Can leaky gut with sibo be cured through ayurveda - #33555
I am thin but there is swelling in my whole body, i feel bloated after even drinking water or eating anything, i feel gassy and nutrients isnt be absorbed and i have several food intolerance even medicines like digestive enzymes increase swelling in my body What can i do
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Thinness and Swelling:
In Ayurveda, swelling is known as Shotha or Oedema. It’s a sign of fluid retention and an imbalance of the doshas. While swelling is often associated with the Kapha dosha (earth and water elements), your thinness suggests a strong Vata imbalance as well. Vata is characterized by being thin, dry, and cold. When Vata is aggravated, it can disrupt all bodily processes, including digestion and circulation, leading to fluid accumulation. The combination of thinness (Vata) and swelling (Kapha) suggests a complex state where Vata is pushing fluid and toxins into the channels, which are then getting stuck, leading to Kapha-like symptoms.
Bloating, Gas, and Poor Absorption: This is a classic sign of a compromised Agni (digestive fire). When Agni is weak, food is not properly digested. This undigested food turns into Ama (toxins), which then accumulates in the body’s channels. The gas and bloating are direct results of this improper digestion (Vata moving improperly), and the lack of nutrient absorption is a consequence of Ama blocking the channels that carry nutrients to the tissues.
Food and Medicine Intolerances: Your body’s strong negative reaction to food and even digestive enzymes indicates a hypersensitivity and an overwhelmed system. Ayurveda views allergies and intolerances as a result of Ama and a compromised immune system. When the body’s defense mechanism is constantly fighting toxins (Ama), it can become overreactive and start reacting to even beneficial substances, such as digestive enzymes, which in your case, may be seen as a foreign irritant, leading to more swelling.
The treatment would be multi-faceted and highly personalized.
1. Re-Kindle Your Digestive Fire (Agni): This is the most critical first step. Without proper digestion, no other remedies will work effectively.
Dietary Changes:
Eat warm, cooked, and easily digestible foods. Avoid raw vegetables, cold foods and drinks, and heavy, processed foods.
Favor warm spices: Ginger, cumin, fennel, coriander, and asafoetida (hing) are excellent for stimulating Agni and reducing gas and bloating. You can use them in cooking or make a digestive tea.
Sip warm water: Drinking warm water throughout the day, especially infused with ginger, can help flush out Ama and improve digestion.
Mindful Eating: Eat in a calm environment, chew your food well, and avoid drinking large amounts of water with meals, as this can dilute digestive enzymes.
2. Eliminate Toxins (Ama): Once Agni is strengthened, the next step is to remove the accumulated Ama that is blocking the channels and causing swelling.
Vata-Pacifying Lifestyle: Since you’re thin, you likely have a Vata constitution or a significant Vata imbalance.
Routine: Maintain a regular daily routine for eating, sleeping, and waking up.
Self-Massage (Abhyanga): A daily warm oil massage with sesame oil can be very calming for Vata and can help improve circulation and reduce fluid retention.
Warmth: Keep your body warm and avoid cold, windy environments.
Kapha-Pacifying Lifestyle: While your thinness points to Vata, the swelling and sluggishness are Kapha symptoms.
Exercise: Gentle, regular exercise can help move stagnant fluid and energy.
Dry Massage (Udvartana): A massage using herbal powders can help reduce swelling and stimulate the lymphatic system.
Important Note: The fact that digestive enzymes are increasing swelling is a critical piece of information. This is a clear signal that your body’s system is overwhelmed and highly reactive. Do not self-medicate or try to force digestion with over-the-counter enzymes.
A Practical First Step Before you can pursue a full Ayurvedic treatment plan, here are some simple, safe actions you can take:
Hydrate with Warm Water: Drink only warm or hot water throughout the day.
Ginger-Cumin Tea: Boil a teaspoon of cumin seeds and a slice of fresh ginger in two cups of water. Reduce to one cup and sip it slowly throughout the day.
Light, Simple Diet: Stick to freshly cooked, light meals like well-cooked vegetables and plain rice or khichdi (a simple, nourishing dish of rice and lentils) with a small amount of ghee. Avoid anything processed, raw, or cold.
Gentle Movement: A short, gentle walk after meals can help with digestion.
Avoid: Dairy (especially cold milk), fermented foods, raw salads, and heavy grains like wheat.
Treatment 1) punarnava mandoor - 500mg - 3 times with honey after food
2) Punarnavasava- 20 ml 2 times after food
3) dashmool haritaki- 1 tsf 2 times after food
Mam i avoid wheat and dairy as it worsen the sibo and curd doesnt suit me after having curd i feel instant hunger even after having lunch i have many food intolerances like lemon, curd, flaxseed, raw vegetables, jowar and many more I have heard picchawasti in panchakarma center can i go with pichhawasti treatment to cure it as i feel bloated after having light things like rice dal, khichdi
Hello Sneha
Follow some simple lifestyle changes and dietary changes and you will see results for your problem.
✔️Do’s✔️ Drink buttermilk daily. Eat freshly cooked food. Drink warm water. Lunch and dinner on fixed timings. 100 steps after every meal. If possible dinner as early as 7-8 pm.
🧘♀️ Yogasan : 🧘♀️ 1. Pawanmuktasana 2. Bhujangasana 3. Dhanurasana 4. Paschimottanasana 5. Ardha Matsyendrasana 6. Vajrasana 7. Supta Matsyendrasana
🧘♀️ Pranayam: 🧘♀️ 1. Bhramari 2.Bhasrika 3.Kapalbhati 4.Jyoti Tratak 5. Anulom Vilom
❌Don’ts:❌ Packed and processed food. Ready to eat items. Oily and spicy food. Sour and fermented products. Dals (only moong dal can be eaten) Besan Raw vegetables and sprouts Curd Reduce dairy intake.
🧪Lab Test🧪 CBC ESR TFT RA Factor RFT USG Abdo Pelvis
💊Medication💊
Perfect medication can be given after seeing your reports. Till than you can start with these small changes in your routine.
Dear Sneha please consult your nearest Ayurved physician.
If you are having whole body swelling then it has to be evuluated properly Once get cbc crp LFT rft us abdomen thyroid profile to rule out any cause
You’re Symptoms suggest severe Digestive imbalance with fluid protection and chronic inflammation take easily digestible foods Before starting treatment, it is essential to get blood test Abdominal imaging to rule out any underline cause
Hello Sneha
Since your condition involves leaky gut + SIBO with chronic swelling and food intolerances, treatment requires a very individualized approach.
The right choice of medicines, their dosage, and timing must be decided only after a detailed personal consultation with an Ayurvedic physician.
Ayurveda can definitely help by:
Correcting digestion (Agni Deepana) Reducing toxins (Ama Pachana) Healing the gut lining (Rasayana) Managing bloating and swelling (Shothahara)
But since your digestion is very sensitive, self-medicating can sometimes worsen bloating or inflammation. Therefore, I strongly recommend you consult an experienced Ayurvedic doctor who can examine your prakriti (body constitution), agni status, and then design a personalized treatment plan.
✅Meanwhile, you may Take light, warm, freshly cooked food. Use spices like cumin, coriander, ajwain, and ginger in cooking. Drink warm water or cumin-fennel tea. Practice simple yoga like Vajrasana after meals and Anulom Vilom breathing.
Yes, Ayurveda can support healing in leaky gut and SIBO, but it requires individualized treatment. Please seek personal consultation with an Ayurvedic doctor for safe and effective guidance.
Wishing you a good health😊
Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
Mam i avoid wheat and dairy as it worsen the sibo and curd doesnt suit me after having curd i feel instant hunger even after having lunch i have many food intolerances like lemon, curd, flaxseed, raw vegetables, jowar and many more I have heard picchawasti in panchakarma center can i go with pichhawasti treatment to cure it as i feel bloated after having light things
I am taking pancreaoflat digestive enzymes, vit. D supplement since my vit d and b12 are low but these medicines increases swelling in my body so i want to go all natural by diet can it be possible to go natural only without taking any supplements to cure it
Vitamin D: Early morning sunlight exposure (15–20 mins daily), fortified milk, mushrooms, sesame oil massage (Abhyanga) to aid absorption.
Vitamin B12: Curd, buttermilk, paneer, milk, cheese (for vegetarians); eggs, fish, or chicken (for non-vegetarians); fortified plant milk or nutritional yeast for vegan-friendly options.
Along with this you can take 1 vegan vit D strip ( Truradix) - it is in paper form you can keep it on tongue morning empty stomach 2 Super cap vit b12 1 capsule a day
Both are natural sourced
Hope i cleared your concern 😊
Hello sneha
I can understand your concern But each panchakarma therapy has its indication and contraindication This decision is made on your physical state, assessing your Agni and your body strength.
Piccha basti will be helpful to you no doubt but the decision should be made after proper physical examination
So i strongly suggest you to visit near by Ayurvedic physician. They will guide you in proper way 😊
Hello, Please consult an Ayurveda doctor with panchakarma set up. Vasthi/basthi along with internal medications, diet and lifestyle correction will help you a lot. I would also like you to know that, this requires long term treatment and regular follow up with your ayurveda doctor. Take care, Kind regards.
Hello, Under vasthi, pichavasthi is one morality… there are many combinations available and many types of vasthu. The decision on what kind of vasthu(/if other moses of panchakarma) suits your condition can be decided only when you meet ayurveda doctor. There is a solution for your issue. Please follow treating doctors instructions carefully and diligently. Take care. Kind regards.
It is said that, in sibo picchawasti treatment can increase bloating, heaviness and indigestion, is it true
1.Hingwashtak churna 1 tsp with warm water just before meals twice daily 2.Dashmoolarishta 20ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Guduchi Satva 1/4 tsp with warm water empty stomach in the morning
Herbal Teas & Decoctions: - Ajwain + fennel seed tea: After meals - Coriander + cumin + ginger infusion: Morning sip to reduce bloating
I will recommend you to visit nearby ayurveda physician
Start with Tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 Giloy ghanvati 1-0-1 Both after food with water Try this for 21 day if you see benefits continue, or else personally see an ayurvedic doctor for consultation
Addressing your symptoms with Ayurveda involves understanding your body’s unique dosha balance and the presence of any imbalances. Based on the symptoms of bloating, gas, and body swelling, it appears there may be imbalances in the Vata and possibly Kapha doshas. This suggests disturbances in agni (digestive fire), impacting digestion and absorption or nutrients and tissues nourishment (dhatus).
First, consider dietary adjustments to reduce both Vata and Kapha. Favor warm, easy-to-digest meals with spices like ginger, cumin, and fennel, which help ignoraa your agni. Avoid cold or raw foods, which can exacerbate Vata and make digestion sluggish. Meals should be consistent, avoiding large gaps between them to stave off digestive agitation.
Hydration is key but sip warm water throughout the day rather than drinking large amounts quickly, which could contribute to bloating. Herbal teas like ginger or mint can support digestion too.
In Ayurveda, herbs such as Triphala can be useful to restore balance in your intestines. It can be taken with warm water before bed to gently support elimination and detoxification, bearing in mind its churna (powder) form is preferable for assimilation.
Apart from diet, daily Abhyanga (self-oil massage) using warm sesame oil can aid in reducing Vata and assisting lymphatic circulation, potentially relieving body swelling over time. Gentle yoga sessions and pranayama practices like nadi shodhana are beneficial too, promoting overall body balance and calming the mind.
