Seeking Ayurvedic Treatment for Post-Heart Attack Anxiety and Sleep Issues - #35406

You said that you got heart attack meanwhile telling ECG is normal, that means presently are you only related to anxiety?? Start on Arjuna tab 1-0-1 Brahmi vati 1-0-1 Shankapuspi churna 1/2 tsp -0-1/2 with warm water Continue Saraswathi aristha Do pranayama meditation regularly Avoid exc screen time Drink warm milk with pinch of nutmeg at bed time Do oil massage with warm sesame oil of feet soles and head

Avoid oily, spicy and processed foods. Regular exercise and meditation. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Cap. Brahmi 1-0-1 Tab. Stressnil 2-0-2 Cap. Stresscom 1-0-1 Follow up after 2weeks

Tagara cap 0-0-1 with warm milk Ashwagandha cap 1-0-1 Jatamamsi powder 1/4 th tsp with warm milk Saraswathi aristha 10-0-10 ml Arjuna aristha 10-0-10 ml with equal water Avoid coffee cold foods late nights

Don’t worry chandubhai,

1. Aswagandharishtam 15 ml twice daily just after food. 2. Manasamitram vatakam 1 at bed time.

Continue clonazepam.

These medicines will helps in your disturbed sleep.

Do suryanamaskara, pranayama. Keep a journal time. You can write about the day and your worried thoughts in journal.

Keep a regular sleep awake cycle. Before 10:00 is the best bed time.

3. Ksheerabala tailam for head massage before bath. You can use it as talam at evening time.

Follow up after 2 weeks.

Take care, Dr. Shaniba

Hello Chandubhai

I understand how distressing it can be to experience anxiety and sleeplessness after a heart attack, especially when medicines give only temporary relief. But dont worry we are here to help you out😊

The treatment focus should be on- 👉 Hridaya Poshan (nourishing the heart) 👉 Manas Shanti (calming the mind) 👉 Nidra Sthapana (restoring natural sleep)

✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT

✅INTERNAL MEDICINES

1 Saraswatarishta – 20 ml with equal water twice daily after food ( Calms anxiety, improves concentration and natural sleep)

2 Ashwagandha Avaleha – 1 teaspoon twice daily with warm milk or water ( Excellent nerve tonic and heart rejuvenator; helps reduce dependency on sedatives.)

3 Manasmitra Vatakam (Swarn Yukta) – 1 tablet at bedtime with warm milk (Deeply calming, reduces panic attacks, supports restorative sleep)

4 Hridayarnava Rasa – 1 tablet twice daily after food ( Strengthens cardiac muscles and relieves post-attack weakness)

✅ EXTERNAL THERAPIES (if accessible at a nearby Ayurvedic centre)

✔️Shiro Abhyanga (Head massage with Brahmi Taila or Ksheerabala Taila) – 3 times/week

✔️Pada Abhyanga (Foot massage with sesame oil) – daily before sleep

✔️Shirodhara with Brahmi Taila once a week – induces deep relaxation and peaceful sleep

✅DIET & LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION

✅ Include:

Warm milk with 1 tsp ghee and pinch of nutmeg at bedtime Cow ghee (2 tsp/day) – improves Ojas and heart strength Fruits like pomegranate, apple, and soaked almonds Moong dal, green leafy vegetables, light soups Herbal teas – Brahmi, Tulsi, or Jatamansi

❌ Avoid

Tea/coffee, spicy and fried foods Late-night meals or screen time Cold or refrigerated food items Stressful conversations at night

✅YOGA & PRANAYAMA

Practice daily for 10–15 minutes: Anulom Vilom (alternate nostril breathing) – 7 rounds Bhramari Pranayama – 10 times before sleep Shavasana / Yoga Nidra – 10 minutes daily

These improve oxygen flow to the heart, calm the mind, and reduce anxiety naturally.

✅ SIMPLE NIGHT ROUTINE

Light dinner before 7:30 PM Warm water walk for 10 minute Apply Brahmi oil on scalp and sesame oil on feet Take warm milk + Manasmitra Vatakam + Ashwagandha Avaleha at bedtime 5 minutes deep breathing before lying down

With 6–8 weeks of proper Ayurvedic support, you’ll notice steady improvement in sleep, mood, and overall wellbeing.

Wishing you a good health😊

Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

Hie chandubhai ji… dnt panik it’s due to anxiety and stress… regular do pranayama and take healthy food…and maintain healthy lifestyle…

RX :-

Neuroghrit gold cap=1-1 cap before meal twice daily

Medha sagar ras Hridyamrit vati=1-1 tab after meal twice daily…

JYOTISMATI OIL= MiX 10 DROP WITH MILK OR WATER AT BED TIME .

KSHEERBALA OIL=FOR HEAD MASSAGE AT NIGHT…

YOGA AND PRANAYAM=BHARMRI/ UJAAYI/KAPALBHATI=10 MIN EACH…

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.

🧘‍♀️ 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.

