Question #347
271 days ago
164
Unable to gain weight - #347
Harshitha
Hello sir/ madam, Myself Harshitha, my age was 25 & my weight is 39 kgs, iam underweight. 4 yrs back I started loosing weight, as time passes there is no improvement in my weight. Iam worried about my weight gain. Can you help me with this. Iam too skinny & my height is 5.2
Age: 25
Weight gain
Nutrition
Diet
FREE
done
Question is closed
FREE! Ask an Ayurvedic Doctor — 24/7,
100% Anonymous
100% Anonymous
Get expert answers anytime,
completely confidential.
No sign-up needed.
completely confidential.
No sign-up needed.

Doctors’ responses
Hello Harshitha,
What was your weight 4 years back and why did you start losing weight ? How is your appetite? Any digestive problems like diarrhoea, IBS or constipation? Any ongoing stress? Were you very sick? Do you suffer from worms regularly? Any relevant blood tests are done? All these parameters are necessary to understand why you aren’t gaining weight. Also what is your diet like & how is your sleep?
11913 answered questions
78% best answers
done
Accepted response
0 replies
Hello Harshitha, to address your concern about being underweight at 39 kg and 5.2 feet tall, it's essential to adopt a holistic approach that focuses on nourishing your body and enhancing your appetite. Start by incorporating calorie-dense foods into your diet, such as ghee, nuts, seeds, and dairy products like full-fat yogurt and paneer. Ayurvedic formulations can be highly beneficial; consider taking Aswagandha (Withania somnifera) to help build strength and vitality. You can consume it as Aswagandha churna mixed with honey. Additionally, Madhukalpam can be useful for enhancing appetite and promoting weight gain. Including warming spices like ginger and black pepper in your meals can further stimulate your digestive fire (Agni). Ensure you have regular meals, ideally three main meals and two snacks each day, while engaging in light physical activity to improve your appetite. A daily routine that includes gentle exercises, combined with a good sleep schedule, will help your overall well-being.
13739 answered questions
68% best answers
0 replies
Hey Harshitha, I totally get why you’d be concerned — who wouldn’t be, right? So let's dive in. Ayurveda’s all about balance, and your symptoms might indicate a Vata imbalance. When Vata gets outta line, it often messes with your digestion, leading to weight loss and sometimes anxiety.
So, first things first, fixin' that agni, or digestive fire, can be a game-changer. You’re gonna want to eat warm, cooked meals that are easy to digest. Think about something like a rich dal soup or kitchari, with a bit of ghee — helps in grounding Vata. Avoid raw salads or cold foods, as they can be tough on your digestion.
Spices are your friends here. Things like ginger, cumin and black pepper enhance digestion and metabolism. Throw a pinch into your meals if you can. Also, have a glass of warm water with a little honey and lemon first thing in the morning. This’ll stoke that digestive fire of yours gently.
Now, let’s talk routine! You need a routine that supports calming Vata: regular sleep, and meals at the same time every day. Seriously, your body would thank you! A short, relaxing yoga or meditation session also helps in keeping that nervous energy at bay.
An oil massage then, Abhyanga, before showering can be really helpful. Use sesame oil — it’s warming and grounding. Just heat enough to be comfortable and massage thoroughly. Takes a bit of time, but adds moisture to those dry tissues and feels amazing.
Ensuring you're not over-exerting yourself, overly intense exercise can actually drain your body. Aim for something like a gentle walk or yoga.
Keeping your stress levels down is also super important. Stress can mess up digestion and metabolism, trust me.
Remember to keep doctor in loop – it's practical to rule out any underlying conditions. And remember, these things take time; don't be too hard on yourself. You're working on it, and that’s what counts.
26165 answered questions
17% best answers
0 replies

FREE! Ask an Ayurvedic doctor — 24/7,
100% Anonymous
100% Anonymous
600+ certified Ayurvedic experts. No sign-up.
About our doctors
Only qualified ayurvedic doctors who have confirmed the availability of medical education and other certificates of medical practice consult on our service. You can check the qualification confirmation in the doctor's profile.
Related questions
Popular questions
What to do to reduce Constipation, Gas, acid reflux and improve gut health
Madhavi
9 hours ago
500 INR (~5.85 USD)
12 answers
Chronic gut issues, digestion problems
Amritananda
3 hours ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
6 answers
Headache and Eye pain continue.
Manisha
21 hours ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
5 answers
Panic attack without reason anxiety overthinking
Badal
6 hours ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
4 answers
Utres problem and reducing periods
Smita
9 hours ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
4 answers
How to remove black underarm and knees
Harsh
2 hours ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
3 answers
How to reduce my enlarged spleen
Prerna sharma
4 hours ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
3 answers
I have been suggested to remove uterus asit'sbulky and endometriosis
Kavita Singh
21 hours ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
2 answers
Timing increasing sperm increasement
Tej
19 hours ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
2 answers
For weight gain. How to gain weight fast
Sandeep
21 hours ago
FREE
1 answers
My mri is normal butI am facing difficulty speaking and vision
Neeraj Sisodia
20 hours ago
FREE
1 answers
How to regularise periods with pcod and annovulation
Chaithra
22 hours ago
FREE
1 answers
Shortness of breathing occur frequently
Visha
18 hours ago
FREE
1 answers
How to increase the density of hairs??
Pradeep Y
21 hours ago
FREE
1 answers
Premature ejaculation from early age
Abhi
5 hours ago
FREE
0 answers
my lot Too much hair are falling down
Anu
1 hour ago
FREE
0 answers
Reduction of neurological pain in feet
Rohit Kumta
23 hours ago
FREE
0 answers
A high white blood cell count (leukocytosis)
1 hour ago
FREE
0 answers
Increase in white blood cell in body.
Rahul
1 hour ago
FREE
0 answers
Getting 1-2 rbc count in urineanalysis test
Samparnika
1 hour ago
FREE
0 answers
How to stop bleeding from the uterus
Aditi Pal
3 hours ago
FREE
0 answers
Cure ibs and deep sleep, and mind tinnitus
S
3 hours ago
FREE
0 answers
Feeling breathlessness after sneezing while having common vold
Priyabrata mahanta
1 day ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
1 answers
Spasm in back due to which unable to move Lower limb
Rahul
1 day ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
2 answers
Scalp Posarais, how to cure, too much of itching can you suggest some medicine
Dino
1 day ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
5 answers
Breast cyst cure kaisekare....bahotpain hai...
Gavhane sakshi
1 day ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
9 answers
I am talking medicine ofOCD since 4 years
Neeraj Sisodia
1 day ago
FREE
4 answers
I have 7 year ago direct Closer angal glucoma, how can reduce or trtment
Anil gajjar
1 day ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
9 answers
How to cure excesscive gas and chest pain
Mousomi Banerjee
1 day ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
9 answers
I have severe abdomen pain since 10days
Rashmi Ranjan
1 day ago
FREE
1 answers
I have isoechoic lession found in my left adenexa....n t4level is 4.2, prolactin is 37....Iwant to conceive.....wht to do ...plzz guide...
Riya sahu
1 day ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
7 answers
How to reduce inflation in the body
Kannan
1 day ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
5 answers
How to cure urticaria problem,skin rashes on body
Yogesh
1 day ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
7 answers
Not getting erection during sexual intercourse
Amit
1 day ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
8 answers
Manmath ras can be taken if BP isbhigh
A k jain
1 day ago
FREE
0 answers
How to treat Piles, fissure and fistula without surgery?
Amar Bhusanur
1 day ago
FREE
2 answers
How to treat hypothyroidi,acne ,duulness
Asmita meshram
1 day ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
7 answers
how can i conceive baby if one tube is blocked is it's possibleto conceive throughone tube
neelam
1 day ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
7 answers
How to cure IBS? I have alreadytaken medicine for skin infection and fatty liver
Isha
1 day ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
6 answers
About kunkumadi thaila..........
Rani
1 day ago
FREE
0 answers
I have severe lower abdomen pain sometimes lower back pain
Rashmi Ranjan
2 days ago
FREE
2 answers
How to cure or treat of Pid and pcos
Swati
2 days ago
FREE
3 answers
General Ayurvedic Treatment Needed
Deviram
2 days ago
300 INR (~3.51 USD)
8 answers
How to cure eczema and psoriasis
Animesh Pal
2 days ago
FREE
2 answers
Can ayurveda help in depression and anxiety and does divya medha vati help from patanjali
Ash
2 days ago
FREE
2 answers
Pain while breathing on right side of chest midline.
Debashish
2 days ago
FREE
2 answers
How to loose weight with ayurveda
Lakshmi Raina
2 days ago
FREE
3 answers
Difficulty in gaining weight since birth
Tanvi
2 days ago
FREE
3 answers
How to reduce infection in my body how to treat
Aradhya
2 days ago
FREE
3 answers
How to treat low hearing and tinitus
Pawan
2 days ago
FREE
3 answers
© 2024 Ask Ayurveda. All rights reserved.