How to do a gut cleanse at home for gut dysbiosis and what are the food suggestions, herbal remedies to restore bacteria balance - #27551

Hello Neeharika I can understand your concern regarding your willingness to undergo body detox Here is the most safest body detox you can undergo at home😊

✅ Stepwise Gut Cleanse Plan (Safe at Home)

1️⃣ 3-Day Gentle Gut Reset

☑️Morning (empty stomach):( Mild purgation therpy)

1 glass warm water + 1 tsp Triphala churna (or 2 tablets) → mild detox, improves bowel rhythm Breakfast: Stewed apple with 1 pinch cinnamon + ½ tsp ghee it nourishes gut lining, softens stool Lunch– Khichdi cleanse – moong dal + rice + cumin + ginger + ghee + turmeric easiest to digest Dinner – Vegetable soup (bottle gourd, pumpkin, carrot, spinach) with cumin & black pepper Bedtime: 1 tsp Castor oil in warm milk (alternate nights, if constipation is more)

This works like a mini gut shodhana – removes accumulated toxins, resets bowel function, reduces inflammation.

2️⃣ Herbal Kashayas and Remedies

(You can prepare fresh at home, use for 2–3 months)

1. Jeera–Ajwain–Saunf Kashaya ½ tsp cumin + ½ tsp fennel + ¼ tsp ajwain → boil in 2 cups water → reduce to 1 cup → sip warm Benefits– Relieves bloating, improves Agni, balances gut bacteria

2 Turmeric–Ginger Tea

½ tsp turmeric + 3–4 ginger slices boiled in water Benefits- Reduces gut inflammation, restores mucosal balance

3️⃣ Food Modification for Gut Healing

Include Khichdi (with ghee) – daily at least 1 meal Cooked veggies (bottle gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin, carrot, spinach) Fermented but light: buttermilk with roasted cumin + curry leaves (not curd) Fruits ripe papaya, apple stew, banana (ripe), pomegranate soaked flaxseed, pumpkin seeds cumin, fennel, coriander, ajwain, hing

Avoid - ❌ Excess raw salads & raw sprouts (increase Vata) ❌ Milk with fruits / heavy dairy combos ❌ Refined sugar, bread, bakery items ❌ Excess tea/coffee, cold drinks ❌ Fried, packaged, or overly spicy food

4️⃣ Daily Routine ( Advisable to follow) Morning: Warm water + lemon (mild gut cleanser) After meals: Chew ½ tsp roasted fennel seeds it improves digestion Pawanmuktasana, Vajrasana after meals, Ardha Matsyendrasana -improves gut motility Anulom Vilom (balances Vata-Pitta) + Bhramari (calms gut-brain axis)

👉 Start with 3-day gentle gut cleanse 👉 Follow gut-friendly diet with ghee, cooked food, buttermilk, herbal teas 👉 Avoid raw/heavy/processed food that disturbs Agni 👉 Add yoga and pranayama for long-lasting gut–mind balance

Wish you a good heath😊

Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

Neeharika,You don’t need strong laxatives—these disturb your microbiome further. Instead:

Morning Cleanse Drink (on empty stomach):

Warm water + 1 tsp soaked chia seeds + a squeeze of lemon.

Helps regulate bowels and cleanse gently.

Fenugreek seed water (soak 1 tsp overnight, drink in morning) → reduces bloating, supports gut lining.

Avoid fasting or extreme cleanses, as they may worsen gut imbalance.

2. Food Suggestions for Gut Balance

✅ Include (prebiotics + probiotics + soothing foods):

Fermented foods: homemade curd, buttermilk with cumin, fermented kanji, idli/dosa batter.

Cooked prebiotic fibers: oats, boiled carrots, pumpkin, bottle gourd, sweet potato.

Moong dal khichdi (easy to digest, balances gut).

Rice gruel (kanji/ganji) with a pinch of rock salt → great for restoring gut bacteria.

Herbal teas: fennel, cumin, coriander (helps gas & inflammation).

❌ Avoid:

Excess raw salads (hard to digest in dysbiosis).

Processed foods, refined sugar, too much coffee/tea.

Fried, spicy, and packaged snacks.

HELLO NEEHARIKA KODE,

*Ayurveda emphasizes balancing the body’s Doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) and strengthening Agni (digestive fire) to address gut health issues like dysbiosis.

DIETARY SUGGESTIONS 1. Consume light, warm, and freshly cooked meals like moong dal, well-cooked vegetables, and rice.

2. Include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes to nourish healthy gut bacteria and promote regular bowel movements.

3.Include homemade curd (yogurt), buttermilk (Takra), fermented vegetables, and rice water to restore microbial balance. Buttermilk is especially beneficial.

4. Foods like garlic, onions, and bananas provide sustenance for beneficial bacteria to thrive.

5.Include ghee (clarified butter) and sesame oil in your diet to support gut lining integrity and lubricate the digestive system.

6.Minimize processed foods, refined sugar, and incompatible food combinations Because These can disrupt gut flora and hinder digestion.

7.Eat according to your Dosha type and seasonal requirements.

8. Eat slowly, chew thoroughly, and avoid distractions while eating to improve digestion and nutrient.

LIFESTYLE RECOMMENDATIONS

1.Maintain a regular schedule to support the body’s natural rhythms and digestive function.

2.Drink plenty of warm water throughout the day to aid digestion, soften stools, and flush out toxins.

3.Engage in moderate physical activity like yoga or walking to stimulate the digestive system and promote regular bowel movements.

4.Incorporate relaxation techniques like meditation, deep breathing, and yoga to manage stress levels, which can significantly impact gut health.

5.Consider Ayurvedic therapies like Panchakarma Because These detoxification treatments can be beneficial for deep cleansing and restoring doshic balance, particularly under the guidance of a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner.

FARTING WITHOUT SMELL This may indicate imbalances in Vata dosha, suggesting a need for warm, grounding foods.

SOFT BOWELS WITH COOKED FIBER, CONSTIPATION WITHOUT FIBER This could also point towards Vata imbalance. Focus on cooked, easily digestible vegetables and adequate hydration, but avoid overcooking or processing fiber-rich foods that could make them difficult to digest. Ensure you are including enough healthy fats like ghee in your diet.

KASHAYAM 'S SUGGESTIONS

1.CCF(Cumin,Corian, fennel)TEA 2.Gandharvhastadi kwath 15ml with 30ml of lukewarm water empty stomach twice in a day.

You can also make TRIPHALA POWDER AT HOME 1.HARAD 1 2.BAHEDA 2 3.AMLA 4 (1:2:4) THIS WILL BE THE RATIO… If you have any doubt,feel free to ask. TAKE CARE😊

KIND REGARDS, DR.ISHA ASHOK BHARDWAJ.

HELLO NEEHARIKA,

Based on your symptoms -bloating/farting -soft stools with fibre, constipation without fibre -history of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and menstrual irregularity- it is likely your gut health is compromised, possibly due to gut dysbiosis and digestive fire imbalance, often correlated with IBS- like symptoms in modern terms, and “Grahani” in Ayurveda.

So the below is the ayurvedic plan for gut cleansing, healing and balancing gut microbiome - using home remedies, food, lifestyle and medications. Everything will be aligned to support -Agni deepana= digestive fire activation -Ama pachana= toxins removal -Grahani shodhana=gut cleansing -Vata-pitta-kapha balancing, focusing more on vata-pitta calming in your case

STAGE 1= PRE CLEANSE AND PREP (1-2 DAYS_ This preps your body foe cleansing

MORNING RITUAL -warm water with lemon + 1 tsp ghee or a pinch of rock salt -Light yoga or Apana Vayu focused asanas (e.g Pawanmuktasana, Malasana, Vajrasana)

DIET -mung dal khichdi -warm herbal teas= jeera-ajwain-fennel decoction -avoid dairy, raw salads, gluten , sugar, processed food -eat only until 75% full

STAGE 2= GUT CLEANSE (3-5 days) This is a light cleanse, safe to do at home. Focus is on removing ama (toxins), regulation bowels, and calming gut inflammation

Ayurvedic herbal decoction for gut healing -Drink this twice daily on an empty stomach (morning + evening)

INGREDIENTS -1 tsp coriander seeds -1/2 tsp fennel seeds -1/2 tsp ajawain -1/4 tsp dry ginger powder or fresh ginger slice -3-4 curry leaves -2 cups water

METHOD -boil all ingredients in water till it reduces to half 1 cup -strain and drink warm

BENEFITS= improves digestion, reduces gas, soothes gut lining, and mildly detoxes liver and colon.

GUT-CLEANSING MUNG DAL KHICHDI (light and balancing) Eat this for lunch/dinner during cleanse

INGREDIENTS -1/2 cup yellow moong dal -1/4 cup white rice or red rice -1/2 tsp cumin seeds -pinch of hing -1/2 tsp turmeric -1 tsp ghee -salt to taste Optional= bottle gourd, carrots, or spinach (lightly cooked)

METHOD -wash and soak rice + dal for 30 min -heat ghee, add cumin, ginger, hing, turmeric -add rice-dal mix, 3 cups water, and cook till soft -garnish with coriander leaves Eat warm. Avoid adding curd or pickles during the cleanse

STAGE 3= RESTORE MICROBIOME (1-2 WEEKS) Once your bowels normalise and bloating reduces, you move to rejuvenation phase (Rasayana). Here we focus on prebiotic foods, gut-healing herbs , and rebuilding friendly bacteria

INCLUDE THESE FOODS -cooked root veggies= carrots, beets, sweet potato -Stewed apples/pears with cinnamon (amazing for IBS and Dysbiosis) -Rice kanji/gruel= light and easy on gut -Homemade buttermilk (diluted curd + jeera + curry leaves)= improves digestion and probiotics -Banana flower curry or buttermilk stew= reduces bloating and regulates bowel -Pumpkin or ash gourd soup -Psyllium husk (Isabgol) soaked in warm water at night- 1 tsp if constipated

HERBAL REMDIES

1) FOR GAS/BLOATING -HINGWASTAKA CHURNA= 1/4 tsp with warm water before meals

2) CONSTIPATION -TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp at bedtime with warm water

3) DIGESTIVE HEALING -KUTAJ GHAN VATI= 1 tab post meals for IBS- like symptoms

4) DYSBIOSOS/ GUT LINING REPAIR -Licorice powder + ama + slippery elem (if available)= 1/4 tsp each in warm water, morning empty stomach

5) THYROID + GUT -Guduchi + amla= balances immunity and gut flora, take powder 1 tsp or capsule 1

CYCLICAL ROUTINE EXAMPLE

MORNING -triphala water or warm water + lemon -gentle walk or yoga -gut kashaya (above) -stewed apple or kanji

MIDDAY -warm lunch (khichdi or rice + veggies) -1 tsp hingwastaka churna in warm water before meals

EVENING -herbal tea -early dinner -triphala or psyllium husk if needed

LIFESTYLE TIPS -eat at regular times -avoid snacking between meals -sit in vajrasana after meals- aids digestion -don’t drink cold water -get early sunlight for thyroid and gut hormones -avoid screen use during meals

INTEGRATING WITH HASHIMOTO’S Since Hashimoto’s is autoimmune and connected to gut permeability, the above gut reset will also help reduce autoimmune flares. some specific tips -avoid gluten completely if possible -avoid raw cruciferous veggies - cabbage, broccoli unless well cooked -focus on selenium, zinc, and iodine rich natural foods= pumpkin seeds, seaweed in moderation, curry laves etc

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

Since your symptoms show Vata aggravation with mild Ama remedies will aim to:

1. Triphala • At night: ½–1 tsp Triphala powder with warm water or as kashaya (boil in water).

2. Takra (medicated buttermilk) – daily probiotic • Blend 2 tbsp curd with 1 cup water, churn, discard butter. • Add hing + roasted cumin + curry leaves paste + rock salt. • Drink mid-morning or after lunch.

3. Hingvastak Churna - ½ tsp with warm water before meals.

4. Kutajarishta - 15 ml with equal water after meals. (If loose stool’s episodes)

5. Avipattikar Churna - ½ tsp with warm water before meals.

Lifestyle Tips (According to Ayurveda):- • Eat at fixed times, warm food, don’t skip meals. • Avoid raw salads, cold drinks, excessive wheat, fried food. • Do Abhyanga (sesame oil massage) 2–3 times a week → calms vata. • Gentle yoga (pavanmuktasana, vajrasana, cat-cow) after meals. • Sleep by 10:30–11 PM

HELLO NEEHARIKA KODE,

I understand your concern. You are noticing digestive issues such as soft stools when you eat cooked fiber, constipation without fiber, and excessive farting without smell. This indicates that your gut microbiome may be imbalanced, a condition called gut dysbiosis. In Ayurveda, this can be due to Ama (toxins) accumulation, Agni (digestive fire) weakness, and Vata-Pitta imbalance.

Since you also have relapsing Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and irregular periods, your metabolism and hormonal balance influence digestion, bowel regularity, and gut flora. Gut dysbiosis can worsen fatigue, bloating, and irregular bowel movements. The good news is that with proper diet, herbal remedies, and gut-friendly routines, we can help restore healthy bacteria, reduce inflammation, and normalize bowel function.

INTERNAL MEDICATION :

Triphala Churna – 3g at night with warm water (for 5–7 days) – helps detoxify and regulate bowel movement. Vatsakadi Churna – 2–3g twice daily before meals – improves digestion and reduces gas/bloating. Kutajghan Vati – 2 tablets twice daily after meals – helps with irregular bowels and mild inflammation. Himalaya Digestion Support (or similar Ayurvedic digestive tablets) – 1 tablet after lunch and dinner – strengthens digestive fire.

Investigations to consider: Stool test for gut microbiome/dysbiosis. Thyroid profile (T3, T4, TSH). Complete blood count (CBC), Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Iron.

Before starting treatment: Share your bowel pattern, appetite, urination, and sleep quality to tailor doses and combinations.

With consistent medicine intake, proper diet, and monitoring, gut balance and bowel regularity can improve steadily.

Warm regards, Dr. Karthika

For gut cleanse you can take triphala kashaya at bed time Drink warm water soaked with methi seeds( last night) Eat moong dal khichdi Use spices lik ajwain cumin fennel ginger Include curd buttermilk banana oats in diet