💊Medication 💊

Cap. Memorine 2 caps twice a day before food Tab. Bhrami Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food

Syp. Prasham 3 tsp at bed time.

Tab. Ten to Six One tab at 9 pm Avoid screen using after you take this tablet. You can consume audio form of data but not video.

Take panchakarma therapy 1. Shirodhara 2. Sarvang abhyang and sudation therapy Do these therapy for 7 days Start with Manasmitra vati 2HS before bed time Tab ashvagandha 2OD Your issues will resolve

Find yourself a nearby Panchakarma centre and Take Takradhara (Buttermilk fortified with Jatamansi powder and Amalaki powder) for 10 days

1. Tagara Capsule 1-0-1 after food for 1 month 2. Tab Melatonin 3mg at Night for 5 days and then stop it. 3. Ashwagandha powder 1tsp in warm milk at night for 1 month

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

1.Ashwagndha churna 1 tsp at bedtime with warm milk 2.Tagara tablets 2 tab at bedtime with water 3.Saraswatarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 4.Jatamansi oil-Apply a few drops on temples and soles before sleep 5.Ksheerabal 101 Avarthi oil-2 drops in each nostril at bedtime

Sleep-Friendly Diet Tips - Dinner: Light, warm, and grounding — moong dal, rice, ghee, cumin - Avoid: Raw salads, stimulants, sour foods, and late-night screens - Sleep Elixir: Warm milk + pinch of nutmeg + cardamom + jaggery

Also you should visit a nearby Panchkarma center for SHIRODHARA therapy.

Following a heart attack, it’s crucial to approach treatment cautiously while ensuring that Ayurveda complements ongoing medical care, not replaces it. Given your condition, integrating certain Ayurvedic principles with your current medication can help manage anxiety and improve sleep. Your primary goal should be reducing Vata dosha imbalance, often exaggerated post-trauma, leading to anxiety and sleep disturbances.

Focus on a Vata-pacifying diet and lifestyle. Incorporate warm, cooked foods like khichdi or moong dal soups. Add spices like ginger, cumin, and fennel to aid digestion. Avoid cold, dry, or raw foods that could aggravate Vata. Meals should be consistent, and take minor meals at regular intervals to maintain energy. Opt for a warm glass of milk before bed with a pinch of nutmeg, which could promote restful sleep.

Daily self-abhyanga (oil massage) with warm sesame oil can be exceptionally grounding for Vata. Apply oil liberally before a warm shower, focusing on head and feet.

Incorporate specific Ayurvedic herbs for Vata management. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) can be very beneficial for anxiety and sleep. Take it as a capsule or a powdered form about 1–2 grams, mixed in warm milk, preferably before bed. Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) can also help calm the mind. Again, check with your physician before introducing new herbs.

Engage in Pranayama. Ten minutes in morning of Anulom-Vilom (alternate nostril breathing) helps balance the mind. Similarly, guided contemplative meditation, practiced regularly, could help ease panic tendencies. Remember, however, any physical activity should be very mild and gradual - avoid any exertion post-heart attack until cleared by your cardiologist.

Though Ayurveda offers valuable supportive therapies, it essential to maintain your clonazepam as prescribed. Ensure regular follow-ups with your healthcare provider, and let him know about any Ayurvedic herbs or practices you consider incorporating. Balance of modern treatment and traditional wisdom could be most effective for your overall well-being.

Since you’ve experienced a heart attack followed by anxiety and sleep disruption, it’s important to address the heightened vata dosha, often responsible for anxiety and restlessness. Clonazepam may work on the symptom level, but we can support the root cause via Ayurvedic principles. Opt for grounding and cooling strategies, as heart-related issues might also involve aggravated pitta.

Begin by focusing on your daily routine. Establish a consistent routine, especially for waking, meals, and bedtime. Eat your meals at the same times every day, ideally with lunch being your main meal as the digestive fire (agni) is strongest then. Favor warm, nourishing foods like cooked vegetables, whole grains, and avoiding overly spicy, oily, or fried foods—these can disrupt vata and pitta.

Try Ashwagandha powder—about half teaspoon mixed with warm milk or water, twice a day. Ashwagandha is known for its adaptogenic properties, helping to manage stress and improve sleep. Brahmi (as gotu kola) in powder form, same dosage, taken with honey once in the morning, can also be calming for the mind.

Adhering to a calming bedtime routine, consider abhyanga (warm oil massage) using sesame oil for its grounding qualities, before your evening bath. Avoid electronic screens at least an hour before you sleep. Pranayama, such as Nadi Shodhana or Anulom Vilom, helps balance the nadis, creating calm and clarity. Practice daily—5 to 10 minutes of deep, slow breathing.

Given your recent heart attack, avoid any intense physical exertion or drastic changes without consulting your cardiologist too. Ideally, work alongside both your Ayurvedic practitioner and medical specialist for comprehensive care. If anxiety compounds or new symptoms arise, ensure prompt medical consultation.