Struggling with Weight, Hair Loss, and Joint Pain - #37305
Hello, I am 49 years old and I suffer from excess weight. My height is 156 cm and my weight is 82.5. I have visceral fat, especially in the abdomen, buttocks and thigh area. I suffer from hair loss and joint pain, especially in the hip area of the left leg and the knee as well. Recently, my menstrual cycle stopped and I suffer from hot flashes. Please help me.
How long have you been experiencing weight gain and related symptoms?:
- More than 6 monthsHave you noticed any specific triggers for your hot flashes?:
- No specific triggersWhat is your current diet like?:
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Doctors’ responses
Take medoharavidangadhi lauha 1tab, tab mastya Tail 1tab bd ,mahayoga Guggulu gold 1tab,neeli bhrignamalkam external application, swadista virechana churnam 1tsp with lukewarm water enough
Internal Medicines (4-6 Weeks) 1. Shatavari Churna: ½ tsp twice daily after meals with warm milk. 2. Ashwagandha Churna: ½ tsp twice daily before meals with warm water. 3. Triphala Guggulu Tablet: 1 tablet (500 mg) twice daily after meals with warm water. 4. Bhringraj Churna: ½ tsp once daily at night with warm water. 5. Trikatu Powder: Pinch with meals.
External Therapies 1. Abhyanga Massage: Tila oil full-body massage, focus on hips/knees/thighs, 3x/week, shower after 30 mins. 2. Bhringraj Oil: Apply to scalp nightly, wash in morning. 3. Nirgundi Oil: Rub on painful joints 2x/day.
Diet Tips Meals: 3/day—khichdi, mung dal soup, steamed veggies (bitter gourd, greens), fruits (apples, pears), 1 tsp ghee/meal. Snacks: Almonds, fennel/cumin tea. Avoid: Cold drinks, excess dairy, fried/spicy foods, sugar. Hydration: 8 glasses warm water; licorice tea.
Lifestyle advice Exercise: 20-30 mins daily, walking. 10 mins pranayama/meditation morning/evening. Sleep: 7-8 hours
Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
I advice you diet and yoga - Morning (on waking):
1 glass warm water + ½ tsp methi (fenugreek) seeds soaked overnight
OR 1 glass cumin + ajwain + fennel water
Breakfast:
Oats or millets (ragi, bajra, jowar) porridge with flaxseeds + nuts
Or 2 boiled eggs + sautéed vegetables + 1 fruit (papaya, apple)
Mid-morning:
Green tea / herbal tea (shatavari + ashwagandha combo if available)
Lunch:
1 bowl salad (cucumber, tomato, sprouts)
1 bowl dal or grilled fish/chicken (if non-veg)
1–2 phulkas or 1 cup brown rice
Cook with ginger, turmeric, jeera, and black pepper (anti-inflammatory)
Evening snack:
Roasted makhana or handful of almonds + herbal tea
Dinner:
Light meal: vegetable soup / dal soup / sautéed veggies + tofu/paneer
Avoid heavy carbs or sweets at night
Avoid: Sugar, refined flour, fried food, dairy at night, red meat, alcohol, late eating.
🧘♀️ 4. LIFESTYLE & YOGA
Walk 30–40 mins daily (preferably morning sun for Vitamin D).
Yoga asanas:
Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)
Baddha Konasana (Butterfly)
Supta Matsyendrasana (Spinal twist)
Vrikshasana (Tree pose)
Shavasana for relaxation
Medhohara vati 1-0-1 Amlaki rasayana 1 tsp -0-0 Triphala churna 0-0-1 Bringaraja Asava 15-0-15 ml Neelabringadi taila - scalp massage to be done

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