HELLO,
You experienced a dietary lapse (garlic/onion) 13 days post -panchakarma
SYMPTOMS= moderate acidity (4-6/10), no other symptoms
DIET= started with plain rice, added ghee, pitta- pacifying vegetables (pumpkin, zucchini), fenel seed tea, and coriander seeds
ACTIVITY= moderately active
OBSERVATION= panchakarma cleansed your system, making the digestive fire sensitive. Garlic and onions are heavy and pungent, which can disturb pitta and increase acidity
DIETARY MANAGEMENT
IMMEDIATELY (next 1-3 days) -follow a light cooling diet
GRAINS= rice, broken wheat Dalia, oats well cooked
VEGETABLES= pumpkin, zucchini, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, carrot
LEGUMES= mung dal (soaked, boiled, lightly spiced)
FATS= ghee small amounts 1-2 tsp per meal
FRUITS= sweets or pitta pacifying fruits like pomegranate, pear, apple (ripe), melons
SPICES= fennel, coriander, cumin; avoid garlic, onion, chili , tomato, mustard
BEVERAGES= warm water, coriander/ fennel tea, ginger tea (small amount)
AVOID= coffee, alcohol, fried foods, sour/spicy foods, heavy proteins like red meat
LONGER TERM (1-3 WEEKS) Gradual introduce
LIGHT GRAINS= barley, moong khichdi
VEGETABLES= cooked leafy greens (spinach, fenugreek) in smal amounts
DAIRY= warm milk with a pinch of cardamom, ghee if tolerated
MEALS= eat 3-4 small meals, avoid late night eating
MINDFUL EATING = chew well, eat slowly
AYURVEDIC SUPPORT
TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm water at night =helps digestion and detox
CORIANDER SEEDS= 1 tsp boiled in water after meals =cooling, pitta soothing
FENNEL SEEDS= 1/2 tsp after meals or as tea
ALOE VERA JUICE = 1-2 tsp in water before meals for soothing
LIFESTYLE ADJUSTMENTS
ACTIVITY= moderate walking post-meals, avoid strenuous exercise immediately after eating
REST = ensure adequate sleep 6-8 hours
STRESS= practice pranayam, deep breathing, or meditation to calm digestive fire
PANCHAKARMA SPECIFIC TIPS -Avoid returning immediately to “strong” foods like garlic, onion, processed foods, and excess sour or spicy foods post procedure -focus on regulating Agni before reintroducing heavier tastes
MONITORING AND WARNING SIGNS -WATCH FOR= severe pain, vomiting, black/tarry stools, persistent heartburn
-If symtpoms worsen 9acidity >7-8, nausea, or other systemic symptoms), consult an practitioner for care personally
SO, -Stick to light, pitta soothing diet- rice , ghee, pumpkin, zucchini , coriander/fennel tea -use herbal aids like triphala and coriander seeds to restore diestion -avoid irritants garlic, onion, chili, heavy protein, until digestion stabilizes -Maintain moderate activity, good sleep, and stress management
With consistent care, your acidity should normalize within 1-2 weeks
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHAARYA
I understand your concern deeply and what you are experiencing is a temporary reaction of a sensitive digestive system and not a mistake or damage caused by panchakarma
After panchakarma the digestive system is extremely delicate and responsive and this sensitive phase can last for several weeks even when the procedure has been done properly During this time the stomach and acid balance are in a healing and resetting stage and even a small amount of stimulating food like garlic or onion can trigger acidity without causing any permanent harm
The fact you had no acidity before or during panchakarma is actually a very positive sign and it shows that your body responded well to the therapy What you are feeling now is a temporary hypersensitive state and not the return of an old disorder
The diet you shifted to was correct in intention but staying on only plain rice for many days can sometimes increase acidity When digestion is weak even simple food can ferment inside the stomach and create a burning sensation
Now the focus should be on rebuilding digestive strength Meals should be warm freshly cooked soft and taken at fixed times every day Lunch should be the main meal and dinner should be light and early
Ghee should be continued mixed into hot food and preferably taken at lunch Pumpkin zucchini and similar vegetables are suitable but they must be cooked and eaten warm Avoid eating large quantities at one time
Fennel seed tea is fine once or twice a day but sipping it frequently can weaken digestion and prolong acidity Plain warm water in small sips is better
Lying down during the day or eating late at night can easily trigger acidity even when the food is correct Maintain a gap of at least three hours between dinner and sleep
Fear and overthinking keep the stomach in a reactive state and slow down healing Acidity level being moderate and without any other symptoms is a reassuring sign
For internal support you may take avipattikar churna half teaspoon once daily after lunch with water Take shatavari powder one teaspoon at night with warm milk If burning is more take kamdudha ras plain one tablet once daily after food
Avoid strong detox medicines fasting or frequent changes in diet at this stage
There are no long term negative consequences from this episode It will not cancel the benefits of panchakarma With steady routine and consistent care improvement within two to three weeks
Do not keep changing foods medicines or routines every few days
