Diet After Virechana Treatment - #4092

After Virechana therapy, the key is to introduce food gradually, working with your renewed agni (digestive fire). Right after the treatment, it's best to start with a bland diet primarily composed of easy-to-digest foods like khichdi. Cook it with a little ghee and maybe cumin or coriander if you’re comfortable with it. Soups, specially those made from mung dal, or rice water are perfect too. These are soothing and supportive for your system. As for fruits and raw vegetables, those can be a bit harsh at this stage. Avoid raw foods initially as they can be hard on your agni, and especially steer clear of raw salads or uncooked veggies for about a week or so. Eventually, you can introduce well-cooked veggies, maybe carrots or zucchini, sautéing them lightly with mild spices. Talking about what to avoid, definitely cut out spicy and fried foods. Anything overly cold or icy is a no-go as it might extinguish your gentle agni. Same goes for dairy and heavy meats, they can add up to bloating and indigestion. Now, you’re right, the feeling of more hunger post-Virechana is quite natural. The cleansing often stokes the digestive fires which makes people feel hungrier. Satisfy this by eating small, frequent meals and include warm, digestible foods. Warm herbal teas, especially ginger or fennel, can be great companions in this phase. They aid in regulating digestion and should help with bloating or acidity issues. For how long to follow this? Well, typically about a week to ten days should give your body the chance to recalibrate. It's crucial not to jump back into regular eating habits too swiftly - let your system adjust. Post a week, evaluate how you're feeling and if ready, start to gradually reintroduce more varied foods. Remember, Ayurveda is deeply personal, so pay attention to what your body seems to respond well to; it’s part of reclaiming your digestive strength!