Struggling with Appetite and Weight Gain - #39174

You can safely restart the ayurvedic weight gain churna that suited you earlier if we did not cause any side-effects, sometimes they hurt, improve due fire and nutrient absorption, which is why you felt stronger along with that take CHYWANPRASH 1 teaspoon daily Ashwagandha churna 1 teaspoon with warm milk at night Drakshadi avaleha 1 teaspoon after meals for study nourishment and better digestion, if your appetite is still low, use Arogyavardini vati one tablet twice daily after food for few weeks to balance the liver and metabolism Chitrakadi vati -one tablet to be three times daily Eat freshly cooked meals with ghee avoid cold, leftover foods, warm cumin fennel water throughout the day, continue the churna for at least 3 to 4 months it is not harmful if taken moderately with proper diet and rest

Hello I completely understand your concern — feeling full quickly, poor appetite, and inability to gain weight despite trying various medicines can be quite frustrating. But don’t worry we are here to help you out 😊

✅ AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING

Your symptoms indicate: –Manda Agni (weak digestive fire) – causes early satiety, bloating, and low appetite. –Vata aggravation – responsible for weakness, low muscle tone, and weight loss. –Pitta depletion – leads to poor digestion and nutrient absorption.

When digestion weakens, no matter how much you eat or which medicine you take, your body cannot properly convert food into tissue (Dhatu).

That’s why your weight gain stopped after discontinuing the Ayurvedic churna — it likely worked by temporarily enhancing your digestive fire.

✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT

✅ CORRECT THE ROOT CAUSE – Improve Agni (Digestive Fire)

Before focusing on weight gain, you must strengthen digestion.

a. Deepana–Pachana (Enhancing digestion):

1 Chitrakadi Vati – 1-0-1 before meals (stimulates appetite).

2 Agnitundi vati 1-0-1 after food (enhances metabolism, reduces nausea).

3 Jeerakarishta 15 ml with equal water after food (improves appetite and digestion).

b. Simple Home Remedy:

Mix fresh ginger juice (1 tsp) with a pinch of rock salt and lemon — take before lunch and dinner. Helps activate Agni and prevents early fullness.

✅RASAYANA (Rejuvenation & Weight Gain Phase)

Once digestion improves (in 2–3 weeks), start nourishing therapy to rebuild strength.

a. Medicated Formulations:

1 Ashwagandhadi Lehyam – 1 tsp twice daily with milk after meals (builds muscle & strength).

2 Shatavari Kalpa – 1 tsp with milk at bedtime (supports tissue nourishment & calmness).

3 Bala Churna + Ghee + Milk – ½ tsp daily (improves stamina & nourishment).

b. If you wish to restart the earlier weight gain churna, you may use it again if it suited your body and did not cause heaviness or digestive issues.

However, avoid continuous long-term use without supervision — cycle it for 6–8 weeks, then pause for 2–3 weeks. Combine with proper diet and digestive herbs for sustained benefits.

✅DIET PLAN for Healthy Weight Gain

✅ Include: Warm, freshly cooked meals with ghee and mild spices. Khichdi, moong dal, rice, milk, dates, soaked almonds, figs, and jaggery. ghee-roasted makhana, and dry fruit laddoos. Cow’s milk with Ashwagandha, Shatavari, or Gokshura powder at bedtime.

❌ Avoid Cold, raw, processed, or dry foods (they reduce digestion). Excess tea, coffee, carbonated drinks, and fasting. Eating when stressed or without appetite.

✅LIFESTYLE AND ROUTINE

Maintain 7–8 hrs of sleep; your sleep pattern (11 pm–6:30 am) is good — just avoid late-night screen use.

Do Abhyanga (body massage) with Bala Taila or Ksheerabala Taila once a week — it improves blood flow and strengthens tissues.

Perform gentle yoga like Bhujangasana, Vajrasana, and Surya Namaskar to improve metabolism and appetite.

Yes, you may continue the weight gain churna if it worked well for you, but support it with proper Deepana-Pachana (digestive strengthening) herbs and nourishing Rasayana medicines.

