Let’s address your concerns with a focus on Ayurveda’s holistic approach. To improve your sleep quality, aim to create a calming bedtime routine. Set a goal to switch off electronic devices at least an hour before bed to allow your mind to wind down. Reading a book or practicing meditation can be calming. Try sipping on warm milk with a pinch of nutmeg, which is known as jaiphal in Sanskrit, before bed as it’s soothing and can help improve sleep.
Moving onto diet, irregular eating can greatly affect both gut health and skin clarity. Start eating meals at consistent times. Your digestive fire, or agni, thrives on routine. Begin with a light, easily digestible breakfast, like warm oatmeal spiced with cinnamon and ginger. Lunch should be your main meal, consisting of whole grains, legumes, and seasonal vegetables. Avoid heavy, greasy foods that can aggravate digestive issues and skin problems. Drink warm water and you can also include herbal teas like ginger or fennel throughout the day to boost digestion.
For hair health, apart from diet, consider regular scalp massages with oils like bhringraj or coconut oil. This improves blood circulation and nourishes your hair roots. Also, try amla or Indian gooseberry, which supports hair growth. Consume it as a juice or powder.
With skin care, focus on detoxifying your body. Mix a pinch of turmeric with honey and apply it on acne marks, but ensure your skin’s not sensitive to turmeric. Balance pitta dosha, often associated with skin inflammation, by consuming cooling herbs like coriander or mint. Pay attention to hydration, aim for 6 to 8 glasses of water daily.
Lastly, work on reducing stress, possible through yoga or pranayama breathing exercises, to boost overall energy and well-being. Achieving regular bowel movements may also be aided with a spoonful of soaked chia seeds in water daily. Allow yourself time to see these changes take wholistic effect.
You mentioned -hairfall and thinning started recently -facial scars - no acne currently -skin looks dull, no glow -good digestion overall, but occasional acidity - normal menstrual cycle, no chronic disease
From an ayurvedic perspective, your body is basically healthy, but there are a few early imbalances developing in your doshas(natural energies) and dhatus(body tissues)
UNDERSTANDING HAIRFALL AND THINNIG
Ayurveda says hair is a byproduct of bone tissue(asthi dhatu) and is nourished by blood(rakta) and plasma(rasa dhatu)
THERE ARE 3 REASONS FOR YOUR HAIR ISSUES
1) PITTA IMBALANCE= pitta is the energy of heat and transformation. When it increases due to stress, late nights, spicy foods or sun exposure, it can overheat the scalp, causing inflammation in hair roots-> hair starts falling
2) VATA AGGRAVATION= vata controls movement and dryness . if vata is high, it dries out your scalp, making hair brittle and thin
3) WEAK NOURISHMENT TO HAIR TISSUES= even if you eat healthy, your tissues may not be absorbing nutrients properly due to mild digestive weakness or minor toxin buildup-> hair roots dont get full nutrition-> thinning
UNDERSTANING SKIN SCARS AND DULLNESS
1) RAKTA DHATU IS SLIGHTLY IMPURE -even though your digestion feels good, small amounts of toxins can build up in the blood due to occasional acidity, poor sleep, or environmental factors-> this causes scars or marks on the skin
2) OJAS(ITAL GLOW) IS LOW -Ojas is the essence of good health. when Ojas is low due to stress, tiredness, irregular sleep, or dehydration, your skin looks tired or dull, even if there’s no acne
3) NO FRESH NOURISHMENT TO SKIN CELLS -your outer skin depends on the health of your rasa(plasma) and rakta(blood). If these aren’t being refreshed properly, healing slows down-> old scars stay longer and skin loses its natural shine
AYURVEDA AIMS TREATMENT TO -Cool and nourish your body internally -purify your blood to reduce scars and clear skin - strengthen digestion -to improve nutrient absorption -adopt a gentle rouitne= including massage, yoga, diet, and medicines)
MANAGEMENT PLAN
1) HAIRFALL AND LOW DENSITY
-BHRINGARAJASAVA= 15ml with water twice daily after meals =nourishes liver, supports hair growth
-ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA= 1 tsp at night with warm milk =balances stress, vata and improves asthi
-AMLA CAPSULES= 1 cap with warm water morning empty stomach =rasayana, enhances rasa and hair pigmentation
-YASHTI MADHU CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with ghee morning and evening =supports adrenal health, improves quality of hair
NASYA THERAPY= instill 2 drops of BALA TAILA in each nostril daily morning empty stomach =promotes hair health by nourishing brain and scalp area
* EXTERNAL TREATMENT
-MAHABRINGARAJ TAILA= warm oil, gentle scalp massage for 10-15 mins thrice weekly =strengthen roots, reduces vata
-KESH KANTI OR SHIKAKAI SHAMPOO= twice weekly for mild cleansing =prevent scalp dryness without chemical use
-HAIR MASK = 2 tbsp amla + brahmi churna + Aloe vera gel + curd =make paste and apply once weekly the rinse with mild shampoo = strengthen follicles, cools scalp
2) FOR SKIN GLOW OR SCAR MANAGEMENT
-MAHA MANJISTHA GHAN VATI= 1 tab twice daily with warm water after meals =blood purification, pigmentation
-KHADIRARISHTA= 15ml with equal water after meals twice daily =detoxifies blood, helps skin clarity
-NEEM CAPSULES= 1 cap after food twice daily =purifies skin and controls any inflammation
-CHANDRAPRABHA VATI= 2 tabs daily after meals =balances pitta and detoxifies skin
*EXTERNAL TREATMENT
UBTAN= besan+turmeric+sandalwood+milk+rose water = brightening exfoliation, removing scars
PACK= multani mitti + rose water + manjistha powder =deep cleansing, ear reduction
KUMKUMADI TAILA= 3 drops on face massage gently at night
ALOE VERA GEL (NATURAL)=direct from leaf apply at night
DIET TO BE FOLLOWED
GENERAL PRINCIPLES -include oily, sweet, cooling foods to pacify pitta and vata -avoid very spicy, sour, fried, or preserved food
INCLUDE -homemade ghee 2 tsp/day - soaked almonds, raisins, dates -cow milk or plant milk with cardamom and ghee -fresh fruits-especially pomegranate, papaya, amla - vegetables= beetroot, bottle gourd, spinach, ash gourd - whole grains-rice, wheat , barley - herbal teas= mint, licorice, chamomile
AVOID THESE -fermented foods- pickles, curd at night - cold water, soda, energy drinks - late night meals -reheating food multiple times
LIFESTYLE
MORNING ROUTINE
6-6:30AM= wake up, drink warm water with 1 tsp ghee or lemon
7 AM= light exercise, yoga, or walking
7:30 AM= oil massage thrice weekly
8 AM= bath with herbal powder(mix besan+turmeric+curd)
EVENING AND NIGHT
SUNSET= light dinner-soup,khichdi, dal
8 PM= Kumkumadi taila face massage
9:30-10 PM= sleep, avoid screens 1 hour before bed
YOGA AND PRANAYAM -Sarvangasana= 1-2 min, increases blood flow to scalp - Balasana= 2 min, relieves stress - Adho much svanasana= 2-3 min, strengthens scalp and brain - Anulom-vilom= 10 min, balances vata-pitta - Bhramari= 5 min, improves skin buster and mental calmness
You’re young and have no chronic illness your periods are normal you already eat fairly well these are early stage imbalances and can be reversed naturally
By following this plan consistently for 2-3 months, you can see -stronger, thicker hair - reduced hair fall - lightened scars - glowing, clearer skin -more mental calmness and better digestion
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Anil pls answer some questions - 1.Do you feel more heat or cold in your body?
2. Do you have constipation or sticky stools?
3. Any stress or sadness from past events?
4. What time do you wake up now?
5. What is your height and current weight?
