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Seeking Help for Weight Loss and Strength Recovery
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Seeking Help for Weight Loss and Strength Recovery - #48832

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I am 47 woman. Weight 75 kg. Struggling with weight around middle section for ten years,the time of child birth.i have thyroid take 12.5 mg thyronorm tab.my mother is fat too.want weight loss and strength back.please help

How long have you been experiencing difficulty with weight around your middle section?:

- 5-10 years

What is your current level of physical activity?:

- Very active (exercise daily)

How would you describe your appetite and eating habits?:

- Regular appetite, balanced diet
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Hlo,

Internal medicine -

1)Triphala Churna (for digestion and metabolism) Dose: 1 teaspoon (≈3g) with warm water at night, 30 minutes before bed. Benefit: Supports bowel regularity, detoxification, and fat metabolism.

2. Guggul (Shuddha Guggul) Tablets (for weight management and thyroid support) Dose: 250 mg, 1 tablet twice daily after meals. Benefit: Supports metabolism, helps reduce fat accumulation, especially around the abdomen.

3. Punarnava Dose: 500 mg, (1 capsule )twice daily after meals. Benefit: Reduces water retention, strengthens muscles, supports kidney and thyroid function.

4. Ayurvedic Lifestyle / Diet Tips: Wake up early (before 6 AM) and do light exercise or walking. Avoid heavy, oily, and night-time meals. Include: Warm, cooked vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins (dal, chicken, fish), and spices like ginger, black pepper, and turmeric. Drink warm water throughout the day, helps metabolism.

Exercise: Focus on strength training and core exercises to tone the middle section.

5. Ashwagandha (500 mg) once daily after meals to support strength, thyroid, and stress management.

Important: Monitor thyroid levels (TSH, T3, T4) every 3–6 months; these herbs can support metabolism but do not replace Thyronorm. Weight loss may take 3–6 months with consistent lifestyle changes and Ayurvedic support. Avoid self-medicating beyond recommended doses.

Tq

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Planet Ayurveda Punarnava Capsules
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WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH IS VERY COMMON IN WOMEN AFTER CHILDBIRTH AND AROUND THIS AGE SO PLEASE DO NOT FEEL DISCOURAGED OR BLAME YOURSELF WEIGHT AROUND THE MIDDLE THAT STARTED AFTER DELIVERY AND HAS CONTINUED FOR MANY YEARS IS USUALLY LINKED TO HORMONAL CHANGES THYROID FUNCTION AND GENETIC TENDENCY SINCE YOUR MOTHER ALSO HAS A SIMILAR BODY TYPE EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE VERY ACTIVE AND EATING A BALANCED DIET THE BODY SOMETIMES DOES NOT RESPOND BECAUSE METABOLISM AT A DEEPER LEVEL BECOMES SLOW ESPECIALLY FAT METABOLISM AROUND THE ABDOMEN IN AYURVEDA WE SEE THIS AS KAPHA DOMINANCE WITH POST DELIVERY VATA IMBALANCE AND AGE RELATED HORMONAL SHIFT SIMPLY REDUCING FOOD OR INCREASING EXERCISE MORE WILL NOT HELP AND MAY CAUSE WEAKNESS WHAT YOUR BODY NEEDS IS CORRECTION AND SUPPORT NOT FORCE FOCUS MORE ON FOOD TIMING AND DIGESTION HAVE A STRONG BREAKFAST A PROPER LUNCH AND A VERY LIGHT EARLY DINNER USE WARM COOKED FOOD DAILY WITH SPICES LIKE JEERA AJWAIN GINGER AND BLACK PEPPER IN SMALL AMOUNTS DRINK WARM WATER THROUGH THE DAY AND AVOID COLD FOODS CURD AND RAW ITEMS AT NIGHT FOR ABDOMINAL FAT AND STRENGTH GENTLE YOGA AND PRANAYAMA ARE MORE EFFECTIVE THAN HEAVY WORKOUTS REGULAR WALKING KAPALBHATI AND ANULOM VILOM HELP BALANCE HORMONES AND THYROID SLEEP IS VERY IMPORTANT WITHOUT GOOD SLEEP WEIGHT WILL NOT REDUCE EVEN WITH EFFORT AYURVEDA ALSO SUPPORTS WITH MEDICINES THAT IMPROVE METABOLISM REDUCE KAPHA AND BUILD STRENGTH SO THAT WEIGHT LOSS DOES NOT CAUSE FATIGUE WITH THE RIGHT APPROACH YOU CAN REDUCE WAIST SIZE REGAIN ENERGY AND FEEL STRONG AGAIN GRADUALLY AND SAFELY IF YOU WISH I CAN GUIDE YOU WITH A PERSONALISED AYURVEDIC ROUTINE ACCORDING TO YOUR BODY AND THYROID CONDITION

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HELLO, You are a 47 year old woman with -weight gain manly around the abdomen -this started after childbirth and persisted for 10+ years -you are physically active and eat reasonably well -you have hypothyroidism and are taking Thyronorm 12.5 mcg -There is a family tendency (mother also overweight) WHY WEIGHT IS NOT REDUCING DESPITE EFFORT? Because this is not just excess fat. According to Ayurveda, it is a metabolic and hormonal imbalance that developed after pregnancy and slowly worsened with age AYURVEDIC EXPLANATION OF WHAT IS HAPPENING INSIDE YOUR BODY 1) WEAK METABOLISM -after pregnancy , your digestion fire became weak -food is eaten properly but not converted efficiently into energy -Instead, it turns into fat and toxins This is why exercise alone is to enough 2) FAT TISSUE IS INCREASING ABNORMALLY -fat tissue is increasing more in the abdomen -this fat is hard to mobilise it blocks channels and further slows metabolism This creates a vicious cycle 3) HORMONAL AND THYROID LINK -Thyroid imbalance corresponds to kapha dominance in Ayurveda Kapha causes -slowness -weight gain -fluid retention -lethargy Even with mediicne, the root. kapha imbalance remains 4) POST PREGANANCY VATA DISTURBANCE -pregnancy disturbs vata -If not corrected properly it= pushes fat to the abdomen , reduces strength, causes early fatigue This is why strength loss is also present 5) GENETIC FACTOR -family tendency means –you need more structured treatment –results come slower but are achievable TREATMENT GOALS -improve metabolism -remove toxins -balance kapha and vata -support thyroid and hormones -resotre strength and stamina -reduce abdominal fat permanently INTERNAL MEDICATIONS 1) KANCHANAR GUGGUU= 2 tab twice dail y after meals for 3 months =Reduces Kapha and fat, supports thyroid function, breaks hard abdominal fat, improves lymphatic drainage 2) TRIPHALA GUGGULU= 2 tab at bedtime for 3 months =deotxifies fat tissue, improves bowel movement, reduces abdominal heaviness, prevents toxin accumulation 3) CHITRAKADI VATI= 1 tab before lunch and dinner for 8 weeks =strongly improves digestion, removes metabolic block, essential for weight reduction 4) PUNARNAVA MANDUR= 1 tab twice daily after meals for 3 months =reduces fluid retention, improves metabolism, supports liver and hormones LATER PHASE (for strength_ Once digestion improves -ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm water/milk at night take only after kapha reduces, otherwise it may increase weight YOGA ASANAS -surya namaskar -bhujangasana -dhanurasana -naukasana -pawanmuktasana PRANAYAM -kapalbhati- moderate -bhastrika- mild -anulom vilom -uddiyana banda (empty stomach) Avoid excessive or forceful practice DIET -warm, cooked food -millets, barley -moong dal -steamed vegetables -buttermilk with cumin AVOID -curd at night -milk at night -bakery items -sugar and sweets -cold drinks -fried foods Quantity and digestion matter more than calories HOME REMEDIES -warm water + lemon morning -jeera water daily -triphala decoction at night -dry ginger + honey small dose LIFESTYLE CHANGES -earlyy dinner -proper sleep -avoid late nights -reduce stress -avoid frequently snacking EXPECTED RESULTS -1 MONTHS= better digestion, energy -2-3 MONTHS= waist reduction -4-6 MONTHS= sustainable weight and strength Your condition is tretable This is not your fault Ayurveda works deeply and slowly Consistency is the key Goal is health + strength, not just weight loss DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

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Avoid oily spicy and processed foods. Regular exercise. Increase intake of raw vegetables and fruits. Use boiled water for drinking. Tab Garcini 2-0-2 before meal Tab.Arogyavardhini 2-0-2 Follow up after 4weeks.

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Don’t worry Take navaka Guggulu 1tab bd AF Mastyatail capsules 1tab bd AF Medoharavidangadhi lauha 1tab bd AF Avoid spicy oily meat food

U ll get results

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Hello, It is good to know that you have very regular exercise routine and having balanced diet. One point to be kept in mind is that, if you have family history of weight around middle section of then there is limitation. It will be easy to give appropriate decision if I get to know the BMI. However, you can use the following for 45 days, if you find the difference you can use them for total of 90 days. 1. Medohara Guggulu(UNJHA) 2----0----2 2. Namira weight loss churna(rajashtan herbals) 1pouch—0----1pouch 3. Lavana thailam(ayucare) for massage to midsection

Take care, Kind regards.

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Hello I totally get why you’re stressed. It’s super frustrating to gain weight around your midsection after having kids, especially when you’re active! And thyroid issues just make it harder. But things can get better if you tackle this the right way.

YOUR CONCERN

You said: * You’re 47 * Weigh 75 kg * Have had belly fat since childbirth * Take Thyronorm 12.5 mg * Have a family history of obesity

This means: * Too much Kapha + Meda dhatu ( stored fat ) * Slow metabolism * Slight Vata issues following birth * Hormones aren’t working well

In Ayurveda, this is called Sthoulya with Meda dushti.

HERE’S THE AYURVEDIC PLAN

INTERNAL MEDICINE (3 months duration)

1. Triphala Guggulu Two tablets twice a day with meals It will reduces fat, and speeds up metabolism

2.Varunadi Kashayam Mix 15 ml with 15 ml of warm water Twice a day before you eat Great for getting rid of belly fat

3.Kanchanar Guggulu Two tablets twice a day after food It will help your thyroid and fat burning

DIET TIPS (This is 70% of the solution)

AVOID – Rice at night — Sugar –Baked products –Cheese – Fried foods –Late dinners

INCLUDE –Millets –Veggies –Buttermilk –Moong dal – A bit of ghee –Only warm water

START YOUR DAY RIGHT (THIS IS IMPORTANT) * Every day: Drink warm water with lemon and honey * Walk fast or do Surya Namaskar for 30 mins

GETTING YOUR STRENGTH BACK * After a month of losing fat, add: Ashwagandha 250 mg at night This should Improves muscle and boosts your energy

DAILY HABITS * Eat dinner before 7:30 pm * Don’t nap during the day * No snacking * Get 7 hours of sleep

IMPORTANT POINT

Just workout alone won’t get rid of fat caused by hormones. The trick is medicine + food + habits. Your body isn’t lazy; it’s just struggling to process things.

You don’t have to starve yourself or work very hard in the gym. You just need to fix your metabolism.

With steady support from Ayurveda, your body can naturally torch fat and regain strength.

Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate

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Start in Medhohara vati 1-0-1 Triphala churna 0-0-1 tsp with warm water at night Drink warm water throughout the day Avoid oily fried non-veg foods Do brisk walking 30 minutes daily

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TAKE KANCHANAR GUGULU 2 BD TAKE SHATAVRI 2 BD TAKE LIVTONE 2 BD AVOID SPICY FOODS

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1.Medohara guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 2.Kanchnar guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 3.Ashwagandha churna 1 tsp twice daily with warm milk after meals 4.Punaranavasava 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 5.Trikatu churna 1/2 tsp twice daily with honey or warm water

🥗 Diet Guidance (Ayurvedic) - Favor warm, light, freshly cooked meals. - Include millets (ragi, bajra, jowar), barley, green leafy vegetables. - Use spices: ginger, black pepper, turmeric, cinnamon. - Avoid: cold foods, excess dairy at night, refined sugar, fried/oily foods. - Take early dinner (before 8 pm).

🧘 Lifestyle & Routine - Exercise: You’re already active—add yoga poses like Surya Namaskar, Bhujangasana, Dhanurasana for metabolism. - Pranayama: Kapalabhati (if no hypertension), Anulom Vilom for thyroid balance. - Daily Abhyanga (oil massage): Sesame oil massage followed by warm bath helps circulation and fat metabolism. - Sleep: Ensure 7–8 hours, avoid late nights.

Warm Regards DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT

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