Seeking Advice on CCF Water for Gut Health and Weight Gain - #38191

Hi Rajesh kumar While considering your current issues we need to address your gut health inorder to improve the metabolism so that we can get cholesterol under control.

Start with 1.Guluchyadi kwatham tab 2-0-2 before food 2.Varanadi kwatham tablet 2-0-2 after food 3.Thriphala tab 2-0-2 after food 4.Kanchanara Guggulu 1-0-1after food

**Weekly once Virechana(Purgation) with Avipathy churnam (1packet/10gm) with ½glass hot water in empty stomach followed by light diet only - this is to cleanse your body and to balance your dosas

*You can also do Kashaya vasthi(medicated enema) from nearby Ayurvedic treatment center/14days once

*Do’s 3-4litres of water /day More focus on fruits and vegetables Include Sprouted grains Walking - daily 30min to 1hour Practice yoga and meditation regularly

*Don’ts Tea /coffee Oily too salty sour sweet foods Junk foods Carbonated/soft drinks Maida and its products

Yes you can have the CCF water. It will support your digestive fire and metabolism which is crucial for weight gaining.Along with this start with - 1. Ashwagandha Churna: 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk after meals. 2. Chyawanprash: 1 tsp twice daily on empty stomach. 3. Vidarikand Powder: 1 tsp mixed in rice pudding (kheer) once daily at night. 4. Drakshasava (Optional Fermented Tonic): 2 tsp in equal warm water, twice daily after meals.

Diet Advice Add a pinch of Pippali (long pepper) to meals for better nutrient absorption. Nourishing Diet (Brimhana Ahara - To Fuel Growth) Eat warm, moist, calorie-dense foods to pacify Vata and kindle Agni. 3 main meals + 2 snacks; chew slowly.

Breakfast: Oat porridge or sweetened rice kheer with ghee, almonds, and dates (300-400 cal).

Lunch/Dinner: Khichdi or dal-rice with veggies (carrots, beets), ghee (1 tsp/meal), and non-veg soup if you eat meat (e.g., goat/chicken broth for quick strength).

Snacks: Banana with peanut butter, full-fat yogurt with honey, or goat milk Daily Add-Ins: Ghee (2-3 tsp total), sesame seeds, figs, and herbal teas (licorice or ginger for digestion). Hydration: 8-10 glasses warm water Avoid: Raw salads, caffeine, processed foods as they weaken digestion.

Lifestyle advice Rest & Routine: Sleep 8 hours/night; nap 20 mins post-lunch. Gentle Movement: Walk 20-30 mins daily or simple yoga (e.g., child’s pose, seated twists) to build stamina without exhaustion. 10 mins pranayama (alternate nostril breathing) morning/evening Oil Massage: Warm sesame oil scalp-to-toe massage 2-3x/week before bath

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

U can start with Navaka Guggulu Tab 1-0-1 after food Avipattikara churna half teaspoon with warm water twice a day after food Arogyavardhini vati tab 1-0-1 after food And for weight gain u can start with Kushmanda rasayanam 1 tsp twice a day with milk after food CCF water can be taken to increase metabolism and to cleanse the gut

Hello Rajesh, Thank you for sharing your detailed health background.I can understand your concern regarding gut balance and regaining healthy weight without disturbing metabolism again but dont worry we are here to help you out😊

✅ ABOUT CCF WATER (Cumin + Coriander + Fennel)

Yes, CCF water is excellent for gut health — -Improves digestion and reduces bloating (deepana & pachana action). -Clears ama (toxins) from gut channels. -Relieves heaviness and supports mild liver detox.

However, CCF water is mildly lekhan (scraping) in nature, meaning it helps maintain weight rather than increase it. If you are underweight or have low appetite, daily use of CCF water in the morning may slightly reduce your weight further if taken in large amounts or for long durations.

✅ How You Can Modify It for Your Goal (Gut + Weight Gain)

To make it gut-strengthening and mildly nourishing instead of detoxifying- 👉Modified CCF drink recipe -

Cumin seeds – ½ tsp Fennel seeds – ½ tsp Coriander seeds – ¼ tsp Add a pinch of ajwain (carom seeds) and ¼ tsp ghee or ½ tsp jaggery once the water cools a little.

- Boil in 2 cups water- reduce to 1 cup - drink lukewarm, after food (not empty stomach). - This way it enhances digestion without over-drying your tissues.

Once daily for 1–2 months, then alternate days.

✅AYURVEDIC INTERNAL MEDICATION

1. Chyawanprash Avaleha – 1 tsp morning on empty stomach with warm milk. 2. Ashwagandha Lehyam – 1 tsp with warm milk at night. 3. Drakaristha 30ml-0-30ml after food

👉 Takra (buttermilk) with roasted cumin + rock salt after lunch – enhances Agni and absorption.

✅DIET AND LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION

✅Include:

Cow ghee, dates, soaked almonds, raisins, moong dal khichdi, red rice, milk, banana, avocados, sesame seeds. Use digestive spices like cumin, fennel, ajwain, and ginger in food. Drink warm water, avoid cold beverages.

❌Avoid-

Skipping meals, long fasting, excess tea/coffee, and spicy or oily junk food.

Lifestyle Early bedtime, 7–8 hrs sleep. Light yoga and pranayama (especially Vata-pacifying ones like Anulom-Vilom and Bhramari). Gentle oil massage (abhyanga with sesame oil) 3–4 times/week.

Continue your balanced, home-cooked diet. Avoid over-detoxifying drinks or fasting — your goal is now nourishment and balance, not cleansing.

You are already on the right path, Rajesh With a few modifications, your gut and body strength will soon return to harmony.

Warm regards, Dr Snehal Vidhate

HELLO RAJESH,

You most likely have vata-pitta constitution -Vata= lean frame, quick metabolism, prone to gas, anxiety, irregular appetite -Pitta= tendency for high metabolism, acidity, and liver sensitivity

CURRET IMBALANCE After significant weight loss ad directly restrictions, your vata has become aggravated -Symptoms= bloating, low appetite, gas, dryness, difficulty gaining weight, irregular digestion -Earlier kapha imbalance (high triglycerides,fatty liver) has been reduced, but now digestion is weak So, your current state= vata imbalance with mild residual pitta sensitivity

TREATMENT GOAL -restore digestive strength= CCF water, mild spices, regular meals -Nourish tissues= ghee, milk, almonds, ashwagandha -Prevent recurrence of fatty liver= avoid heavy or oily foods -Improve gut health and reduce bloating= warm, moist foods, other routines

CCF WATER= ancient Ayurvedic digestive tonic

CUMIN= relieves gas, improves digestion, prevents bloating CORIANDER= supports liver, reduces acidity FENNEL= soothes gut, reduces cramps, supports nutrient absorption

EFFECTS -In small quantity= strengthens digestion, reduces bloating -In large or long term use= acts as detoxifier -> may hinder weight gain if overdone

RECOMMENDED USE FOR YOU -take 1/2-1 cup warm in morning on empty stomach for 3-4 weeks -after that, use it 3-4 times a week only -avoid drinking it cold or throughout the day it may make you feel lighter

OPTIONAL VARIATION FOR WEIGHT GAIN PHASE After 3-4 weeks , shift to -Jeera+ajwain+small piece of dry ginger- improves digestion without excessive cleansing -or take warm water with lemon and honey in morning instead

STRENGTHENING DIGESTIVE FIRE

MORNING RITUAL -wake up early 6-6:30 am -oil pulling or gentle tongue scraping- removes toxins -CCF water= 1/2 cup warm - Oil massage twice a week before bath —use sesame oil for vata — gently warm and massage over limbs and abdomen —rest for 15-20 min, then shower with warm water —BENEFITS= improves circulation, digestion, calms vata, supports tissue building

DIET FOR GUT HEALTH + WEIGHT GAIN

PRINCIPLES TO FOLLOW -eat 3 regular warm meals daily- no skipping -Prefer fresh, home cooked and easily digestible foods -always eat in calm environment, seated, and chew properly -avoid cold, dry or raw foods- they aggravate vata

INCLUDE GRAINS= white or red rice, moong dal , oats, Fuji, Dalia or millet in mdoeration AVOID= excess whole wheat, raw salads, or high fiber bran cereals

VEGETABLES= pumpkin, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, snake gourd, carrot, beetroot, sweet potato, ash gourd, drum stick, spinach- all cooked well with ghee AVOID= cabbage, cauliflower broccoli, raw onions,raddish, egg plant, potato, raw salads

PROTEIN= moong dal, massor dal , khichdi, panner , tofu, soft cheese- in moderation, milk ,curd, buttermilk with mild spices, soaked almonds, cashews, walnuts , pumpkin seeds AVOID= heavy meats, fried lentils, canned beans- can burden digestion

FRUITS= ripe banana, mango, papaya, pomegranate, apple, dates, figs, dry fruits- dates, raisins, figs- soaked overnight for eergy AVOID= sour citrus fruits in excess

HEALTHY FATS= ghee 2 tsp/day, sesame oil or coconut oil for cooking , nuts and seeds AVOID= refined oils, fried snacks, butter In exces

SPICES= cumin, fennel, coriander, ginger, hing, turmeric, ajwian AVOID= exces chilli, garlic, or sour vinegar

DAIRY AND BEVERAGES= warm milk with ghee, Ashwagandha or tutmeric-= excellent for tissue building, lassi diluted curd with cumin powder- after meals improves gut flora AVOID= cold milk, ice cream, milkshakes, or coldcoffee

SWEETENERS= jaggery, honey, or dates syrup AVOID= refined sugar, artificial sweetners

SNACKS= poha with peanuts and ghee, upma or Dalia with vegetables, roasted makhana or soaked raisins AVOID= packaged chips, biscuits, and cold beverages

AVOID -cold,raw,or dry foods -heavy fried or oily foods -leftover or canned foods -carbonated drinks, cold water -overuse of raw salads, sprouts -overspicy or sour foods -skiping meals or fasting

HERBAL SUPPORT

1) ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk at night =builds muscle, reduces stress, improves appetite

2) SHATAVARI CHURNA= 1/2 tsp twice daily with milk =nourishes tissues, supports digestion

3) CHYAWANPRASHA= 1 tsp daily In morning = rejuvenator, supports immunity and strength

4) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1//2 tsp with warm water at night = cleanses gently if bloating with constipation

LIFESTYLE -OIL MASSAGE= 2-3 times/week- balance vata , nourishes tissues -YOGA= daily aids digestion, reduce stress -SLEEP= 10-6 or 11-7- essential for tissue repair -AVOID FASTING= weakens digestion, causes vata rise

YOGA FOR GUT AND WEIGHT GAIN -pawanmuktasana= relaxes gas -vajrasana= aids digestion -Bhujangasana= stregthen liver -Shavasana= reduces stress avoid strenuous or high cardio exercise

MONITORING AND ADJUSTMENT -FIRST MONTH= focus on regular eating, digestion, and CCF water use -SECOND MONTH= start weight gain medications like ashwagandha and shatavari as mentioned -THIRD MONTH= introduce slightly heavier meals like panner, ghee, nuts, if digestion is strong

EXPECTED= gradual weight gain of 1-1.5 kg per month, improved digestion and reduced boating

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA