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How to gain body waight and improve muscle power.
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How to gain body waight and improve muscle power. - #34462

PROVAT KR SAMANT
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I want to my body weight, muscle power,reduce anxiety,sound sleep and improve appetite &sex power.But I am diabetic patient having thyroid.So I am request tosuggest the medicine considering the same. I feel tried after awake up from sleep. If walking some distances feel pain my leg. Stool is not clear and not fixed time.

Age: 65
Chronic illnesses: Diabetic and thyroid
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Avoid oily, spicy and processed foods. Regular exercise. Increase intake of protein rich diet I. e. Pulses, nuts, soya, dairy products. Tab. Gokshur 3-0-3 Cap. Stresscom 1-0-1 Erandbhrushta haritaki 0-0-2 With lukewarm water at bedtime Follow up after 4weeks

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1) Ashwagnadha churna-1 tsf 2 times after food

2) arogyavardhani vati- 1 tab 2 times before food

3) tab gokshura -1 tab 3 times after food

4) brahmi vati - 1 tab 2 times after food

5 ) triphala-1 tsf at bed time with warm water

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Hello Provat

Here are some basic things you need to shift in your regime and pair with medications so that you will experience change.

✔️Do’s✔️ Drink buttermilk daily. Millets in diet over wheat 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. Protein like dal, boiled egg or chicken, boiled sprouts, nuts.

🧘‍♀️ 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 Reduce dairy intake. Wheat

💊Medication💊

Tab. Aampachak Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food Tab. Praval Panchamrit Ras 2 tabs twice a day before food Tab. Arogyavardhini Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food

Tab. Shankhavati 2 tabs after food you have to suck and eat

Chitrak Haritaki Avleham 2 tsp in the morning with a cup of warm water.

Syp. Prasham 3 tsp at bed time

Full body massage with warm sesame seed oil. Exercise after massage for atleast 40 mins Hot water bath after exercise.

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Do not worry Take Ashwagandha churna-1/2 tsp with warm milk at night Medha vati 1-0-1 Do pranayama meditation Shankapuspi churna -1/2 tsp with warm water twice daily

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Hi provat ji , Thanku for your question,

Oral treatment - 1) avipatikarchurn churn 3gm Madhumehari churn 3 gm Shankh bhasam 250 mg Vasant kusumakar ras 250mg –1*2 matra for 7 days

2) ashwagandha avleha 1 tsf BD after food with milk 3) balarisht 20 ml BD with equal amount of water after food 4) chitrakadi vati 2 tab चूसनार्थ just after meal for good appetite 5) tab mansmittra vati 2 tab hs 1 hour before sleep 6) erandbhrst haritaki 1 tab hs 7) gentally message with dashmool taila/ mahanarayan taila on joints 8) anu taila nasya 2 drops in each nostrils , when something comes in the throat just spill it and do Luke warm water gargles

Advice - 1) yoga and Pranayam 2) avoid besan, maida 3) avoid spicy or junk food 4) meditation 5) soak one tsf methi dana in one glass of water at night and take it in morning 6) milk + munaka/ haldi/ ilaychi ( don’t use simple milk) take milk after boiling one of these items 7) bilwa juice, amla muraba, krela juice

Follow up after 7 days

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1.Nisha Amalaki churna 1 tsp with warm water empty stomach in the morning 2.Ashwagandha churna 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk 3.Narsimha Rasayan 1 tsp with warm water or milk after lunch 4.Brahmi ghrita 1 tsp at bedtime with warm milk 5.Dashmoola kwath 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals

Lifestyle & Diet Tips - Warm, nourishing meals: Kitchari, root vegetables, ghee, soaked almonds - Avoid cold, raw, or dry foods: These aggravate Vata and weaken digestion - Daily Abhyanga (oil massage): Use Bala-Ashwagandha Taila for legs and joints as well as massage gently on the penis. - Gentle yoga: Focus on restorative poses and breathing (Nadi Shodhana, Bhramari) - Early bedtime: Support melatonin and cortisol balance

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Hello, 1. Can you please share the recent reports which shows HbA1c and thyroid profiles, vit.B12 levels and Vit.D3 levels? 2. How is your appetite? Take care, Kind regards.

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Hello Provat Start with Cap Ashwashila 1-0-1 after food with water Brahmi vati 1-0-1 after food with water Tablet Nityam 0-0-1 at bedtime with water Light massage on head with Brahmi oil Massage your legs with ashwagandha oil.

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Brahmi vati 1-0-1 Ashwagandha cap 1-0-1 Shilajit rasayana 1–0-1

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Thankyou for the question Rx: 1. Aswagandha churnam 2. Nishamalaki 3. Avipattikara churnam 4. Nidram tablet 5. Trayodashanga guggulu 6. Mahavishagarbha tailam external application over pain areas Diet: 1.avoid processed and heavy foods 2, have fruits, vegetables, ghee, milk, nuts , fiber and protein foods 3.soaked raisins and almonds

Yoga asanas Gently do paschimottasana, vajrasana, viparithakosana Pranayama Walking for 15-20 mints

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Given your condition—as a diabetic patient with thyroid issues, and experiencing anxiety, poor sleep, low appetite, and reduced energy—addressing your concerns involves several aspects of Ayurvedic care. First, let’s focus on digestive health, fundamental for all other physiological functions. Your description of inconsistent bowel movements indicates an imbalance, likely in the Vata dosha. Consider starting your day with a cup of warm water or herbal tea such as ginger or cumin tea to stimulate digestion. Incorporate easily digestible, whole-cooked foods into your meals, like kichadi, a mix of rice and mung dal.

For weight gain and muscle power, focus on strengthening the body’s tissues (dhatus). Include nourishing foods like ghee, milk, soaked nuts (such as almonds and walnuts), and sesame seeds. Ashwagandha and Shatavari powders, when mixed with warm milk and consumed daily, can help improve both muscle power and sexual vitality. These also balance Vata and Kapha, shown to assist in both weight gain and energy retention.

Regarding anxiety and sleep, Brahmi and Jatamansi are revered in Ayurveda for calming the mind and promoting restful sleep. You can take Brahmi in tablet form twice a day and apply Jatamansi oil on your temples before bed. Daily Abhyanga (oil massage) with sesame oil can reduce anxiety and promote better circulation, alleviating the leg pain and enhancing stamina.

Managing diabetes requires consistent monitoring of blood sugar levels. Consult with your healthcare provider before making significant changes to your diet or supplements to ensure they do not interfere with your thyroid or diabetic medication. Also, yoga and pranayama can be beneficial for stress reduction and promoting overall well-being.

For proper bowel movements, ensure your diet includes fibrous vegetables and consider a teaspoon of Triphala at night. Keep hydrated throughout the day. Lastly, given the myriad of your health concerns, regular consultation with an Ayurvedic practitioner will provide personlized, ongoing guidance.

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To address weight gain, muscle strength, anxiety reduction, sleep improvement, appetite and sexual health in the context of diabetes and thyroid issues, it’s essential to recognize the interconnected nature of these conditions. First, focus on balancing your doshas, specifically Vata and Kapha, which might be causing the energy fatigue and digestive irregularities.

For muscle strength and weight gain, consume Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) as it helps build muscle mass and improves overall energy. You can have 1-2 grams of Aswagandha powder mixed with warm milk before bed. However, since you’re diabetic, you may use low-fat or almond milk.

Improve digestion and metabolism by stimulating your Agni, or digestive fire, with Trikatu churna (a combination of ginger, black pepper, and long pepper). Take 1 gram of this mixture with honey half an hour before lunch and dinner. This may help with irregular stool habits and boost appetite without exacerbating glucose levels.

For anxiety and improved sleep, Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) at a dose of 500 mg twice daily can promote calmness and clearer mental faculties. You can also practice Padabhyanga, a gentle oil massage of the feet, using sesame oil before sleeping. This will naturally aid in relaxation and relieving leg pain.

Regarding sexual and thyroid health, herbs like Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) can support reproductive tissue health and help balance hormones. You might take around 1-2 grams of Shatavari powder with warm milk in the morning. But it’s important to keep monitoring thyroid levels regularly.

Considering diabetes, monitor blood sugar consistently, and avoid excessive sweet or heavy food items even if they seem “Ayurvedic”. Any significant changes in symptoms should be quickly discussed with a healthcare professional. Integrating these suggestions with existing medical treatments is better for safety and efficacy.

