Diet and Lifestyle (Ahar & Vihar) Vata Pacification (especially in winter): Consume warm, nourishing, and grounding foods. Prioritize sweet, sour, and salty tastes.
Foods: Cooked grains like rice and oats, root vegetables, soups, stews, and healthy fats like ghee and sesame oil.
Lifestyle: Regular, gentle exercise like walking or yoga. Daily Abhyanga (self-massage) with warm sesame oil is highly beneficial for soothing Vata. Avoid cold drafts and exposure to extreme cold.
Pitta Pacification (especially in summer): Focus on cool, calming, and slightly bitter foods.
Foods: Sweet fruits (melons, grapes), leafy greens, cucumbers, and legumes. Use cooling spices like coriander, fennel, and mint. Avoid spicy, fried, and fermented foods.
Lifestyle: Stay hydrated with room-temperature water or herbal teas. Avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day. Practice Sheetali or Sheetkari Pranayama (cooling breathing exercises).
Herbal Preparations and Bhasma
Herbal formulations should be chosen to strengthen bones and muscles, reduce inflammation, and balance both Vata and Pitta.
Mukta Sukti Bhasma: Your research on this is excellent! This preparation is highly suitable. Mukta Sukti Bhasma, derived from oyster pearls, is a rich source of bioavailable calcium. It’s a key ingredient for strengthening Asthi Dhatu (bone tissue). It is Pitta-pacifying due to its cool, sweet nature and effectively helps in bone-related issues, making it ideal for someone with both bone pain and Pitta aggravation.
Praval Pishti: Similar to Mukta Sukti Bhasma, Praval Pishti (coral calcium) is a potent calcium supplement that is cooling and excellent for Pitta-related issues like acidity and burning sensations. It helps strengthen bones and joints.
Laksha Guggulu: This is a classic Ayurvedic preparation for bone fractures and weakness. It contains herbs like Laksha (lac), Arjuna, and Ashwagandha, which support bone density and muscle strength. It’s Vata-pacifying and helps reduce pain and inflammation.
Ashwagandha: As a powerful Rasayana (rejuvenating tonic), Ashwagandha nourishes muscle and nerve tissues. It helps manage chronic pain and fatigue, common in Vata imbalances, and provides strength.
Guggul Preparations:
Yogaraj Guggulu: This is a traditional formula for joint pain, stiffness, and arthritis. It effectively pacifies Vata and helps in the elimination of toxins (ama) from the joints.
Kaishore Guggulu: If there is an inflammatory component (Pitta) to the pain, Kaishore Guggulu is a good choice. It purifies the blood and is beneficial in conditions like gout and skin disorders (like the history of dermal lupus).
Shatavari: A remarkable herb for women’s health, Shatavari is a coolant that balances Pitta and provides nourishment to all tissues, particularly the muscles and reproductive system. It can help alleviate symptoms of heat intolerance and acid reflux.
External Modalities Abhyanga (Self-massage): Daily self-massage with warm herbal oils is crucial.
Oils for Vata-Pitta: Use Mahanarayan Taila or Ksheerabala Taila. These oils are Vata-pacifying (warming, nourishing) yet gentle enough for Pitta (cooling herbs like Bala).
Lepas (Herbal Pastes): Applying a paste of herbs like Haridra (turmeric) or Sandalwood mixed with water on painful joints can reduce local inflammation.
Pinda Sweda (Herbal Bolus Fomentation): A massage using boluses filled with warm medicated herbs and rice. This is excellent for relieving muscle and joint stiffness and pain. It’s especially useful for Vata aggravation.
Basti (Medicated Enema): Medicated oil or decoction enemas are the most potent treatment for pacifying Vata. Anuvasana Basti (oil enema) with sesame or Mahanarayan Taila is highly effective for chronic pain and joint issues.
1) Lakshadi Guuugulu-1 tab. After food 2 times with ghee and honey
2) Tab. Kokilaksha Kashaya -1 after food with vidaryadi ghrita 10 ml - 2 times
3) Ashwagandharishta-20ml after food with water 2 times
4) Ksheer bala taila101- 10 drops+ Gandha Taila 10 drops- before food with warm milk 2 times
For acid reflux– 1.Avipattikar Churna – 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime (acid reflux, hyperacidity).
2.Guduchi Satva – 500 mg once daily (immune modulator, pitta shamak, rasayana).
3.Amalaki Rasayana – 1 tsp daily (cooling Rasayana, supports bones, eyes, and immunity). Dashmool kwath- 15ml morning and evening. After meal.
Avoid oily, spicy and processed foods. Regular exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Tab. Yashtimadhu 2-0-2 Dashmularishta 20ml twice after meal Tab. Sunthi 2-0-2 Follow up after 2weeks
Yograj guggulu-1-0-1 Ashwagandha churna-0-0-1/2 tsp with warm milk Shatavari churna 0-0-1/2 tsp with warm milk Mukta shukthi bhasma and 125 mg 0- 125 mg Mahanarayana taila - gentle massage
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. Included unsprouted moong and black eyed peas in the diet
🧘♀️ 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 tets🧪 CBC R.A Factor CRP Sr. Calcium Sr. Uric Acid Vit. D3
💊Medication💊
Tab. Ampachak Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food Tab. Praval Panchamrit Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food Cap. Arnopen (S.G.Phytopharma) 2 caps twice a day before food Syp. Dashmoolarishta 3 tsp twice a day before food
Tab. Shankhavati 2 tabs after food suck and eat
Sunthi Sidha Castor Oil 3 tsp at bed time with hot water.
SAHACHARADI TAILAM for local application. Use it warm and do hot fomentation after application of the oil.
If you can visit an ayurvedic clinic nearby and do basti you will get miraculous results
Hello bela At the age of 60, both Vata dominance due to ageing and Pitta aggravation due to body type need careful management. But dont worry we are here to guide you 😊
treatment should aim to- ✅ Strengthen bones & muscles ✅ Nourish body tissues ✅ Calm down both Vata & Pitta in their respective seasons ✅ Improve digestion & absorption
✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT
1. Mukta Shukti Bhasma 1 pinch with warm water after breakfast – excellent for acidity, reflux, and bone health. Provides natural calcium while cooling Pitta.
2. Godanti Bhasma 1 pincb with warm water after lunch – soothes Pitta, supports bones and muscles.
3. Lakshadi Guggulu 1-0-1 after food – strengthens bones, useful for joint pains, reduces risk of osteopenia/osteoporosis.
4. Ashwagandha capsules 1-0-1 after food
✅DIET MODIFICATION
For Winter (Vata season)-
Prefer warm, oily, nourishing foods – khichdi with ghee, urad dal, black sesame, soaked almonds, warm milk with turmeric. Use spices like ginger, cumin, ajwain to improve digestion and reduce gas. Avoid cold, dry, raw foods and excessive fasting.
For Summer (Pitta season)-
Favor cooling foods – rice, ghee, coconut water, milk, cucumber, sweet fruits (pomegranate, grapes, melons). Buttermilk with roasted cumin is beneficial. Avoid fried, spicy, sour, salty foods and excess tea/coffee.
✅LIFESTYLE MEASURES
Daily Abhyanga (oil massage)- with Mahanarayan taila followed by warm bath. Helps nourish joints and muscles.
Mild Swedana (steam therapy)- relieves stiffness and improves flexibility.
Sleep routine,- Regular bedtime, avoid late nights.
This treatment will help strengthen Asthi & Mamsa dhatus, improve joint mobility, reduce acidity, and keep both Vata and Pitta balanced.
Wishing you a good health😊
Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
Hi bela this is Dr Vinayak as considering your problem…no need to worry maa… In this age you can’t even take more medicines to your body… Just follow the Rasayana ma… Rx- Avipattikar churna 1tsp twice before food with Luke warm water Aamalaki Rasayana 1tsp with milk before food… Is enough maa…
1.Mahayograj guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Balarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Mukta Sukti Bhasma 125 mg twice daily with honey or ghee 4.Rasana saptak kwath 15 ml with 15 ml water twice daily after meals
Adv: - Abhyanga (oil massage): Winter: Dhanwantharam Taila Year-round: Bala Taila Summer (if inflammation present): Murivenna taila - Kati Basti / Janu Basti: Warm oil therapy for spine and knees (weekly) - Lepa (herbal paste): Dashamoola or Rasnadi paste on painful joints
For all the above therapies-visit a nearby panchkarma center
Dietary Support - Winter: Sesame, urad dal, ghee, bone broth, warm spices (ajwain, ginger) - Summer: Moong dal, rice, coconut water, fennel, coriander, Guduchi - Avoid sour, spicy, fermented foods in summer; dry, cold foods in winter
Start with Yograj guggul 1-0-1 Mahavatvidhvansh vati 1-0-1 After food with water Dashamoolarist 15 ml twice daily after food with water Apply dhanvantrum oil on pin areas. For pitta problems Kamdudharas moti yukta 1-0-1 after food with water . Avoid sour fermented foods Do abhyangam ( full body massage) with mahanarayan oil+ ashwagandha oil Avoid exposure to cold areas , AC rooms, being under high fan.
HELLO BELA,
You are 60 year old women with vata-pitta constitution
-VATA IMBALANCE shows up in winter as -cold hands and feet, constipation, dry skin, joint and bone pains, stiffness -Vata is “light , dry, rough, cold”-> when aggravated, it causes degeneration of muscles and bones (similar to osteoarthritis/osteopenia)
-PITTA IMBALANCE shows up in summer as acidity, burning in chest , food intolerance (especially spicy/fried), red eyes, skin rashes, heat intolerance -pitta is “hot, sharp, penetrating”-> when aggravated, it causes inflammation, acidity, heat in body.
Your chronic joint/muscle pains (since 2010) are mainly due to vata aggravation -> dryness + degeneration of asthi (bones) and mamsa (muscles) dhatus
History of Hashimoto’s (thyroid autoimmunity ) and dermal lupus (in remission) means your immunity in sensitive -> so therapies must be gentle, nourishing, not aggressive
TREATMENT GOALS -nourish and strengthen bones and muscles -balance vata in winters- warmth, oiling, nourishment -balance pitta in summers- cooling,soothing, digestive support -support digestion (agni) without irritating pitta -improve mobility, reduce stiffness and pain -prevent further degeneration and autoimmune flare-ups
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
FOR BONES AND MUSCLE STRENGTH
1) LAKSHADI GUGGULU= 500mg twice daily after meals with war water =strengthens bones, reduces joint pain
2) MUKTA SHUKTI BHASMA= 125 mg twice daily with honey or ghee =natural source of calcium, also cools pitta and helps acidity
3) SHANKHA BHASMA= 125 mg daily with buttermilk after meals =supports digestion, acidity, calcium
4) ASHWAGANDHA + SHATAVARI CHURNA= 1 tsp each in warm milk eat bedtime = nourishes muscles, reduces pain, supports immunity, balances pitta, improve nourishment
FOR DIGESTION AND PITTA
5) AVIPATTIKAR CHURNA= 1 tsp at night with warm water =mild laxative , reduces acidity
6) TRIPHALA WITH GHEE= 1 tsp triphala + 1 tsp ghee at bedtime =mild detox, relieves constipation, nourishes eyes
FOR REJUVINATION
7) AMALAKI RASAYANA= 1 tsp daily in morning with honey =cooling, rejuvenating, supports pitta and immunity
EXTERNAL THERAPIES
1) OIL MASSAGE= daily at least 3-4 times/week WINTER= Mahanarayan Taila or Dhanwantaram taila (warm, pain relieving) SUMMER=Chandanadi taila or brahmi taila (cooling, soothing)
2) STEAM/ FOMENTATION= after massage in winters to relieve stiffness
3) HOT WATER COMPRESS - for localised pain in joints
DIET Grains= rice, oats, quinoa, whole wheat (well cooked) Proteins= moong dal, urad dal , panner, milk, ghee, soaked almonds Vegetables= pumpkin, ash gourd, zucchini, carrots , beets, spinach (cooked with ghee) Fruits= ripe banana, mango, papaya, melon, pomegranate Spices= cumin, coriander, fennel, turmeric, cardamom- mild spices only Healthy fats= ghee, sesame oil, olive oil
AVOID -spicy, sour, fried, very dry or cold foods -excess tea, coffee, packaged foods -too much raw salads in winter
YOGA ASANAS FOR BONES AND MUSCLES -tadasana -vrikshasana -setu bandhasana -bhujangasana -shalabhasana
Avoid very strenuous jerky movements
PRANAYAM -Nadi sodhana= balancesboth doshas -Bhramari= calming -Sheetali/sheetkari= only in summer, for pitta
HOME REMEDIES -warm sesame oil massage in winter before bath -Milk with turmeric + ghee at night for bones and sleep -Soaked raisins and almonds daily for strength -Buttermilk with roasted cumin powder for digestion especially summer -Fenugreek seeds soaked overnight-> eat in morning good for joints
USEFUL INVESTIGATIONS Since bone and muscle health is the concern, also check -Bone density (DEXA scan) -Vitamin D, calcium, phosporous -Thyroid profile (TSH,T3,T4) -Inflammatory markers if pain increases - ESR, CRP
-Your condition is age related bone and muscle weakness + dosha imbalance -By nourishing bones and muscles, balancing vata-pitta seasonally, and supporting digestion, you can improve mobility, reduce pain, and slow degeneration -Ayurveda works gradually- give 3-6 months for noticeable improvement, along with diet, yoga and lifestyle adjustments
