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Can a 65-year-old woman with diabetes and thyroid issues use Ashwagandha?
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Can a 65-year-old woman with diabetes and thyroid issues use Ashwagandha? - #40112

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ആശ്വാഗന്ധയമകം 65വയസുള്ള ഷുഗർ, തയ്‌രോയിഡ്,ആരോഗ്യംകുറഞ്ഞസ്ത്രീക്കുഉപയോഗിക്കാമോ,എങ്ങനെകഴിക്കാം,എന്തൊക്കെശ്രദ്ധിക്കണം

How long have you been dealing with diabetes and thyroid issues?:

- 5-10 years

What medications are you currently taking for these conditions?:

- Oral diabetes medication

How would you describe your overall energy levels?:

- Low
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Dr. Haresh Patel
Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda
247 days ago
5

DONT USE MORE THAN 90 DAYS

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Dr. Snehal Vidhate
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
247 days ago
5

Hello Thank you for your question. Ashwagandha is a time-tested Rasayana in Ayurveda that helps improve strength, immunity, and overall vitality — but in individuals with diabetes, thyroid issues, and older age, it must be used cautiously and correctly.

✅ Benefits of Ashwagandha in This Case

-Improves energy and reduces fatigue - Balances hormones and thyroid function -Supports blood sugar regulation - Improves bone and joint health

✅ How to Take Ashwagandha Safely

Option 1: Ashwagandha Churna (Powder) Dose: ¼ to ½ teaspoon (about 2–3 g) once daily. Mix with lukewarm milk or warm water after dinner. Evening or bedtime (promotes calm sleep and recovery).

Option 2: Ashwagandha Tablets/Capsules 250–500 mg once or twice daily after food.

Precautions to Keep in Mind

- Do not take Ashwagandha on an empty stomach (it can lower sugar levels). - Avoid if you have very high blood sugar fluctuations or hyperthyroidism. - If on thyroid medicine, monitor T3–T4–TSH after 1 month, as it can enhance thyroid activity.

✅ Lifestyle & Diet Advice

Take light, warm, home-cooked meals. Avoid cold, fried, or heavy food. Maintain early dinner (by 7 PM) and proper hydration. Practice gentle yoga or pranayama – Anulom Vilom, Bhramari, and Setu Bandhasana for balance and relaxation. Avoid excessive stress, long fasting, and sleepless nights, which aggravate Vata.

✅ Home Remedy Suggestion

A simple Rasayana drink to boost energy and balance hormones: Warm milk + ¼ tsp Ashwagandha + ¼ tsp turmeric + a pinch of cinnamon. Take at night before sleep (avoid if diabetic control is poor).

Yes, Ashwagandha can be used safely by a 65-year-old woman with diabetes and thyroid issues — if started at a low dose, after meals, and with regular monitoring.

Wishing her a good health😊

Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

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Dr. Gursimran Jeet Singh
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
246 days ago
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Ashwagandhayadi Yamakam is safe for external use in a 65-year-old woman with diabetes and thyroid issues if applied topically (5–10 ml warm oil, once daily, massage on affected area, rinse after 30–60 min). Do patch test first, monitor blood sugar daily and TSH weekly, and dilute with coconut oil if needed. Avoid oral intake. Consult your doctor before use due to possible mild blood sugar/thyroid effects.

Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma

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Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi
Master of Surgery in Ayurveda
247 days ago
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Consulting near by ayuevedic physician

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Dr. M.Sushma
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
247 days ago
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For a 65 year old woman with diabetes, thyroid issues and low overall strength Ashwagandhadi lehyam can usually be taken safely, but the dose has to be small because it is slightly sweet and nourishing. She can take half teaspoon after breakfast and dinner with warm milk. It supports energy immunity. Sleep and muscle strength. She should monitor her blood sugar for the first few days, avoid it, taking on an empty stomach And avoid it if he has severe acidity or very high blood sugar fluctuations

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Dr. Prasad Pentakota
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
246 days ago
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Haan Ashwagandha churna use kar saktae hai Just half tsp raat ko halka garam dudh mei dae saktae ho Ya capsule form bhi dae saktae ho

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Dr. Anjali Sehrawat
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
246 days ago
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Yes, Ashwagandha can be used cautiously under supervision. It is known to: - Support thyroid balance (especially hypothyroidism) - Improve energy and stamina - Help manage stress and blood sugar However, since she is on oral diabetes medication, blood sugar should be monitored, as Ashwagandha may enhance the effect.

⚠️ Precautions - Monitor blood sugar regularly. - Avoid Ashwagandha if she has hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). - Start with low doses and observe for 3–5 days. - Avoid if there is severe digestive weakness or autoimmune flare-ups.

🍲 Diet & Lifestyle Tips - Favor warm, soft, nourishing foods: moong dal khichdi, ghee, cooked vegetables - Avoid: cold foods, raw salads, sugar, and processed snacks - Gentle yoga, pranayama (like Anulom-Vilom), and oil massage (abhyanga) with sesame oil can help restore energy

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Dr. Maitri Bhavesh Kumar Acharya
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
246 days ago
5

HELLO,

-Diabetes happens when the body’s internal “digestive fire” becomes weak. Because of this, food doesn’t get properly converted into energy, and excessive sweetness starts collecting in the body. Overtime, this leads to fatigue, frequent urination, thirst, heaviness, and slow healing

-Thyroid imbalance is seen as a problem of kapha and vata aggravation with agnimandya (slow metabolism). The thyroid controls your body’s metabolism, so when it’s sluggish, you may feel tired, gain weight easily, have dry skin or feel mentally dull

In both cases, the core issue is slow metabolism and low vitality, which Ayurveda addresses by rekindling agni, balancing hormones naturally, and rejuvenating body tissues

TREATMENT GOALS -regulate metabolism and blood sugar -balance thyroid hormone function -strengthen the nervous and endocrine systems -enhance energy and reduce fatigue -detoxify the system and improve digestion -prevent further complications of diabetes like nerve or kidney damage

INTERNAL MEDICATIONS

1) ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA = 1 tsp with warm milk twice daily after meals for 3 months = acts as rejuvenator, improves thyroid activity, enhances energy, reduces stress

2) KANCHANAR GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals for 3 months = reduces thyroid swelling, regulates hormone production, detoxifies lymphatic system

3) NISHAKATAKADI KASHAYA= 15ml + warm water before meals twice daily for 3 months =improves insulin sensitivity, balances kapha and fat, reduces sugar levels

4) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water = cleanses gut, supports digestion, helps mild constipatin, detoxifies

5) GUDMAR + JAMBU SEED POWDER= 1/2 tsp each mixed and taken once daily before meals for 3 months = reduces sugar, absorption, supports pancreas functions

6) TRIKATU CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with honey before meals for 2 months = improves digestion and metabolism, reduces kapha

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

DO FOLLOW

HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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Dr. Manjula
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
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ആശ്വാഗന്ധ ഉപയോഗം 65 വയസ്സുള്ള, ഷുഗർ(മധുമേഹം) എന്നും തയ്‌റോയിഡ് പ്രശ്നവും ഉള്ള സ്ത്രീക്ക് പരിഗണിക്കാവുന്നതാണ്, പക്ഷേ ചുരുക്കം കുറയ്ക്കാവുന്ന കുറെ കാര്യങ്ങൾ ഉണ്ട്. ആദ്യം, ഏത് ഔഷധവും സ്ഥിരമായി ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്നതിനു മുമ്ബ്, രോഗലക്ഷണങ്ങള്ക്കും മരുന്നുകൾക്കും അശ്വഗന്ധയുടെ ഗവേഷിച്ച അവലോകനം നടത്തുന്നത് നിർബന്ധമാണ—ഇത് നിങ്ങളുടെ ശരീരത്തിൽ എങ്ങിനെ പ്രതികരിക്കുന്നതായി കാണുന്നു.

ആയുർവേദം പ്രകാരം, ആശ്വഗന്ധ കഫ വാത ദോഷം സംരക്ഷിക്കാൻ സഹായിക്കുന്നു, എന്നാൽ അവ ധ്യാനിച്ച് കഴിക്കുന്നത് ആഗ്രഹനീയം ഉണ്ട്. മധുകാംഘ്യം ഉള്ളവർ, ഒരു വൈദ്യരുടെ പരിചയം കൂടാതെ അധികം അളവിൽ കഴിക്കാൻ അനുവദിക്കില്ല എന്നുള്ളതിൽ ശ്രദ്ധിക്കുക; സാധാരണയായി, ചെറിയ അളവിൽ (500 mg മുതൽ 1g വരെയുള്ള) ദിവസവും 1-2 തവണ കഴിക്കുന്നതാണ് ശുപാർശ.

എന്നാൽ, തയ്‌റോയിഡിന്റെ അമിതക്രമം അല്ലെങ്കിൽ കുറവ് പ്രശ്നങ്ങൾ ഉള്ളവർ നിർബന്ധമായും നിയന്ത്രിത സൂക്ഷിപ്ത ആഴത്തിൽ ആശ്വാഗന്ധ ഉപയോഗമുണ്ടായാൽ, പുറത്തിറങ്ങിയ ഔഷധങ്ങളും തയ്‌റോയിഡ് തലവും എങ്ങനെ ബാധിക്കുന്നു എന്ന് ഡോക്ടറുടെ നിർദ്ദേശാനുസരണം ശ്രദ്ധിക്കുക.

കഴിക്കാനായി, അശ്വഗന്ധ ചൂർണത്തിൽ ക്ഷീരപാത്രത്തിൽ കലർന്നെടുത്ത് ഉണ്ടാക്കാം, ദോഹ ചികിത്സാ രീതിയിൽ. ഇത് രാത്രിയിൽ ഭക്ഷണശേഷം കഴിക്കുക മഹാന്നായിരിക്കും. എന്നാൽ, ഇത് നിങ്ങളുടെ ചികിത്സാ പദ്ധതിയിൽ വേണ്ട വിലയോടെ കൂട്ടിച്ചേർക്കാൻ തമ്മിൽ അസംസിദ്ധമാക്കുന്ന എന്റിയോണേ നീക്കിയാൽ ഉബ്സ്‍വവസരവും കൈയ്യൊഴിഞ്ഞുകലായാൽ.

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Dr. Surya Bhagwati
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
245 days ago
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Yes ashwagandha is very safe for all ages You can take take Ashwagandha churan 0-0-1tsp at bedtime with water. Will improve sleep, also reduce stress and also is a nerve tonic.

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Dr. Sara Garg
Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
240 days ago
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65 വയസ്സുള്ള, ഷുഗറും തൈറോയിഡും ഉള്ള സ്ത്രീയ്ക്ക് ആശ്വഗന്ധം ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്നതിനെക്കുറിച്ചാകുമ്പോൾ, ചില പരിഗണനകൾ ശ്രദ്ധിക്കേണ്ടത് അനിവാര്യമാണ്. ആശ്വഗന്ധം സ്റ്റാമിന, വിഷാദം, പേശി ശക്തി എന്നിവ മെച്ചപ്പെടുത്തുന്നതിനുള്ള ഒരു പഴയ വൈദ്യശാസ്ത്രമാണ്. എങ്കിലും, നിങ്ങൾക്കിഷ്ടപ്പെട്ട ഷുഗർ തലവും, തൈറോയിഡ് പ്രവർത്തനത്തിന്റെ അസമത്വവും നിലനിൽക്കുന്നതിനാൽ, ചെറിയ മുൻകരുതലുകൾക്ക് പ്രാധാന്യം നൽകുക.

ആദ്യം, നിങ്ങളുടെ പ്രതിരോധ ശേഷി നിലനിർത്താനും മെച്ചപ്പെടുത്താനും ഒരു അനുയോജ്യമായ ആശ്വഗന്ധ ഡോസ് കണ്ടെത്തുന്നതിനായി ഒരു കാഴ്ച്ചയുള്ള സിദ്ധ-ആയുർവേദ പ്രബുദ്ധന്റെ ഉപദേശം അന്വേഷിക്കുക. ഇൻറർപ്രറ്റേഷൻ ഫലപ്രദമായതുപോലെ ആസ്യ നിർദ്ദേശങ്ങൾ തുടക്കംമാത്രമാണ്; ശരിയായ സംജ്ഞാ ഉപാധികളെ മനസ്സിലാക്കുന്നത് ഓരോരുത്തർക്കും സ്വാഭാവികവും വ്യത്യസ്തവുമാണ്. സാധാരണയായി, 500mg tablets ദിവസം രണ്ടു പ്രാവശ്യത്തോളം കഴിക്കുന്നത് സാനം പ്രസിദ്ധമാണ്.

ഈ സമയത്ത്, നിങ്ങളുടെ തൈറോയിഡ് മരുന്നുകൾ മൂടാതെപോകാതിരിക്കാൻ ശ്രദ്ധിക്കുക, കാരണം ആശ്വഗന്ധവും ഈ ഹോമോണുകളുടെ നിർമിക്കുന്നതിന് ബാധകമാണെന്നതിനാൽ അസുഖമുള്ളവയിൽ വ്യത്യസ്തമായ പ്രതികരണം ഉണ്ടാവാൻ സാധ്യതയുണ്ട്. പുരാണം ശീലങ്ങൾ ബിജെ доступны, കാലത്തിനു അനുസន្ធിച്ചു, ഖാതം പേദ്യം ഗുണാകാറന്മാർക്കിനായി പ്രകൃത്യാ ഉച്ചിതസത്തിൽ കഴിക്കുക.

പലപ്പോഴും, ഏതെങ്കിലും തരം പുതിയ ഔഷധം കൊണ്ടാണെങ്കിൽ മറ്റു ഔഷധങ്ങളുമായും പ്രകൃത്യാ പരിശുദ്ധതനിൽ ഇപ്പോൾ ഉപയോഗിക്കുന്ന നിലവിലുള്ള പാരമ്പര്യങ്ങൾക്ക് ആശങ്കയുണ്ടെന്ന് നേർക്കാണായാൽ ജാഗ്രത പാലിക്കുക; വിദഗ്ദ്ധമനസ് മാതൃഫലം ഉള്ളവർക്ക് എന്തായാലും അവർ കുങ്കുമക":“”, ειമܐ.

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