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Gastrointestinal Disorders
Question #26278
195 days ago
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How to Reset gut health naturally - #26278

Kiranmayee

I frequently have bloating and indigestion problems. Though I eat homemade food I cannot bring myself to gut health back to its initial state. Changes were changed to desi cow milk. Also the curd I take these days is sour

Age: 52
Chronic illnesses: Diabetic
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Dr. Khushboo
I am a dedicated Ayurvedic practitioner with a diverse foundation in both modern and traditional systems of medicine. My journey began with six months of hands-on experience in allopathic medicine at District Hospital Sitapur, where I was exposed to acute and chronic care in a high-volume clinical setting. This experience strengthened my diagnostic skills and deepened my understanding of patient care in an allopathic framework. Complementing this, I have also completed six months of clinical training in Ayurveda and Panchakarma, focusing on natural detoxification and rejuvenation therapies. During this time, I gained practical experience in classical Ayurvedic treatments, including Abhyanga, Basti, Shirodhara, and other Panchakarma modalities. I strongly believe in a patient-centric approach that blends the wisdom of Ayurveda with the clinical precision of modern medicine for optimal outcomes. Additionally, I hold certification in Garbha Sanskar, a specialized Ayurvedic discipline aimed at promoting holistic wellness during pregnancy. I am passionate about supporting maternal health and fetal development through time-tested Ayurvedic practices, dietary guidance, and lifestyle recommendations. My approach to healthcare emphasizes balance, preventive care, and customized wellness plans tailored to each individual’s constitution and health goals. I aim to create a nurturing space where patients feel heard, supported, and empowered in their healing journey. Whether treating seasonal imbalances, supporting women’s health, or guiding patients through Panchakarma therapies, I am committed to delivering care that is rooted in tradition and guided by compassion.
195 days ago
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Simple Remedies

1. Take 20ml of Decoction of Asana (Pterocarpus marsupium)

2. Take 20ml juice of Aegle marmelos (leaves)

3. Take 20 ml bitter gourd juice

1) tab pravala panchamrita Shankha vati - 250 mg before food with ghee 3 times a day 2) Drakshasava - 15ml after food with water 2 times a day 3 ) Bhunibadi churna- 1tsf before food with water 3 times a day

Yoga Therapy:

Asana

Bhujangasana (1 min.)

Shalabhasana (3 Rounds)

Dhanurasana (30 sec.)

Makarasana (2 Min.)

Pavanamuktasana (2 min.)

Sarwangasana (3 minutes)

Halasana (1min.)

Matsyasana (1 minute)

Ardhamatsyendrasana (2 minutes on each side)

Paschimottasana (1 minute)

Akarna Dhanurasana (1 minute on each side)

Ushtrasana (2 minutes)

Udarasanchalana (3 rounds)

Trikonasana (1 minute on each side)

Veerasana (1 minute on each side)

Shavasana (when needed)

Uttanapada Chakrasana 3 rounds

Pranayama

Suryabhedana Pranayama with Kumbhaka for 10 minutes

Bhastrika Pranayama with Kumbhaka for 10 minutes

Diet and Lifestyle

Pathya

Planning of diet is most essential in dyspepsia because the root cause is faulty intake of diet.

Old rice, munga dal, rice gruel, buttermilk, lemon juice, cow’s ghee, fresh ginger, fresh garlic, black salt, cumin seeds.

Light food in moderate quantity.

Take fresh food in warm condition.

Drink warm water or medicated water after the meal, helps in digestion. Regular exercise.

Apathya

Avoid heavy, cold, too much oily food.

Avid drinking of water just before meal.

Avoid day sleep after meal.

Avoid heavy meals at night time.

Don’t take anything in between except liquids.

Suppression of the natural urges.

Excessive or scanty and also taken too early or too late.

Avoid anxiety, worry, anger, etc.

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Hello kiranmayee Your bloating and indigestion is due to poor digestion Take tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 will improve your digestion and hence solve your bloating problem Take buttermilk with pinch of asafoetida black salt and roasted jeera powder after lunch daily . This will improve your gut health naturally. Desi cow ghee is a good addition in diet, take 2-3 tsp/ day.

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190 days ago
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HELLO KIRANMAYEE,

Resetting gut health naturally- especially with a focus on Ayurvedic management- is possible but requires a multi-pronged approach. since you are diabetic and 52 years old, care must b taken to avoid foods or remedies that could disrupt blood sugar balance.

You’re experiencing -bloating -indigestion -poor response to home cooked food -change in curd now sour - switch to desi cow milk

These point to possible ama(toxins) accumulation, agni(digestive fire) imbalance, and vata-pitta disturbance, common in mid-life and with diabetes

NATURAL AND AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO RESET GUT HEALTH

1) REKINDLE DIGESTIVE FIRE Support better digestion before fixing the microbiome

-Jeera-ajwain-sauf mic= dry roast and grind in equal parts. chew 1/2 tsp after meals

-Ginger infusion= boil water with fresh ginger slices and sip warm throughout the day

-Trikatu churna= take 1/4 tsp with honey before meals

2) VATA-PITTA BALANCING FOR BLOATING

-avoid cold, raw foods, prefer warm, cooked, spiced meals -use hing, cumin, and fennel in cooking -buttermilk- blend 1 part fresh curd with 3 parts water, churn well, add pinch of black salt, roasted jeera. drink post lunch

3) GUT HEALING FOODS -mild khichdi detox for 3-5 days. use moong dal + rice+cumin + ginger + turmeric -add ghee 1 tsp per meal to lubricate intestines and support gut lining -avoid heavy sour curd at night- use fresh curd at lunch only or switch to diluted buttermilk -fermented foods- light- kanji (fermented carrot drink), homemade pickled ginger

4) WHAT TO AVOID -sour/stale curd -refined sugars especially for diabetes -cold drinks, raw salads -excess lentils/beans without spices -wheat heavy diet if bloating is severe try millets like kodo, barnyard in moderation

5) AYURVEDIC MEDICATIONS

-Avipattikar churna= 1/2 tsp with warm water before meals for hyperacidity and indigestion

-Hingwastaka churna= 1/2 tsp with ghee after meals great for vata related bloating

-Triphala churna= 1 tsp with warm water before bed for gentle detox at night

6) LIFESTYLE SUPPORT -Daily oil massage- use warm coconut oil before bath -walk after meals= 20-25 minutes it will help digestion -reduce stress = bloating and gut health are tightly linked to nervous system

IMPORTANT NOTES -stick to desi cow milk only if it suits you and boil it properly -if Sour curd feels too heavy, discontinue for now. buttermilk Is easier on digestion -monitor blood sugar during any diet changes

THANK YOU

DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA

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Avoid spicy, oily, dairy and bakery products. Regular exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Cap.Florasante 1-0-1

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Hi Kiranmayee as you mentioned here about regaining gut health ,which is very important in Diabetic management too. Since you are having bloating and indigestion we need to focus that also.

Start, 1.Gandharvahasthadi kwatham tablet 2-0-2 before food 2.Shankabhasma capsule 2-0-2 after food 3.Dhanwantharam gulika 2-2-2 after food with jeeraka water 4.Thriphaladi churnam 1tsp with hot water at bedtime

*PATHYA APATHYA [Dietary changes and lifestyle modifications]

Weekly once Virechana(Purgation) with THRIPHALADI CHURNAM(1packet/10gm) with ½glass hot water in empty stomach followed by light diet only - this is to cleanse your body(DETOX)

*You can also do Kashaya vasthi(medicated enema) from nearby Ayurvedic treatment center/14days once (Helps to manage diabetics too)

*Do’s 3-4litres of water /day More focus on fruits and vegetables Include Sprouted grains Walking - daily 30min to 1hour Practice yoga and meditation regularly

*Don’ts Tea /coffee Oily too salty sour sweet foods Junk foods Carbonated/soft drinks Maida and its products

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I am an Ayurvedic doctor with about 3 years of hands-on experience, mainly dealing with lifestyle disorders like PCOD, weight gain, diabetes, stress, and gut stuff—like bloating or weak digestion or just that feeling something’s off. I did my BAMS coz I was really drawn toward natural healing, not just the herbs part, but how everything connects—mind, food, sleep, mood... all of it. What I really try to focus on is not just giving medicine n sending people off. I like to understand what’s behind the symptoms... like why their metabolism’s slowed down or why they keep getting acidity despite eating less. That’s where my work with diet and mindset come in. I use Ayurvedic principles, yes, but I also mix it with small practical stuff—daily routines, sleep hygiene, stress release, food planning, whatever feels doable for that person. It’s not always about detoxes or strict regimens, though sometimes that helps too. Depends, really. I’ve seen good results when people actually get that they don’t need to do huge things. Just right guidance at the right time. I try to keep things light in consultation, make people feel heard, not rushed. I genuinely like when someone says “no one explained it to me like this before” — that feels nice. My whole approach is basically trying to make health feel natural again. Nothing fancy. Just rooted in the real Ayurvedic logic and a lot of listening. And yes, there’s trial and error sometimes, every case is different. But that’s what makes it kind of real. If you're dealing with any of those everyday-but-tiring health issues, I’ll do my best to figure it out with you—not just for now, but in a way that holds up longer term.
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Hlw Kiranmayee ji,

Digestive issues like bloating, indigestion, and gut imbalance—despite eating homemade food—can be rooted in deeper Agni (digestive fire) imbalances in Ayurveda. At age 52, Vata tends to dominate, which can aggravate digestion if not properly managed.

Treatment:

1, Triphala Churna 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime 2, Hingwashtak Churna ½ tsp before meals with warm water or ghee 3. Avipattikar Churna 1 tsp before lunch/dinner 4. Kutajghan Vati 1 tab twice daily 5. Takra (buttermilk) with roasted jeera, rock salt, mint Daily after lunch Powerful gut-friendly probiotic 6. Guduchi (Giloy) powder ½ tsp with honey or warm water

Diet Tips (Ahara):

Avoid sour curd (especially at night) – switch to fresh buttermilk. Take light, warm, cooked meals – avoid raw salads at night. Use digestive spices: jeera, saunf, hing, ajwain, dry ginger.

Avoid: cold foods, fried snacks, carbonated drinks, reheated food. Prefer: mung dal khichdi, cooked vegetables, rice, ghee, soups.

Lifestyle & Routines (Vihara):

Eat at fixed times, don’t skip meals. Morning warm water with lemon and a pinch of salt. Walk for 15–20 minutes after meals. Avoid daytime sleeping, especially after me

Thank you!

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HELLO KIRANMAYEE,

Your Symptoms- Gas, bloating, digestive problems, reset gut

Root cause of all problems-

In Ayurveda Agni (digestive system) is the most important factor for health When Agni is weak or imbalanced -Food is not digested properly -Partially digested food turns into ama (toxins) -Ama blocks the digestive and metabolic ducts -It causes gas, acidity, bloating, unclear movements, fatigue and mental dullness

Dosha Imbalance -Vata Dosha- Irregular eating habits, stress, eating cold food causes gas, bloating, constipation

-Pitta Dosha- Aggravated by spicy, oily, late eating, anger- Causes acid reflux, heartburn

-Kapha Dosha- Aggravated by heavy food, overeating- Metabolism slows down, heaviness, fatigue, coating on tongue

Your Issues In Agnimandaya+Ama+Pitta Vaha is mainly contaminated with mild Kapha disorder

Possible causes- - Irregular meals, timed meals, heavy oily junk food, cold drinks or chilled refrigerated food, excess sourness. or spicy food, sleeping immediately after eating, sedentary lifestyle, stress and anxiety, excessive tea/coffee, excessive use of antacids and antibiotics

Start taking these medicines for 4-6 weeks 100% you will get relief and be cured

1)Avipattikar Churna- 1 tsp after meals with warm water- for bloating

2)Kamdudha Rasa (plain)- 1 tablet twice a day after meals- soothes heartburn, reflux

3)Agnitundi Vati- 1 tablet twice a day before meals- improves digestion and appetite

4)Sutshekhar Vati- 1 tab daily at bedtime- improves gastric problems

5)Shankha Vati- 1 tab twice a day before meals- useful in gas, belching, pain

6)Hingvashtak Churna- 1 tsp before meals with warm water- improves gas problem, digestion

6)Triphala Churna- 1 tsp before meals with warm water- tones the intestine Cleanses and detoxifies

Diet plan- Strictly follow for 1 month

Eat- Warm, light, freshly cooked food Moong dal khichdi with cumin, ginger Thin buttermilk Roasted cumin-must Warm cumin-celery water Steamed vegetables Fruits- Pomegranate, papaya, banana, guava Clear moong soup with vegetable broth Early dinner- 8 pm

Foods to avoid- Tea/Coffee Spicy, oily, fried food Fermented food- Idol, Dosa, Chinese, Vinegar Tomato, curd, brinjal, citrus fruits Cold water Ice cream Milk at night Late night meal Irregular meals

Yoga and Pranayama-Daily Gentle stretching- 10 minutes Kapalbhati- 5 minutes- gas relief Nadi Shodhana- 7 minutes Vajrasana- sit for 10 minutes after meals Pavanmuktasana- 5 minutes Shavasana- relax the nerves 10 minutes before sleeping

Lifestyle- Wake up before 7 am Drink warm water with cumin seeds and celery Eat at a fixed time daily Chew properly Eat without getting distracted Avoid sleeping during the day Sleep by 10 pm at night Take a daily walk after meals- 30 minutes

Other home remedies Cumin-celery-fennel water- Boil 1 teaspoon each in 2 glasses of water When it boils, 1 glass remains Drink this after meals Amla juice- 20 ml daily with water on an empty stomach

Ginger honey paste- a little dry ginger + 1 teaspoon honey - once daily before meals

Whenever the weather changes, eat homemade food which is easy to digest and drink celery water And take these medicines If you are taking these medicines If you strictly consume and follow the diet lifestyle then you will get 100% results

1-2 weeks- Gas, acidity, improvement

3-4 weeks- Improve digestion and appetite, reduce toxins

5-6 weeks- Stabilize bowel movement, relieve fatigue, and after that you can reduce medicines

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR.MAITRI ACHARYA

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Hi, Kiranmayee Your symptoms indicate Agni dushti, Ama formation, and Annavaha srotas vitiation, which is common in long-standing diabetes.

Rx 1. Avipattikar Churna – ½ tsp at bedtime with warm water 2. Hingwashtak Churna – ½ tsp before meals with warm water 3. Chandraprabha Vati – 1 tab BID (for diabetes + gut support) 4. Guduchi Churna – 3g in morning with lukewarm water (improves immunity + metabolism)

Once stable, go for Virechana with Triphala Churna (1 tsp in warm water at bedtime for 5–7 days)
Pathya-Apathya (Diet & Lifestyle):

Do’s: • 3–4 L lukewarm water daily • Small, frequent meals • Cooked moong dal, gourds, ajwain water • Buttermilk (not curd) with hing and jeera • 30–45 min daily walk • Vajrasana, Pavanmuktasana, Apanasana • Pranayama: Nadi Shodhana, Agnisar

Don’ts: • Tea, coffee, sour curd • Fried/junk/processed food • Maida, soft drinks, cold items • Raw salads at night • Overeating and late dinners

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Dnt worry first of all you detoxify your gut then you are cured eaisly follow instructions:-

Divya SARWAKALP KWATH=100gm Divya KAYAKALP KWATH=100gm… mix all in a jar and take 1 tsp boil with 200ml of water till reduces 100 ml strain and take empty stomach twice daily

Divya UDRAMIRIT VATI Divya CHITRAKADI VATI DIVYA PHYTER TAB=1-1 TAB AFTER MEAL TWICE DAILY

AVOID JUNK/SPICY/PROCESSED FOOD

DO YOGA AND PRANAYAM REGULARLY

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Hello,

At this age, digestive enzyme production decrease and gut issues will develop. Fermented foods like sour curd may not be well tolerated if gut bacteria are out of balance. Curd at night may worsen bloating and indigestion due to slower night time digestion.

1. Dhanwantaram kashaya 15 ml + 45 ml lukewarm water twice daily before food. 2. Ashtachoornam 1 tsp with buttermilk at lunch time with food. 3. Triphala choornam 1 tsp at night with ghee. { this is good for both diabetic and gut issue }

Convert the food preparation to ghee and natural coconut oil is good. Refined oil will also make problems.

Chew food thoroughly. Walk for 10–15 mins after meals. Include more fruits and vegetables in your diet. Regular exercises and stress relief yogas will also help you to get rid of this condition.

