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Question #42923
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Seeking Advice on Digestive and Anxiety Issues - #42923

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Hope you are well. I am prone to running tummy and anxiety. i often have a strained felling bhind eyes, foggy vision, random spots of pain like ankles, wrists, thighs, dizziness etc. i have a problem losing weight. i suspect fibromyalgia. I am guessing i am pitta vata with an amount of kapha. I have started taking psyllium husk 1tsp. haritaki 1/4 tsp, amalaki 1/4 tsp. Shankpushpi 1tsp. i also take shatvari 1/4 tsp maca root 1/4 tsp for female health. Also, 1tablspoon oilve oil at night. Please advise if i am going in the right direction. Please advise if these r good for me. I eat a good diet with very few processed foods. I don’t feel hungry and i eat less than 13500 calories a day though i am slightly overweight. I sleep fairly well but wake up tired. Thank you very much

How long have you been experiencing your digestive and anxiety symptoms?:

- More than 6 months

What do you think triggers your anxiety or digestive issues?:

- Stressful situations

How would you describe your energy levels throughout the day?:

- Fatigued all day
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To address your digestive and anxiety issues, you seem to be heading in a thoughtful direction, but let’s refine your approach for balance. Based on the symptoms you’ve described, it sounds like your Pitta and Vata doshas could indeed be elevated, and the Kapha aspect might be contributing to the weight challenge.

To manage your digestive problems and running tummy, continue with psyllium husk for fiber, but increase your intake gradually if tolerated, up to 1 tablespoon per day. This will help in keeping your bowel movements regular. Haritaki and Amalaki are good choices; they aid digestion and detoxification. Amalaki, being high in Vitamin C, also supports immunity and can balance your Pitta dosha.

Your use of Shankhpushpi is well-suited for calming the mind and managing anxiety. You might consider Tulsi or Ashwagandha as alternatives for anxiety relief, as they are excellent for Vata and stress management.

While you are taking Shatavari for female health, it’s effective for nourishing reproductive tissues, balancing hormones especially in Pitta-Vata constitutions. Maca root is a good complementary herb, though less traditional in Ayurveda, it is known to support energy and mood.

Regarding the olive oil at night, it’s generally okay for lubrication, but you could also consider ghee as an option—especially for calming Vata and promoting digestion. Take it with warm milk if you are not intolerant to dairy products.

Monitor the total caloric intake you mentioned—13500 calories a day seems a typo, consider consuming around 1800-2000 calories, given your activity level. Ensure your meals are mindful, with regular timings. Incorporate cooked, warm foods, which are easier on digestion, and avoid cold, raw foods that disturb Vata. Include spices like cumin, coriander, or fennel in your meals for better digestion.

Lastly, to address the fatigue upon waking, ensure your sleep environment is relaxed, involve a bedtime routine, and avoid screens an hour before sleep. If the tiredness persists, further investigation by a healthcare professional may be necessary to rule out conditions like sleep apnea or anemia.

If your symptoms evolve or do not improve, consulting with teh practitioner directly might be beneficial for a personalized treatment plan.

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Certainly. Based on your symptoms—digestive issues, anxiety, fibromyalgia-like pain, and weight management challenges—addressing the balance of vata and pitta is vital. Your current use of psyllium husk, haritaki, and amalaki is helpful for digestion but should be adjusted carefully. Haritaki and amalaki are good choices; individually, amalaki balances pitta and promotes digestive health, while haritaki is excellent for vata regulation.

About Shankhpushpi, its calming effects are beneficial for reducing anxiety, a common vata-related issue, but be mindful of dosages as excess might increase sluggishness. Shatavari and maca root are balancing for hormones and female health, especially for pitta-vata types, where warmth, energy, and moisture are needed.

Your routine of taking a tablespoon of olive oil could be swapped with sesame oil at night, which is more warming and grounding, helpful for balancing vata. Also, considering dietary habits, ensure to have warming and spiced meals. Ginger tea might be a simple addition for enhancing agni without inflaming pitta.

Also, focus on eating at regular intervals to maintain stable energy levels—do not skip meals, even when not hungry. The calorie count seems typographically incorrect at 13,500, I’m assuming you meant 1,350, which is potentially too low and can exacerbate vata imbalance and fatigue.

Given your weariness on waking, investigate sleep hygiene—perhaps oil massage before bed—and you might benefit from ashwagandha for better sleep quality. If your symptoms worsen or you suspect fibromyalgia, seek comprehensive medical evaluation to exclude more serious conditions requiring immediate attention.

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