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How to manage my GERD and digestion issue
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How to manage my GERD and digestion issue - #31492

Nikhil
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I have GERD and due to that i fell acidity and low mood like irritating and i have low vitamin b12 levels due to on going medications for GERD so tell me a way out of it , natural or ayurvedic treatment

Age: 19
Chronic illnesses: No, but allergic asthma as seasonal
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NO NEED TO WORRY,

YOU’LL DEFINITELY GET RELIEF.

Start taking these medications, 1.sutshekhar rasa 1-0-1 empty stomach twice in a day. 2.Kamdudha ras moti yukta 1-0-1 3.Avipattikar choorna 1tsf B.d.with lukewarm water before having meal. 4.Tab. Mulethi 1-0-1

*Daily drink water of soaked coriander seeds (overnight)

Follow up after 45 days.

If you have any doubt, feel free to ask.

Kind Regards, Dr.Isha Ashok Bhardwaj

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hello nikhil,

I understand what you’re going through. GERD can be very frustrating, because the constant burning, heaviness, and irritation in the stomach affects your mood, energy, and even nutrient absorption like the low Vitamin B12 you mentioned. Long-term antacids and acid-blocking medicines often reduce natural digestion, leading to more weakness. The good thing is, with Ayurveda and some natural changes, we can correct the root digestion imbalance and improve your mood as well.

GERD (Amlapitta in Ayurveda) happens when your stomach fire (agni) becomes irregular — sometimes too sharp, sometimes weak.

This causes food to stay undigested and turn into acid and gas, which flows upwards as burning, sour belching, heaviness, and irritation.

Over time, this also blocks absorption of nutrients like Vitamin B12, making you feel tired, dull, or low in mood.

The solution is not just suppressing acid, but resetting your digestion so food gets digested properly and doesn’t flow back.

1. First Step – Ama Pachana (removing undigested toxins) Trikatu churna (pippli, black pepper, dry ginger) – ½ teaspoon with honey before meals, once a day, for 7 days (balances digestion, reduces bloating). Jeera + Ajwain water – boil 1 tsp each in 2 cups water, reduce to 1 cup, sip warm after meals.

2. Internal Medicines (after 5–7 days of pachana) Avipattikar churna – 1 tsp with warm water after meals, twice daily (reduces acidity and burning). Sukumara ghrita – 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime (heals gastric lining, improves digestion, helps with constipation if present). Dhatri loha – 1 tab after meals, twice daily (supports digestion and improves Vitamin B12 absorption).

3. Diet Advice Eat small, frequent meals instead of heavy 2–3 meals. Avoid spicy, oily, fried, sour (tomato, pickle), and very cold foods. Include warm rice gruel, moong dal, cooked vegetables, buttermilk with jeera. Fresh fruits like pomegranate, sweet apple, banana (ripe, not raw) help soothe acid.

4. Lifestyle Guidance Don’t lie down immediately after eating — wait at least 2–3 hours. Raise the head-end of your bed slightly if you get night acidity. Practice deep breathing (pranayama like Anulom-Vilom) daily for 10 minutes — it reduces both acidity and irritability. Morning walk in fresh air will support both digestion and mood.

At your age (19), your body has great capacity to heal. With the right Ayurvedic medicines and food routine, your digestion will stabilize, acidity will reduce, and your energy and mood will return. You won’t need to depend on acid-suppressing medicines long term, and your nutrient absorption (including Vitamin B12) will improve naturally. Stay patient for a few weeks the results will be worth it.

Warm regards, Dr. Karthika

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Start with Tablet livomyn 1-0-1 after food with water Kamdudharas moti yukta 1-0-1 after food with water Soak overnight coriander seeds fennel seeds jeera seeds overnight in the morning strain and drink the water empty stomach before breakfast Soak overnight raisins black currant dry fig in a cup of water morning make smoothie with milk or water and have it as a breakfast. Do sheetali pranayam daily 5-10mins twice. Avoid processed spicy sugary street foods

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Avoid oily, spicy and processed foods. Regular exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Regular use of buttermilk. Tab. Yashtimadhu 2-0-2 Tab. Guduchi 2-0-2 Follow up after 4 weeks.

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Hello Nikhil, I recommend the following treatment plan for you- TREATMENT- 1. KAMDUDHA RAS MOTI YUKTA-1-0-1 BEFORE MEAL 2. AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA-1TSF WITH LUKEWARM WATER TWICE A DAY BEFORE MEAL 3. UDARKALP CHURNA -1TSP WITH LUKEWARM WATER AT BEDTIME Diet- Avoid peas, cauliflower , capsicum. Drink ajwain water throughout the day Take light and easily digestible meals. Avoid tea, coffee, alcohol. Yoga- Mandookasana,kapalbhati , vajrasana Lifestyle modifications - Walk for 30 minutes after dinner. Take proper sleep at night.

Follow these and you will definitely get results. Take care Regards, Dr. Anupriya

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*First of all avoid excessive pittavardhak ahar vihar like too spicy, sour and salty,oily food etc.

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Hi Nikhil, I understand your concern. GERD at a young age can feel very uncomfortable and long-term antacid medicines often reduce stomach acid too much, which affects Vitamin B12 absorption, leading to fatigue, low mood, and irritability. But dont worry we are here to help you out😊

✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT

1. Avipattikar Churna – ½ tsp with warm water before meals reduces acidity & burning.

2. Sutshekhar Ras 1-0-1 after food – classical remedy for GERD and hyperacidity.

3. Licorice (Mulethi) powder – ½ tsp with honey after food forms a protective coating on stomach.

5. B12 support – since deficiency is common, include Moringa powder (natural vegetarian sources).

☑️ Diet & Lifestyle Tips

✅ Eat small frequent meals instead of large meals. ✅ Avoid lying down immediately after food (wait at least 2–3 hours before sleep). ✅ Use early dinner (before 8 pm). ✅ Include cooling foods – coconut water, soaked raisins, fennel, bottle gourd, pumpkin, buttermilk with cumin. ✅ Avoid triggers – excess tea/coffee, sour foods, fried/spicy items, tomatoes, citrus fruits at night. ✅ Chew food slowly – half-digested food worsens GERD.

☑️ Lifestyle & Mind Connection

Yoga for GERD: Vajrasana after meals (5 min), Pawanmuktasana, Supta Baddha Konasana.

Pranayama: Anulom Vilom & Sheetali daily to calm stomach heat.

Stress management- low mood + GERD are linked daily meditation or Yoga Nidra can help.

Within 1–2 months, acidity, reflux, and low mood should improve.

Wish you a good health😊

Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

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Don’t worry take Sutashekar ras gold 1tab bd enough, abhayarista 20ml bd enough

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1.Avipattikar churna 1/2 tsp with warm water before meals twice daily 2.Kamadudha rasa (mukta yukta) 125 mg with cold milk twice daily 3.Sukumara ghrita 1 tsp in morning with warm milk

Lifestyle Additions - Pranayama: Sheetali, Bhramari, and Anulom Vilom daily for 10 minutes. - Diet: Avoid spicy, sour, and fried foods. Favor cooling foods like coconut water, bottle gourd, and oats. - Sleep: Early bedtime and regular meals are key to stabilizing digestion and mood.

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Medha vati -one tap two times daily after food with warm milk Avipattikara churna-1/2 teaspoon before meals with water Eat a regular intervals, do not lie on Web immediately after taking food Walk, at least for 10 minutes after taking foodavpid spicy sore food drink buttermilk

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ACC to ayurveda it’s due to excess pitta and weak digestion disturbing your stomach and mood… long term antacids lowered your B12 by blocking absorption Avipattikara churna-1/2-0-1/2 tsp before meals Yasthimadhu churna 1/2 tsp -0-1/2 tsp before meals with honey Alovera juice 2tsp with warm water on empty stomach Avoid oily spicy fried fermented heavy foods Avoid sleeping immediately after taking food

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HELLO NIKHIL,

GERD and acid reflux-> pitta and vata aggravation

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT

1) DIET follow a pitta-vata pacifying diet, reduce acidic, oily, and spicy foods

INCLUDE -warm, soft, easily digestible meals - rice, moong dal, barley, wheat - boiled or steamed vegetables= pumpkin, ash gourd, bottle gourd -homemade buttermilk-diluted with water, a pinch of cumin -amla- natural antacid -cow’s ghee- soothes pitta and supports agni

AVOID -fried, fermented, sour, spicy, and acidic foods - tea, coffee, carbonated drinks -tomatoes, vinegar, citrus fruits, curd at night - onions, garlic, mustard, green chillies -eating late or overeating

INTERNALLLY TAKE

1) AVIPATTIKAR CURNA= 1 tsp before meals with warm water = relieves acidity, hyperacidity, GERD

2) KAMDUDHA RAS(PLAIN)= 1 tab twice daily after food with water = balances pitta, heals GERD , reduces inflammation

3) SOOTSEKHAR RAS= 1 tab twice daily after meals with lukewarm water =soothes acid reflux and relieves heartburn

4) AROGYAVARDHINI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals = supports liver detox,

5) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water =gentle detox,

6) ASHWAGANDHA CAPSULES= 1 cap twice daily in morning and bedtime =for anxiety, mental calmness, and emotional balance

LIFESTYLE -eat at fixed times; don’t skip meals - avoid lying down immediately after meals -elevated head while sleeping - walk for 15-30 minutes after meals -practice oil massage with sesame oil thrice weekly - sleep before 10 pm -avoid screen time before bed

MIND-BODY HEALING

PRANAYAM(daily) -anulom vilom -sheetali -bhramari

MEDITATION= 10-15 minutes daily

AVOID=stress, overstimulation and mental exhaustion

IF CHRONIC CAN ALSO OPT FOR PANCHAKARMA FOR BEST AND EEARLY RELIEF -virechana -basti - takra dhara

FOR B12 DEFICIENCIES

Where B12 comes from Mainly in animal-based foods: meat (especially liver, beef), fish (salmon, tuna, sardines), shellfish (clams, crab), eggs, and dairy. Plant foods don’t naturally have B12, but some are fortified (certain cereals, plant milks, nutritional yeast).

Dietary approaches if deficient If you eat animal products: including more lean meats, fish, dairy, and eggs often helps. If vegetarian or vegan: fortified foods + a B12 supplement are usually essential, since deficiency risk is high without animal sources.

DO FOLLOW CONSISTETLY FOR 3 MONTHS

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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1) Avipattikar churna-3 gm + praval panchamrita -250 mg + saptamrita loha -250 mg + giloy satva 500 mg - 1 hr after food 3 times with shatavari yashtimadhu ksheera 40 ml

2) sooth sekhar rasa 500 mg - before food 3 times with water

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Diet and Lifestyle

Pathya

Head end of bed should be elevated.

Eating smaller meals.

Losing weight if needed.

Wearing loose-fitting clothes.

Shatavari-Yashtimadhu Ksheerapaka.

Apathya

Avoiding alcohol and spicy, fatty or acidic foods that trigger heartburn.

Not eating close to bedtime.

Avoid drinking of water just before meal.

Avoid day sleeping after meal.

Avoid heavy meals at night time.

Don’t take anything in between meals except liquids.

Suppression of the natural urges.

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

Avoid anxiety, worry, anger, etc.

Avoid aspirin and other NSAIDs. If you must take them, do so on a full stomach.

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Managing GERD with a natural, Ayurvedic approach involves addressing the underlying imbalances and strengthening digestion. According to Ayurveda, GERD is often linked to an imbalance in the Pitta dosha, and it’s vital to focus on soothing this excess heat within the body. Consider cooling foods and habits that help balance Pitta: including more cooling foods like cucumber, cilantro, and leafy greens in your meals. Avoid spicy, sour, or fried foods, as they can aggravate Pitta and worsen your symptoms.

Eating habits are just as important: Try to eat smaller, more frequent meals rather than large meals that can strain your digestive capacity. Make sure to chew your food thoroughly, for better digestion and absorption. Avoid eating at least two to three hours before bedtime to prevent nighttime reflux. Consider incorporating herbs like Amla (Indian Gooseberry) and Licorice which are known for their cooling properties and can support mucosal health in your gastrointestinal tract.

For the acidity and irritation you’re experiencing, a blend of herbs known as Avipattikar Churna can also help in balancing stomach acid levels. Be mindful of your body posture; avoid lying down immediately after meals, and prop up your bed’s head while sleeping to prevent acid from rising.

Given your low Vitamin B12 levels, it’s essential to increase natural sources in your diet, such as dairy products, eggs, and fortified cereals. However, your ongoing GERD medications may impede B12 absorption, so consider discussing with a healthcare provider about potential supplements. Keep stress levels in check as stress often exacerbates digestive issues; practices like yoga, pranayama (breathing exercises), and meditation can alleviate stress and improve digestion.

Remember to monitor your condition and consult an Ayurvedic practitioner or a healthcare provider for individualized care. If symptoms persist or worsen, it’s crucial to seek professional medical advice promptly.

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To address GERD naturally within the Siddha-Ayurvedic framework, it’s crucial to start by balancing the Pitta dosha, often linked to excess heat and acidity in the body. Consider incorporating coriander seeds and fennel seeds into your daily routine by boiling them in water and consuming the strained liquid after meals, which can help pacify Pitta and aid digestion.

Diet plays a significant role in managing GERD. Avoid pitta-aggravating foods like spicy, fried dishes, and acidic fruits. Emphasize cooling and alkaline foods such as cucumber, melon, and gourds. Including a small amount of ghee in your meals can also help balance Pitta and ease the digestive process. Ginger can be beneficial in moderate amounts— try having it with warm water before meals to aid digestion.

About low vitamin B12, one can focus on increasing the intake of B12-rich foods like milk and fermented products such as yogurt, which are better absorbed when digestion is improved. Consider supplementing with B12 if dietary intake is inadequate, but consult a healthcare provider to find suitable forms that won’t irritate the stomach.

Timing and lifestyle adjustments are equally crucial. Try to eat smaller, more frequent meals to reduce the burden on your digestive system, sit in a relaxed posture after eating, and avoid lying down immediately. Practices like Pranayama can help in regulating breath and supporting digestive fire (Agni), but ensure you perform it on an empty stomach.

In regard to ongoing GERD medication, it becomes essential to discuss with your healthcare provider any safe ways to integrate Ayurvedic practices to ensure they don’t interfere with essential treatments or exacerbate GERD symptoms. Regular monitoring of B12 levels will also be necessary.

Always be cautious and when symptoms persist or worsen, or if you experience severe issues like unexplained weight loss, chest pain or difficulty swallowing, reach out to your healthcare provider immediately for a thorough examination and guidance.

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