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Seeking Help for Nervous Weakness, Vertigo, and Dry Skin
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Seeking Help for Nervous Weakness, Vertigo, and Dry Skin - #38140

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I am a retired Govt employee,aged 70, having nervous weaknesses with vertigo and dry skin for the past 2 years.Dry skin is since from my childhood .Nervous debility is since from my younger age of 40. Occasionally I have availed Sidha, Ayurvedic medicines. Sheeraba cap used often earlier days. Body is in chilling condition with Light bronchitis. Especially the bronchitis gives trouble during winter. For the vertigo availed all sorts of treatment. They yield relief temporarily for a short period. For bronchitis taken homeopathy and availed Good results. Kindly, bestow your attention on me and give valuable suggestion. Yours faithfully Jeganathan N

How would you describe the severity of your nervous weakness?:

- Debilitating, affects daily life

What triggers your vertigo episodes?:

- Sudden movements

How would you rate your overall hydration and skin care routine?:

- Fair, I often forget to hydrate
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Don’t worry take rajwadiprash gold 1stp,nervitol syrup 20ml bd,apply kukumadhitail external application, mahamanjsiadhi kada 20ml bd enough

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Start with Ashwashila 1-0-1 after food with water Suthshekhar ras 1-0-1 after food with Body massage with ashwagandha oil+ kshirbala oil on alternate day.folowed by Warm water bath. Chyavanprash 2tsp once daily before breakfast with milk. Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins daily twice Follow up after 1 month

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Your symptoms suggest classic vata imbalance Brahmi gritha 1 tsp with warm water at morning Tagara tablets 1-0-1 Shankapuspi churna 1/2-0-1/2 tsp with warm water Tulsi juice 10 ml daily Lakshmi vilasa rasa 1-0-1 Giloy tablet 1-0-1 While body massage with Badam oil weekly twice

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Avoid addiction if any. Avoid oily, spicy and packed foods. Regular exercise and meditation. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Tab. Brahmi 2-0-2 Cap. Stresscom 1-0-1 Tab. Kaucha 2-0-2 Follow up after 4weeks

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Dear Mr. Jeganathan,

Thank you for describing your health history so clearly. Your condition shows a long-standing “Vata” predominance — which in Ayurveda manifests as nervous weakness, vertigo, dry skin, cold body, and seasonal bronchitis. your body needs Snigdhata (oiliness), Ushnata (warmth), and Brimhana (nourishment).

Brahmi ghrita – ½ tsp morning and night with warm milk. → Improves nerve tone, reduces dizziness, and strengthens memory.

2. Ksheerabala 101 oil (internal) – 2–3 drops on tongue twice daily or 10 drops with warm milk. → Excellent for nervous debility and Vata disorders.

3. Ashwagandharishta – 15 ml + equal warm water twice daily after meals. → Supports energy, balances anxiety, improves sleep.

4. Saraswatarishta – 15ml wit water morning — evening

You can also take panchakarma therapy from nearby specialist. Include daily

Warm, soft, mildly oily food — avoid dryness.

Moong dal khichdi, vegetable soups (bottle gourd, pumpkin, carrot), wheat or rice porridge.

Cow’s ghee – 1 tsp in lunch and 1 tsp at dinner.

Warm milk – morning and bedtime (if no phlegm).

Stewed apple or soaked raisins – support digestion and nerves.

Avoid

Cold food/drinks, curd at night, raw salads in winter.

Dry snacks, puffed rice, excessive pulses, spicy or fried food.

Prolonged fasting.

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Start with- 1. Naradiya Laxmivilas Rasa Tablets: 1 tablet (125 mg) twice daily after meals. 2. Vyaghriharitaki Avaleha: 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk. 3. Ashwagandha Churna: 1-0-1 tsp twice daily with milk 4. Sutasekara Rasa: 1 tablet (125 mg) once daily with amla juice.

External Therapies Goghruta Nasya: 2 drops warm cow’s ghee in each nostril daily morning. Sesame Oil Abhyanga: Warm oil massage full body 3x/week, focus on dry areas; shower after 30 mins.

Diet Advice Eat Warm/Nourishing: Khichdi, mung dal soup, carrots/beets, dates/figs with ghee (1 tsp/meal); add turmeric milk nightly Hydrate: 8-10 glasses warm water daily; sip fennel/ginger tea 2x/day to warm body and aid digestion. Avoid: Cold/dry foods, caffeine – they worsen Vata, skin, and chills.

Lifestyle advice Daily Routine: Slow yoga (Tai Chi-like asanas) 15 mins, avoid sudden moves; pranayama (Anulom Vilom) 10 mins Warm clothing in winters 7-8 hours sleep; meditate 5 mins daily to ease debility.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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What you have is often seen in geriatric pt so i suggest you to go visit near panchakarma centre and get massage with ksheer bala tail Follow by Sarvang savedana Med. 1. Amapachak vati 2BD BF for 3 days Than start with Cap sahchradi 2 BD A F And eat cow ghee 1tsp only with food.

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1.Ashwagandha Churna 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk 2.Brahmi Vati 1 tab at bedtime with water 3.Saraswatarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 4.Anu Taila -2 drops in each nostril every morning

Lifestyle & Diet Tips - Avoid: Cold foods, raw salads, excessive fasting, and late nights - Include: Warm milk with nutmeg, ghee, cooked vegetables, rice, moong dal - Hydration: Sip warm water with fennel or coriander throughout the day - Sleep: Early bedtime, gentle oil massage before sleep - Yoga & Pranayama: Vajrasana, Anulom-Vilom, and Bhramari daily

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HELLO,

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR BODY According to Ayurevda, your body’s balance depends on three vital energies or dosha -Vata= controls movement, nerve impulse, and dryness -Pitta= controls metabolism and heat -Kapha= provides stability, lubrication, and immuity

In your case, the main imbalance is of vata dosha and a secondary imbalance of pitta

This explains your symptoms NERVOUS WEAKNESS= long term vata aggravation weakens the brain and neves, leading to depletion of nerve tissue

VERTIGO= vata becomes erratic, disturbing balance centres and prana vayu causing instability and spinning sensation

DRY SKIN= natural dryness of vata type body; lack of unctousness

BRAONCHITIS DURING WINTER= cold weather increases vata and kapha leading to congestion and cough

COLD BODY, CHILLS= classic feature of aggravated vata and mild kapha dominance

TREATMENT GOALS -balance vata dosha= the root cause of weakness, vertigo, and dryness -nourish majja dhatu= restore vitality and nerve strength -improve Ojas overall immunity and energy -lubricate body and skin- remove dryness internally and externally -prevent recurrence of bronchitis by improving respiratory strength -enahnce digestion - better absorption and energy

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) ASHWAGANDHADI LEHYAM= 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk after food for 3 months = strengthens nerves, calms mind, improves vitality, nourishes muscle and nerve tissues

2) SARASWATARISHTA= 15ml with equal water after meals twice daily for 3months =tonic for brain and nerves, Balances Vata-pitta , improves speech, memory, and energy

3) CHYAWANPRASHA= 1 tsp daily with warm milk =builds immunity, supports lungs , improves strength and skin

4) SITOPALADI CHURNA = 1/2 tsp with honey twice daily during cough =mild bronchodilator, balances kapha- vata, clears congestion

5) SWARNA BHASMA= 30 mg once daily with ghee for 2 months = rejuvenator for elderly, improves memory, immunity, and nerve conductivity

6) SHAKHAPUSHPI SYRUP= 1 tsp twice daily after meals = calms nerves, improve sleep and mental clarity

EXTERNAL TREATMENTS

1) OIL MASSAGE= with warm mahanarayan taila daily =nourishes nerves, reduces vata, relieves muscles stiffness, softens skin

2) NASYA =instill 2 drops of Anu taila in each nostril daily morning =clears head channels, prevent vertigo, strengthens senses, lubricates sinuses

3) STEAM= after massage once/twice weekly =opens pores , helps oil absorption, removes stiffness

HOME REMEDIES

1) Warm sesame oil massage= before bath, apply on whole body for 15-20 min 2) Soaked almonds = 5 + 1 tsp ghee + pinch of turmeric every morning 3) Dry ginger tea= boil 1 cup water + 1/2 tsp of ginger + 1 tsp jaggery -> sip warm 4) Milk with nutmeg + ghee= bedtime drink to relax nerves and promotes sound sleep 5)Steam inhalation during winter to prevent bronchitis 6) Warm bathing water= always prefer lukewarm water avoid very hot or cold

DIET -warm, soft, oily, freshly cooked meals -whole grains= wheat, rice, moong dal khichdi with ghee -healthy fats= cow ghee, sesame oil, coconut oil -Vegetables= carrot, pumpkin, bottle gourd, spinach, well cooked -Fruits= ripe banana, papaya, mango seasonal, dates, soaked raisins -Spices= ginger, cumin, coriander, ajwain, turmeric0 used moderately -Milk =warm milk with turmeric, ghee or Ashwagandha powder

AVOID -dry foods= crackers, popcorn, puffed rice, raw salads -cold foods/drinks, ice creams -excess tea, coffee, alcohol, and smoking -sour and fermented foods- pickles, curd at night

YOGA ASANAS -tadasana= improves balance -vrikshasana= enhances stability -Bhujangasana= opens chest, strengthen back -Shavasana= for nervous calmness -Setu bandhasana= improves circulation to brain

PRANAYAM -Nadi sodhana= Balances Vata, calms mind -Bhramari= reduces vertigo, relaxes nerves -Ujjayi= strengthens respiratory muscles, good for brochitis

LIFESTYLE GUIDELINES -maintain regular daily rouitne- stable schedule calms vata -avoid exposure to cold winds, sudden temperature changes -stay warm use wooden clothing, cover neck and ears in winter -sleep early before 10 pm and ensure 7-8 hrs sleep -avoid excess thinking, worry, or stress which aggravate vata -oil application to soles, ears, and scalp before bed improves sleep and nerve stability

Your symptoms are reversible and manageable with consistent Ayurvedic care The aim is not just to suppress vertigo or weakness but to rejuvenate your nervous system ad body tissues from within

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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Take sukarna (ayushakti) 2 tds Take ashthalog ( ayushakti) 2 tds Take divyaswasjivan 2 tds Take swagyog chitamani 2 tds Take immuno 2 tds Take 2 tab at nigh amrutadi Do feet massage at 2 times day befor sleep Do nasya with 2 drop cow milk at morning

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Addressing the concerns related to nervous weakness, vertigo, dry skin, and bronchitis, let us explore some comprehensive Ayurvedic approaches to support well-being.

Starting with nervous weakness and vertigo, these could indicate a Vata imbalance. Vata, when imbalanced, often manifests as nervous disorders and vertigo as per Ayurveda. To stabilize Vata, it’s essential to follow a routine. Consuming warm foods and drinks, such as herbal teas like ginger or licorice, can be balancing. Incorporate more cooked vegetables and whole grains into your diet, such as rice and wheat. Application of sesame oil on your body followed by a warm bath can calm Vata dosha, improving skin dryness and nervous system stability.

For dry skin, since this has been a long-term issue, continue to hydrate well. Consume good fats like ghee or olive oil, which nourish Kapha (helping skin dryness) and increase diet moisture. Apply a natural moisturizer like almond oil or coconut oil. Use these gently after a warm bath to retain moisture.

Considering the recurring bronchitis, especially in winter, try to keep your living space warm and avoid cold exposures. Using herbs like mulethi (licorice) and ginger can soothe respiratory troubles; they exhibit anti-inflammatory properties. Drinking a warm ginger and tulsi tea could help alleviate symptoms. Practicing steam inhalation with eucalyptus oil twice a day can provide relief from congestion.

For vertigo when it comes as fluctuations in perception, you can practice Nasya with Anu Taila, instilling 2-3 drops in each nostril daily before breakfast. This practice can help dislodge accumulated Kapha in the head region contributing to vertigo.

Though Ayurveda offers a lot of support, communicating with an Ayurvedic practitioner locally might be beneficial for tailored treatments and monitoring, ensuring all remedies are apt for your situation. Given your unique conditions, follow all therapies with caution, and if any symptom severly worsen, please consult a healthcare professional for immediate attention.

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Your symptoms indicate increased vata I.e dryness nerve weakness vertigo and sensitivity to cold Take warm nourishing food with ghee milk dates Avoid cold dry or spicy foods Do massage with warm sesame oil Take Ashwagandhadi lehyam 1 tsp after breakfast Ashwagandha aristha 4 tsp with equal quantity of water twice daily after food Sithophaladi churna 1/2 tsp with honey twice daily Practice anulom vilom Keep yourself warm and rest well

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