HELLO,
You mentioned -diabetes -high blood pressure -high cholestrol -hair thinning and itchiness for more than 6 months -itchiness worsens when sweating -high stress levels
In Ayurveda, diseases occurs due to imbalance in threee doshas- vata, pitta and kapha
VATA= imbalances causes dryness, roughness, and hairfall PITTA= causes inflamamtion, itching, early greying, hair loss KAPHA= causes clogging, stickiness, dandruff- like itching
In your case -diabetes and cholestrol= indicate kapha and meda (fat tissue) imbalance -high blood pressure and stress-> indicate pitta aggravation and vata disturbance -Hair thinning and itching= occur when pitta (heat) burns hair roots and vata (dryness) cuts nourishment
This condition is known as khalitya and kandu (itching) often linked with pitta vata aggravation
TREATMENT GOALS -balance pitta and vata dosha -cleanse the scalp and body of accumulated toxins -improve blood circulation and nutrient supply to hair follicles -nourish and strengthen hair roots -reduce stress and heat in body -regulate metabolism to control diabetes and cholestrol naturally
INTERNAL MEDICAITONS
1) TRIPHALA GUGGULU= 2 tabs at bedtime with warm water for 3 months =detoxify and improve digestion
2) GUDUCHI GHAN VATI= 2 tabs twice daily after meals for 3 mnoths =reduce inflamation and heat
3) BRINGARAJ CAPSULES= 1 cap twice daily after meals for 3 months = improve hair strength
4) BRAHMI + SHANKHAPUSHPI =1 cap each twice daily after meals for 3 months = relieves stress and regulate hormones
5) AMALAKI = 1 cap twice daily after meals for 6 months =supports metabolism
6) FENUGREEK SEEDS soaked overnight= 1 tsp morning on empty stomach =balances cholestrol and sugar
EXTERNAL TREATMENT
1) SCALP OILING -warm Neelibringadi taila and massage gently into scalp 3 times/week =improves circulation, strengthens hair roots, and calms nerves
2) ANTI ITCH OIL MIX -mix coconut oil 2 tbsp + neem oil 1/2 tsp + camphor a pinch =apply to scalp once a week for 1 hour-> reduces itching and bacteria infection
3) HAIR WASH -use herbal shampoo= shikakai, amla, reetha instead of harsh shampoos -avoid hot water and chemicals
4) HAIR PACK Once weekly -amla powder + aloe vera gel + bringaraj powder + rose water -> make paste and apply to scalp for 30 min -wash with lukewarm water -provides cooling, detox and nourishment
ESSENTIAL FOODS -cow milk+ghee= builds Ojas, nourishes dhatu -black sesame seeds= asthi dhatu enhancer -soaked almonds(5-6)= omega 3+ protein -fresh amla(or juice)= rasayana, anti-pitta -moong dal khichdi= easily digestible -curry leaves(raw/chutney)= rich in iron and vitamin c -dates, figs, raisins= rasa dhatu replenishment
AVOID -spicy, fermented, fried , junk food -late night meals -overconsumption of tea, coffe, carbonated drinks -alcohol, smoking
LIFESTYLE + DAILY ROUTINES
MORNING ROUTINE -Wake before 6 AM= aligns with brahma muhurtha if possible
-GANDUSHA(oil pulling) with sesame oil= removes ama from head and neck
-NASYA= instill 2 drops of ANU TAILA in each nostril every morning- clears srotas, enhances hair nourishment
-SHIROABHYANGA(Hair oiling)- calms vata, strengthens follicles
-LIGHT YOGA- enhances circulation to scalp
HAIR WASH -use herbal decoctions- shikakai, Geetha, amla, powder boiled and filtered -avoid chemical shampoo, hot water -wash 2-3 times/week max
YOGA ASANA -Adho much svanasana(downward dog)= increases scalp blood flow -Sarvangasana= stimulates thyroid, nourishes head region -Shirshasana= direct blood flow to scalp -Ustrasana, Matsyasana= opens up chest and throat, affects hormonal balance
PRANAYAM -Bhramari= calms mind, improves oxygen to hair roots -Anulom vilom= balances vata- pitta -Sheetali/sheetkari= pitta shamak
MEDITATION -daily 15 mins of Trataka(candle gazing)+ Dhyana can help hormonal and mental factors
SPECIAL HIAR DECOCTION BOIL- 1 tsp bhringaraj, 1 tsp brahmi, 1/2 tsp yashtimadhu, 3 cups water-> reduce to 1 cup->drink daily AM or PM
-Hair regrowth is gradual but certain with Rasaya+ Shamana+ stress correction -Allow 2-3 months minimum for visible results -treat the mind and lifestyle as deeply as the body
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Take amalaki rasayana 1tab bd,and use scurfol antidandruff shampoo ayurvedic