Since you described nutrient absorption issues, consider seeking the guidance from an Ayurvedic practitioner who can delve into deeper treatments like Panchakarma, especially if the symptoms persist or worsen. Importantly, if you are ever in doubt regarding your condition’s severity, seeking timely conventional medical advice is crucial.
HELLO SNEHA,
In Ayurveda, your symptoms- bloating after eating/drinking, swelling, gas, poor nutrient absorption , food intolerance, chronic inflammation- suggests
1) WEAK DIGESTIVE FIRE -Your body’s “cooking fire” is low. Food isn’t broken down properly
2) FORMATION OF AMA (toxins) -Undigested food-> turns into sticky , toxic residue -> clogs the intestines-> leaks into blood
3) VATA IMBALANCE :- Too much irregular movement-> boating, gas, dryness, malabsorption
4) PITTA IMBALANCE :- overheated tissues-> gut lining inflammation, food intolerance
5) KAPHA IMBALANCE-> fluid retention-> whole body swelling
So, in short -your digestive fire is weak -undigested toxins spread through body -this disturbs all three doshas (vata, pitta, kapha)
This is why you feel bloated, swollen, intolerant to foods, and inflamed
TREATMENT GOALS 1) Improve agni (digestive fire)-> so food is digested properly 2) Remove ama (toxins)-> reduce swelling, inflammation , food intolerance 3) Balance vata and pitta-> control gas, bloating, heat 4) Repair and strengthen gut lining-> improve nutrient absorption 5) Rejuvenate-> long term healing prevent recurrence
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
STAGE 1 = AMA REMOVAL AND AGNI CORRECTION
-TRIKATU CHURNA= 2gm with honey before meals =increases digestive fire, removes ama
-HINGWASTAKA CHURNA= 2gm with warm water after meals =reduces gas, bloating, vata (duration= 15-20 days)
STAGE 2= GUT HEALING AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY (start after phase 1 completion)
-GUDUCHI CAPSULES= 500mg cap twice daily =reduces inflammation, supports immunity
-YASHTIMADHU POWDER= 2gm with warm milk =heals gut lining, soothes mucus
-KUTAJ GHAN VATI= 1 tab twice daily if loose stools/imbalance
(Duration= 2 months)
STAGE 3= RASAYANA (rejuvination and strengthening) duration= long term after stage 2 for 3-6 months
-AMALAKI RASAYANA= 1 tsp daily
-TIKTA GHRITA= 1 tsp on empty stomach
DIET -warm, freshly cooked, light, soft meals -mung dal khichdi, -vegetables soups- bottle gourd, pumpkin, ridge gourd -rice gruel in early recovery -spices in small amounts :- cumin, coriander, fennel, ajwain, ginger -homemade buttermilk with roasted cumin if tolerated -warm water, CCF tea
AVOID -cold, raw salads -fermeented foods - pickles, curd at night -heavy foods - panner, cheese, red meat -packaged/processed/junk food -excess pulses except mung -excess sugar and refined carbs
LIFESTYLE -regular routine= eat at fixed times, avoid skipping meals -sleep= proper rest, avoid late nights -stress control= meditation, journaling, calming activites
YOGA ASANAS -vajrasana after meals -pawanmuktasana -apanasana -marjariasana -setu band hasana
PRANAYAM -Nadi sodhana =balances doshas -Bhramari= calms mind, reduces inflammation -Kapalbhati and bhastrika= avoid initially
INVESTIGATIONS ADVISED -CBC, ESR, CRP -LFT -RFT -Serum albumin, total protein -Thyroid profile -Ultrasound abdomen -stool test -vitamin D, B12, Iron studies
-Your condition is curable with patience, but needs stepwise management- first improving digestion, then removing toxin, then repairing gut lining, finally rejuvination -Don’t rush with too many medicines- your gut is sensitive. start with very simple measures (warm food, ginger-cumin tea, khichdi)
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
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