HELLO, INCREASING CALCIUM WITHOUT MILK AND WHEAT In Ayurveda, Asthi dhatu (bone tissue) depends not only on calcium intake, but also on digestion, vata balance, and absorption Cervical spondylitis is usually a vata dominant disorder, so the goal is -nourish bones -reduce dryness and degeneration -improve mineral absorption CALCIUM RICH FOODS (non-dairy, non-wheat) VEGETABLES -Drumstick = excellent calcium source -Sesame seeds= one of the best plant calcium sources -Amaranth leaves -Fenugreek leaves -Bottle gourd, ridge gourd TIP= always eat cooked vegetables with a little ghee or sesame oil for better absorption NUTS AND SEEDS -White sesame seeds (best) -almonds soaked and peeled -flax seeds also good for joints SIMPLE REMEDY -Roast 1 tsp white sesame seeds-> powder -> take with warm water after lunch MILLETS AND GRAINS (WHEAT ALTERNATIVES) -Ragi= very high calcium -jowar -bajra in moderation if digestion is good Ragiporddige with a little jaggery is especially good for bones FRUITS -Figs= soak 2 overnight, eat in morning -dates in moderation -amla = helps calcium absorption AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR CALCIUM AND BONE STRENGTH 1) PRAVAL PISHTI= 125 mg with honey twice daily after meals 2) MUKTA SHUKTI PISHTI= 125 mg with honey twice daily after meals 3) GODANTI BHASMA= 125 mg with ghee after meals FOR CERVICAL SPONDYLITIS 1) MAHAYOGARAJ GUGGULU= 1 tab twice daily after meals 2) DASHMOOLA KASHAYA= 20 ml + equal water twice daily before meals =these help reduce Pain, stiffness and nerve compression EXTERNAL THERAPIES 1) OIL MASSAGE= use mahanarayan taila gentle massage on neck and shoulder -follow with warm hot towel fomentation LIFESTYLE AND YOGA= crucial for cervical spine DO -gentle neck movements -bhujangasana, makarasana -use thin pillow -keep neck warm AVOID -sudden neck jerks -cold exposure -dry, raw, packaged foods -excess fasting IMPROVE CALCIUM ABSORPTION (VERY IMPORTANT) Even the best calcium won’t work if Agni is weak DAILY HABITS -warm water in morning -small pinch of Trikatu churna before meals if digestion is weak -avoid tea/coffee immediately after meals In Ayurveda, calcium deficiency + cervical spondylitis= vata imbalance + weak digestion + bone depletion DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
- Calcium Sources (no milk/wheat): Leafy greens: spinach, kale, bok choy Soy products: tofu, soy milk, tempeh Nuts & seeds: almonds, sesame, chia Beans & legumes: chickpeas, lentils Fortified plant milks and orange juice - Consider calcium supplements if diet isn’t enough along with vt d for better absorption
Eat Calcium-rich foods Sesame seeds (Til) – 1 teaspoon daily Ragi (Finger millet) Almonds – 5 soaked daily Green leafy vegetables (Drumstick leaves, Spinach) Chickpeas (Chana) Tofu / Soy products Take Sunlight 15–20 minutes morning sunlight daily (for Vitamin D) For Cervical Spondylitis Do gentle neck exercises Use proper pillow (thin pillow) Avoid long mobile or laptop use Ayurvedic Support Praval Pishti 1tab bd
Hello Thanks for sharing! It sounds like you’re dealing with low calcium and neck issues (cervical spondylitis). The good news is, it’s pretty common and fixable, even if you don’t do milk or wheat. Ayurveda doesn’t rely on dairy for bone health. YOUR CONCERN – Low calcium – Cervical spondylitis (neck pain, stiffness) – Avoiding milk and wheat Basically, your bones aren’t absorbing minerals and getting the lubrication they need. AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING It’s called Asthi–Majja Kshaya due to Vata, which means: – Weak bone tissue – Drying discs – Irritated nerves – Calcium isn’t sticking to your bones What to do: – Boost calcium absorption – Strengthen discs – Lubricate joints – Slow down the wearing away – Ease the pain THE AYURVEDIC PLAN ✅Herbal Calcium: (Better option than tablets) 1.Praval Pishti: 125mg, 2x daily, after food 2 Mukta Pishti: 125mg, 2x daily (Easily absorbed, natural calcium ) ✅ Bone Help: 3. Lakshadi Guggulu 2 tablets, 2x daily (Fixes those neck discs) ✅ Nerve Soother: 4. Maharasnadi Kashayam: 15ml, 2x daily EXTERNAL CARE Ksheerabala Taila: Daily neck massage + hot water DIET PLAN (no milk/wheat): 1. Eat: Ragi, sesame seeds, moringa leaves, almonds, dates, figs, coconut, green veggies, moong dal 2. Avoid: Cold food, dry food, late nights Important: Vitamin D3 (once a week) is needed for calcium to absorb right What to expect: – Stiffness eases up in 2–3 weeks – Pain goes down in 6–8 weeks – Bone strength gets better in 3 months You don’t need milk for strong bones; your spine can heal. Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate
Start on Trayodashanga guggulu 1-0-1 Asthishrunkala cap 1-0-1 Peedantaka vati 1-0-1 Dashamoola aristha 4-0-4 tsp with warm water Do light neck exercises Early morning sun exposure for half an hour daily
🌿 Calcium‑Rich Foods Without Milk & Wheat Plant Sources– - Ragi (finger millet) — very high in calcium - Amaranth leaves (chaulai), drumstick leaves (moringa), spinach (moderate) - Sesame seeds (til), almonds, figs, raisins - Soy products (tofu, soy milk) Other Sources— - Chickpeas, kidney beans, black beans - Broccoli, okra - Fortified non‑dairy milks (soy, almond, oat — check labels for calcium fortification) AYURVEDIC MEDICINES: 1.Praval pishti 125 mg twice daily with honey or water after meals 2.Astiposhak vati 2 tab twice daily with warm milk after meals 3.Lakshadi guggulu 2 tab twice daily with water after meals Lifestyle & Routine— - Yoga/Physiotherapy: Gentle neck stretches, Bhujangasana, Makarasana — only under guidance. - Sunlight exposure: 15–20 minutes daily for Vitamin D (helps calcium absorption). - Avoid: Excess tea/coffee, carbonated drinks — they reduce calcium absorption. - Posture care: Firm mattress, avoid long hours at computer/mobile without breaks.
1. Jaggery - powdered 250g 2. Sunthi/ Dry Ginger - 250g 3. Sesame/ Gingley - 250g Powder all the three ingredients and mix together. Either you make store it make small balls out of these or else simply the mixture. Every early morning take 1 teaspoon of this mixture or 1 balls each in empty stomach. Follow this for 2 months and then go for a blood test.
You can take sesame seeds 3tsp -4tsp daily in your diet. Have bananas 1-2 daily. Apply sesame oil on body and expose to sunrays during sunrise and sunset time. Ayurvedic medicine for increasing calcium levels: Laxadi guggul 1-0-1 after food with water Astiposhak tablet 1/2 tablet daily after food with water. You can have Almond milk, sesame milk, coconut milk.,soya milk. Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika kapalbhati daily for 5-10mins twice.
✓Top calcium-rich foods you can eat Sesame seeds (til) – 1–2 tbsp roasted or as laddoo daily (highest plant source ~975 mg/100 g) Ragi (finger millet) – 1 small bowl ragi porridge or roti daily (~344 mg/100 g) Almonds – 8–10 soaked daily (~269 mg/100 g) Chia seeds – 1–2 tbsp soaked in water (~631 mg/100 g) Figs (anjeer) – 4–5 soaked figs daily (~162 mg/100 g) Curry leaves – add generously in food Green leafy vegetables – amaranth (chaulai), drumstick leaves, fenugreek leaves (cooked) Fortified plant milk (almond/oat/rice milk with added calcium) – 200–300 ml daily ✓Daily target Aim for 1000–1200 mg calcium from food + supplements if needed. Best supplement (safe & absorbable) Calcium citrate (not carbonate) – 500–600 mg elemental calcium/day (split in 2 doses) Take with Vitamin D3 1000–2000 IU + Magnesium 200–300 mg (glycinate best) Take after meals, never empty stomach ✓Ayurvedic support (helps bone strength & cervical pain) Praval Pishti – 250–500 mg twice daily with water (natural calcium source, cooling) Muktashukti Bhasma – 125–250 mg twice daily (excellent bioavailable calcium for bones) Kukkutandatvak Bhasma – 125 mg twice daily (very good for bone density) Maharasnadi Kwath – 15 ml + 45 ml warm water morning (reduces cervical inflammation & Vata pain) ✓Lifestyle for cervical spondylitis Warm sesame oil neck & shoulder massage nightly 10 min + hot water bag Avoid forward head posture, heavy lifting, cold exposure Gentle neck stretches + 10 min Anulom-Vilom daily Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
