panchakarma diet - #2690

I recently started looking into Panchakarma as a way to reset my health because I’ve been dealing with constant fatigue, poor digestion, and overall heaviness in my body. I’ve heard it’s an intensive process that involves cleansing and detoxification, but I don’t understand much about the panchakarma diet and how it works alongside the treatment. Before I commit to it, I want to know what exactly the panchakarma diet includes. Is it super restrictive, or are there variations depending on the person? I’ve read that it involves a lot of kitchari and simple foods, but do I have to eat only kitchari throughout the entire process? How does this diet support the detox? I also have some specific concerns because my eating habits aren’t great right now. I tend to eat a lot of processed snacks and coffee to keep myself going during work hours, and I’m not sure how easy it’ll be to switch to the panchakarma diet. Are there any specific foods that are strictly off-limits during this time? Another thing I’m worried about is whether I’ll get enough energy from the panchakarma diet. Since I have a pretty demanding job, I need to stay active and alert. Will this diet leave me feeling too weak or hungry? I’ve heard some people lose weight during Panchakarma, but I’m already on the thinner side and can’t afford to lose more. Are there ways to adjust the panchakarma diet for people with my kind of body type? I’ve also read that the panchakarma diet should start even before the treatment begins, in a preparatory phase. How far in advance should I start? Does the panchakarma diet continue after the main treatment, or is it just a temporary thing? Did it really help with your detox process, and how hard was it to stick to? What was the most challenging part, and do you have any tips to make it easier? Lastly, are there specific spices, herbs, or ingredients that are a must for the panchakarma diet? Should I prepare these in advance or let the practitioner guide me? I’m also curious if the diet has long-term benefits that I can incorporate into my daily life even after Panchakarma is done.