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Hairfall, weight gain, pigmentation, and pcos - #34037

Shikha Bhatnagar

I have been diagnosed with PCOS. I experience hairfall, weight gain, and some skin pigmentation (dark patches). I am looking for natural, Ayurvedic remedies and lifestyle tips to manage these symptoms. Please guide me.

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Hello Shikha I can understand your concern regarding PCOS but dont worry we are here to help you out😊

✅ Your Main Symptoms

Hair fall Weight gain (especially belly/hips) Pigmentation (dark patches, usually on neck, underarms, inner thighs) PCOS (irregular ovulation & hormonal imbalance)

✅ AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT

✅INTERNAL MEDICATION

1. Kanchanar Guggulu – 2 tabs twice daily after food helps shrink ovarian cysts, clears channels.

2. Triphala + Trikatu churna – ½ tsp with warm water at night improves digestion, reduces toxins & weight.

3. Ashokarishta – 30ml-0-30ml with equal water after food s regulates periods & hormones.

4. Aloe vera juice (10 ml each) daily morning empty stomach supports uterus & hormones.

5. For hair & pigmentation: Bhringraj oil for scalp massage twice a week. Aloe vera gel + turmeric paste on dark patches for 20 min before bath. Kumkumadi taila light application at night

✅ HOME REMEDIES

Soak methi (fenugreek) seeds overnight, chew in morning.

Cinnamon tea or jeera–ajwain–methi water daily to balance insulin & reduce weight.

Turmeric + Amla powder with warm water daily for skin & immunity.

✅ DIET AND LIFETSYLE

Millets (ragi, jowar, bajra), green leafy veg, sprouts, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame, methi, turmeric, ginger.

Packaged foods, fried food, excess dairy, refined sugar, maida, cold drinks.

Exercise: 30–40 min brisk walk/yoga daily. Surya namaskar, setubandhasana, bhujangasana help in PCOS.

Sleep: Minimum 7 hours, avoid late nights (regulates hormones).

Stress management: Meditation, pranayama (Bhramari, Anulom Vilom).

Weight loss (even 5–7 kg) can greatly improve PCOS symptoms. Pigmentation (Acanthosis Nigricans) reduces as insulin resistance improves. Ayurveda works slowly but gives long-term correction of hormones if diet + lifestyle is followed strictly.

With Ayurveda, PCOS can be managed naturally by balancing hormones, reducing weight, correcting digestion, and regularizing periods.

Wishing you a good health😊

Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

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1.Kanchnar guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Ashokarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Shatavari churna 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk 4.kumkumadi oil-massage 2-3 drops on the pigmented area at bedtime and leave it overnight.

🌿 Diet & Herbs - Favor warm, cooked, light meals: Steamed vegetables, mung dal, millet, barley, and seasonal fruits. - Use spices to kindle agni: Cumin, coriander, fennel, turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger.

Lifestyle & Routine - Daily movement: Gentle yoga, walking, or dance—especially Surya Namaskar and Baddha Konasana. - Consistent sleep cycle: Early to bed (by 10 PM), early to rise. - Abhyanga (oil massage): Warm sesame or castor oil on lower abdomen and thighs to balance Vata. - Pranayama: Nadi Shodhana and Bhramari to calm stress and regulate hormones.

🍟 Diet & Digestion - ❌ Avoid cold, heavy, oily, and processed foods. - ❌ Minimize dairy (especially curd, cheese) and refined sugar. - ❌ Skip irregular eating or fasting extremes—both disturb agni and Vata. 🧠 Stress & Overexertion - ❌ Avoid excessive screen time or late-night stimulation. - ❌ Don’t suppress natural urges (urination, hunger, sleep). - ❌ Avoid over-exercising or high-intensity workouts that spike cortisol. 💊 Hormonal Disruptors - ❌ Be cautious with synthetic hormones unless medically necessary. - ❌ Avoid chemical-laden cosmetics and endocrine-disrupting plastics.

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HELLO SHIKHA,

PCOS is a condition where the ovaries produce many small fluid filled sacs(cysts) and the hormones get imbalanced. This leads to -irregular or missed periods -acne, oily skin, skin pigmentation -extra facial/body hair (hirsutism) -difficulty in conceiving sometimes -weight gain in some,

Ayurvedic view -caused by imbalance in kapha (heaviness, mucus, sluggishness) and Vata (irregularity, dryness, hormonal misfiring), sometimes aggravated pitta (heat, acne, inflammation) -weak digestion -> toxin formation-> blocks reproductive channels -fat tissue increases and disturbs hormone balance -thus, cycles stops being regular, cysts form, and skin/hair issues appear

TREATMENT GOALS -Restore cycle regularity (normalize menstruation and ovulation) -balance hormones naturally (reduce excessive androgens that cause acne/hair) -reduce cysts by clearing kapha and ama -improve metabolism and digestion (strengthen agni) -purify blood and skin (for acne, psoriasis- like dryness) -support fertility if pregnancy is desired later -prevent complications (diabetes, obesity, infertility)

INTERNALLY START WITH

1) KANCHANAR GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals =reduces ovarian cyst, clears kapha

2) ASHOKAGHRITA= 1 tsp in morning with warm water =regulates menstruation, strengthens uterus

3) SHATAVARI CHURNA= 1 tsp with milk at night =nourishes reproductive system, balances hormones

4) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp at night with warm water =detox, improves digestion, clears ama

5) KUMARYASAVA= 15 ml with water after meals =useful for irregular periods and liver support

6) MANJISTHA GHAN VATI= 2 tabs twice daily afte meals =purify blood, help with acne and skin dryness

DURATION= usually 3 months

EXTERNAL TREATMENT

1) OIL MASSAGE= daily with Nimba taila+ coconut oil =balances vata, nourishes skin

2) HERBAL PASTE= neem+ turmeric + rose water for acne prone areas

DIET -light, warm, fresh meals -barley, green gram, horse gram, millet, quinoa, -leafy vegetables, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd -spices= turmeric, cinnamon, fenugreek, cumin, black pepper -Nuts= almonds, walnuts, soaked not fried -fruits= pomegranate, papaya, apple, guava avoid excess banana, mango -herbal teas= cinnamon, ginger, tulsi, fenugreek water

AVOID -junk food, bakery, fried foods -excess dairy especially cheese, panner, curd at night -sugar, sweets, chocolates, soft drinks -red meat, processed food -excess sour/spicy foods worsen skin and pitta

LIFESTYLE -regular sleep= sleep by 10 -11 pm, wake up early by 6 am -Exercise daily= brisk walking, yoga or moderate cardio 30-45 mins -Avoid daytime sleep increases kapha -stress management= journaling, meditation, chanting, positive routine

YOGA ASANAS (help ovaries, uterus, hormones) -supta baddha konasana -bhujangasana -dhanurasana -ustrasana -paschimottanasana -malasana

PRANAYAM -bado sodhana= balances hormoes -bhramari= calms mind, reduces stress -kapalbhati= burns kapha, helps weight

HOME REMEDIES -fenugreek seeds= soak 1 tsp overnight, eat in morning- improves insulin and periods -cinnamon tea= regulates cycle, balances hormones -flax seeds powder= 1 tsp daily- reduces excess androgens, good for acne/hair -aloe vera juice= 20 ml on empty stomach= regulates hormones -turmeric + warm milk at night= anti inflammatory, good for skin

PCOS is reversible with consistent Ayurvedic management, lifestyle changes, and patience

Focus is not only on the ovaries but the whole metabolism

It usually takes 3-6 months for noticeable results

Skin issues are connected with internal imbalance-> once metabolism and hormones are balanced skin also clears

Ayurveda aims to “reset” your system from the root- not just control periods but eat metabolism, skin, hormones, and mind together

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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Dear Shikha Avoid oily, spicy and processed foods. Regular exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Tab. Bhringraj 2-0-2 Tab. Manjistha 2-0-2 Sy. M2 tone 15ml twice a day Follow up after 4weeks.

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Hello shika PCOS has become very common nowadays, mainly because of our present day, lifestyle, irregular food habits, and lack of proper sleep. The weight gain, hair fall and skin changes are typical symptoms. In Ayurveda, this condition can be managed very well by balancing hormones and supporting regular cycles with combination of Ayurvedic medicine, food habits, and lifestyle changes You can start on Kanchanar guggulu 1-0-1 Strirasayana vati -1-0-1 Neemghan vati 1-0-1 Shatavari churna 0-0-1/2 tsp with warm milk Triphala churna 0-0-1 tsp with warm water Apply Alovera gel over face Apply Kumkumadi taila - apply 122 drops over face and gently massage your face in a circular motion Mahabringaraja taila -scalp massage to be done weekly twice Amla juice - 5-0-0 ml daily on empty stomach Include warm light nourishing foods Take plenty of vegetables, leafy greens bottle gourd ridge gourd pumpkin Brown rice millets soaked almonds, walnuts, flaxseeds, daily Avoid cold food packet, food, excessive sugar, deep fried items Drink warm water throughout the day Regular exercise for at least half an hour daily brisk, walking, yoga, light, jogging, Pranayam meditation Yoga postures lik butterfly pose bridge pose can be done Once get the basic blood tests like fbs thyroid profile LH FSH VIT D AND US WHOLE ABDOMEN

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HELLO SHIKHA, ALL THESE SYMPTOMS ARE DUE TO PCOS. Your symptoms indicate hormonal imbalance hence,the diet , exercise and other lifestyle modifications are as important as the medicine itself. Treatment - 1. Chitrakadi vati -2-0-2 before meal for 3 days 2. Bleminor cream-Apply on pigmented areas 3. aloe vera gel-Apply on scalp and skin 4. Ashokaristha- 20 ml of with 20 ml of water after meal 5.Rajah pravartini vati 2-0-2 after meal 6. Shatavari churna+shatpushpa churna - half tsf each in 1 cup of milk at bedtime 7. castor oil- mix with coconut oil and massage on hair twice weekly.

Diet- Avoid icecream, colddrink,fast food, oily food especially during periods. Eat fruits,dry fruits,milk instead of snacking on packaged items.

Yoga - Anulom vilom, bhastrika, kapalbhati,malasana. Lifestyle modification - . Pratice yoga daily . Sound sleep for atleast 7 hours . Walking for 1 hour daily . Weight management. . Stress management -Through meditation, walking, journaling Don’t worry , follow these and you will definitely get relief. Don’t hesitate to reach out for any further query. Would like to hear your improvement in the review. Take care Regards, Dr. Anupriya

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Kanchanar guggulu Neem cap -one tablet twice daily after food with warm water twice daily Triphala churna- Teaspoon with warm water at night Nalapramadi taila - apply over face Avoid oily, spicy or fermented food

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Hie shikha .it’s very common nawdays in girls… especially in metro cities…due to sedentary lifestyle/disturbance in sleep / stress/ unhealthy food habbits…but it’s totally cured through ayurveda medication:-

Rx… cystoghrit diamond . Seabuckthron cap 1-1 tab/cap before meal twice daily…

Narikanti tab Kanchnar gugulu VIRRIDHIVADHIKA VATI=1-1-1 tab after meal thrice daily…

Manage your sleep patterns/do regular pranayama and meditation for stress free lifestyle… eat healthy raw food…avoid fast food…

Consult after 1 months

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Don’t worry Rx Shatavari tab 1-0-1 Chandraprabha vati 1-0-1 Kanchnar guggulu 1-0-1 Lodhrasava 15 ml with equal amount of water twice in a day

Avoid spicy and oily food Practice bhramari pranayam

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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. Maximum intimacy after the 10th day of the periods upto the 26th day

🧘‍♀️ 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 All white products like salt, sugar, maida, wheat, rice, potato

💊Medication💊

Tab. PCOS Nil 2 tabs twice a day before food Tab. Arogyavardhini Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food Cap. Femigen (S.G.Phytopharma) 2 caps twice a day before food Syp. M2 Tone 3 tsp twice a day before food

Sunthi Sidha Castor Oil 3 tsp with a cup of hot water at bed time

Use Nilibhringyadi hair oil twice a week…

NOTE: Skin pigmentation and hairfall is a result of Insulin Resistance developed by PCOS. As soon as insulin resistance is in control these symptoms will vanish.

Remember medicine is only 10-20% in the treatment. Lifestyle changes and exercise has a major role to play to cure the condition.

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For pcod 1) Tab aloes compound 1-1-1 after food

2) Tab leptaden 1-1-1 before food

3) Ashokarishta+kumaryasava- 4 tsf 2 times a day with equal water after food

For hairfall and pigmentation

1) syrup raktashodhaka -1 tsf 3 times after food 2) kumkumadi oil -face massage

3) bhringa amalakadi oil -hair massage 3 times a week 4) navayas loha tab-1 tab 2 times after food

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See only thing that will give you excellent results is doing vaman therapy and diet restriction. But vamana is necessary. Do visit any nearest panchakarma center. After vaman start with Phala ghrita 30ml at breakfast Shatabari granules 2tsf HS

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Start with Tablet M2TONE 1-0-1 Kanchanar guggul 1-0-1 Vriddhivadhika vati 1-0-1 All after food with water Apply Neelibhringadi oil twice weekly on scalp and then wash with anti hairfall shampoo Apply kumkumadi oil on pigmented areas keep overnight. Avoid processed fatty fast sugary street foods Do brisk walking atleast 30 mins daily after Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika kapalbhati daily for 5-10mins twice.

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PCOS is a complex condition that affects various aspects of health, but Ayurveda offers ways to manage it holistically. Let’s address your concerns one by one, aligning with Ayurvedic principles:

Hairfall can often point to a Vata imbalance affecting your body. Bhringraj oil is a time-tested remedy; apply it to your scalp twice a week, massage gently, and let it sit for 30 minutes before washing it off. Use a mild shampoo, free from harsh chemicals after oiling. Including amla (Indian gooseberry) in your diet as juice or powder can also nourish hair from within.

Weight gain in PCOS is usually tied to a Kapha imbalance. A diet that emphasizes fresh vegetables, whole grains like barley and quinoa, and lean proteins like mung dal can help balance Kapha. Try to minimize processed sugars, dairy, and deep-fried foods. A key consideration is to eat your largest meal at midday when digestive fire (agni) is strongest, and avoid eating late in the evening.

For the pigmentation or dark patches, known as Kushta in Ayurveda, consider using a paste of turmeric and honey on affected areas. Keep it for about 20 minutes, then rinse off. It supports even skin tone and has anti-inflammatory properties. Also, try to increase your intake of bitter-tasting foods like neem and methi (fenugreek) which can cleanse the blood and support healthy skin.

Yoga and prayanama are crucial lifestyle changes. Practicing Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar) regularly can help manage weight and improve hormonal balance. Pranayama techniques such as Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing) will aid in relieving stress, which can exacerbate your PCOS symptoms.

It’s also helpful to maintain a regular sleep schedule, going to bed and waking up at the same time each day. Stress management through meditation can aid in regulating hormones naturally. Herbal teas like cinnamon or chamomile can be relaxing and support metabolic health.

Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner or healthcare provider before starting any new regimen to ensure it is appropriate for your specific health context. Ayurveda can offer a balanced approach, but each person’s path will be unique.

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I am Dr. Gursimran Jeet Singh, born and raised in Punjab where culture and traditions almost naturally guided me toward Ayurveda. From very early days I felt more drawn to natural ways of healing, and this curiosity finally led me to pursue Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) at Shri Dhanwantry Ayurvedic College, Chandigarh—an institution known for shaping strong Ayurvedic physicians. During those years I learned not only the classical texts and treatment methods, but also how to look at health through a very practical, human lense. For the past five years I worked in clinical practice, where patients come with wide range of concerns—from chronic digestion troubles to autoimmune illness—and I try to integrate both Ayurveda and modern medical knowledge to give them the most complete care I can. Sometimes western diagnostics help me to understand the stage of disease, while Ayurveda helps me design treatment that address root cause. This bridging approach is not always easy, but I believe it’s necessary for today’s health challanges. Currently I am also pursuing higher studies in Panchakarma therapy. Panchakarma is an area I feel very strongly about—it is not just detox, it is a whole system of cleansing, rejuvenation, rebalancing, and I want to deepen my expertise here. In practice, I combine Panchakarma with lifestyle guidance, diet planning, herbal remedies, yoga and mindfulness practices depending on what a patient actually needs at that moment. No two cases are same, and Ayurveda reminds me daily that healing must be personal. My approach is always focused on root-cause management rather than temporary relief. Diet, herbs, therapeutic oils, meditation routines, and simple daily habits—they all work together when chosen rightly. Sometimes results come slow, sometimes faster, but I try to keep care sustainable and compassionate. Helping someone regain energy, sleep better, or reduce pain, that is the real achievement in my journey. And I continue learning, because Ayurveda is deep, it doesn’t finish with one degree or one training, it grow with every patient and every experiance.My specialties lie in treating a range of chronic and lifestyle-related conditions using Ayurveda’s time-tested principles, tailored to each individual’s unique constitution (Prakriti). I have significant expertise in managing digestive disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), acid reflux, constipation, diabetes, obesity and inflammatory bowel diseases. I also specialize in addressing stress-related and mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, insomnia, and burnout, which are increasingly common in today’s fast-paced world. By integrating therapies like Shirodhara (oil pouring on the forehead) to calm the nervous system, Abhyanga (herbal oil massages) to balance Vata dosha, and adaptogenic herbs like Ashwagandha and Brahmi, I help patients achieve mental clarity and emotional resilience. In the field of musculoskeletal and joint health, I excel in treating conditions like arthritis (rheumatoid and osteoarthritis), back pain, sciatica, and sports injuries. Using therapies such as Kati Basti (localized oil retention on the lower back) and potent anti-inflammatory herbs like Guggulu and Shallaki, I focus on reducing inflammation, improving joint mobility, and strengthening tissues. My treatments have helped many patients, particularly those seeking non-invasive alternatives, regain mobility and reduce pain through a blend of internal medications and external therapies. Skin disorders are another key area of my practice, where I address conditions like eczema, psoriasis, acne, and pigmentation issues holistically. By focusing on blood purification and balancing Pitta dosha and detoxifying Panchakarma techniques like Raktamokshana (bloodletting). My approach targets dietary and lifestyle triggers, offering sustainable results for clients who previously relied on temporary solutions like topical steroids. My dual expertise in Ayurveda and modern medicine allows me to create integrative treatment plans that are both effective and safe. I am deeply committed to patient education, empowering individuals to embrace Ayurvedic principles for sustainable health. Through this online platform, I am excited to offer virtual consultations, making the profound benefits of Ayurveda accessible to all. Whether you seek relief from a specific condition or aim to enhance overall vitality, I look forward to guiding you on your journey to balance and well-being with compassion and expertise.
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Dr. Prasad Pentakota
I am Dr. P. Prasad, and I’ve been in this field for 20+ years now, working kinda across the board—General Medicine, Neurology, Dermatology, Cardiology—you name it. Didn’t start out thinking I’d end up spanning that wide, but over time, each area sort of pulled me in deeper. And honestly, I like that mix. It lets me look at a patient not just through one lens but a whole system-wide view... makes more sense when treating something that won’t fit neatly in one category. I’ve handled everything from day-to-day stuff like hypertension, diabetes, or skin infections to more serious neuro and cardiac problems. Some cases are quick—diagnose, treat, done. Others take time, repeated check-ins, figuring out what’s really going on beneath those usual symptoms. And that’s where the detail matters. I’m pretty big on thorough diagnosis and patient education—because half the problem is ppl just not knowing what’s happening inside their own body. What’s changed for me over years isn’t just knowledge, it’s how much I lean on listening. If you miss what someone didn’t say, you might also miss their actual illness. And idk, after seeing it play out so many times, I do believe combining updated medical practice with basic empathy really shifts outcomes. Doesn’t have to be complicated... it just has to be consistent. I keep up with research too—new drugs, diagnostics, cross-specialty updates etc., not because it’s trendy, but cuz it’s necessary. Patients come in better read now than ever. You can’t afford to fall behind. The end goal’s the same tho—help them heal right, not just fast. Ethical practice, evidence-based, and sometimes just being there to explain what’s going on. That’s what I stick to.
5
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Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
I am working right now as a Consultant Ayurvedic Ano-Rectal Surgeon at Bhrigu Maharishi Ayurvedic Hospital in Nalgonda—and yeah, that name’s quite something, but what really keeps me here is the kind of cases we get. My main focus is managing ano-rectal disorders like piles (Arsha), fistula-in-ano (Bhagandara), fissure-in-ano (Parikartika), pilonidal sinus, and rectal polyps. These are often more complex than they look at first, and they get misdiagnosed or overtreated in a lotta places. That’s where our classical tools come in—Ksharasutra therapy, Agnikarma, and a few other para-surgical techniques we follow from the Samhitas...they’ve been lifesavers honestly. My work here pushes me to keep refining surgical precision while also sticking to the Ayurvedic core. I do rely on modern diagnostics when needed, but I won’t replace the value of a well-done Nadi Pariksha or assessing dosha-vikruti in depth. Most of my patients come with pain, fear, and usually after a couple of rounds of either incomplete surgeries or just being fed painkillers n antibiotics. And I totally get that frustration. That’s why I combine surgery with a whole support plan—Ayurvedic meds, diet changes, lifestyle tweaks that actually match their prakriti. Not generic stuff off a handout. Over time, I’ve seen that when people follow the whole protocol, not just the procedure part, the recurrence drops a lot. I’m quite particular about follow-up and wound care too, ‘cause we’re dealing with delicate areas here and ignoring post-op can ruin outcomes. Oh and yeah—I care a lot about educating folks too. I talk to patients in OPD, sometimes give community talks, just to tell people they do have safer options than cutting everything out under GA! I still study Shalya Tantra like it’s a living document. I try to stay updated with whatever credible advancements are happening in Ayurvedic surgery, but I filter what’s fluff and what’s actually useful. At the end of the day, my aim is to offer respectful, outcome-based care that lets patients walk out without shame or fear. That’s really what keeps me grounded in this field.
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Dr. Maitri Bhavesh Kumar Acharya
I am Dr. Maitri, currently in my 2nd year of MD in Dravyaguna, and yeah, I run my own Ayurvedic clinic in Ranoli where I’ve been seeing patients for 2 years now. Honestly, what pulled me into this path deeper is how powerful herbs really are—when used right. Not just randomly mixing churnas but actually understanding their rasa, virya, vipaka etc. That’s kinda my zone, where textbook knowledge meets day-to-day case handling. My practice revolves around helping people with PCOD, acne, dandruff, back pain, stiffness in knees or joints that never seem to go away. And I don’t jump to giving a long list of medicines straight away—first I spend time figuring out their prakriti, their habits, food cycle, what triggers what… basically all the small stuff that gets missed. Then comes the plan—herbs (single or compound), some diet reshuffling, and always some lifestyle nudges. Sometimes they’re tiny, like sleep timing. Sometimes big like proper seasonal detox. Being into Dravyaguna helps me get into the depth of herbs more confidently. I don’t just look at the symptom—I think okay what guna will counter this? Should the drug be snigdha, ushna, tikta? Is there a reverse vipaka that’ll hurt the agni? I ask these questions before writing any combo. That’s made a huge diff in outcomes. Like I had this case of chronic urticaria that would flare up every week, and just tweaking the herbs based on sheetala vs ushna nature... helped calm the system in 3 weeks flat. Not magic, just logic. I also work with women who are struggling with hormonal swings, mood, delayed periods or even unexplained breakouts. When hormones go haywire, the skin shows, digestion slows, and mind gets foggy too. I keep my approach full-circle—cleansing, balancing, rejuvenating. No quick fixes, I tell them early on. What I’m hoping to do more of now is make Ayurveda feel practical. Not overwhelming. Just simple tools—ahara, vihara, aushadha—used consistently, with some trust in the body’s own healing. I’m still learning, still refining, but honestly, seeing people feel in control of their health again—that’s what keeps me rooted to this.
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Dr. Anjali Sehrawat
