After child birth, the body goes through deep internal changes, especially in metabolism, hormones, and tissue strength in universe case, since your weight is high and noticing inflammation or swelling. After activity, it suggests that your body is still in a state of internal imbalance with digestive fire, sluggish and toxins accumulated This can make you feel heavy, sore and even cause, temporary weight increase after exertion So please do not worry. This is a common postnatal pattern and response very well to Ayurvedic correction, rather than harsh diets or intense workout. Your body is asking for cleansing and nourishment, not punishment.
Right now, your system needs three things together, like detoxification, anti-inflammatory, support, and metabolic rekindling
Start your day with warm water mixed with few drops of lemon Avoid cold water or smoothies for now Breakfast should be light Avoid skipping meals are fasting too long because it can slow metabolism For lunch, keep your plate of vegetable, one small portion of rice or millet and move Dal or light soup of these beneficial Avoid fried, heavy sweets Take dinner very early before 8 PM and should be light Avoid Curd bakery, food, red, meat, and salt as this increased water, retention and inflammation Can start on Triphala churna 1 teaspoon with warm water at night Dashamoola aristha in ML with equal amount of water after lunch and dinner Walking at least 30 minutes daily for five days in a week Practice Pranayam meditation
✔️ Do ✔️ Drink buttermilk Shift to millet roti Dinner at 7.30 or 8 100 steps daily after both meals Best to have lunch at 11.30-12 and dinner at 7.30-8 Fast for atleast 14 hours daily. You can have buttermilk, black tea, green tea, black coffee.
🧘♀️ Yoga 🧘♀️ Tadasan Vrukshasan Pashimotanasan Virbhadrasan Marjarasan Hastapadanasan Dhanurasan Halasan Suryanamaskar 5 atleast
🧘♀️ Pranayam 🧘♀️ Anilom Vilom Bhasrika Bhramari Kapalbhati
❌Don’t❌ Anything white like wheat, refined flour, sugar, salt, potato, sweet potato Oily food Packed food Processed food Ready to eat food Dairy products
💊 Medication 💊
Tab. Ampachak Vati 2 tabs twice a day before food Cap. Decrine 2 caps twice a day before food Tab. Rasapachak vati 2 tabs twice a day before food
Cap. Garcinin 2 caps after food twice a day
Castor oil 1 cup water + ¼ tsp dry ginger powder boil to ½ cup and take 3 tsp castor oil at bed time
Hello I completely understand your concern, and I appreciate that you’re taking steps toward your health after delivery. Weight gain with inflammation and post-workout swelling indicates an underlying imbalance of Kapha and Ama (toxins) along with sluggish Agni (digestive fire)
✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT
✅INTERNAL MEDICATION
1 Guggulutiktaka ghrita – 1 tsp twice daily before meals with warm water to reduce internal inflammation.
2 Medohara vati or Ayush 82 granules – for natural fat metabolism.
3 Punarnavadi guggulu – 1 tab twice daily after meals to reduce inflammation, water retention, and swelling.
4 Ayaskriti – 15 ml twice daily with equal water after meals to improve metabolism.
✅PANCHAKARMA THERAPY
-Udwartana (Herbal Dry Powder Massage) with Kolakulathadi churna – helps liquefy subcutaneous fat, reduce swelling, and tone the skin.
-Kashaya dhara or Takra dhara – effective in inflammatory conditions and heaviness.
-Virechana karma (therapeutic purgation) – to clear accumulated Pitta-Ama and improve metabolism.
✅ DIET MODIFICATION
✅ Include
Eat light, warm, freshly cooked food – khichdi, moong dal soup, vegetable soups, and millet porridge. Include spices like turmeric, cumin, ajwain, cinnamon, and black pepper. Add green leafy vegetables, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd, and drumstick. Use cow ghee in small quantity to balance Vata without increasing fat. Drink warm water infused with jeera-ajwain-methi seeds (1 tsp each) boiled in 1 litre water – sip through the day. Take herbal tea of Triphala + dry ginger + tulsi morning and evening. Avoid cold food, sugar, sweets, bakery products, curd, and excess salt. Avoid eating late at night or sleeping immediately after meals.
✅Lifestyle & Daily Routine
Practice early morning brisk walk or yoga for 30 min.
Pranayama – Kapalabhati, Anulom Vilom, and Bhastrika improve metabolism and reduce Kapha.
Do self-abhyanga (oil massage) with sesame oil before bath 3 times a week to improve circulation and calm inflammation.
Get adequate sleep (7 hrs) but avoid daytime naps.
Manage stress with meditation
✅HOME REMEDIES
Honey + Lemon Water: Take 1 cup warm water with 1 tsp honey + few drops of lemon juice every morning.
Triphala Decoction: Boil 1 tsp Triphala in 2 cups water till half remains; drink at night.
Turmeric Milk: ½ tsp turmeric in warm milk at bedtime reduces inflammation and improves recovery.
Fenugreek (Methi) Water: Soak 1 tsp methi seeds overnight and drink on empty stomach.
Through detoxifying herbs, mindful diet, and gentle lifestyle correction, you can regain balance, reduce inflammation, and reach a healthy weight naturally.
Consistency and patience are key
Warm Regards, Dr Snehal Vidhate
Take mastyatail capsules 1tab bd, navaka Guggulu 1tab bd, medoharavidangadhi lauha 1tab bd, varanadhi kashyam 20ml bd, arogya vardini vati 1tab bd enough
Prepare a prescription for this patient. Here’s the complaint- I am 40 yrs old .deliver girl baby 1 Yr before.i am 90 kg and my height 164.pls suggest beg diet and ayurveda remedy.and I am inflammation on my body.after doing workout or work .my weight increased pls suggest
How long have you been experiencing inflammation after workouts?:
- More than 6 months What type of diet have you been following recently?:
- Balanced diet How often do you engage in physical activity?:
- 1-2 times a week
Start with- 1 Triphala Churna: 3 gm night with warm water 2 Trikatu Churna: 1 gm morning with honey 3 Medohar Vati: 1 tab twice daily after meals. 4 Kanchnar Guggulu: 2 tab twice daily after meals
External Application Udvartana with Triphala + Yava powder for 7 days at your nearby Panchakarma centre.
Beginner Diet Breakfast (7 AM): Oats daliya + 1 tsp ghee + cinnamon. Lunch (1 PM): Brown rice + moong dal + lauki sabzi + 1 tsp ghee. Dinner (6:30 PM): Khichdi (moong + rice 1:1) + ghee. Snacks: Green tea + 2 dates (11 AM).
Avoid completely: Maida, sugar, fried food, dairy. Eating after 7 PM.
Beginner Exercise Week 1–2: Brisk walk 15 min daily. Week 3–6: Walk 30 min + Suryanamaskar 3 rounds. Week 7+: Walk 40 min + Tadasana, Trikonasana 10 min.
Lifestyle Sleep 10 PM – 6 AM. Warm water sip every 30 min (2.5 L). No workout if inflamed – rest + ice pack.
Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
1.Triphala guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Punarnavadi Kashayam 15 ml with 15 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Dashamoola Kwatha 15 ml with 15 ml water twice daily after meals 4.Kanchnar guggulu 1 tab twice daily with water after meals
🥗 Diet Plan (Postnatal + Anti-inflammatory + Weight Support)
Morning (7–8 AM): - Warm water with lemon + 1 tsp honey (if no diabetes) - Light walk or gentle yoga Breakfast (8:30–9 AM): - Moong dal chilla with ajwain + mint chutney - Herbal tea (coriander-fennel-cumin) Mid-morning (11 AM): - Soaked almonds (5) + 1 fig or 1 date
Lunch (12:30–1 PM): - Warm rice or millet (ragi/jowar) with ghee - Moong dal or vegetable stew (lauki, pumpkin, spinach) - Beetroot or carrot salad with lemon
Evening (4–5 PM): - Herbal tea (turmeric-ginger) + roasted makhana or chana
Dinner (7–7:30 PM): - Light khichdi with vegetables + ghee - Dashamoola tea or warm cumin water Avoid: Cold foods, curd at night, wheat-heavy meals, sugar, fried snacks, and leftovers.
🧘♀️ Lifestyle & Gentle Exercise - Abhyanga (self-massage) with warm Dashamoola Taila or Ksheerabala Taila 3x/week - Gentle yoga: Cat-cow, child’s pose, pawanmuktasana, and slow surya namaskar - Restorative sleep: 7–8 hours, with early bedtime (before 10 PM) - Avoid overexertion: Sudden intense workouts can worsen inflammation
HELLO,
You are 40 year old woman, one year post delivery experiencing -weightgain despite balanced diet and exercise -inflammation or pain after physical activity -low exercise tolerace -likely mild metabolic imbalance and post partum hormonal sluggishenss
In Ayurveda, this picture points toward an imbalance of Kapha dosha, and ama (toxic buildup due to incomplete digestion and metabolism). there may also be mild vata imbalance due to post delivery depletion and muscle inflammation
WEIGHT GAIN= kapha aggravation and slow metabolic fire INFLAMMATION AFTER EXERCISE= ama (toxins) accumulated in tissues, aggravated by exertion TIREDNESS OR BLOATING= vata kapha imbalance POSTPARTUM HORMONAL CHANGES= tissue depletion leading to sluggish metabolism
TREATMENT GOALS -detoxify and reduce ama from the body -boost metabolism naturally -reduce kapha accumulation- manage fat and water retention -rejuvenate post delivery tissues and hormones -stabilize emotional and digestive health
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
1) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime =detoxifies intestines, improves metabolism
2) TRIPHALA GUGGULU= 2 tabs twice daily after meals for 6 months =reduces fat tissues and inflamamtion
3) PUNARNAVA MANDUR= 2 tabs twice daily afte rmeals for 3 months =reduces water retention, improves liver function
4) AROGYAVARDHINI VATI= 1 tab twice daily after meals for 3 months =improves liver detox, and digestion
5) ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk once daily for 3 months =rejuvneation improves muscle recovery and strength
6) TURMERIC+ BLACK PEPPER = mixed In milk once daily =antii inflammatory , antioxidant
EFFECTIVE EXERCISES focus on combining cardio, strength, and core exercises.
CARDIO(daily for 30-45 mins) -Brisk walking/jogging - cycling -jump rope - dancing or aerobics these help burn fat all over, including the belly.
CORE- TARGETED WORKOUTS(3-5 TIMES/WEEK) -plank = 3 sets of 30-60 sec - Russian twists= 3 sets of 20 reps - Leg raises -Mountainclimbers -Suryanamskar= 8 rounds daily
YOGA ASANAS
STRENGTH AND CORE (fat burn + muscle building) -Suryanamskar = 10 rounds -Plank (1 min* 3) -bhujangasana-for back pain -setu bandhasana -navasana -utkatasana
FLEXIBILITY AND RECOVERY -Trikonasana, vrikshasana -ardha matsyendrasana -balasana
PRANAYAM(10 min total) -kapalbhati= 3 rounds for fat metabolism -bhastrika- 3 rounds -Anulom Vilom- 5 min -bhramari- 2 mins
DETOX PLAN EVERY 6 MONTHS PANCHAKARMA(under ayurvedic practitioner at clinic setup) -Virechana= liver detox, fat metabolism -basti = best for vata, back Pain relief, deep detox -abhyanga + swedana= toxin elimination, skin glow, flexibility -Nasya= clears sinuses, improves oxygenation
EXERCISE ROUTINE MON= strength (upper body + core) TUE= HIIT (15 min) + Yoga WED= strength (lower body) THU= walk(45 mins)+ mobility FRI= full body+core training SAT= long walk/light jog+yoga stretching SUN= rest+pranayam+self massage
This diet is kapha reducing, which means it helps reduce excess body fat, improves metabolism, and minimise water retention and heaviness- especially around belly.
1) GRAINS(choose light, low glycemic) -old rice, barley, millets- bajra, ragi, jowar, quinoa, whole wheat
AVOID= white rice, maida, processed breads or bakery items, heavy or sticky grains like oats
2) PULSES AND LEGUMES -moong dal= easy to digest , light -massor dal -hoarse gram= very good for reducing fat(kulthi) -chickpeas- chana roasted or boiled
AVOID= rajma, chole, urad dal- they are heavy and produce gas if digestion is weak, overcooked or creamy dals
3) VEGETABLES -leafy grreen= spinach, methi, coriander, curry leaves -lauki, tinda, karela, pumpkin -cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, carrot, beans -drumsticks, snake gourd - radish-especially good for belly fat
AVOID= potato, sweet potato , arbi, -tomatoes in excess -excess onion garlic at night
COOKING- steam or light saute vegetables with mustard seeds, cumin, ginger, and turmeric in minimal oil
4) FRUITS -apples, pear -papaya= excellent for digestion -pomegranate -guava, watermelon= take in morning only -seasonal berries -amla- raw or juice
AVOID= banana, mangoes, grapes, chikos, any fruits after sunset, fruit juices= high sugar
5) DAIRY PRODUCTS -buttermilk=diluted curd, churned, spiced with roasted cumin,ajwain - low fat curd- only in daytime - cow’s milk-if needed boiled with turmeric or ginger
AVOID= cold milk, panner, cheese, khoya, full cream milk, curd at night
6) FATS AND OILS -cows ghee- small quantity, helps in fat metabolism -cold pressed mustard oiler sesame oil
AVOID -refined oils, deep fired food
7) SPICES AND HERBS these helps stimulate digestion, improves metabolism and reduce bloating -ginger, cumin, ajwain, black pepper, turmeric, cinnamon, fenugreek, asafoetida
use these in cooking or as herbal teas- cumin-fennel-coriander decoction after meals
8) BEVERAGES -warm water throughout the day - herbal teas -jeera water
AVOID= cold water, aerated drinks, packaged fruit juices, sweet lassi or milkshakes
9) SNACKS-light dry and non sugary - roasted makahna, roasted chana, dry fruits in moderation -chia seed water -sprouts= moong, chana with lemon, no salt
AVOID -buiscuits, chips, namkeen, bakery items, sugar bars or energy drinks
HOW TO EAT -eat only when hungry- no emotional or boredom eating - eat in calm, mindful environment - avoid overeating, even healthy foods - use warm, cooked meals, over raw/cold food -obseve mitahara- balanced, moderate, quantity of food - intermittent fasting- 14-16 hours overnight is safe and recommended DAILY ROUTINE
5:30 AM= wake up , this will align body clock, energy boost
5:45 AM= oil puling with sesame oil (10 min), oral detox, skin and gum health
6:00 AM= triphala 1 tsp with warm water, gut cleansing, liver detox, skin
6:30 AM= Abhyanga (warm sesame oil massage-15 min), relieves back pain, tones muscles, detox
7:00 AM= bath with lukewarm water, vata pacification
7:30 AM= light yoga and pranayam, endurance , strength, flexibility
8:00 AM= breakfast(protein rich, warm), muscle gain, metabolism
1:00 PM= heaviest meal(lunch), improves digestion, nutrient absorption
4:00 PM= herbal tea+light snack(seeds/makhana), keeps metabolism active
6:30 PM= early light dinner, fat burn, easy digestion
9:00 PM= foot massage, sleep, detox nervous system
9:30 PM= sleep, muscle recovery, anti aging
MONITOR WEIGHT EVERY 2 WEEKS TRACK DIGESTION AND ENERGY LEVELS STAY HYDRATED
DO FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Start with Tablet Liv-52 1-0-1 after food with water will help improve metabolism Tablet obenyl 2-0-2 after food with warm water Triphala juice 20 ml at bedtime with warm water Drink warm water through out the day Have early and light dinner consisting of soup salad vegetable Skip one meal either breakfast or lunch. Include fresh green vegetables in your diet Brisk walking atleast 30 mins daily Do pranamyam lom -vilom bhastrika kapalbhati brahmri daily for 5-10mins twice Visit nearby ayurvedic centre and do udvartan, will help to get results faster.
THANK YOU FOR CONTACTING ASK AYURVEDA YOUR MAIN CONCERNS
INFLAMMATION ON YOUR BODY :- ANY SPECIFIC SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS ??
OVER WEIGHT :-- DURING PREGNANACY ITS COMMON TO GAIN WEIGHT , WHICH WILL GRADAULLY COME DOWN IN DUE TIME WITH DIET AND WORK OUT ( EXERCISES)
SO NO NEED TO WORRY. ITS COMMON ISSUES IN MAXIMUM LADIES
YOU HAVE TO ENGAGE PHYSICIAL ACTIVITY DAILY
PLEASE FOLLOW MY ADVICE – YOU WILL GET GOOD RESULTS
INITIALL Y YOU HAVE TO UNDERGO DETOXIFICATION AND REJUNIVATION THERPAY
FIRST OF ALL YOU NEED TO CLEANSE YOUR GUT (DIGESTIVE SYSTEM) . FOR THIS
DEEPANA AND PACHANA THERAPY WILL BE USED
1] DEEPANA THERAPY :- IT REFFERS TO MEDICATIONS THAT IGNITE AGNI , THE METABOLIC FIRE ( APPETITIE SIMULATOR ) WITHOUT NECESSARILY DIGESTING AMA.
2]PACHANA THERPAY :- DIGESTIONS—IT FOCUS ON THE DIGESTION OF AMA.
DEEPANA AND PACHANA PLAYS A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN THE TREATMENT OF VARIOUS ALIMENTS WHILE ENHANCING DIGESTIVE JUICES ( AGNI). IT GOVERNS METABOLIC PROCESSES, DIGESTION AND THE BODY`S OVERALL FUNCTIONALITY
MEDICATIONS :-
1]AJMODADI CHURNA 1/2 SPOON WITH WARM WATER TWO TIMES A DAY
2]TRIPHALA CHURNA 1/2 SPOON WITH WARM WATER TWO TIMES A DAY
3]HINGUVASTKA CHURNA 1/2 SPOON WITH WARM WATER BEFORE BED TIME
LATER SNEHANA AND SWEDANA THERAPY ( IT CAN BE DONE AT GOOD AYURVEDIC CENTRE)
SNEHANA KARMA :- INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATED OIL OR GHEE,
INTERNAL :- THIS ARE INGESTED OVER A PERIOD OF DAYS TO LUBRICATE THE TISSUES AND CELLS ALL OVER THE BODY . THIS HELPS TO LOOSEN THE TOXINS AND MAKE READY FOR EVACUATION.
EXTERNAL: MASSAGE WITH MEDICATED OIL TO WHOLE BODY TO ENHANCE ABSORBATION THROUGH THE SKIN AND FURTHER LOOSEN THE MALAS
SWEDANA KARMA:- AFTER SNEHNA TO RELEASE THE MALA FROM THE BODY , INDUCING SWEATING FROM BODY BY STEAM BATH
AFTER YOU UNDERGO ABOVE KARMA
UDVARTANA WILL BE HELPFUL. ITS A TOTAL BODY MASSAGE WITH A MEDICIATED POWDER . IT HELPS IN ABSORBING BODY FAT.
DRINK PLENTY OF WATER , BUTTER MILK
AVOID SPICY , SOUR , MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS
DO REGULAR EXERCISES , WALK FOR SOME DISTANCE AND GRADAULLY INCREASE THE DISTANCE
EAT SMALL FEEDS WITH FREQUENT INTERVALS
FOR INFLAMMATIONS;-
GILOY GHAN VATI TWO TIMES A DAY
CHAWANPRASH ONE SPOON WITH WARM MILK TWO TIMES A DAY
WISH YOU SPEEDY RECOVERY
HELLO,
ROOT CAUSE= ama (toxin accumulation), kapha imbalance, and agni mandya (slow metabolism) are the main factors.
POSTPARTUM BODYstilladjusting hormonally- inflammation if often due to poor digestion and water retention
DIET Follow a light, anti-inflammatory kapha- pitta balancing diet -MORNING= warm water with lemon + 1 tsp honey not in hot water -BREAKFAST= moong dal chela/ red rice porridge/ vegetable upma -LUNCH= brown rice or millet+ moong dal /lauki/ methi sabji+ghee1/2 tsp -DINNER= light khichdi/vegetable soup -AVOID= cold foods, dairy excess, refined carbs, sugar, red meat -DRINK=jeera ajwain methi boiled water throughout the day
LIFESTYLE -EXERCISE= gentle yoga, walking, surya namaskar (start slow- 3-5 rounds) -SLEEP= maintain regular timing, avoid latenights -MASSAGE= use warm sesame oil 3-4 times/week to reduce inflamamtion and stiffness
INTERNALLY
1) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime =detoxify and boost metabolism
2) TURMERIC + BLACK PEPPER= 1/2 tsp turmeric + pinch pepper in warm milk daily =reduce inflamamtion
3) MEDOHAR GUGGULU= 1 tab twice daily after meals =balance hormones and fat metabolism
4) JEERKADI VATI= 1 tab twice daily before meals =strengthen digestion
5) DASHMOOLA KASHAYA= 20 ml with equal water once daily before lunch =support postpartum recovery
THANK YOU
DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA
Weight management and inflammation can be quite challenging, especially after childbirth. Ayurveda places emphasis on understanding your unique body constitution and the balance of doshas to provide effective guidance. Given your symptoms, it’s possible that there might be an imbalance in the Kapha dosha, which often leads to weight gain, and in part, inflammation.
Firstly, considering your weight concerns, a light and predominantly Kapha-pacifying diet will be beneficial. Increase the intake of warm, cooked vegetables like leafy greens, carrots, and beets, which can help invigorate digestion and reduce Kapha. Avoid foods high in carbohydrates or sugars, including sweets, full-fat dairy, and fried foods, as they can aggravate weight gain and inflammation. Opt for lighter grains like quinoa or millet over heavier grains.
Consume a glass of warm water infused with ginger and honey early in the morning. This aids digestion and clears ‘ama’ (toxic buildup) in the system. Regular intake of Triphala at night, about half an hour before bed, also helps in managing weight by boosting metabolism and aiding in detoxification. Dosage should be around 1 teaspoon in a cup of warm water.
For inflammation, incorporating more turmeric into your meals, or consuming turmeric milk (half a teaspoon of turmeric in a cup of warm milk) can be beneficial. It contains curcumin, known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Daily practice of Abhyanga (oil massage) with warm sesame or mustard oil helps to reduce Vata and Kapha, improving circulation and decreasing inflammation.
Adopting a consistent routine with waking up early, practicing yoga or light stretches, and ensuring sufficient rest at night enhances overall well-being. If possible, add small periods of fasting (once a week) to promote metabolic fire and reduce Kapha stagnation.
Remember, these suggestions aim to support your unique Ayurvedic journey, but it’s advisable to consult with an Ayurvedic doctor for personalized treatment, especially concerning specific herbal preparations or deeper treatments like Panchakarma.
