Fish Curry With Curd Side Effects - #4167

Alright, sounds like you’ve had quite the experience! Those discomforts you're feeling after having fish curry with curd aren’t entirely a myth in Ayurvedic terms. You're spot on about fish and curd having conflicting attributes, or what we call "viruddha ahara" - incompatible food combos. Ayurveda teaches that fish, with its heating energy (ushna virya), and curd, with its cooling nature (sheeta virya), can confuse your digestive system, which might be why you felt acidy and bloated. Now, let’s break it down bit by bit. When such contrasting energies meet, they may disrupt Agni, your digestive fire. That disturbance then slows down digestion possibly leading to Ama — the buildup of toxins, potentially why you felt heavy. Some people, like yourself, can be more sensitive to these incompatibilities due to your unique prakriti (constitution) or existing dosha imbalances. People with a predominantly Kapha constitution might be more prone, I guess. Yet, it can occasionally trouble anyone if their Agni is weak at that time or the portion size is big. Preparation? Definitely makes a difference. Frying fish and having it with curd could be less troublesome, given frying makes the fish “heavier" and sometimes less hot. Spices like turmeric and cumin can somewhat aid digestion, but they might not completely neutralize the adverse combo. As for long-term effects, yes, persistent consumption of incompatible foods might exacerbate chronic conditions — that's not a tall tale. However, occasional slips generally don't lead to lasting harm. The problems are often more immediate, like with digestion or maybe mild skin outbreaks at most. In short, I’d say, try steering clear of this type of mix, stick to either with different meals. If you're keen on having them sometime, maybe keep the portions small, and add spices known for digestion. But if issues persist, best to avoid. Your body has its own wisdom, so tune into whatever it's telling you!