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Don’t worry, Avoid excessive spicy,bitter food,pea,brinjal,cauliflower etc. And start taking1.Kbir liverzyme syp. 20ml with equal amount of Lukewarm water just after having meal twice in a day. 2.Dhanvantaram gullika 2-0-2 3.Shankh vati 1-1-1 You’ll definitely get relief 😌 Follow up after 30 days.

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Hi kiranmayee this is Dr Vinayak as considering your problem… * You should take light diet and avoid out side food and bakery foods *Always eat warm or freshly prepared food *Proper diet and proper sleep also important Rx- Avipattikar churna 1tsp twice before food T gasex 1-0-1 after food Madiphala rasayana 1tsp twice after food Use warm water to drink we will get relief

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To reset your gut health naturally, a focused Ayurvedic approach can be beneficial. Bloating and indigestion often arise from an imbalance in Vata dosha or weak agni (digestive fire). Let’s explore some actionable steps grounded in Ayurveda:

First, consider your current diet and its compatibility with your dosha; for Vata imbalances, warm, moist, and easy-to-digest foods are key. Favor cooked grains like basmati rice and quinoa, sweet and juicy fruits, starchy vegetables like sweet potatoes, and well-cooked greens. With dairy, ensure it’s fresh and ideally consumed warm, like warm milk with a pinch of cinnamon and cardamom, which can calm Vata.

Sour curd can aggravate bloating and indigestion for some people. It might help to switch to buttermilk (takra) made by diluting yogurt with water and adding a pinch of cumin and rock salt. This combination is considered tridoshic, balancing for all body types, and helps digest food better.

Focusing on enhancing Agni is crucial. Consider drinking a cup of ginger tea before meals, as ginger is a natural digestive stimulant. Consistency here is essential, and fresh ginger can also be added to your cooking for the same effect.

Regular meal times and portion control also play a significant role. Eat at the same time each day and avoid overeating, which can overload the digestive system and lead to bloating. Aim for smaller, more frequent meals that allow the body to process food efficiently.

Lifestyle adjustments, like practicing yoga, can aid in digestion. Poses like Pawanmuktasana (Wind-Relieving Pose) or Marjariasana (Cat-Cow Pose) are gentle and can be incredibly effective for stimulating digestion and relieving bloating.

Lastly, ensure adequate hydration. Drink warm water throughout the day rather than cold, and add herbs like cumin, coriander, or fennel to water; this can further enhance digestion and detoxify.

If these symptoms persist despite these interventions, it would be best to consult an Ayurvedic practitioner to identify any deeper imbalances or underlying issues.

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To address bloating and indigestion from an Ayurvedic perspective, we need to look at your agni, which is your body’s digestive fire. When agni is impaired, it often leads to incomplete digestion and the formation of toxins, or ama. Even if you’re consuming what seems like healthy food, improper digestion can lead to issues like bloating.

First, let’s consider the milk and curd intake. Desi cow milk is generally easier to digest, but make sure the milk is boiled and consumed warm, preferably with a pinch of turmeric or ginger, to enhance digestion. If the curd is sour, it might exacerbate bloating. Instead, opt for fresh buttermilk spiced with a bit of cumin and a small piece of fresh ginger.

Meals should be regular and consistent. Try not to skip meals or eat at irregular times, as this can disturb your digestive rhythm. Ensure that your meals are balanced according to your dosha. Since you’re experiencing bloating and indigestion, these might be signs of vata imbalance. Favor foods that are warm, moist, and mildly spiced.

Incorporating fasting or light meals one day a week can help rest the digestive system and rekindle agni. Begin meals with a small piece of freshly grated ginger with a few drops of lime and a pinch of salt - this prepares your agni for digestion. Avoid reheated or excessively oily, spicy, and heavy foods.

Be cautious about consuming cold or fermented foods, as they can dampen agni, leading to further issues. You might consider consulting an Ayurvedic practitioner for panchakarma—especially therapies like vamana or virechana, which can help cleanse and rejuvenate the digestive system.

If symptoms persist or worsen, it’s essential to consult a healthcare provider. Monitoring the response to dietary changes can guide further adjustments, ensuring a balanced approach to restoring gut health naturally.

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Hingwastaka churna- 1/2 tsp with warm water before meals Chitrakadi vati- 1 tab to be chewed three times daily

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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. Ramesh Bhatiya
I am having about a year of hands-on experience in clinical health, mostly working closely with patients in real care settings. My focus stay on understanding disease beyond reports, looking at daily habits, mental state, and overall strength of body. I follow a holistic approach especially while supporting cancer patients, where care is not only about symptoms but also comfort, nutrition, and emotional balance. During this time I worked with patients at different stages of illness, and that taught me patience, sometimes things move slow, sometimes progress feel uneven. I try to integrate holistic health principles carefully, without overdoing anything, because every patient respond differntly. Cancer care, in my view, need gentle planning and steady follow-up, not aggressive promises. I believe clinical experience shape judgement more than theory alone, though I still keep learning everyday. My approach remain patient-centric, focused on improving quality of life and supporting overall wellbeing. There are days when outcomes are uncertain, but consistent care and honest guidance still matter a lot, even when answers are not very clear.
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Dr. Nayan Wale
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Dr. Anjali Sehrawat
I am Dr. Anjali Sehrawat. Graduated BAMS from National College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Barwala (Hisar) in 2023—and right now I'm doing my residency, learning a lot everyday under senior clinicians who’ve been in the field way longer than me. It’s kind of intense but also really grounding. Like, it makes you pause before assuming anything about a patient. During my UG and clinical rotations, I got good hands-on exposure... not just in diagnosing through Ayurvedic nidan but also understanding where and when Allopathic tools (like lab reports or acute interventions) help fill the gap. I really believe that if you *actually* want to heal someone, you gotta see the whole picture—Ayurveda gives you that depth, but you also need to know when modern input is useful, right? I’m more interested in chronic & lifestyle disorders—stuff like metabolic imbalances, stress-linked issues, digestive problems that linger and slowly pull energy down. I don’t rush into giving churnas or kashayams just bcz the texts say so... I try to see what fits the patient’s prakriti, daily habits, emotional pattern etc. It’s not textbook-perfect every time, but that’s where the real skill grows I guess. I do a lot of thinking abt cause vs symptom—sometimes it's not the problem you see that actually needs solving first. What I care about most is making sure the treatment is safe, ethical, practical, and honest. No overpromising, no pushing meds that don’t fit. And I’m always reading or discussing sth—old Samhitas or recent journals, depends what the case demands. My goal really is to build a practice where people feel seen & understood, not just “managed.” That's where healing actually begins, right?
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Dr. S. Susitha Lekshmi
I am honestly trying to sum up my 10+ years in Ayurveda, and sometimes I feel like the words don’t fully catch what those years really meant. I worked across different setups, a mix of opd days, longer case followups and those moments where I had to rethink a treatment plan because the patient wasn’t responding the way I first expectd. Those things shaped me more than any textbook page honestly. I focus a lot on understanding how a person’s routine n habits shape their health, and I use classical Ayurvedic principles to guide most decisions… though there are days when I go back and recheck the basics again to make sure I am doing it right. My work in these years has made me comfortable handling a wide range of cases, from common digestive trbls to joint issues and skin concerns, and sometimes the more slow-moving lifestyle disorders where patience becomes a kind of treatment too. I try to keep my consultasions more like a conversation than a prescription-giving moment. I’ve seen how patients open up when they realise I’m looking for the root cause, not just the symptom. Diet correction, daily routine fixes, small mind-body adjustments—these things are simple but they shift a lot when done properly, and I’ve watched that happen dozens of times. I also keep learning, even now, sometimes going through old notes or attending quick sessions to refresh things I might have overlooked. And somewhere in these years, I think I developed a steady kind of confidence—not loud, just practical—that comes from seeing what works again and again. I’m still refining my approach, still figuring better ways to guide people, but my aim stayed same through all these years: offer care that feels real, personal, rooted in Ayurveda and still adaptable to the way people live today.
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Dr. Prasad Pentakota
I am Dr. P. Prasad, and I’ve been in this field for 20+ years now, working kinda across the board—General Medicine, Neurology, Dermatology, Cardiology—you name it. Didn’t start out thinking I’d end up spanning that wide, but over time, each area sort of pulled me in deeper. And honestly, I like that mix. It lets me look at a patient not just through one lens but a whole system-wide view... makes more sense when treating something that won’t fit neatly in one category. I’ve handled everything from day-to-day stuff like hypertension, diabetes, or skin infections to more serious neuro and cardiac problems. Some cases are quick—diagnose, treat, done. Others take time, repeated check-ins, figuring out what’s really going on beneath those usual symptoms. And that’s where the detail matters. I’m pretty big on thorough diagnosis and patient education—because half the problem is ppl just not knowing what’s happening inside their own body. What’s changed for me over years isn’t just knowledge, it’s how much I lean on listening. If you miss what someone didn’t say, you might also miss their actual illness. And idk, after seeing it play out so many times, I do believe combining updated medical practice with basic empathy really shifts outcomes. Doesn’t have to be complicated... it just has to be consistent. I keep up with research too—new drugs, diagnostics, cross-specialty updates etc., not because it’s trendy, but cuz it’s necessary. Patients come in better read now than ever. You can’t afford to fall behind. The end goal’s the same tho—help them heal right, not just fast. Ethical practice, evidence-based, and sometimes just being there to explain what’s going on. That’s what I stick to.
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Dr. Manjula
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.
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286 reviews
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. Batu
I am an Ayurvedic doctor trying to bring the old wisdom of chikitsa into daily life, even if sometime I feel I am still learning new things every single day.. I work mostly with the classical principles, the ones I studied again n agin during my training, and I try to see how they fit with each patient’s prakriti and the tiny details of their health story. I am often thinking how Ayurveda doesn’t rush anything, it asks for understanding of the roga and even the rogi in a deeper way, and I keep that in mind when someone walks in and tell me their concerns. Some cases are simple, some not really, but I do my best to look at the ahara, vihara, dosha pattern and even the habits they don’t notice at first. Sometimes I get a bit caught up in analysing too many factors at once, or typing notes too fas and mixing commas,, but at the core I focus on using authentic Ayurvedic approaches—herbal formulations, routine correction, panchkarma suggestions where needed—and I try to guide people gently without overwhelming them. I am also aware that many patients come with doubts or half-heard ideas about Ayurveda, and I try to clear those without sounding too “doctorly,” just explaining what makes sense for their body. I want them to feel they can trust the process, even if progress take time or feel slow on some days. I am still growing in this field, and every person who comes to me reminds me why I chose Ayurveda in the first place: clarity, balance, and healing that respects the person as a whole. There are moments where I wish I had more hours in a day to study more granthas or revise a chapter I skipped, but I stay committed to giving care that is genuine, thoughtful and rooted in traditional practice—even if the journey gets a bit messy here n there !!
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Dr. M.Sushma
I am Dr. Sushma M and yeah, I’ve been in Ayurveda for over 20 yrs now—honestly still learning from it every day. I mostly work with preventive care, diet logic, and prakriti-based guidance. I mean, why wait for full-blown disease when your body’s been whispering for years, right? I’m kinda obsessed with that early correction part—spotting vata-pitta-kapha imbalances before they spiral into something deeper. Most ppl don’t realize how much power food timing, digestion rhythm, & basic routine actually have… until they shift it. Alongside all that classical Ayurveda, I also use energy medicine & color therapy—those subtle layers matter too, esp when someone’s dealing with long-term fatigue or emotional heaviness. These things help reconnect not just the body, but the inner self too. Some ppl are skeptical at first—but when you treat *beyond* the doshas, they feel it. And I don’t force anything… I just kinda match what fits their nature. I usually take time understanding a person’s prakriti—not just from pulse or skin or tongue—but how they react to stress, sleep patterns, their relationship with food. That whole package tells the story. I don’t do textbook treatment lines—I build a plan that adjusts *with* the person, not on top of them. Over the years, watching patients slowly return to their baseline harmony—that's what keeps me in it. I’ve seen folks come in feeling lost in symptoms no one explained… and then walk out weeks later understanding their body better than they ever did. That, to me, is healing. Not chasing symptoms, but restoring rhythm. I believe true care doesn’t look rushed, or mechanical. It listens, observes, tweaks gently. That's the kind of Ayurveda I try to practice—not loud, but deeply rooted.
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