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Natural Remedies for Diabetes: Seeking Recipes and Suggestions - #40110

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What's the best natural remedy for diabetes I knoceylon cinnamon is one but would like to have a recipe or anything else to try

How long have you been diagnosed with diabetes?:

- Less than 1 year

What is your current diet like?:

- Low-carb

Are you currently taking any medications for diabetes?:

- No, only natural remedies
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In type 2 diabetes, your body still makes insulin, but your cells stop responding properly to it. This is called insulin resistance. Because of that, sugar from your food stays in your blood instead of going into your cells for energy.

Gradually, your pancreas gets tired ad produces less insulin, causing your blood sugar to rise even more.

In Ayurveda,diabetes is seen as “Madhumeha”, one of the 20 types of prameha- disorders related to metabolism and urinary system.

It occurs mainly due to -Kapha imbalance too much heaviness, sluggishness, mucus formation -Medo Dhatus dushti fat tissue dysfunction -agni mandya=weak digestive fire -ama formation- toxic waste due to improper digestion -vata aggravatio in advanced stages causing excessive urination ad weakness

TREATMENT GOALS -balance kapha and meda- to remove the root cause -kindle agni (digestive fire)- to improve digestion and metabolism -remove ama (toxins)- to clear channels and restore insulin sensitivity -rejuvenate tissue especially pancreas, liver -support mental and emotional health- because stress raises blood sugar - avoid complications

INVESTIGATIONS TO RULE OUT -Fasting blood sugar weekly -Postprandial 2 hrs after meals weekly -HbA1c every 3 months -Lipid profile -LFT, KFT -Urine routine and microalbumin -Eye and food check

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) NISHA AMALAKI CHURNA TABLET= 500mg twice daily after meals =improves insulin sensitivty, antioxidant, reduce inflammation

2) GUDMAR CAPSULES= 500mg once daily in morning =reduces sugar absorption, regenerate beta cells

3) VIJAYSAR= soak 1 piece in water overnight, drink that water in morning =natural hypoglycaemic, detoxifies blood

4) CHANDRAPRABHA VATI= 2 tabs twice daily after meals =balances kapha, improves urianry function

5) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water =detox, improves digestion, and liver function

6) AROGYAVARDHINI VATI= 1 tab twice daily =improves liver function and metabolism

duration= 3 months

DIET PLAN GRAINS= barley, millets, bajra, jowar, ragi, red rice in moderation PULSES= green gram, masoor dal, horse gram VEGETABLES= bitter gourd, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, drumstick, methi leaves, spinach, cabbage, cucumber FRUITS= amla, guava, papaya, pomegranate SPICES= turmeric, fenugreek, cinnamon, black pepper, cumin, mustard HEALTHY FATS= small amounts of cow ghee or sesame oil DRINKS= warm water, methi water, turmeric tea, guduchi decoction

AVOID STRICTLY -sugar, sweets, jaggery, honey -white rice, refined flour, maida, bread, bakery foods -fried or oily foods, cheese, butter, red meat -cold drinks, alcohol, and smoking -curd at night, or heavy dairy products

YOGA ASANAS -suryanamaskar= improves metabolism, burns fat -ardha matsyendrasana= massages pancreas -dhanurasana= strengthens pancreas -pawanmuktasana = helps digestion - vajrasana= sit in this pose for 10 mins after meals

PRANAYAM -Kapalbhati= 3 rounds of 30 strokes. stimulates pancreas -anulom vilom= 5-10 min for balance and calm -bhastrika= 1-2 min to activate metabolism - bhramari= 5 rounds for stress reduction

HOME REMEDIES -Methi seed water= soak 1 tsp overnight, drink in morning -amla juice + turmeric= 20 ml + pinch of turmeric on empty stomach -bitter gourd juice= 30 ml fresh juice in morning 3-4 times/week - cinnamon powder= 1/2 tsp in warm water daily

LIFESTYLE GUIDELINES -wake up early before sunrise -walk 30-40 min daily -do not sleep in daytime -eat at regular times, avoid overeating -maintain emotional balance- avoid stress and anger -go to bed early before 10 pm for hormone balance -stay socially active and positive- emotional well being is vital

DURATION OF TREATMENT -INITIAL STABILIZATION= 1-2 month blood sugar reduction -METABOLIC CORRECTION= 3-6 months weight, digestion, energy improve -MAINTENANCE/ REJUVENATION= 6-12 months

DIABETES REVERSAL DEPENDS ON -duration of disease (earlier=easier) -weight and lifestyle -consistency in following regimen

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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1. Ceylon Cinnamon Drink (Daily Morning) 1 inch Ceylon cinnamon stick + 1 glass water → boil 5 min → strain → add ½ tsp pure honey (after cooling) - Drink empty stomach.

2. Bitter Gourd + Amla Juice (Alternate Days) 1 small karela + 1 amla → blend → strain → 20 ml juice + 100 ml water → drink morning.

3. Fenugreek Seed Soak (Nightly) 1 tsp methi seeds in 1 glass water → soak overnight → drink water + chew seeds morning. 4. Jambu Beej Powder 1 tsp jambu beej churna (black plum seed) + warm water → twice daily after meals. 5. Triphala Water ½ tsp Triphala churna in 1 glass warm water → soak overnight → drink morning.

Diet (Anti-Diabetic) Breakfast: 2 boiled eggs + 1 avocado or moong dal chilla. Lunch: Brown rice (50 gm) + dal + lauki/tinda sabzi + 1 tsp ghee. Snack: 4 soaked almonds + green tea. Dinner: Khichdi (moong + brown rice) + ghee (before 7 PM). Avoid completely: Sugar, maida, potato, white rice, fruit juice. Packaged low-carb junk.

Lifestyle Walk 30 min after dinner. Yoga: Vajrasana 5 min after meals. Sleep 10 PM – 6 AM. Stress: 5 min deep breathing daily.

Monitoring Fasting & PP sugar: Weekly. HbA1c: After 90 days. If sugar >180 consistently → see doctor.

Ceylon cinnamon + methi + jambu beej are top natural remedies. Use exact recipes daily. Low-carb + timing is key. No medicine needed yet but monitor sugar strictly. Expect 20–40 point drop in 30 days.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Start with Jamun karela juice 10ml twice daily before food with 20ml. Water. Soak methi seeds 1tsp in a cup of water morning drink this water and chew the seeds or else seeds can be used in dal, vegetables. Do pranamyam lom -vilom kapalbhatti bhastrika bhamri 5-10mins daily twice Do Yogasana under yoga expert guidance for diabetes. Do Brisk walking atleast 30 mins daily. If FBS, PPBS, HBA1C is high then start with ayurvedic medicine Mamejva ghanvati 1-0-1 after food with water Tablet Liv-52 1-0-0 after food with water Chandraprbha vati 1-0-0 after food with water .

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make 100 gm amlachurna with jamun churna and methi powder and take 1 tsp at morning empty stomch daily

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I recommend the following treatment plan for your condition- TREATMENT- 1.CHANDRAPRABHA VATI -1-0-1 AFTER MEALS 2.MAMEJAVA VATI-1-0-1 AFTER MEALS

DIET- .Include fenugreek,bittergourd in your diet. .Avoid sweets, bakery products and sugary drinks. . Eat fruits like jamun, peach,kiwi ,avocado instead of grapes,banana and sweet pulpy fruits. YOGA- kapalbhati,anulom vilom,bhastrika IMPORTANT TIPS- .Brisk walk 30 min daily in the morning and after dinner. .Practice yoga daily.

REVIEW AFTER 1 MONTH Take care Regards, DR.ANUPRIYA

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Take nishamalki 1tab bd enough

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Since your diabetes is recent and you are already on a low carb diet, certain natural remedies can support your sugar control without interfering with medicines. One of the best home combination is overnight soaked methi seeds, soak 1/4 th tsp of methi seeds overnight and morning on empty stomach, lchew , and then drink the water you can drink karela and neem juice daily with water Dry jamun powder of teaspoon can be taken with warm water. The above remedies will help you in lawyering your sugar levels and improves how your body uses insulin. Continue your medication as prescribed and avoid long apps between meals. If you share your current sugar readings, I can guide you more precisely.

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Hello Thank you for your question. Since you’ve been recently diagnosed with diabetes and prefer natural remedies, it’s the perfect time to start balancing Madhumeha (diabetes) through Ayurvedic herbs, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle routines before deeper tissue imbalance sets in

✅ Natural Remedies and Recipes for Diabetes

✅Cinnamon Drink (Dalchini Water)

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder 1 glass of warm water How to prepare: Mix and leave for 5–10 minutes. Drink on an empty stomach in the morning or before bedtime.

Benefits: Improves insulin sensitivity, reduces fasting sugar, and enhances metabolism. (Avoid Cassia cinnamon — it contains high coumarin which can harm the liver if taken daily.)

✅ Fenugreek (Methi) Seed Soaked Water

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds 1 glass water

How to use: Soak overnight and drink the water in the morning. Chew the soaked seeds for added benefit.

Benefits: Regulates blood glucose, reduces sugar spikes, and supports digestion.

✅ Amla + Aloe Vera Juice Combo

Ingredients: 20 ml Amla juice 20 ml Aloe vera juice

How to take: Mix with ½ glass of water. Drink once daily on an empty stomach.

Benefits: Rich in antioxidants and rejuvenates pancreatic cells.

✅ Bitter Gourd (Karela) + Turmeric Juice

Ingredients: 50 ml fresh bitter gourd juice ½ teaspoon turmeric powder

How to take: Drink this mixture 3–4 times a week before breakfast.

Benefits: Balances blood sugar and reduces insulin resistance naturally.

✅Ayurvedic Herbal Support

You can also include these safe Ayurvedic formulations:

1 Nisha Amalaki Churna – 1 tsp twice daily before meals with warm water (Combination of turmeric + amla – excellent for new diabetes)

2 Vijaysar (Pterocarpus marsupium) – soak a piece of Vijaysar wood in water overnight and drink that water next morning.

✅ DIET MODIFICATION

✅ Include:

Millets (ragi, jowar, kodo, barnyard) Bitter vegetables: karela, methi, neem, drumstick Herbal teas: cinnamon, tulsi, and lemongrass Plenty of warm water

❌Avoid:

Refined flour, sweets, bakery items, excess fruits like banana, mango Night-time heavy meals and late dinners

✅ Lifestyle & Yoga

Morning walk for 30–40 minutes daily. Practice Pranayama – Anulom Vilom and Kapalabhati for 10–15 minutes. Avoid daytime sleep and manage stress with meditation. Maintain regular meal timings.

Precautions

Avoid combining many strong herbs at once. Check fasting and post-meal sugar every 2–3 weeks. Stay hydrated and avoid long fasting or crash diets.

Yes, Ceylon cinnamon is an excellent choice, but for better results, combine it with fenugreek, amla, karela, and lifestyle corrections.

Wishing you a good health😊

Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

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Aap Amla juice daily 10 ml empty stomach mei lae saktae ho Neem ka patta 4 5 pattae roj subah chabaa saktae ho Gunnar churna 1/2 tsp halka garam pani mei lae saktae ho Roj methi pani pi saktae ho Magar walking jaruri hai Regular pranayama meditation karna hai

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🌿 Top Ayurvedic Natural Remedies for Diabetes 1. Ceylon Cinnamon (Dalchini) - Dosage: 1/2 tsp powder daily - Anupana: Boil in water for 5 minutes; drink warm - Benefits: Improves insulin sensitivity and digestion

2. Fenugreek Seeds (Methi) - Dosage: 1 tsp soaked overnight; chew in morning or boil and drink - Benefits: Reduces fasting blood sugar and improves metabolism

3. Amla Powder (Indian Gooseberry) - Dosage: 1 tsp daily - Anupana: Mix with warm water or add to cinnamon tea - Benefits: Rich in antioxidants, supports pancreas and immunity

4. Guduchi (Giloy) Tablet or Satva - Dosage: 500 mg once or twice daily - Anupana: Warm water - Benefits: Balances blood sugar, boosts immunity, reduces inflammation

5. Vijaysar Churna or Wood Soaked Water - Dosage: 1 tsp powder or soak wood in water overnight and drink in morning - Benefits: Traditionally used to regulate sugar levels

🍵 Simple Ayurvedic Diabetes Tea Recipe Ingredients: - 1/2 tsp Ceylon cinnamon - 1 tsp fenugreek seeds - 1/2 tsp amla powder - 1 cup water Instructions: - Boil cinnamon and fenugreek in water for 5–7 minutes. - Turn off heat, add amla powder, stir well. - Strain and drink warm on an empty stomach.

🧘‍♀️ Lifestyle Tips - Yoga: Practice Vajrasana, Mandukasana, and Pranayama daily - Diet: Continue low-carb, include bitter vegetables (karela, methi), ghee, and warm cooked meals - Avoid: Cold foods, sugar, refined flour, and late-night eating

⚠️ Precautions - Monitor blood sugar regularly - Start with low doses and observe for 3–5 days - Avoid Cassia cinnamon (only use Ceylon)

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Understanding the natural remedies for diabetes management within Ayurveda involves grasping the balance of doshas, specifically focusing on Kapha imbalance, which is often linked to diabetes. One effective remedy that aligns with Ayurvedic principles is the incorporation of bitter and astringent tastes into your diet.

Fenugreek Seeds: A well-regarded remedy, fenugreek seeds can be consumed either whole or in powdered form. You could soak two tablespoons of these seeds overnight in a glass of water and consume the water along with the seeds on an empty stomach in the morning. This helps in managing blood sugar levels and enhancing insulin sensitivity due to their soluble fiber content.

Amla (Indian Gooseberry): High vitamin C levels make amla beneficial for diabetes. Grate one amla, mix it with a glass of water, and consume before breakfast. This can also be prepared as a juice, ensuring that it’s freshly made for maximum efficacy. It’s known for enhancing pancreatic function, thus helping in regulating blood sugar levels.

Bitter Gourd Juice: Known for its anti-diabetic properties, bitter gourd juice helps increase glucose uptake and improve glucose tolerance. To prepare, blend one whole bitter gourd with some water and strain the juice. Consuming this on an empty stomach every morning can be highly effective.

Diet and Lifestyle Adjustments: Alongside these remedies, consistently incorporate a diet rich in whole grains like barley, green leafy vegetables such as spinach or kale and avoid processed sugars and fatty foods. Walking for at least 30 minutes a day also aids in controlling diabetes by enhancing digestion and metabolism, which are critical in maintaining blood sugar levels.

Ceylon Cinnamon Infusion: Since you mention Ceylon cinnamon, you can make a simple infusion by boiling a stick in a cup of water for 10 minutes, removing it, and consuming when it’s cool.

Each of these natural remedies can be easily integrated into your daily routine, providing complementary support alongside prescribed medications and professional healthcare guidance when necessary. Always remeber to monitor your condition regularly and consult with a healthcare provider when making significant changes to your health regimen.

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Ceylon cinnamon is indeed one remedy frequently mentioned in discussions about natural aids for diabetes. In the Siddha-Ayurvedic tradition, controlling blood sugar levels involves a holistic approach considering diet, lifestyle, and specific remedies tailored to one’s dosha constitution. Here are a couple of suggestions you might find helpful:

1. Fenugreek Seed Drink: Soak a tablespoon of fenugreek seeds (methi) in water overnight. In the morning, drink the water and chew the seeds on an empty stomach. Fenugreek is known to enhance digestion and help regulate blood sugar levels due to its fiber content.

2. Bitter Gourd (Karela) Juice: Once a week, drink fresh bitter gourd juice. Peel and deseed two bitter gourds, blend them with a little water, then strain the juice. Consume this in the morning on an empty stomach. Bitter gourd contains compounds that mimic insulin, aiding in reducing blood glucose levels.

3. Cinnamon Infusion: Use Ceylon cinnamon effectively by preparing an infusion. Add one teaspoon of Ceylon cinnamon powder to a cup of hot water, let it steep for 10-15 minutes, and drink it twice a day.

While using these remedies, it is key to maintain a balanced diet that supports your agni, ensuring your digestive fire remains strong. Emphasize whole grains, leafy greens, and healthy fats, avoiding excessive consumption of refined sugars and processed foods which can aggravate kapha dosha, a common factor in diabetes. Ensuring regular physical activity, perhaps through yoga, helps in managing body weight and enhancing metabolic processes. Be sure to monitor your blood sugar levels regularly and consult a healthcare professional for ongoing diabetes management. These natural approaches should complement existing treatments, not replace them, especially if you’re on medication.

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I am Dr. P. Prasad, and I’ve been in this field for 20+ years now, working kinda across the board—General Medicine, Neurology, Dermatology, Cardiology—you name it. Didn’t start out thinking I’d end up spanning that wide, but over time, each area sort of pulled me in deeper. And honestly, I like that mix. It lets me look at a patient not just through one lens but a whole system-wide view... makes more sense when treating something that won’t fit neatly in one category. I’ve handled everything from day-to-day stuff like hypertension, diabetes, or skin infections to more serious neuro and cardiac problems. Some cases are quick—diagnose, treat, done. Others take time, repeated check-ins, figuring out what’s really going on beneath those usual symptoms. And that’s where the detail matters. I’m pretty big on thorough diagnosis and patient education—because half the problem is ppl just not knowing what’s happening inside their own body. What’s changed for me over years isn’t just knowledge, it’s how much I lean on listening. If you miss what someone didn’t say, you might also miss their actual illness. And idk, after seeing it play out so many times, I do believe combining updated medical practice with basic empathy really shifts outcomes. Doesn’t have to be complicated... it just has to be consistent. I keep up with research too—new drugs, diagnostics, cross-specialty updates etc., not because it’s trendy, but cuz it’s necessary. Patients come in better read now than ever. You can’t afford to fall behind. The end goal’s the same tho—help them heal right, not just fast. Ethical practice, evidence-based, and sometimes just being there to explain what’s going on. That’s what I stick to.
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Dr. Anjali Sehrawat
I am Dr. Anjali Sehrawat. Graduated BAMS from National College of Ayurveda & Hospital, Barwala (Hisar) in 2023—and right now I'm doing my residency, learning a lot everyday under senior clinicians who’ve been in the field way longer than me. It’s kind of intense but also really grounding. Like, it makes you pause before assuming anything about a patient. During my UG and clinical rotations, I got good hands-on exposure... not just in diagnosing through Ayurvedic nidan but also understanding where and when Allopathic tools (like lab reports or acute interventions) help fill the gap. I really believe that if you *actually* want to heal someone, you gotta see the whole picture—Ayurveda gives you that depth, but you also need to know when modern input is useful, right? I’m more interested in chronic & lifestyle disorders—stuff like metabolic imbalances, stress-linked issues, digestive problems that linger and slowly pull energy down. I don’t rush into giving churnas or kashayams just bcz the texts say so... I try to see what fits the patient’s prakriti, daily habits, emotional pattern etc. It’s not textbook-perfect every time, but that’s where the real skill grows I guess. I do a lot of thinking abt cause vs symptom—sometimes it's not the problem you see that actually needs solving first. What I care about most is making sure the treatment is safe, ethical, practical, and honest. No overpromising, no pushing meds that don’t fit. And I’m always reading or discussing sth—old Samhitas or recent journals, depends what the case demands. My goal really is to build a practice where people feel seen & understood, not just “managed.” That's where healing actually begins, right?
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Dr. Snehal Tasgaonkar
I am an Ayurvedic physician with around 7 yrs clinical experience, though honestly—feels like I’ve lived double that in patient hours. I studied from a govt. medical college (reputed one) where I got deep into classical Ayurvedic texts n clinical logic. I treat everything from chronic stuff like arthritis, IBS, eczema... to more sudden conditions that just pop up outta nowhere. I try to approach each case by digging into the *why*, not just the *what*. I mean—anyone can treat pain, but if you don’t catch the doshic imbalance or metabolic root, it just comes bak right? I use Nadi Pariksha a lot, but also other classical signs to map prakriti-vikruti, dhatu status n agni condition... you know the drill. I like making people *understand* their own health too. Doesn’t make sense to hand meds without giving them tools to prevent a relapse. My Panchakarma training’s been a core part of my work. I do Abhyanga, Swedana, Basti etc regularly—not just detox but also as restorative therapy. Actually seen cases where patients came in exhausted, foggy... and post-Shodhana, they're just lit up. That part never gets old. Also I always tie diet & lifestyle changes into treatment. It’s non-negotiable for me, bcs long-term balance needs daily changes, not just clinic visits. I like using classical formulations but I stay practical too—if someone's not ready for full-scale protocol, I try building smaller habits. I believe healing’s not just abt treating symptoms—it’s abt helping the body reset, then stay there. I’m constantly refining what I do, trying to blend timeless Ayurvedic theory with real-time practical needs of today’s patients. Doesn’t always go perfect lol, but most times we see real shifts. That’s what keeps me going.
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Dr. Sara Garg
I am someone who believes Ayurveda isn’t just some old system — it’s alive, and actually still works when you use it the way it's meant to be used. My practice mostly revolves around proper Ayurvedic diagnosis (rogi & roga pariksha types), Panchakarma therapies, and ya also a lot of work with herbal medicine — not just prescribing but sometimes preparing stuff myself when needed. I really like that hands-on part actually, like knowing where the herbs came from and how they're processed... changes everything. One of the things I pay a lot of attention to is how a person's lifestyle is playing into their condition. Food, sleep, bowel habits, even small emotional patterns that people don't even realize are affecting their digestion or immunity — I look at all of it before jumping to treatment. Dietary therapy isn’t just telling people to eat less fried food lol. It’s more about timing, combinations, seasonal influence, and what suits their prakriti. That kind of detail takes time, and sometimes patients don’t get why it matters at first.. but slowly it clicks. Panchakarma — I do it when I feel it's needed. Doesn’t suit everyone all the time, but in the right case, it really clears the stuck layers. But again, it's not magic — people need to prep properly and follow instructions. That's where strong communication matters. I make it a point to explain everything without dumping too much Sanskrit unless they’re curious. I also try to keep things simple, like I don’t want patients feeling intimidated or overwhelmed with 10 things at once. We go step by step — sometimes slow, sometimes quick depending on the case. There’s no “one protocol fits all” in Ayurveda and frankly I get bored doing same thing again and again. Whether it’s a fever that won’t go or long-term fatigue or gut mess — I usually go deep into what's behind it. Surface-level fixes don’t last. I rather take the time than rush into wrong herbs. It’s more work, ya, but makes a diff in long run.
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Dr. Narendrakumar V Mishra
I am a Consulting Ayurvedic Physician practicing since 1990—feels strange saying “over three decades” sometimes, but yeah, that’s the journey. I’ve spent these years working closely with chronic conditions that don’t always have clear answers in quick fixes. My main work has been around skin disorders, hair fall, scalp issues, and long-standing lifestyle stuff like diabetes, arthritis, and stress that kinda lingers under everything else. When someone walks into my clinic, I don’t jump to treat the problem on the surface. I start by understanding their *prakriti* and *vikriti*—what they’re made of, and what’s currently out of sync. That lets me build treatment plans that actually *fit* their system—not just push a medicine and hope it works. I use a mix of classical formulations, panchakarma if needed, dietary corrections, and slow, practical lifestyle changes. No overnight miracle talk. Just steady support. Hair fall and skin issues often feel cosmetic from outside—but internally? It’s about digestion, stress, liver, hormones... I’ve seen patients try 10+ things before landing in front of me. And sometimes they just need someone to *listen* before throwing herbs at the problem. That’s something I never skip. With arthritis and diabetes too, I take the same root-cause path. I give Ayurvedic medicines, but also work with *dinacharya*, *ahar* rules, and ways to reduce the load modern life puts on the body. We discuss sleep, food timing, mental state, all of it. I’ve also worked a lot with people dealing with high stress—career burnout, anxiety patterns, overthinking—and my approach there includes Ayurvedic counseling, herbal mind support, breathing routines... depends what suits them. My foundation is built on classical *samhitas*, clinical observation, and actual time with patients—not theories alone. My goal has always been simple: to help people feel well—not just for a few weeks, but in a way that actually lasts. Healing that feels like *them*, not just protocol. That’s what I keep aiming for.
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Dr. Snehal Vidhate
I am Dr. Snehal Vidhate, born n brought up in Maharashtra—and honestly, for as long as I remember I’ve felt this pull towards Ayurveda. Not the fancy version ppl throw around, but the deep, real kind that actually helps ppl. I did my BAMS from YMT Ayurvedic Medical College in Kharghar. That’s where I got my basics strong—like really studied the shastras, understood prakriti, doshas, the whole deal. Not just crammed theory but started to see how it shows up in real lives. After finishing BAMS, I got into this one-year certificate course at Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth, Delhi—honestly a turning point. I was super lucky to learn Kerala Ayurveda from my Guru, Prof. Dr. G.G. Gangadharan. He’s got this way of seeing things... simple but deep. That time with him taught me more than any textbook ever could. It kinda reshaped how I look at health, healing n how precise Ayurveda can be when you respect its roots. Right now I’m doing my MD in Panchakarma from SDM Ayurveda College, Bangalore. This place is like a hub for serious Ayurveda work. The Panchakarma training here? Super intense. We go deep into detoxification & rasayana therapy—not just theory again, but hands-on. I’m learning to blend classical techniques with today’s clinical demands.. like how to make Vamana or Basti actually doable in modern patient setups. My current practice is really about merging tradition with logic. Whether it’s chronic skin issues, gut problems, stress burnout or hormone stuff—my goal is to get to the root, not just hush the symptoms. I use Panchakarma when needed, but also a lot of ahara-vihara tweaks, medhya herbs, sometimes just slowing ppl down a bit helps. I really believe Ayurveda’s power is in its simplicity when done right. I don’t try to fix ppl—I work *with* them. And honestly, every patient teaches me something back.
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Dr. Maitri Bhavesh Kumar Acharya
I am Dr. Maitri, currently in my 2nd year of MD in Dravyaguna, and yeah, I run my own Ayurvedic clinic in Ranoli where I’ve been seeing patients for 2 years now. Honestly, what pulled me into this path deeper is how powerful herbs really are—when used right. Not just randomly mixing churnas but actually understanding their rasa, virya, vipaka etc. That’s kinda my zone, where textbook knowledge meets day-to-day case handling. My practice revolves around helping people with PCOD, acne, dandruff, back pain, stiffness in knees or joints that never seem to go away. And I don’t jump to giving a long list of medicines straight away—first I spend time figuring out their prakriti, their habits, food cycle, what triggers what… basically all the small stuff that gets missed. Then comes the plan—herbs (single or compound), some diet reshuffling, and always some lifestyle nudges. Sometimes they’re tiny, like sleep timing. Sometimes big like proper seasonal detox. Being into Dravyaguna helps me get into the depth of herbs more confidently. I don’t just look at the symptom—I think okay what guna will counter this? Should the drug be snigdha, ushna, tikta? Is there a reverse vipaka that’ll hurt the agni? I ask these questions before writing any combo. That’s made a huge diff in outcomes. Like I had this case of chronic urticaria that would flare up every week, and just tweaking the herbs based on sheetala vs ushna nature... helped calm the system in 3 weeks flat. Not magic, just logic. I also work with women who are struggling with hormonal swings, mood, delayed periods or even unexplained breakouts. When hormones go haywire, the skin shows, digestion slows, and mind gets foggy too. I keep my approach full-circle—cleansing, balancing, rejuvenating. No quick fixes, I tell them early on. What I’m hoping to do more of now is make Ayurveda feel practical. Not overwhelming. Just simple tools—ahara, vihara, aushadha—used consistently, with some trust in the body’s own healing. I’m still learning, still refining, but honestly, seeing people feel in control of their health again—that’s what keeps me rooted to this.
5
604 reviews
Dr. Haresh Vavadiya
I am an Ayurvedic doctor currently practicing at Ayushakti Ayurveda—which honestly feels more like a learning ecosystem than just a clinic. Being here has changed the way I look at chronic conditions. You don’t just treat the label—you go after the cause, layer by layer, and that takes patience, structure, and real connection with the person sitting in front of you. Ayushakti has been around 33+ years, with global reach and seriously refined clinical systems. That means I get to work with protocols that are both deeply rooted in traditional Ayurveda and also super practical for today’s world. Whether I’m managing arthritis, asthma, skin issues like eczema or psoriasis, hormone trouble, gut problems, or stress overload—my first step is always a deep analysis. Prakriti, doshas, ahar-vihar, past treatments—everything gets mapped out. Once I’ve got that picture clear, I create a plan using herbal medicines, detox programs (especially Panchakarma), Marma therapy if needed, and definitely food and routine corrections. But nothing’s random. Each piece is chosen for *that* person. And I don’t just prescribe—I explain. Because when someone knows *why* they’re doing a certain thing, they stick with it longer, and the results hold. One thing I’ve learned while working here is how powerful Ayurved can be when it's structured right. At Ayushakti, that structure exists. It helps me treat confidently and track results properly. Whether I’m working with a first-time visitor or a patient who’s been dealing with the same thing for 10 years, my goal stays the same—help their system return to a natural, sustainable state of balance. What I really enjoy is seeing how people’s mindset changes once they start to feel better. When they stop depending on just temporary relief and start building their health from within—that’s when the real shift happens. And being part of that shift? That’s why I do this.
5
137 reviews
Dr. Shaniba P
I am an Ayurvedic doctor, someone who’s pretty much built her clinical journey around natural healing, balance and yeah—just trying to help ppl feel a bit more whole again. I work mostly with conditions that kinda stay with people... like joint pain that won’t go away, periods all over the place, kids falling sick again n again, or just the kind of stress that messes up digestion n sleep n everything in between. A lot of my practice circles around arthritis, lower back pain, PCOD-ish symptoms, antenatal care, immunity problems in kids, and those quiet mental health imbalances ppl often don't talk much about. My approach isn’t just pulling herbs off a shelf and calling it a day. I spend time with classical diagnosis—checking Prakriti, figuring out doshas, seeing how much of this is physical and how much is coming from daily routine or emotional burnout. And treatments? Usually a mix of traditional Ayurvedic meds, Panchakarma (only if needed!!), changing food habits, tweaking the daily rhythm, and honestly... just slowing down sometimes. I’m also really into helping ppl understand themselves better—like once someone gets how their body is wired, things make more sense. I talk to patients about what actually suits their dosha, what throws them off balance, and how they can stop chasing quick fixes that don’t stick. Education's a big part of it. And yes, I’ve had patients walk in for constant cold and walk out realizing it’s more about weak agni n poor gut routines than just low immunity. Every case’s diff. Some are simple. Some not. But whether it’s a young woman trying to fix her cycles without hormones or a 6-year-old catching colds every week, I try building plans that last—not just short term relief stuff. Healing takes time and needs trust from both sides. End of the day, I try to keep it rooted—classical where it matters but flexible enough to blend with the world we're livin in rn. That balance is tricky, but worth it.
5
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