Take Ashwagandha cap 1-0-1 Shatavari 1-0-1 Guduchi tablet 1-0-1 Triphala churna 0-0-1 tsp at night
Avoid oily sugar processed food Eat warm, fresh, and in small portions Walking yoga to be done regularly Practice pranayama, meditation
Start with Cap. Evanova 1-0-1 after food with water, will help balance your hormones Triphala juice 20 ml at bedtime with warm water Cap lean and slim 1-1-1 after food with warm water. Do brisk walking atleast 30 mins daily Do pranayam lom -vilom kapalbhatti bhastrika daily for 5-10mins twice Udvartan therapy is also very effective, but to be done at ayurvedic centre. Take early and light dinner consisting of soup salad vegetable , fruits Skip one meal either breakfast or lunch. Drink warm water through out the day. Always eat warm food.
Take mastyatail capsules 1tab bd,navaka Guggulu 1tab bd,lipomap 1tab bd enough avoid non veg and fatty food
Skip wheat …take barley roti…take boiled rice… Reduce sugar from diet .as well as ghee . Butter…milk products…
Divya weight go tab Divya phyter tab=2-2 tab before meal twice daily
Triphala GUGUGLU Lauki ghan vati=2-2 tab after meal twice daily…
Take barley water early morning
Regular do brisk walking
Weight gain during this phase is often a result of:
Slowing Metabolism: The natural slowing of the metabolism as a woman ages, often seen as a decreased Agni (digestive fire), makes the body less efficient at processing food and eliminating toxins (ama).
Hormonal Changes: The decline in estrogen can lead to a redistribution of fat, with a tendency to accumulate around the abdomen, which is a key area of Kapha accumulation.
Kapha Aggravation: Women with a naturally Kapha constitution, or those whose Kapha dosha is aggravated by diet and lifestyle, may experience more significant weight gain, sluggishness, and water retention during perimenopause.
Ayurvedic Approach to Weight Management The Ayurvedic approach focuses on restoring the balance of the doshas, particularly Kapha, strengthening Agni, and eliminating Ama.
1. Diet and Nutrition The primary focus is a Kapha-pacifying diet to lighten the body and boost metabolism:
Favor: Warm, cooked, and easily digestible foods. Prioritize fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Include warming spices like ginger, black pepper, cinnamon, and turmeric to stimulate Agni.
Reduce/Avoid: Cold, heavy, oily, and processed foods. Limit consumption of refined carbohydrates, excess sweets, excessive dairy, and fried foods, as these tend to aggravate Kapha and create Ama.
Consistent Eating: Eat meals at regular times to maintain a stable digestive fire. Avoid late-night eating.
2. Lifestyle and Daily Routine (Dinacharya) Regular Exercise: Engage in daily, mild to moderate-intensity exercise such as brisk walking, yoga, or swimming. Yoga, in particular, can help regulate the endocrine system and manage belly fat. Specific breathing techniques (Pranayama) like Kapalabhati (Skull Shining Breath) can help boost metabolism.
Prioritize Sleep: Ensure 7–8 hours of quality sleep nightly, as poor sleep can disrupt hormonal balance and contribute to weight gain.
Stress Management: Chronic stress increases cortisol (stress hormone), which can lead to abdominal fat accumulation. Practices like meditation and gentle Pranayama are recommended to soothe the nervous system and balance Vata.
Self-Massage (Abhyanga): A daily self-massage with warm oil (e.g., sesame oil for Vata balance, or a lighter oil with Kapha-pacifying herbs) can help with lymph circulation and detoxification.
3. Treatment
1) tab medogar gugglu -1 tab 3 times before food chew tablet 2) triphala churna -1/2 tsf - bed time 3) shatavari churna-1 tsf after food 2 times 4) punarnava kwath -10 ml 2 times after food
4. Cleansing Therapies (Panchakarma) For deeper purification and metabolic correction. Treatments that help with weight management include:
Udwarthanam: A vigorous deep-tissue massage using herbal powder to break down subcutaneous fat and reduce sluggishness.
Virechana: Medicated purgation therapy to cleanse the liver and digestive tract, which helps to improve metabolism and eliminate toxins.
1.Ashokarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 2.Triphala guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 3.Trikatu churna 1/4 before meals with warm water or honey
Diet Tips - Favor: Warm, spiced, cooked meals with turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, and fenugreek. - Include: Millets, moong dal, steamed greens, sesame seeds, and flax seeds. - Avoid: Dairy, sugar, fried foods, and cold/raw meals that aggravate Kapha. - Hydration: Sip warm water with cumin or coriander throughout the day.
Lifestyle Tips - Daily movement: Brisk walking, yoga (Surya Namaskar, Utkatasana), or dance. - Pranayama: Bhastrika and Nadi Shodhana to boost metabolism and calm hormones. - Sleep hygiene: 7–8 hours of restful sleep to support hormonal repair. - Abhyanga: Daily sesame oil massage to reduce water retention and calm Vata.
Weight gain during perimenopause (pre-menopause) is very common and happens due to a mix of hormonal, metabolic, and lifestyle factors.
Women in perimenopause often notice more fat around the belly, hips, and thighs, even if diet/exercise hasn’t changed much. Here’s what you can do.
Ayurvedic Medicines:-
1. Triphala Churna / Tablets - 3–5 g churna with warm water at bedtime or 1–2 tablets twice daily. 2. Medohar guggul - 2 tablets twice daily after meals with warm water 3. Punarnavasava :- 10ml at night after meal
• Ahara (Diet):
• Light, warm, freshly prepared meals.
• Avoid excess guru, snigdha, madhura ahara (fried, dairy-heavy, sweets).
• Favor yava (barley), kulattha (horse gram), green gram, methi (fenugreek), lauki.
• Drink warm water, herbal teas (Trikatu, Jeera-ajwain).
• Vihara (Lifestyle):
• Daily yoga & pranayama (esp. kapalabhati, anulom-vilom).
• Regular abhyanga (oil massage) with Triphala taila / Mustard oil.
• Adequate sleep, stress management.
• Shodhana (Detox):
• Virechana and Basti therapies are highly recommended in perimenopause for balancing Vata–Pitta–Kapha and controlling weight.
Weight gain during perimenopause, the transitional phase before menopause, is quite a common concern. It often arises from hormonal fluctuations, particularly a decrease in estrogen levels that can influence how fat is stored in the body. Ayurvedically, this period might cause an imbalance primarily involving Vata dosha, but Pitta and Kapha can also play roles, affecting metabolism and digestion
To address weight gain from an Ayurvedic perspective, first focus on maintaining a balanced diet that pacifies the doshas involved. For Vata, incorporate warm, cooked foods like soups and stews, seasoned with spices such as ginger and cumin to kindle agni(digestive fire). Avoid cold and dry foods which could aggravate Vata further. In terms of daily rhythms, have your largest meal at noon when digestion is strongest, and eat a lighter dinner at least three hours before bed.
Engage in regular physical activity; yoga and walking are particularly beneficial to balancing Vata and also ensure the proper flow of energy throughout the body. Specifically, consider incorporating calming, grounding practices like meditative yoga to calm the nervous system.
Herbs such as Ashwagandha and Shatavari can be supportive during perimenopause to help balance hormones and manage stress levels. Consult an Ayurvedic practitioner to determine the appropriate dosage for your constitution and ensure no contraindications.
Incorporate breathing exercises and mindfulness meditation into your routine to support mental clarity and combat stress, which can otherwise contribute to weight gain.
This period is also an excellent opportunity to evaluate your lifestyle and make adjustments that support your body’s changing needs. However, if weight gain is rapid or accompanied by other concerning symptoms, it would be wise to consult with a healthcare professional to rule out other underlying health issues that may require different management approaches. Always prioritize immediate medical attention if severe health concerns arise alongside these perimenopausal changes.
HELLO,
Root Cause In Ayurveda, premenopause (at 40–50 years) is a process of transition from Pitta to Vata predominance. Gain in weight during this phase is primarily because of: -Kapha exacerbation (slow metabolism, water retention, fat deposition) -Pitta imbalance (hormonal shifts, hot flashes, irritability) -Vata exacerbation (anxiety, insomnia, stress → emotional eating, poor digestion)
Impacted Doshas -Kapha ↑ → heaviness, fat, slow digestion -Vata ↑ → disturbed appetite, sleep disorder -Pitta ↑ → irritability, inflammation, hot flashes
Ayurvedic Management Plan
Diet (Āhāra) The objective is to balance Kapha and Pitta and calm Vata.
Suggested Foods -Warm, light, and freshly cooked foods -Barley (Yava), millet (Bajra), old rice, horse gram (Kulthi) -Spices: cumin, mustard, black pepper, turmeric, dry ginger, cinnamon -Vegetables: bitter gourd, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, spinach -Fruits: apples, pomegranates, papaya, berries -Healthy fats: small amounts of ghee or sesame oil Herbal teas: cumin–coriander–fennel tea, ginger–lemon tea
Avoid -Heavy, oily, cold, sweet foods (fried foods, cheese, sweets) -Refined flour, sugar, and processed snacks -Excess dairy (especially curd at night) -Daytime sleeping (increases Kapha) -Alcohol, caffeine, red meat (disturbs Pitta)
Lifestyle (Vihāra) -Regularity and balance are paramount during premenopause. Daily Routine -Wake up before sunrise (Brahma Muhurta) -Dry body massage (Udvartana) with triphala churna or kalonji powder + sesame oil – improves lymphatic drainage and lessens fat. -Exercise: yoga, surya namaskar (12 rounds), brisk walking, pranayama (kapalabhati, bhastrika, anulom vilom) -Sleep: early to bed (by 10 pm) -Stress management: meditation, journaling, chanting
CLASSICAL FORMULATIONS
FOR METABOLISM BOOST/ KAPHA BALANCE -TRIKATU CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with honey before meals
FOR FAT METABOLISM -MEDOHARA GUGGULU= 2 tabs after meals
FOR HORMONAL BALANCE -SHATAVARI CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk twice daily
FOR DETOX AND DIGESTION -TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water
FOR STRESS AND SLEEP -BRAHMI VATI= 1 tab at night
PANCHAKARMA UNDER SUPERVISION -UDVARTANA= herbal powder massage for fat reduction -VIRECHANA= pitta pacifying purgation to balance hormones and metabolism -BASTI= nourishes vata and support hormonal stability -SWEDANA= helps eliminate toxins and improve circulation
YOGA AND PRANAYAM -Surya namaskar= boosts metabolism -trikonasana, dhanurasana, Ardhamatsyendrasana matsyendrasana= improves digestion -setu band hasana, bal asana, vipar ita karani= balances homrmones
PRANAYAM -Anulom vilom, bhramari, sheetali for stress and pitta control
MIND-BODY CONNECTION
Premenopause brings emotional turbulence. Ayurveda emphasizes Manas shanti (mental peace) -journaling emotions -spending time in nature -abhyanga self oil massage for gournding -listening to calming music or chanting om shanti
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Weight gain during pre-menopause can often be attributed to hormonal fluctuations, particularly with estrogen. From a Siddha-Ayurvedic perspective, this phase often sees imbalances in the vata and kapha doshas. Rather than focusing purely on calories, it’s more effective here to consider balancing these doshas and strengthening agni, the digestive fire.
First, consider timing your meals. Eating largest meal when your digestive fire is strongest, typically around midday, can be beneficial. You should avoid eating late at night as it can disrupt digestion and lead to ama (toxins).
Incorporate foods that are warm, light, and easy to digest. Spices such as ginger, black pepper, and cumin can help boost your digestive process. Drinking hot water throughout the day can support this cleansing process and move stagnation in the body.
Exercise is key in managing weight and keeping the kapha dosha in balance. Aim for regular movement — even a 30-minute brisk walk or yoga practice can be quite effective.
Herbs such as Ashwagandha or Triphala offer direct support for hormonal balance and metabolism, but should be taken under guidance of a professional, considering individual constitution and current health.
Monitoring stress levels is also essential, as elevated cortisol can contribute to retention of weight — meditation, pranayama, and regular sleep can be quite beneficial here.
If there is significant or rapid weight gain, or other concerns like fatigue, seek professional consultation for further evaluation to ensure no underlying serious concerns. Balancing lifestyle with your prakriti and staying alert to body signals aids in managing this transition smoothly.
