How to reduce body heat? which are causing severe hairfall. - #33178
I was scrolling through YouTube when I came across a video by a gastroenterologist. In one of his videos, he explained that an imbalance in the Pitta dosha can increase body heat, and one of the symptoms of this is excessive sweating. He also mentioned that this can lead to hair fall. I did some more research online and found similar information linking excessive body heat to hair fall. I've been dealing with excessive sweating since childhood, and I used to think it was just a separate issue. But now I realize it might be one of the reasons my hair fall is getting worse. I also read about different foods and daily routines to reduce body heat, but the answers I found weren't very satisfying. So now, I really want to know, What should I follow daily to reduce body heat, and how can I improve or regrow my hair by managing this issue? If there are any Ayurvedic medicines available, please guide me on those too and how to take them properly
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Hello Akshay Thank you for sharing your concern. Yes, excess body heat (Pitta imbalance) can indeed cause excessive sweating, premature hair fall, thinning, frizziness, and early greying. But dont worry we are here to help you out😊
✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF MANAGEMENT
✅ DIET MANAGEMENT
Take cooling foods: cucumber, ash gourd, pumpkin, coconut water, buttermilk (diluted), milk with ghee, pomegranate, raisins, soaked almonds.
Prefer grains: rice, barley, wheat.
Spices (in moderation): coriander, fennel, cardamom, cumin.
Avoid: spicy, fried, sour, pickles, vinegar, excess onion-garlic, tea-coffee, alcohol, red meat.
✅ LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT
Sleep early (before 11 pm) – late nights worsen Pitta.
Morning walks in cool air. Avoid sun exposure during peak heat (10am–4pm).
Practice Sheetali & Sheetkari pranayama (cooling breath exercises).
✅AYURVEDIC MEDICATION FOR BALANCIANG PITTA
1. Amla powder – 1 tsp with warm water daily, rich in Vitamin C, pacifies Pitta.
2. Bhringraj capsule 1-0-1 after food – excellent for hair regrowth & cooling.
3. Triphala churna – 1 tsp at night with warm water, cleanses excess heat from gut.
4.Draksharishta 30ml-0-30ml after food – cooling, relieves stress, improves sleep, supports hair health.
✅ EXTERNAL SCALP CARE
Neelibhringadi taila – massage scalp 2–3 times/week, leave 30 mins, then wash with mild herbal shampoo.
Aloe vera gel (fresh) – apply to scalp once a week for cooling.
Avoid chemical shampoos and hot water washes. Use lukewarm or cool water.
✅SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES
Coriander juice (fresh green coriander blended) – 2 tbsp daily in empty stomach for cooling.
Soaked raisins (10–15 overnight) – eat in morning for cooling & blood nourishment.
Amla juice – 20 ml morning with water.
Over 2–3 months, you should see reduced body heat, better scalp health, and controlled hair fall. With regularity, new baby hairs may regrow too.
Wishing you a good health😊
Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
Thank you for sharing your situation so clearly excessive sweating since childhood along with ongoing air fall does point towards aggravated pitta Dosha When pitta stays high for a long time, it increases body, heat, irritate, air, follicles, and beacons. The roots leading to air fall and sometimes premature grey. The good news is that Ayurveda offers a clear path to cool the system, protect a roots and promote tree growth over time Start your day with a cooling routine that is drink. A glass of water stored overnight in a clay pot or water with a few soaked raisins and a drop of rose water. Take foods that naturally pacify pitta like rice, wheat, moong dal bottle, Goud, cucumber, pumpkin, tender, coconut, water soap, almond, sweet fruits, like grapes, and pomegranate Avoid various spicy or fried and oily foods. Take coffee or alcohol and late night eating as this flare up heat and worse, sweating For hair wash, this scalp with mild herbal shampoo or shikakai twice a week and apply oil like Neelabringadi taila -weekly twice, and so, gentle scalp massage You can start Ayurvedic medicine like Avipattikara churna-of teaspoon with water before meals Brahmi gritha -half teaspoon with warm milk at morning Amlaki rasayana-1 teaspoon with warm water at morning Practice walking regularly early dinner and maintain proper sleep routine to keep PITTA under control
Here are some daily routines and dietary recommendations from Ayurveda to help reduce body heat and support hair health:
Daily Routine (Dinacharya) for Balancing Pitta Morning Routine: Start your day with a glass of lukewarm water with a few drops of fresh lime juice. This helps to cleanse the system. Avoid a hot shower immediately after waking up, as it can aggravate Pitta. Instead, opt for a cool or lukewarm bath.
Oil Massage (Abhyanga): Use cooling oils like coconut oil or amla oil for a head massage before your shower. This practice is believed to calm the nervous system and nourish hair roots.
Pranayama: Practice cooling breathing exercises like Sitali or Sitkari pranayama. To perform Sitali, curl your tongue into a tube and inhale through it, then exhale through your nose. Sitkari involves inhaling through clenched teeth. These techniques are thought to have a direct cooling effect on the body.
Sunlight Exposure: Avoid direct sun exposure, especially during peak hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), as it can increase Pitta. If you must be outside, wear a hat or use an umbrella.
Exercise: Engage in moderate, cooling exercises such as swimming, walking, or gentle yoga. Avoid intense workouts during the hottest parts of the day.
Diet (Ahara) for Reducing Body Heat Ayurveda emphasizes a diet that is cooling, sweet, and slightly bitter. Here are some food recommendations:
Cooling Foods:
Fruits: Watermelon, cucumber, grapes, sweet oranges, and pomegranates are excellent for reducing Pitta.
Vegetables: Leafy greens, broccoli, cabbage, and zucchini are beneficial. Avoid pungent vegetables like radishes and onions.
Grains: Barley, basmati rice, and oats are considered cooling.
Legumes: Lentils and chickpeas.
Dairy: Ghee (clarified butter), milk, and buttermilk are highly recommended for balancing Pitta.
Herbs and Spices:
Cooling Spices: Coriander, fennel, mint, and cardamom. Add them to your meals or make a cooling tea.
Foods to Avoid:
Spicy Foods: Chili, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
Sour and Fermented Foods: Vinegar, sour yogurt, and aged cheeses.
Salty Foods: Excessive salt can increase body heat.
Caffeine and Alcohol: These are stimulating and can aggravate Pitta.
Hot Foods: Avoid excessively hot-temperature foods and beverages.
Hair Care (Keshavardhana) Natural Hair Packs:
Amla and Shikakai Pack: A paste of amla and shikakai powder with water can be applied to the scalp. This helps to cleanse the scalp and strengthen hair.
Aloe Vera and Yogurt Pack: Mix fresh aloe vera gel with yogurt and apply it to the scalp. This pack is known for its cooling and nourishing properties.
Herbal Rinses: Rinse your hair with cooled herbal infusions like rosemary or hibiscus tea.
Avoid Chemical Products: Opt for natural shampoos and conditioners that are free from harsh chemicals, which can strip the scalp of its natural oils and worsen hair fall.
By incorporating these practices into your daily life, you can work towards balancing your Pitta dosha, which, in turn, may help reduce excessive body heat and support the health and growth of your hair. Consistency is key in Ayurveda, so be patient and observe how your body responds to these changes.
Avoid oily, spicy and processed foods. Regular exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Tab. Bhringraj 2-0-2 Tab. Guduchi 2-0-2 Follow up after 4weeks.
HELLO AKSHAY, Yes, excess sweating can worsen the hairfall. These issues can be managed effectively through ayurvedic treatment plan.
Treatment - 1. Amalki rasayan- 5gm after breakfast and dinner 2. Ushwerasava - 2 tsp with 2 tsp water twice a day after meal . 3. Sandalwood paste - For local application on skin 4. Aloe vera gel - Apply externally on scalp and skin 5. Neelibhringadi oil- Apply on scalp and gently massage twice weekly
A cold infusion of coriander is extremely helpful in excessive sweating. Take dry coriander and grind it with a little bit of water in a blender. Then add some water to the ground coriander paste and let it sit for one to two hours. Add some sugar or pure honey and drink slowly.
•Shower at least twice a day •Wear comfortable and loose-fitted clothes. Avoid clothes made from synthetic fibers. Wear socks made from natural fibers. •Avoid consuming excessive amounts of alcohol. •Avoid consuming hot, spicy, and fermented foods •Avoid drinking tea, coffee, and other caffeinated drinks excessively. •Try using armpit shields. Armpit shields are pads worn on armpits to protect clothes from sweat stains •Use foot powder. You can also add a small amount of foot powder to your shoes to soak excessive foot sweat. •Stay cool and hydrated throughout the day. •Consume a Pitta pacifying diet including ghee, coconut water,amla, petha. Follow these and you will definitely get results. REVIEW AFTER 1 MONTH. Regards, Dr. Anupriya
Black Sesame Seed Powder - 100 grams Bhringraj Churna - 100 grams Aamalki Rasayan - 200 grams Mukta Shukti - 10 grams Saptamrita Loha - 20 grams Dhatri Loha - 10 grams Mix all the medicines and make 60 doses.Take in the morning and evening, half-an-hour before meals with water, honey or miLik Mahabringaraja taila - scalp massage weekly twice
Don’t worry take chandasava 20ml bd , arogya vardini vati 1tab bd,ashwagandharista 20ml bd enough
Hi akshaya this is Dr Vinayak as considering your problem… Yes as pitta and hair fall have some inter relations you balance it no need to worry… *Avoid spicy and fried items *Avoid more salt/pickle.curd/non veg completely… *You can take sweet and ghee
Rx-*Avipattikar churna 1tsp twice before food with Luke warm water *Jeevantyadi rasayana 1tsp with milk before food *Scrulfol shampoo for hair wash 3 days once *Denz and dark oil apply daily… *Anu taila nasal drops 2 drops each nostril daily… You do this you will really notice the changes
1.Usheerasava 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 2.Amla powder 1 tsp with Warm water empty stomach int the morning 3.Narasimha Rasayana 1 tsp with warm milk at bedtime
External Hair & Body Cooling Rituals - Bhringraj or Neelibhringadi oil massage (3×/week) - Aloe vera + rose water scalp mask (weekly) - Sandalwood paste on forehead or chest (if heat surges) - Foot massage with coconut oil before sleep
Start with Amalaki rasayan 1-0-1 after food with water Ashwagandha churan 0-0-1tsp at bedtime with warm milk Light massage on head with amla oil twice weekly keep overnight and wash with mild herbal shampoo Do Brahmi grith 2 drops in both nostril once daily with Do pranayam lom -vilom kapalbhatti bhastrika daily for 5-10mins twice.
To balance excess Pitta dosha and reduce body heat, pay close attention to your diet and lifestyle. Start by focusing on cooling foods: consume more fresh fruits like melons, grapes, pears, pomegranates and apples. Vegetables such as cucumber, zucchini, and asparagus are also beneficial. Avoid foods that are spicy, sour, or salty, as they tend to increase heat. Incorporate coconut vatten in your daily routine, its naturally cooling and helps in calming Pitta dosha.
Drink plenty of water throughout the day, keeping your body hydrated aids in regulating temperature. Herbal teas made from cooling herbs such as mint, chamomile, and licorice can also be helpful. You’ll want to avoid caffeinated beverages, alcohol, and smoking.
As far as daily routines go, engage in gentle exercises like walking or yoga in the early morning or late evening when it’s cooler. Heavy physical exertion in the middle of the day can lead to overheating. Practice sheetali pranayama, inhaling through the rolled tongue followed by a calm exhale, this cooling breath practice is effective for Pitta balance.
Hair care for Pitta reduction includes using herbal oils like Bhringraj or Brahmi oil. Apply these oils by massaging your scalp gently, allowing the oil to soak in for at least 30 mins before washing it off. This nourishment helps prevent hair fall and might even promote regrowth.
In terms of ayurvedic medicines, consider taking Amla (Indian Gooseberry) which is high in vitamin C and cools the body, you can have it in its natural form or as a supplement. Triphala is another ayurvedic remedy to promote digestion and detoxify your body, supporting Pitta balance. Usually, 1-2 grams taken with warm water before bedtime is advised but it’s better to consult with an Ayurveda practitioner for personalized dosage and to ensure no contraindications with exissting health conditions or treatments.
Consider checking with healthcare professionals before starting new remedies, especially if you have underlying health conditions or are taking other medications.
Excess body heat and hair fall are often linked to an imbalance in the Pitta dosha. To help manage this and promote hair health, consider incorporating the following Siddha-Ayurvedic practices into your routine:
1. Diet Adjustments: Opt for Pitta-pacifying foods, which are cooling and reduce internal heat. Favor foods like cucumbers, melons, coconut water, and leafy greens. Avoid spicy, sour, and fried foods that increase pitta. Consider incorporating fresh, naturally sweet fruits, and cooked vegetables, since these help in balancing Pitta dosha.
2. Lifestyle Changes: Establish a regular routine to add balance to your life. Aim for early bedtimes, waking up before sunrise, and daily exercises like yoga or walking. Avoid intense physical activity during the hottest part of the day. Meditation and pranayama (breath control) can help calm the mind and reduce stress, indirectly improving Pitta-related issues.
3. Herbal Support: You can consider using herbs like Amla (Indian gooseberry) and Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri). Amla can be consumed in powder form with warm water or as a juice, which supports hair growth and cools the body. Brahmi is known for stress relief and can improve hair health, available as a powder or oil for topical application on the scalp.
4. External Application: Applying herbal hair oils like Bhringraj or coconut oil helps to cool the scalp and nourish the hair roots. Gently massage the oil onto your scalp and leave it overnight if possible, then rinse with a mild herbal shampoo.
5. Hydration: Ensure proper hydration by drinking sufficient amounts of water throughout the day. Herbal teas, like hibiscus or mint tea, can further help reduce internal heat.
6. Specific Medications: Consider taking Triphala, a commonly recommended Ayurvedic formulation that aids digestion and detoxification. It should be taken in powder form, mixed with warm water before bedtime.
Always consult with a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner to tailor these recommendations to your specific constitution and severity of symptoms. They can monitor your progress and make adjustments as needed.
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