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HELLO PROVAT,

You are 65 years old, with -Diabetes= long standing high blood sugar -Thyroid disorder= slows down metabolism -Symptoms= weakness, muscle loss, poor appetite, disturbed sleep ,axneity, leg pain, irregular stools

In Ayurvedic terms These means your vata (energy controlling movement and nervous system) and kapha (energy for stability and nourishment) are imbalanced At the same time, your digestive fire is weak, causing toxin accumulation Due to low agni, your tissues- especially muscle and reproductive tissue- are not propely nourished

Hence, you feel -weakness and fatigue-> due to vata aggravation + dhatu kshaya -Low appetite, sluggish digestion-> due to manda agni + kapha increase -anxiety, poor sleep-> vata aggravation in mind -irregular stool-> disturbed apana vata -leg pain-> vata imbalance + diabetic neuropathy

TREATMENT GOALS -balance vata and kapha without increasing blood sugar -improve digestion and metabolism-> better nourishmen of tissues -eliminate toxins to relieve fatigue,improve clarity and energy -build muscle and body weight naturally through rejuvenation -strengthen nerves and improve sleep and calmness -regulate bowel movements an promote healthy elimination -support thyroid and diabetic balance simultaneously

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) IMPROVE DIGESTION AND REMOVE TOXINS -CHITRAKADI VATI= 1 tab twice daily before meals with warm water for 2 months =stimulates digestive fire, and reduce stoxins without raising sugar

2) FOR STRENGTH, STAMINA, WEIGHT GAIN -ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk at bedtime for 3 months =builds muscle, energy, relieves anxiety, improves sleep

3) IMPROVE METABOLISM AND THYROID BALANCE -KANCHANAR GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals for 3 months

4) REJUVINATION AND STAMINA -SHILAJIT RASAYAN VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals for 3 months

5) CONTROL SUGAR AND URINRY SYSTEM -CHANDRAPRABHA VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals for 3 months

6) MIND RELAXATION AND SLEEP -MANAS MITRA VATAKAM= 1 tab at bedtime with warm water for 3 months

7) REGULAR BOWEL MOVEMENT -TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime

EXTERNAL THERAPIES

1) OIL MASSAGE WITH KSHEERBALA TAILA =daily before warm bath, improves circulation, relieves leg pain, nourishes muscle and nerves -warm water bath- relieves stiffness and improves flexibility

2) FOOT MASSAGE= with sesame oil at bedtime daily = improves sleep, relaxes nerves reduces leg pain

LIFESTYLE CHANGES -sleep early and wake up early -avoid sleeping in daytime -maintain daily routine = oil massage, warm bath, short walk, light yoga -manage stress= gentle breathing, meditation, music, reading spiritual tects -avoid cold exposure= use warm water for drinking and bathing

DIET -warm, freshly cooked meals -protein sources= moong dal, panner , tofu, milk without sugar, almonds, walnuts -whole grains= brown rice, wheat, oats , millets -vegetables= gourds, drumstick, pumpkin, spinach, carrots, beetroot -fruits = apple, guava, papaya, pomegranate -healthy fats= ghee , olive oil, sesame oil -spices for digestion= ginger, cumin, coriander, black pepper, turmeric -water= lukewarm water, avoid chilled water

AVOID -cold,stale, refrigerated food -sugar, sweets, jaggery, refined flour -deep fried, heavy, oily foods -red meat, and fast foods -heavy dairy at night -curd, cheese -tea/coffee in excess

YOGA ASANAS -tadasana= improves posture and strength -trikonasana= enhances metabolism and digestion -bhujangasana= strengthens spine and thyroid -vajrasana= aids digestion after meals -pawanmuktasana= relieves gas , improves bowel function

PRANAYAM -Anulom viom=balances mind and hormones -bhramari= calms anxiety and improves sleep -nadisodhana= clears energy channels -deep abdominal breathing= improves oxygenation and relaxation

HOME REMEDIES -Ginger water= sip warm improves digestion -feugreek seeds soaked overnight chew in morning= helps sugar and digestion -ashwagandha milk= ½ tsp powder with warm milk at night -aloe vera juice 2 tbsp with ½ tsp turmeric in morning- balances sugar and improves metabolism -for constipation= 1 tsp ghee in warm water at night

-Your condition is manageable and reversible in terms of energy, strength and well being with consistent ayurvedic care -Ayurveda aims to restore natural metabolism and rebuild strength- not just mask symptoms -Be patient= recovery of strength and sleep quality may take 2-3 months of consistent lifestyle and medicine use

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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