I am Dr. Anjali Sehrawat. Graduated BAMS from National College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Barwala (Hisar) in 2023—and right now I'm doing my residency, learning a lot everyday under senior clinicians who’ve been in the field way longer than me. It’s kind of intense but also really grounding. Like, it makes you pause before assuming anything about a patient. During my UG and clinical rotations, I got good hands-on exposure... not just in diagnosing through Ayurvedic nidan but also understanding where and when Allopathic tools (like lab reports or acute interventions) help fill the gap. I really believe that if you *actually* want to heal someone, you gotta see the whole picture—Ayurveda gives you that depth, but you also need to know when modern input is useful, right? I’m more interested in chronic & lifestyle disorders—stuff like metabolic imbalances, stress-linked issues, digestive problems that linger and slowly pull energy down. I don’t rush into giving churnas or kashayams just bcz the texts say so... I try to see what fits the patient’s prakriti, daily habits, emotional pattern etc. It’s not textbook-perfect every time, but that’s where the real skill grows I guess. I do a lot of thinking abt cause vs symptom—sometimes it's not the problem you see that actually needs solving first. What I care about most is making sure the treatment is safe, ethical, practical, and honest. No overpromising, no pushing meds that don’t fit. And I’m always reading or discussing sth—old Samhitas or recent journals, depends what the case demands. My goal really is to build a practice where people feel seen & understood, not just “managed.” That's where healing actually begins, right?
5
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Dr. M.Sushma
I am Dr. Sushma M and yeah, I’ve been in Ayurveda for over 20 yrs now—honestly still learning from it every day. I mostly work with preventive care, diet logic, and prakriti-based guidance. I mean, why wait for full-blown disease when your body’s been whispering for years, right? I’m kinda obsessed with that early correction part—spotting vata-pitta-kapha imbalances before they spiral into something deeper. Most ppl don’t realize how much power food timing, digestion rhythm, & basic routine actually have… until they shift it. Alongside all that classical Ayurveda, I also use energy medicine & color therapy—those subtle layers matter too, esp when someone’s dealing with long-term fatigue or emotional heaviness. These things help reconnect not just the body, but the inner self too. Some ppl are skeptical at first—but when you treat *beyond* the doshas, they feel it. And I don’t force anything… I just kinda match what fits their nature. I usually take time understanding a person’s prakriti—not just from pulse or skin or tongue—but how they react to stress, sleep patterns, their relationship with food. That whole package tells the story. I don’t do textbook treatment lines—I build a plan that adjusts *with* the person, not on top of them. Over the years, watching patients slowly return to their baseline harmony—that's what keeps me in it. I’ve seen folks come in feeling lost in symptoms no one explained… and then walk out weeks later understanding their body better than they ever did. That, to me, is healing. Not chasing symptoms, but restoring rhythm. I believe true care doesn’t look rushed, or mechanical. It listens, observes, tweaks gently. That's the kind of Ayurveda I try to practice—not loud, but deeply rooted.
5
771 reviews
Dr. Shaniba P
I am an Ayurvedic doctor, someone who’s pretty much built her clinical journey around natural healing, balance and yeah—just trying to help ppl feel a bit more whole again. I work mostly with conditions that kinda stay with people... like joint pain that won’t go away, periods all over the place, kids falling sick again n again, or just the kind of stress that messes up digestion n sleep n everything in between. A lot of my practice circles around arthritis, lower back pain, PCOD-ish symptoms, antenatal care, immunity problems in kids, and those quiet mental health imbalances ppl often don't talk much about. My approach isn’t just pulling herbs off a shelf and calling it a day. I spend time with classical diagnosis—checking Prakriti, figuring out doshas, seeing how much of this is physical and how much is coming from daily routine or emotional burnout. And treatments? Usually a mix of traditional Ayurvedic meds, Panchakarma (only if needed!!), changing food habits, tweaking the daily rhythm, and honestly... just slowing down sometimes. I’m also really into helping ppl understand themselves better—like once someone gets how their body is wired, things make more sense. I talk to patients about what actually suits their dosha, what throws them off balance, and how they can stop chasing quick fixes that don’t stick. Education's a big part of it. And yes, I’ve had patients walk in for constant cold and walk out realizing it’s more about weak agni n poor gut routines than just low immunity. Every case’s diff. Some are simple. Some not. But whether it’s a young woman trying to fix her cycles without hormones or a 6-year-old catching colds every week, I try building plans that last—not just short term relief stuff. Healing takes time and needs trust from both sides. End of the day, I try to keep it rooted—classical where it matters but flexible enough to blend with the world we're livin in rn. That balance is tricky, but worth it.
5
149 reviews
Dr. Snehal Vidhate
I am Dr. Snehal Vidhate, born n brought up in Maharashtra—and honestly, for as long as I remember I’ve felt this pull towards Ayurveda. Not the fancy version ppl throw around, but the deep, real kind that actually helps ppl. I did my BAMS from YMT Ayurvedic Medical College in Kharghar. That’s where I got my basics strong—like really studied the shastras, understood prakriti, doshas, the whole deal. Not just crammed theory but started to see how it shows up in real lives. After finishing BAMS, I got into this one-year certificate course at Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth, Delhi—honestly a turning point. I was super lucky to learn Kerala Ayurveda from my Guru, Prof. Dr. G.G. Gangadharan. He’s got this way of seeing things... simple but deep. That time with him taught me more than any textbook ever could. It kinda reshaped how I look at health, healing n how precise Ayurveda can be when you respect its roots. Right now I’m doing my MD in Panchakarma from SDM Ayurveda College, Bangalore. This place is like a hub for serious Ayurveda work. The Panchakarma training here? Super intense. We go deep into detoxification & rasayana therapy—not just theory again, but hands-on. I’m learning to blend classical techniques with today’s clinical demands.. like how to make Vamana or Basti actually doable in modern patient setups. My current practice is really about merging tradition with logic. Whether it’s chronic skin issues, gut problems, stress burnout or hormone stuff—my goal is to get to the root, not just hush the symptoms. I use Panchakarma when needed, but also a lot of ahara-vihara tweaks, medhya herbs, sometimes just slowing ppl down a bit helps. I really believe Ayurveda’s power is in its simplicity when done right. I don’t try to fix ppl—I work *with* them. And honestly, every patient teaches me something back.
5
385 reviews
Dr. Garima Mattu
I am working in Ayurveda for about 2 years now, mainly around gynecological problems, which I honestly feel are way more common than most people realise. I see a lot of women struggling silently with issues like irregular periods, cramps that just don’t stop, mood swings, PCOS kind of symptoms... sometimes they come in after trying a bunch of stuff already n nothing really works long-term. That’s where I try to bring in a more rooted approach. I use a mix of Ayurvedic principles, dietetics (like food based on dosha & body type etc), and yoga therapy to manage these conditions. It’s not just about reducing pain during periods or balancing hormones—it’s more like trying to understand what’s causing the imbalances in the first place. I spend time trying to map the prakriti-vikriti profile and see how stress, food, daily habits are impacting the cycle. I don’t rush things, coz honestly healing isn't linear and doesn't follow some fixed timeline. And not everyone wants to jump into panchakarma straightaway either, right? Also pain management is a big part of my work. Whether it’s period cramps or pelvic pain, or even chronic stuff tied to digestion and fatigue, I look at how we can ease that naturally. Sometimes through simple things like castor oil packs, or subtle shifts in routine, other times I may recommend herbs or formulations. Yoga plays a huge role too, esp. when the body feels stuck or inflamed. Not gym-style yoga, more therapeutic.. breath n movement syncing with dosha correction, that kind of thing. To be honest, I’m still learning—Ayurveda’s depth is huge, and I feel like I’m just getting started. But what I do know is, when I see women begin to trust their own body’s rhythm again, that’s really powerful. Makes all the effort worth it. Even small relief matters. It's not perfect, sometimes things take longer, sometimes we need to adjust mid-way... but it's real.
5
63 reviews
Dr. Shivanshu Sharma
I am Dr. Shivanshu Sharma, an Ayurveda physician with main focus on preventive cardiology and lifestyle related disorders, which slowly became the center of my clinical interest. I completed my BAMS from Vaidya Yagya Dutt Sharma Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya, Khurja, affiliated to CCS University, where I build a solid base in classical Ayurveda along with practical clinical exposure to many medical conditions. Those early years shaped how I look at chronic disease today, sometimes in simple ways, sometimes more complex. To strengthen my work in heart health, I completed a Certificate Course in Preventive Cardiology from the National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur. This training helped me understand cardiovascular risk assesment, early detection of high risk individuals, and holistic management of hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity and metabolic syndrome using Ayurvedic principles mixed with modern preventive cardiology ideas. The balance is not always easy, but it feels necessary. Currently, I am pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Max Society of Medical Academics Innovation and Research (MSMAIR), which adds a broader public health and evidence informed angle to my clinical thinking. I try to look beyond symptoms, focusing on long term prevention, lifestyle correction and patient awareness. Learning still feels ongoing, sometimes slow, but it keeps my practice grounded and real.
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