Wishing you a healthy weight gain ahead😊

Warm regards, Dr Snehal Vidhate

Thank you for sharing your experience in detail to better guide you. Please let me know your weight before and after using the Ayurvedic churna last year, this will help me understand your progress and overall health condition better And if you remember, please mention the name of that churna

From the symptoms you have mentioned that is feeling full quickly, nausea and difficulty gaining weight. It seems your digestive fire is weak which is common. In such cases, the Ayurvedic churna You Tube took likely helped by strengthening your digestion and improving appetite, which contributed to your weight gain and overall well-being, the return of your previous symptoms after stopping the churna suggest your body respond as well, but we still need ongoing support to maintain balance Ayurvedic medicine like churna when prepared from quality and taken properly or generally save one can be used for a suitable period under professional supervision. However, it is not usually advisable to self medicate continuously without monitoring because your bodies need my change over time. Repeated evaluation is important to adjust formulation accordingly. Beside restarting the churna with guidance, I recommend focusing on a nourishing diet that suits to your digestive type, ensuring regular sleep and managing any underline stress or lifestyle factors. Additionally, it is important to rule out any other health conditions such as metabolic or hormonal imbalance by checking with blood investigations, CBC thyroid profile, vitamin D, vitamin B12 RBS LFT RFT Please share your weight details and any other symptoms are lifestyle factors you think are relevant. This way I can help you with a personalised treatment plan that includes herbal support, diet, recommendations, and lifestyle guidance to help you gain weight steadily and safely. Ayurveda in toto your bodies, natural balance, gradually so consistent Care and follow or essential for lasting results. Kindly keep me informed, so we can work together towards your improve health.

Take Pancharista 20ml bd, chitrakadhi vati 1tab bd, rajwadiprash gold 1tsp with milk u ll get results

HELLO,

Your stomach digestive fire is weak. So when you eat-> food stays longer in stomach/ digestion is slow -> you feel full very fast-> then you don’t get enough calories ->body cannot build muscle or fat-> weight becomes low/weakness comes

This is NOT psychological weakness This is Physiological digestive regulation problem

This exact type improves when agni is strengthened

When you used that Ayurvedic Churna last year it temporarily increased digestive power. That is why you ate more and gained weight. Once stopped -> agni weak again->weight dropped again

So we must create stable correction of Agni + motility and then build weight slow

TRETMENT GOALS -make stomach digestive fire strong again -reduce early satiety + nausea -then build dhatu (tissue) gradually slowly -bring lifestyle + diet that keeps agni stable permanently -avoid dependence on a single product

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

STAGE 1= AGNI CORRECTION DURATION= first 4 weeks

-HINGWASTAKA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with ghee 15 min before lunch and dinner

-buttermilk after lunch with roasted jeera powder

-small ginger piece before food

WHY= this strengthens real digestion. This stage is mandatory

STAGE 2= WEIGHT BUILDING - Start after stage 1 start only when appetite improves

-ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk at night

-SHATAVARI CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk in morning

-RAMBHAPHALA RASAYANA= 1 tsp twice daily with milk

-your old weight gain Churna 1 sachet per day only

WHY= one agni is corrected= these build muscle slowly/steadily

EXTERNAL TREATMENT

-Self oil massage with warm sesame oil 3-4 times/week -warm towel over upper abdomen 10 min after meals

WHY= this calms vata, improves stomach motility, reduces nervous tension that blocks appetite

LIFESTYLE CHANGES -sleep stable timing every day -walk 15-20 mins after lunch or dinner -avoid ice cold drinks, cold water -avoid heavy spicy fried food -avoid late night heavy meals

DIET Eat warm soft digestible meals

DO MORRE -rice + ghee -moong dal khichdi -warm milk -dates + banana + soaked almonds in morning -sott proteins you tolerate

PLAN FOR WEIGHT GAIN AND GUT HEALTH 1) GRAINS AND CARBOHYDRATES digestive disorders often weak digestive fire, so its important to use easy-to-digest grains that also help in weight gain BEST GRAINS -rice(short grain, white or parboiled)- very easy to digest , eat with ghee or curd -Khichdi (moong dal+. rice)- gentle on stomach, add cumin and ghee -suji- in the form of upma or halwa with ghee -oats(cooked well in milk or water)- add banana, dates or jaggery for calories AVOID -whole wheat rotis- too rough for weak digestion -millets- bajra/jowar/ragi initially- heavy to digest -bread , noodles , and maida- refined flour

2) LEGUMES AND PULSES pulses are rich in protein but can be gas forming and harsh for sensitive guts. use only light and well cooked versions GOOD OPTIONS -yellow moong dal- best for weak digestion -massor dal- in small quantity, well cooked with ghee -split urad dal khichdi- once digestion improves AVOID -chana, rajma, kidney beans, and black urad- heavy , gas producing

3) VEGETABLES vegetables should be well cooked, soft, and mildly spiced. Raw and undercooked vegetables will worsen digestion. GUT FRIENDLY VEGGIES -lauki -tori -parwal -carrot -pumpkin -sweet potato -spinach use asafoetida, cumin , ghee , and ajwain in cooking to aid digestion AVOID -cauliflower, cabbage, peas, and capsicum(gas-forming) -onion and garlic(initially as they irritate the gut lining) -raw salad or sprouts

4)FRUITS fruits are nourishing and hydrating, but must be chosen wisely to prevent worsening of appetite SAFE AD NOURISHING FRUITS -banana(ripe)- best for weight gain and gut healing -Papaya- improves digestion, soothes stomach -stewed apple or pear- lightly cooked, easy to digest -chikoo- high calorie and gut friendly -dates and figs(soaked overnight)- rich in iron and calories AVOID -citrus fruits like oranges, pineapple -watermelon - too cold and loose stools trigger -raw apples, grapes -too fibrous

5) DAIRY PRODUCTS dairy is a cornerstone of ayurvedic weight gain and gut balancing if used correctly BEST -cows milk boiled and warm- add ashwagandha/shatavari or dry fruits -homemade curd-fresh, during lunch only- probiotic, calms gut -buttermilk with roasted jeera+hing- best for digestion -cow ghee- enhances absorption, nourishes tissues, balances vata AVOID -cold milk -packaged milkshakes -panner-initially hard to digest -cheesse proccessed

6)HEALTHY FATS you must include good fats for weight gain and nutrient absorption. avoid fried or refined oils IDEAL FATS -DESI GHEE- 2-3 tsp/day, in rice,dal,or khichdi -Cold pressed coconut oil- in cooking-stabilises gut -Almond oil or sesame oil- drizzled on warm food -butter(homemade white butter)- 1 tsp a day if tolerated

7) NUTS AND SEEDS high in healthy fats, minerals, and calories- must be soaked before eating for better digestion BEST NUTS AND COMBINATIONS -almonds(5-6 daily, soaked and peeled) -walnut(1-2 daily) -raisins(10 soaked overnight) -dates(2-3 per day) -dry fruit shake - milk+banana+soaked nuts+jaggery or honey AVOID -raoasted/salted nuts -cashews-heavy, eat only later once digestion improves -nut butters from the stores like peanut butter, almond butter

8) SWEETENERS you need natural energy sources- but avoid refined sugar HEALTHY CHOICES -Jaggery(gud)- great for weight gain and iron -Honey- only when added to warm not hot, liquids -Mishri- can soothe acidity

9)SPICES AND HERBS FOR DIGESTION these helps stimulate agni and reduces bloating/gas -Jeera -Hing -Ajwain -Saunth-dry ginger -Haldi -Black pepper use these daily in cooking or make herbal teas with cumin+ajwain+ginger

10) FLUID AND HYDRATION BEST DRINKS -warm water-sip throughout the day -cumin water-jeera boiled in water -ginger tea -fresh buttermilk AVOID -cold water or fridge drinks -fruits juices- too sweet and cold -carbonated drinks- soda cola -packaged juices

LIFESTYLE AND YOGA RECOMMENDATIONS DAILY ROUTINE -wake up early-before 7 AM -eat meals at regular times -avoid lying down immediately after meals -take a short walk-15-25 min after each meal -sip warm water

YOGA AND PRANAYAM helps strengthen digestion, calms stress, and regulate gut -VAJRASANA- sit after meals, improves digestion -PAWANMUKTASANA- relieves gas and bloating -TRIKONASANA- stimulates digestion -BHUJANGASANA- improves gut motility -SURYANAMASKAR- activates whole system

PRANAYAM -anulom vilom -balancing vata and pitta -bhramari- calms mind and gut -sheetali- if you’re experiencing burning sensation 15-20 min yoga and pranayam daily can improve gut-brain connection and digestion significantly

GOAL- GAIN 6-7 Kg IN 2-3 MONTHS with improved digestion, better nutrient absorption and ayurvedic support this is very achievable if -you follow the diet regularly -you use ayurvedic supplements consistently -you keep stress and sleep in check - at least 7-8 hrs sleep

DO FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

Start with Chyavanprash 1tsp before breakfast with water will improve your immunity and strength. Tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 after food with water will help improve digestion and give natural hunger Ashwagandha churan 0-0-1tsp at bedtime with milk, will improve muscle mass, growth, stress free sleep very much required for relaxed mind Regarding churna which you took i would recommend always to take ayurvedic medicine recommended by ayurvedic doctor, as ingredients should be known before taking, dependency on medicine is not what Ayurveda suggests Whatever result you get with ayurvedic medicine should be sustained even after stopping the medicines. Include black dates peanuts bananas in your diet daily Include fruit juices instead of fruits.

HI,

FIRSTLY WANT TO KNOW WHICH CHURN U WERE TAKING? AND ALSO HAVE U CHECKED FOR THYROID ALSO?

HELLO,

First understand what your body is telling This pattern is extremely extremely common in Indian males 19-38 with low appetite + early satiety + weight loss

this is to a “weight gain product” problem

This is agni regulation problem +probably gastritis/ delayed gastric emptying/ low vagal tone+ sometime functional dyspepsia catergory in wester medicine

Your response pattern last year Churna actually proves this-> that Churna was probably acting as a strong deepana-pachana + mild anabolic rasayana

So-> without treating agni- + gastric motility + vagus tone-> you will always return to underweight anytime you stop any medicine

Therefore- the intervention must be staged+structured + non addictive+ reversible -> not depedence

GO TO LAB AND GET THESE 4 THINGS SCREENED -CBC -TSH -ESR/CRP -H.PYLORI stool antigen or breath test

This is extremely important because if H.pylori positive > NOTHING ayurvedic will permanently hold until eradicated

ONE MONTH ONLY TAKE- CORRECT DIGESTION FIRE

-AJAMODADI CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm water twice daily after meals

-HINGWASATAKA CHURNA= 1/2tsp with ghee before meals

-Buttermilk with jeera powder after lunch -do not do heavy dairy sweet + mixing milk at night during this phase -stop ultra spicy red mirchi -stop ice cold drinks/cold water

VAGAL TONE + STOMACH MOTILITY DAILY ROUTINE -morinng 7 min anulom vilom -6 min bhramari -4 mins left side lying belly breathing after meals - post meal gastric motility -20 min walk compulsory after lunch or dinner

BADKAPOSHA STAGE= Only after 30 days this is where your Churna type this should be added but low dose so you don’t become dependent

- ASHWAGADHA CAPSULES= 1 cap 500mg twice daily with milk

-YASHTIMADHU CHURNA 2 gm + SHATAVARI CHURA 3 gm in milk in morning

You can re-introduce the weight gain Churna you had last year but oly 1 pack per day max -do not take 2/ day again This is not supportive not primarily

FOOD PATTERN (this matters more than medicine) -rice + ghee is powerful in this phenotype -moong dal khichdi 4 times/week -curd only at lunch not dinner -add banana + dates + soaked almonds morning

TIMELINE weight will start rising slow after 6 weeks goal is 2-3 kg per month not more

THANK YOU

DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA