can ojas be replenished at age 38 - #27958

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Till then start taking 1.Arjuna tab.1-1-1 2.Shankh vati 1-1-1 3.Hinguashtak choorna 1tsf with buttermilk twice in a day. 4.Kamdudha ras moti yukta 1-0-1

*Daily take 1tbsf of chawyanprashavleh with cow’s milk twice in a day.

*Daily Massage your full body with SESAME OIL followed by mild fomentation with DASHMOOL KASHAYAM.

Follow up after 1 month.

If you have any doubt, feel free to ask.

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Kind Regards, Dr.Isha Ashok Bhardwaj.

Yes, Ojas can be replenished at any age provided you protect Agni (digestive fire) and nourish body–mind properly. • Ojas is not a “fixed stock”; it is the refined essence of dhatus (tissues) formed daily when digestion and metabolism are balanced. • By 38, with stress, irregular lifestyle, chronic illness, or disturbed Vata–Pitta, Ojas may reduce which leads to hot flashes, chest heaviness, anxiety, fatigue, disturbed sleep. • So rejuvenation (Rasayana Chikitsa) is very relevant for you.

Daily Rasayana :- • Chyawanprash - 1 tsp daily morning • Ashwagandha powder 1 tsp with warm milk • Shatavari kalpa - 1 tsp at night • Brahmi Vati - 1 tab twice daily

Foods to Favor • Almonds (soaked, peeled), dates, raisins, ghee, rice, moong dal khichdi. • Sweet, cooling fruits (pomegranate, grapes). • Avoid too much chilli, sour, fried, coffee.

Lifestyle • Abhyanga (warm sesame + a little Brahmi oil) on chest and body. • Meditation • Yoga asanas: Bhujangasana, Setubandhasana, Anulom–Vilom pranayama. • Sleep before 11 PM

• If chest heaviness worsens with exertion or feels like pressure - rule out cardiac cause. • If hot flashes are frequent with irregular cycles - check thyroid, hormones, perimenopause status.

Start with Kamdudharas 1-0-1 after food with water Tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 after food with water Tablet Gasex 1-0-1 after food with water.

Hi Roshan , you knowledge about vayus really appreciated. As per your complaints we can improve your condition by therapy called Rasayana. Before that you should under go one sitting of classical virechana .

Rx Avipattikar choorna 1tsp -0-1tsp with warm water b/f Lagusootashekhar vati 1-0-1 Brahmi grita 1tsp early morning

Kindly text back after completion of course i planned for Rasayana

Hello Roshan

Your awareness about Ojas and Vayu balance is wonderful . Ayurveda clearly says – Ojas can be replenished at any age, provided proper diet, lifestyle, and mind balance are followed.

There are Actually 2 types of Ojas 1 Para Ojas Quantity- only 8 drops (अष्ट बिन्दु) in the heart. Location- Hridaya (heart). It maintains life force, mental stability, immunity, and vitality.

2. Apara Ojas Quantity about half Anjali pramana (~10–15 ml). Location circulates throughout the body via Rasa dhatu. it provides strength, stamina, glow, fertility, immunity, and protects against disease.

👉This is the part we can increase, nourish, and replenish through food, herbs, rasayanas, and lifestyle.

✅IN EASY TERMS

☑️Para Ojas = fixed, very subtle essence of life (cannot be increased, only preserved).

☑️Apara Ojas = the part that can be nourished with right ahara (food), vihara (lifestyle), and aushadhi (herbs).

👉When Ojas is low, one may feel fatigue, anxiety, poor immunity, and lack of stability.

✅AYURVEDIC TREATMEMT FOR NOURISHING OJAS

1. DIET ENHANCING OJAS-

👉Warm milk with a pinch of turmeric or ashwagandha powder. 👉Dates, soaked almonds, ghee, saffron, moong dal khichdi, fresh seasonal fruits. 👉Avoid excessive fasting, very spicy, dry, or packaged food.

2. Herbal support

1 Chyawanprash 1 tsp morning empty stomach followed by warm. Water (classic Rasayana for building Ojas.) 2 Ashwagandharistha 30ml-0-30 ml after food

✅ Lifestyle & Mind:

👉Pranayama: Anulom Vilom, Bhramari, and gentle deep breathing – balance all Vayus. 👉Meditation & chanting – especially Om and meditation to calm chest heaviness. 👉Sleep is the best restorer of Ojas. Ensure early bedtime.

Roshan ji, please be assured – Ojas is never lost completely. It can always be replenished with right food, herbs, and lifestyle.

Wish you a good health😊

Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

🌿Ojas is the essence of all bodily tissues. Include ghee, soaked almonds, warm milk with brahmi in your diet. If you are a non-vegetarian, then add bone broth to your monthly planner. Do daily abhyanga with medicated oil, it will help in immunity and vayu regulation.

1. Chyavanaprasha 1 tsp daily at evening with milk.

Replenishing ojas is possible at age 38, as the process is not strictly limited by age. However, it may require a more dedicated and consistent approach than it would for a younger person. The heaviness and heat you feel in your chest could be a sign of disturbed vaata or an imbalance in your vaayus, but it’s not a definitive sign of ojas depletion. It’s more likely related to the movement of apana vaayu, which is responsible for downward flow, moving upwards. ​Understanding Ojas and Vaayu ​Ojas is considered the essence of vitality and immunity in Ayurveda. It’s the byproduct of complete digestion and proper assimilation of all seven dhatus (tissues). While the body naturally produces ojas, lifestyle factors like stress, poor diet, and lack of rest can lead to its depletion.
​Vaayu (air) is one of the three doshas (fundamental energies) in Ayurveda and is responsible for all movement in the body. It’s divided into five sub-types, known as the five vaayus: ​Prana Vaayu: Governs the intake of food, air, and sensory experiences; located in the head, chest, and heart. ​Udana Vaayu: Controls speech, effort, and upward movements; located in the throat and chest. ​Vyana Vaayu: Governs circulation and all-pervading movements; located throughout the entire body. ​Samana Vaayu: Controls digestion and assimilation; located in the stomach and small intestine. ​Apana Vaayu: Responsible for downward movements, such as excretion and urination; located in the pelvic region. ​The heaviness and heat you describe in your chest could indicate an upward movement of apana vaayu, which is meant to move downwards. This reversal of flow can cause various symptoms, including chest discomfort and feeling hot. It could also indicate an imbalance of prana vaayu, which is seated in the chest. ​Steps to Replenish Ojas and Balance Vaayus ​1. Dietary Adjustments 🍎 ​To replenish ojas, you should focus on a diet of nourishing, easily digestible foods.
​Include: Ghee, milk, dates, almonds, avocados, and root vegetables.
​Avoid: Processed foods, cold and raw foods, and anything that is difficult to digest.
​Hydrate: Drink warm water with a squeeze of lemon or ginger. ​2. Lifestyle Changes 🛌 ​Prioritize Sleep: Ensure you get at least 7-8 hours of quality sleep each night. Sleep is crucial for the body’s repair and regeneration, which includes ojas production.
​Stress Management: Incorporate stress-reducing practices like meditation, deep breathing exercises (pranayama), and gentle yoga.
​3. Herbal Support 🌿 ​Certain Ayurvedic herbs are known to help with ojas replenishment and vaayu balancing.
​Ashwagandha: Known as a powerful rejuvenative herb, it helps with stress reduction and can support ojas production.
​Shatavari: Considered a nourishing herb, especially for women, it helps to build ojas.
​Triphala: A mix of three fruits, this herb can help with overall digestion and detoxification, which indirectly supports ojas production and balances vaayu.

​4. Bodywork and Therapy 💆

Treatment 1 chyawanprash -1tsf with warm milk at bed time

2 adhwagandha churna -3gm after food with water 2 times a day

3) shatavari churna -3 gm after food with water 2 times a day

Yea absolutely, Ojas will be producing continuously as the end product of perfect digestion and dhatu nourishment, As long as Agni is healthy tissues are well nourished Your chest heaviness is due to vata and pitta disturbance Practice pranayama yoga meditation Early sleep Avoid late night food

Ojas is not a fixed quantity—it’s a dynamic essence built from deep nourishment, rest, and emotional harmony. You can definnitely rebuild it.

Rx 1.Avipattikar churna 1 tsp twice daily, after meal 2. Ashwagandha churna 1 tsp with warm milk twice daily, after meal 3.Arjunarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily, after meal

Advice: Add more dry fruits and fruits Have a rich quantity of ghee, butter and milk Avoid having processed and packaged food items

HELLO ROSHAN,

1) OJAS AT AGE 38

-NATURE OF OJAS= it is the Sara(essence) of all 7 dhatus (tissues). when digestion (agni) works properly, each tissue is nourished-> finally Ojas is formed.

-AT 38= according to Ayurveda, this is still Madhya vaya (middle age), where pitta is naturally dominant. Vata starts becoming more unstable, but Ojas can absolutely be replenished because the body is still strong in tissue metabolism

-DEPLETION SIGNS= fatigue, anxiety, dryness, hot flashes, lack of enthusiasm, weak immunity, disturbed sleep, feeling of “Emptiness”

Your chest heaviness and hot flashes indicate Ojas kshaya + pitta aggravation + vata disturbance

2) UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHEST SYMPTOMS

-CHEST HEAVINESS= prana vayu (controls respiration, heart, chest, emotions) is disturbed. Vyana Vayu (circulation) not flowing smoothly -> heaviness

-HEAT IN CHEST= suggest pitta trapped in the heart region , mixing with vata

-APANA VAYU MOVING UPWARDS= normally apana governs downward elimination. when disturbed, it pushes upward (udavarta), disturbing prana Vayu-> anxiety, chest pressure, palpitations, burping, irregular breathing

So, the root imbalance= vata deranged in all 5 subtypes+ pitta aggravation -> Ojas depletion

3) BALANCING THE FIVE VAYUS

1) PRANA VAYU= (present in head, chest, respiration) Disturbance in you= heaviness, anxiety, heat Balancing measures= nadi sodhana, bhramari Pranayama, instill 2 does of brahmi ghee in each nostril daily morning for 21 days

2) UDANA VAYU= (present in speech, chest, upward movement) Disturbance in you = hot flashes, upward heat, blocked feeling Balancing measures= chanting, meditation, warm ghee with milk, grounding foods

3) SAMANA VAYU= (present in digestion) Disturbance in you= heat, fluctuations Balancing measures= regular meals, avoid spicy, sour , have ginger fennel tea

4) VYANA VAYU= (present in circulation, heart) Disturbance in you= chest heaviness, restlessness Balancing measures= daily oil massage, gentle yoga, regular routine

5)APANA VAYU= (present in elimination, grounding) Disturbance in you= reversed movement, upward pressure Balancing measures= basti therapy, regular bowel movement, grounding foods like rice, urad dal, ghee

4) DIET FOR OJAS AND VATA-PITTA BALANCE -warm, unctous, lightly spiced meals -cow’s ghee best Ojas tonic -warm milk with a pinch of turmeric, nutmeg, or saffron -soaked almonds, dates, raisins -moong dal khichdi with ghee -wheat, rice, barley -sweet juicy fruits= pomegranate, grapes, chiknoo, pears, figs -Mild spices= cumin, fennel, coriander, cardamom

AVOID -dry, stale, frozen foods -excess spicy, sour, fermented foods -coffee, alcohol, excess tea -excess raw food or salads -skipping meals or fasting aggresively

5) RASAYANA AND OJAS BUILDERS

-CHYAWANPRASHA= 1 tsp with warm milk daily in morning =daily with warm milk

-ASHWAGANDHA LEHYA= 1 tsp with warm milk at night =strengthen dhatus, and calm vata

-BRAHMA RASAYANA= 1 tsp at night =enhances memory, vitality, Ojas

-GHEE + WARM MILK daily at night= direct Ojas nourishment

6) DAILY ROUTINE

MORNING -wake before sunrise but not too early if weak -warm sesame oil massage daily followed by warm water bath -NASYA= instill 2 drops of brahmi ghee in nostril -gentle yoga= suryanamaskar 3-5 rounds, vajrasana, balasana -Pranayam= nadi sodhana 9 rounds, bhramari - 5 rounds

DAYTIME -eat lunch as main meal 12-1 pm -avoid stress, excessive thinking, long screen hours -walk after meals for digestion

EVENING -light dinner soup, khichdi before 8 pm -gentle walk or chanting -self massage of feet with warm oil

NIGHT -warm milk with ghee/nutmeg/saffron -sleep by 10 pm

7) PANCHAKARMA if possible -Snehapana - rebuilds Ojas -Basti chikitsa- best for vata balance -Sirodhara- calms prana vayu -Nasya with medicated ghee

8) MIND AND OJAS -Ojas is depleted not only by wrong diet, but also by emotions (anger, grief, anxiety) -cultivate sattva= mantra japa, meditativo, bhajan, grounding routines -chanting “so-ham” with breath is excellent for prana vayu and heart centre

-At 38, you can definitely replenish Ojas -your symptom= vata all 5 subtypes + pitta aggravation-> Ojas kshaya -soulution= Ojas building diet, rasayana , oil massage, pranayama and panchakarma -regular routine + sattvik lifestyle restores balance in vayus and strengthen Ojas

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

Replenishing Ojas at age 38 is definitely possible with right approach based in Ayurveda. Ojas, essentially essence of all dhatus, can be compromised due to lifestyle, stress, or improper diet. Ensuring balanced diet rich in nutritious and sattvic foods like fresh fruits, ghee, milk, and well-cooked whole grains is foundational. Including herbs such as Ashwagandha and Shatavari can support the rebuilding of ojas, providing necessary strength and immunity.

Chest heaviness and heat you are feeling might relate to an imbalance in Pitta, which can sometimes lead to movement of Apana Vayu in upward direction, however it could also indicate depletion of ojas that both Pitta and Vata can affect this. An imbalanced Apana can indeed disturb other vayus, as each interconnect in unique way. It’s important to address the root cause first. To pacify your vayus, practices like Pranayama can be crucial allowing you to guide and calm the flow of energy throughout your body.

Start with Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) to balance the nervous system. Simple, grounding techniques such as Vata-pacifying yoga postures (like child’s pose or forward bends) can also help settle the vayus. Consider end-ing day with grounding rituals, like Abhyanga (self-massage) using warm sesame oil which helps stabilize Vata and promote ojas restoration.

Your diet should avoid overly spicy, caffeinated or processed foods that may aggravate vata-pitta doshas. Also, try sipping warm herbal teas infused with ginger, licorice or fennel that can soothe your system. Ensure to maintain a routine, getting adequate sleep each night, as rest is pivotal in rebuilding ojas.

If symptoms persist however, please do not hesitate to consult with a professional Ayurvedic practitioner for a more detailed analysis of your dosha constitution and vayu disturbances.

HELLO ROSHAN,

Ojas (essence of all dhatus) can be replenished at any age, including 38, through proper diet, lifestyle, and mind balance

Heaviness in chest + heat may indicate prana-apana vayu imbalance (udana obstruction, pitta aggravation) rather than just “Ojas depletion”

Disturbed vayus often come from stress, irregular habits, excessive mental work, or improper diet

MANAGEMENT

1) DIET= Ojas building -favour sattvik, ojasic foods -warm milk with ghee and a pinch of turmeric or nutmeg -almonds (soaked , peeled), dates, figs -freshly cooked rice, mung dal khichdi -cow ghee, fresh seasonal fruits grapes, pomegranate

AVOID= excess spicy, fried, fermented foods, stimulants coffee, alcohol

2) LIFESTYLE -regular sleep early to bed, early to rise -pranayam= especially nadi sodhana (alternate nostril) and Ujjayi for balancing prana and apana -Gentle yoga= Sushma yayama, chest opening asanas= bhujangasana, matsyasana -Meditation/mantra japa to stabilize manovaha srotas mind channels

3) AUSHADI -CHYAWANPRASHA AVALEHA= 2 tsp with warm milk morning and evening

-ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA= 5 gm with warm milk at bedtime

-SARASWATARISHTA= 15 ml with equal water after meals

-BALA TAILA for daily warm oil massage before bath

-ARJUNARISHTA= 15 ml with equal water after meals if chest heaviness persist

-DASHMOOOLA KASHAYA= 20 ml with warm water twice daily vata pacifier

-Yes, Ojas can be replenished at 38 and beyond -chest heaviness + heat more likely due to Vayu-pitta disturbance than Ojas loss alone -All vayus can be harmonised with consistent diet, lifestyle, pranayam, herbs, and rasayana therapy

THANK YOU

DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA

Yes, it’s certainly possible to replenish ojas at age 38. Ojas, as you may know, is considered the essence of vitality and immunity in Ayurvedic practice, and nurturing it can have profound effects on overall well-being. The feeling of heaviness in the chest, along with heat, could be indicative of either an imbalance in apana vayu or depletion of ojas, as these symptoms are often interconnected.

To address these concerns, we should start by focusing on the nourishment and stability of your ojas. This involves a holistic approach that includes diet, lifestyle, and possibly some specific herbal formulations.

Start with your diet: incorporate foods that are wholesome and nourishing such as almonds, ghee, dates, and warm milk with a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom. These are grounding and ojas-enhancing. At the same time, minimize overly spicy, processed, and fast foods which may exacerbate pitta and disturb the vayu further.

For balancing the vayu, particularly apana vayu which governs the downward and outward flow of energy, practices like regularity in daily routine, gentle yoga, and pranayama can be quite effective. A simple practice like Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) helps in balancing all the vayus. Perform this daily for about 10-15 minutes, preferably in the morning or before bed.

Additionally, Abhyanga (self-massage with warm sesame oil) regularly can soothe the vata dosha, hence stabilizing the vayu network in the body. Do this before a warm shower, allowing the oil to penetrate the skin for at least 15-20 minutes.

As for herbal formulations, ashwagandha or bala are traditionally used to support ojas and enhance vitality. However, it would be advisable to consult with a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner before starting any new supplements, to tailor the advice to your specific constitution and current imbalances.

Observe how your body responds to these changes over a few weeks. If heavy, persistent chest discomfort or heat persists, consulting a healthcare provider is crucial to rule out any serious conditions. Overall, while it might require some patience and consistency, nurturing your ojas and balancing the vayu is quite achievable with these steps.