HELLO, Considering your problem,I recommend the following treatment plan for you- Treatment - 1.Amalaki rasayan -5gm twice a day after lunch and dinner 2. Bhringraj tablet 2-0-2 after meals. 3. Badam Rogan oil - 2-2 drops in each nostril either in the morning empty stomach or at bedtime. 4.For hair growth - Castor oil mixed with coconut oil- Apply on the hair and massage gently.Use twice a week. .For dandruff or itchy scalp- Tankan bhasma -5gms - Mix it with coconut oil and apply on hair ,leave for 2-3 hours and then shampoo Diet- Eat antioxidant and vitamin c,E rich diet . Eat amla, spinach,dates, soaked and peeled almonds. Avoid fast food, oily food. Yoga- Anulomvilom,Adhomukhashavasan, Uttanasan Lifestyle modifications - Take atleast 7 hours of sound sleep. Stress management -Through meditation walking journaling gardening. .Wash hair atleast twice a week. .Clean hair towel,comb and pillowcover weekly once. .Don’t use comb on wet hair. .Avoid using heat treatment on hair. .Don’t leave hair open while sleeping. .Use a mild paraben free shampoo . .Gently massage the scalp with fingers for 5 minutes daily. Follow these and you will definitely get results. REVIEW AFTER 1 MONTH. Regards, Dr. Anupriya
TAKE CHANDRAPRABHAVATI 2 BD TAKE LIVTONE BD TAKE SHATAVRI 2 BD TAKE OANCHATIKTAGHURTH 5 ML AT MORNING WITH LUCK WARM WATER
Amla cap 1-0-1 Bringaraja tab 1-0-1 Mahabringaraja taila - hair oil Triphala churna 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime
1. Narasimha Rasayana 1 tsp with warm milk empty stomach in the morning 2.Bhringrajasava 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 3. Ashwagandha Churna 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk after meals 4.Neelibhringadi Taila - Apply 2–3 times a week 30-60 min before hairwash
🍲 Diet & Lifestyle Tips - Include: Ghee, soaked almonds, walnuts, sesame seeds, curry leaves, and amla - Avoid: Spicy, oily, processed foods; excessive caffeine - Hydration: Drink warm water throughout the day - Stress relief: Practice Anulom-Vilom, Shavasana, and early bedtime
Start with Amalaki rasayan 1-0-1 after food with water will promote nourishment to hair, Bhringraj ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water will help in hair growth and prevent hairfall Ashwagandha churan 0-0-1tsp at bedtime with warm milk, nourishes hair roots ,calm mentally keeps relaxed, reduces overall stress. Light massage with Neelibhringadi oil on scalp twice weekly keep overnight and wash in the morning with mild herbal shampoo Donot expose your head to direct sunrays, wear hat or use umbrella when going out during the day Do pranamyam lom -vilom bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins daily twice Do Nasya with Brahmi grith 2 drops in both nostril once daily. Include fresh green vegetables in your diet daily
Start with - 1. Swamla Compound (Gold, Sugar Free) 1tsp empty stomach daily with lukewarm milk 2. Neelibhringadi Oil for Local application (Gently massage the scalp with 10ml of oil for 4-5 minutes, then keep it for 30 minutes and then wash with soft shampoo) Do this twice a week 3. Nasya with Shadbindu Taila, 2 drops in each nostril in Morning and Evening daily for 3 months. 4. Ashwagandha powder 1tsp in warm milk at night 5. Bhringrajasava 10ml-0-10ml in 10 ml water before food. 6. Tablet Brahmi 1 tablet twice daily with warm water
Diet take only: Green gram, rice, ghee, coconut, amla, pomegranate, 1 glass diluted amla juice daily. Soaked almonds 4 daily.
Avoid: Spicy, sour, fried food, Tea, coffee, alcohol, Heat styling, chemical dyes.
Lifestyle advice Head massage with fingers 10 min daily. 10 min Sarvangasana yoga pose 5 days weekly. Sleep by 10 PM. Cover head in sun.
Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
The concerns about thinning and itchy hair can be tied to both lifestyle factors and possibly the medications you’re using, especially given your existing conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Ayurvedically speaking, these ailments can be linked to imbalances in your Vata and Pitta doshas. Particularly, the itching can be aggravated by excess pitta, which is heating by nature.
For addressing hair thinning and itchiness, consider incorporating a few Ayurvedic practices into your routine. Begin with your diet, as it is fundamental in Ayurveda. Ensure you’re consuming a balanced diet rich in proteins — dal, paneer, and nuts can be good sources. Also include healthy fats like ghee and coconut oil, which nourish the scalp and hair. Avoid overly spicy, oily, or processed foods as they increase pitta and can worsen itching.
Next, try massaging your scalp with cooling oils like coconut oil or brahmi oil. Massaging improves circulation to the hair follicles and can reduce dryness caused by Vata imbalance. Do this at least twice a week, letting the oil stay for at least 1 hour before washing it off.
When it comes to shampooing, choose natural or mild shampoos without harsh chemicals. Adding a few drops of neem oil in ur usual shampoo can help soothe an itchy scalp due to its antibacterial properties.
Stress can really imbalance Vata and Pitta dosha, so incorporate practices like meditation, pranayama or yoga to manage stress levels. Aim for a maintaining consistent sleep schedule to help balance the doshas.
Finally, because you’re undergoing medical treatment for diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, it’s essential to consult with your healthcare provider before making significant changes, especially concerning supplements or drastic dietary changes. If any skin condition worsens, seeing a dermatologist is advisable.
✔️ Do’s: ✔️ Stay Hydrated. Drink buttermilk. Limit dairy intake. Home cooked meal that is a balanced diet. Stress free lifestyle Pranayam : ANULOM VILOM, TRATAK Yoga: SHIRSHASAN, PASHIMOTANASAN, TRIKONASAN.
❌ Dont’s: ❌ Oily and Spicy food. Processed food. Preserved food. Packed and ready to eat items. Pickles Papad Dried Fish Curd
💊 Medication: 💊
Tab. Lakshadi Guggul 2 tabs twice a day before food. Tab. Asthiposhak Vati 1 tab twice a day after fiod Syp.Raktadoshantak 2 tsp twice a day after food.
Coconut oil + Neem leaves(few) + Hibiscus flowers(10-15) + Fenugreek seeds (20-30) + Onion Juice/shredded onion. Boil it all together for half n hour on slow flame. Apply this oil twice or thrice a week a night before you have a hair wash.
Use 777 shampoo (JK’s Pharma) or G3 Hair shampoo (Abhinav Pharma) whichever is easily available for you.
Panchendriya vardhan Tailam. 2 drops in each nostril early in the morning empty stomach. Make the oil lukewarm.
If you can get a shiro swedan, shiro pichu and shirodhara procedure done at a panchakarma center near you, you may get excellent results.
Thinning and itchy hair can be concerning, especially with concurrent conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia. These can affect your body’s overall balance, or doshas, especially vata and pitta. To address hair thinning, focus on nourishment and reducing heat in the scalp. Consider applying a mixture of coconut oil with some brahmi and amla powder. Warm this gently and massage it into your scalp two to three times a week. This supports the scalp health and may reduce itchiness.
About itchiness during sweating, it’s likely linked to excess pitta or heat aggravating the skin. Incorporating cooling herbs such as sandalwood paste or rosewater as a toner on the scalp may provide relief. You should also avoid spicy foods and caffeinated beverages, as these can exacerbate pitta.
Managing your diet is crucial too. Include cooling foods like cucumber, watermelon and green leafy vegetables which pacify pitta. Hydration is essential, ensuring you drink adequate water throughout the day can help flush toxins. Your agni or digestive fire needs attention. Maintaining a routine of regular meals without skipping can stabilize blood sugar, supporting both vata and kapha balance.
Considering your medications, it’s important to not change them without consulting your primary healthcare provider. Combining Siddha-Ayurvedic approaches with allopathic treatment can often be complementary, however, coordination with your healthcare team is important to prevent adverse interactions. If symptoms persist, seek advice from an Ayurvedic practitioner for a tailored treatment.
HELLO,
Your symptoms match pitta +vata imbalance, triggered by -heat in the scalp-> itching, sweating, irritation -weak nourishment to hair roots-> thinning -stress + metabolic conditions-> worsen both
SCALP AND HAIR CARE- EXTERNAL
A) COOLING SCALP OILS= 3-4 TIMES/WEEK -Bhringaraj oil -amla oil -coconut + neem oil for itch
how to use -warm slighty-> apply to scalp->gently massage-> leave 1-2 hrs-> wash with mild herbal shampoo
HERBAL SHAMPOOS -use non chemical mild cleansers like -shikakai -aloe vera -neem good for itching avoid hot water and harsh rubbing
INTERNAL SUPPORT
Because you have diabetes, BP, and cholestrol-> avoid sugar based or very heating herbs
FOR HAIR AND SCALP HEALTH
-AMLA POWDER= 1 tsp with warm wtaer in morning =supports hair, digestion, and scalp heat
-BRAHMI VATI= 1 tab at night =calming and helps stress
-TRIPHALA AT NIGHT= 1 tsp with warm water =gentle detox, supports metabolism
STRESS AND HORMONAL BALANCE High stress is a major trigger -5-10 min deep breathing-anulom vilom+ sheetali -5-10 min meditation -short evening walk
DIET -amla, pomegranate -coconut water -green veggies- spinach, methi -moong dal,khichdi -nuts= almonds, walnuts small handful
AVOID -spicy, oily, fried food -too much tea/coffee -late night eating -packaged snacks
thank you
DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA
