabs 20 min before meals for 4-8 weeks
4) PUNARNAVADI GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals for 2-3 months
5) DASHMOOLARISHTA= 15 ml + 45 ml water twice daily before meals for 6-8 weeks
6) AROGYAVARDHINI VATI= 1 tab after meals once daily for 4-6 weeks
7) AMALAKI CHURNA= 1 gm morning on empt stomach for 4-8 weeks
SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES
-AJWAIN+CUMIN WATER= 1 tsp ajwain+ 1 tsp cumin boiled in 1 cup water
sip warm water after meals
=reduces bloating and gas
-CCF TEA= 1/2 tsp coriander, cumin, fennel each in 2 cups water, boil and reduce to 1 cup twice daily after meals
=miproves absorption and metabolism
-LEMON+ DRY GINGER+ ROCK SALT= small pinch in warm water morning on empt stomach
=stimulates agni, mild laxative effect
-TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime
=gentle detox and bowel regularly
DIET PLAN
the goal to reduce Ama, strengthen agni, and open blocked srotas
-eat light, warm, cooked, easy to digest foods
- avoid raw, cold, fermented, heavy, and oily foods
-use digestive spices like ginger, black pepper, cumin, ajwain, coriander, turmeric
GRAINS= rice, red rice, millets ragi, bajra,kodo, barley
LENTILS= moong dal, massor dal
VEGETABLES= bottle gourd, ridge gourd, ash gourd, carrots, pumpkin, spinach(cooked) strictly no raw salads
SPICES= ginger, cumin, ajwain, fennel, black pepper, corainder
FRUITS= pomegrante,apple(stewed), papaya, figs
FATS= small amounts of cow ghee(boost digestive fire), sesame oil
LIQUIDS= warm water, ccf tea, ginger tea, ajwain water
FERMENTED DAIRYA= buttermilk with rock salt and cumin
AVOID STRICTLY
-RAW FOODS= salads, smoothies, raw veggies
-HEAVY DAIRY= cheese, cold milk, panner
-Potatoes, tomatoes, brinjal- increase bloating
-REFINED FOODS= white flour, refined oils, sugar
-COLD DRINKS= carbonated beverages , refrigerated water
-WHEAT(IN EXCESS)= heavy and difficult for weak digestion
YOGA AND PRANAYAM
to stimulate the digestive system, enhance lymphatic drainage, reduce fat, and balance kapha-vata
-pawanmuktasana= release gas, stimulates intestine
-trikonasana= stimulate digestion, reduces belly fat
-ardha matsyendrasana= liver and pancreas stimulation
-bhujangasana= stretches abdomen , improves digestion
-vajrasana= sit after meals to aid digestion
PRANAYAM
- Nadi sodhana= nervous system balance
- Kapalbhati= boosts metabolism , clears kapha
- bhastrika= awakens agni
- ujjayi breathing= stimulate thyroid and metabolism
LIEFESTYLE AND DINACHARYA
-wake up before 6 am= best for digestion and kapha control
- drink warm water on waking= with lemon
- perform tongue scraping+ oil pulling= removes ama from oral cavity
- perform daily oil massage
-walk after meals= 25 min after food to improve gut motility
-avoid daytime naps= triggers kapha accumulation, slows metabolism
- avoid eating after 7:30 pm= kapha increases in evening
-sleep by 10 pm= promotes metabolism repair at night
SINCE YOUR CONDITION IS CHRONIC, I RECOMMEND TEST,
-nutrient deficiency testing= vitamin D, B12, iron, calcium, zinc, folate
- comprehensive stool analysis
-rule out hypothyroidism or diabetes
FOR OSTEOARTHRITIS CONTINUE TREATMENT YOU ARE TAKING OR IF YOU WANT AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT THEN KINDLY INFORM
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THAANK YOU
FEEL FREE TO REACH OUT IN CASE OF ANY DOUBTS OR QUESTIONS
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA