Hello, I can feel your confusion and worry through your words. People who eat more and still do not increase their weight are plentiful, and it is a kind of problem which in most cases does not signify scarcity of food in the body but rather points out that the foodstuff is not absorbed or utilized properly for the body.
YOUR CONCERN & PROBABLE CAUSES
From your input:
- The fact is your weight is very low - Throughout the day, you are eating more food - This issue has been going on for more than 6 months - Your diet is mixed - You do not show signs of indigestion such as pain or bloating
The above situation reveals that the problem of not gaining weight is related to the body.
POSSIBLE AYURVEDIC CAUSES
1. Vishamagni (Irregular Digestive Fire) Even without symptoms such as gas or acidity, digestion might be: - Nonsteady - Very fast (food is digested rapidly but the body remains un-nourished) This results in food being poorly converted to body mass.
2. Poor Dhatu Poshana (Tissue Nourishment) Food is digested but: - Rasa → Rakta → Mamsa dhatu nourishment is very weak - The body does not produce the muscle and fat that it needs
3. Vata Dominance People with a Vata-predominant constitution usually have: - Quick metabolism - Thin body frame - Hardly ever gain weight even if they eat sufficiently
4. Overdoing of Physical or Mental Activities Excessive movement, stress, or overthinking leads to a very fast calorie burn.
AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING
According to Ayurveda, this situation is connected with - Karshya (underweight condition) - Vata Pradhana Prakriti - Mild Agnidosha with Dhatu kshaya
Weight gain still depends on how much food is eaten but also on the quality of digestion and tissue formation.
AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT PLAN
INTERNAL SUPPORT
1. Ashwagandha Churna – 3 g with warm milk at night → Helps gain muscle mass and power
2. Shatavari Churna – 3 g with warm milk → Nurtures the tissues and facilitates weight gain
3. Vidarikand Churna – 3 g twice a day → Aids in weight gain in a natural way
4. Draksharishta – 20 ml twice a day after meals → Facilitates assimilation and vigor
DIET PLAN (VERY IMPORTANT)
How to Eat
- Small but frequent meals should be eaten - Meals should be consumed at fixed times - One should not skip meals
Put on
- Milk, curd (during the day), paneer - Rice, wheat, ghee - Banana, dates, almonds (soaked) - Moong dal, sweet potato
Keep away from - Too much junk food - Extremely spicy or dry food - Not eating breakfast
LIFESTYLE ADVICE
- Sleeping enough (7–8 hours) - Not engaging in too much physical work - Trying to eliminate stress and anxiety - Doing some light strength -building exercise and avoiding excessive cardio
INVESTIGATIONS ADVISED (If weight does not improve)
- Thyroid Profile - Hemoglobin - Vitamin B12 & D levels
The root cause of your low weight is more likely to be Vata dominance and poor tissue nourishment rather than lack of food.
Ayurveda treatment is centered around the improvement of digestion, slowing down the metabolism a bit, and strengthening the Dhatus, which eventually results in a healthy and steady weight gain.
Warm Regards – Dr Snehal Vidhate
Hello, I understand your confusion and concern — eating more but still not gaining weight can feel very frustrating. Please be reassured: this is a common and explainable condition, and it is correctable with the right approach.
Your history of low weight for more than 6 months, mixed diet with adequate intake, and no obvious digestive complaints suggests that the issue is not lack of food, but poor assimilation and tissue nourishment.
From an Ayurvedic perspective, this points to Vata dominance, Vishama Agni (irregular metabolic fire), and Dhatu Kshaya (tissues not getting properly nourished). Even if digestion feels “normal,” nutrients may not be getting converted into body mass effectively.
Your treatment will focus on improving assimilation, strengthening Agni, nourishing tissues (Brimhana), and stabilising Vata, rather than just increasing food quantity.
🔎 Recommended Investigations (If not done in the last 6 months) 1. Complete Blood Count – rule out anemia 2. Thyroid Profile (TSH) – excess metabolism can prevent weight gain 3. Vitamin B12 & Vitamin D3 – deficiencies block tissue building 4. Stool routine (if weight is very low) – rule out malabsorption
💊 Internal Medicines Phase 1 – 15 days (Agni correction + Assimilation) 1. Hingvashtaka Churna – ½ tsp with warm water after lunch and dinner 2. Chitrakadi Vati – 1 tablet twice daily before meals
Phase 2 – 45–60 days (Weight gain + Tissue nourishment) 1. Ashwagandha Churna / Tablet – 500 mg twice daily after meals 2. Shatavari Kalpa / Shatavari tablets – 1 tablet twice daily 3. Chyawanprash – 1 tsp every morning on empty stomach with warm milk
🌿 External & Supportive Therapies 1. Daily Abhyanga (oil massage) with sesame oil – before bath Helps calm Vata and supports weight gain. 2. Adequate sleep – minimum 7–8 hours Sleep is essential for tissue building.
🥗 Diet & Lifestyle Recommendations ❌ Avoid 1. Skipping meals 2. Excess tea, coffee 3. Very dry, cold, or raw foods 4. Excess physical exertion
✅ Include 1. Warm, freshly cooked meals 2. Rice, wheat, dal, milk, curd (daytime) 3. Ghee – 1–2 tsp daily 4. Milk with dates or banana at night 5. Eat at fixed times daily
👉 Important note: Eating more quantity without improving assimilation will not increase weight. Quality + digestion is key.
🧘🏻♂️ Yoga & Lifestyle Gentle practices only Vajrasana after meals Light stretching Avoid excessive cardio or fasting
* Appetite and energy improve in 10–14 days * Healthy weight gain starts in 4–6 weeks * Gain is gradual but stable (not fat-only) * Continue treatment for 3 months for best results
✨ Your body is not failing — it just needs proper metabolic correction and nourishment. With consistent care, weight gain is absolutely possible.
With kind regards, Dr. Sumi MS (Ayu)