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
For a 60-year-old woman with a Vata-Pitta constitution, especially with bone and muscle tissue concerns, here’s a strategy focusing on balancing both doshas. In winters, Vata tends to aggravate, so introducing warming, lubricating, and grounding lifestyle practices is key. Include warm, cooked foods with a bit more healthy fats like ghee and olive oil. A nourishing spice mix with cumin, ginger, turmeric can be helpful. Drink warm beverages with spices like cinnamon or nutmeg. Consider abhyanga (self-massage) with warm sesame oil in the morning to soothe joints and keep Vata in check.
During summers when Pitta gets aggravated, focus on cooling and calming practices. Consume more cooling foods like cucumbers, melons, and greens. Coconut water and aloe vera juice can help soothe Pitta. Use cooling oils like coconut for massage instead of sesame. Avoid hot, spicy, fried foods, alcohol and excessive caffeine as these increase Pitta.
In terms of herbal remedies, consider taking Mukta Shukti Bhasma for balancing both Vata and Pitta, especially since it addresses acidity issues as well. However use it cautiously and preferably under guidance as it’s a potent remedy. Another option is Ashwagandha capsules which can strengthen bone and muscles and aid in calming Vata during colder months. For Pacifying Pitta, Amla (Indian gooseberry) is effective. You might look into combining it with herbs like Shatavari.
Yoga and pranayama can be beneficial too. Gentle streching, restoratoive yoga poses, or tai chi can improve flexibility and joint strength. Practice cooling pranayamas like Sheetali in summers.
Additionally, maintain a regular sleep schedule and manage stress with meditation, which can help balance hormones and overall body functions. It’s crucial to monitor any symptom changes, especially considering previous medical conditions, and keep your healthcare provider informed. If severe pain or discomfort persists, seek medical attention immediately to rule out any serious conditions.
To improve bone and muscle tissues in a 60-year-old woman with a Vata-Pitta constitution, it’s crucial to address both doshas while supporting the dhatus (tissues) like asthi (bone) and mamsa (muscle). First, since Vata is aggravated in winter and leads to joint pains and stiffness, consider incorporating warming and grounding practices. Abhyanga (oil massage) using sesame oil infused with herbs like ashwagandha or bala may help. Apply the oil warm and massage it gently into the joints and muscles. This can be done daily before a warm shower or bath to improve circulation and reduce stiffness.
Dietary modifications are also key. Focus on foods that pacify Vata and Pitta, avoiding dry, cold, and overly spicy foods. Incorporate warm, nourishing, and mildly spiced foods. Ojas-building foods such as ghee, almonds, and cooked vegetables are beneficial. Moong dal khichadi could be a good staple dish.
Herbal remedies such as shatavari, ashwagandha, and licorice can be beneficial for balancing both Vata and Pitta. These herbs help in nourishing the tissues and maintaining energy levels. Mukta sukti bhasma, as mentioned, can be used for supporting bone health and managing Pitta-related issues like acidity when used under the guidance of a skilled practitioner.
A suitable yogic practice should emphasize gentle stretching, particularly focusing on joint movements to keep Vata in check. Pranayama techniques like Anulom Vilom (alternate nostril breathing) can help balance Vata and Pitta.
Remember, engaging with a practitioner experienced in Siddha-Ayurveda is recommended to tailor these recommendations to your specific needs and ensure safe integration with your current medical context, especially considering past medical history like Hashimoto’s and dermal lupus. If issues like severe pain persist or disrupt daily functioning, it’s wise to seek prompt medical evaluation to rule out any serious underlying conditions.
