Coconut water Safe and cooling for digestion, especially when diluted with water (70/30%). Baking soda Use very rarely, not daily too much can disturb digestion and pH balance Ayurvedic tips to reduce inflammation & alkalize naturally: Drink warm water throughout the day. Include Triphala churna ½ tsp at night for gut health. Eat light, cooked, anti-inflammatory foods: moong dal, ghee, vegetables, turmeric, ginger. Avoid heavy, fried, processed, and sugary foods. Gentle yoga and pranayama for circulation and stress reduction.
Hello, 1) Your coconut water + baking soda idea Coconut water (daily, diluted 70/30) -yes pure coconut water is good for -pitta calming inflammation -mild gut hydration -electolyte balance Diluting is fine and gentle on digestion Baking soda (important caution) -regular use is NOT recommended in Ayurveda or modern gut care Why -disrupts natural stomach acid-> worsens digestion long term -can aggravate constipation and gut imbalance -may cause electrolyte imbalance if taken daily Conclusion -coconut water= yes can take -daily baking soda= avoid 2) True Alkalising in Ayurveda Ayurveda doesnt chase pH- it focuses on -agni(digestive fire) -ama (toxins) Your symptoms= weak agni + ama accumulation + vata imbalance 3) Better morning drink (replace Baking soda) Daily empty stomach -warm water + few drops lemon + pinch of jeera powder OR -coconut water + 1 pinch dry ginger This -improves digestion -reduces inflammation -supports bowel movement Internal support 1) Triphala tablets= 2 tabs at night =chronic constipation, gut detox (ama removal) 2) Dashmoolarishta= 15ml + equal water after meals twice =reduces chronic inflammation, vata imbalance 3 ) Jeerakarishtam= 15ml + equal water twice daily after meals =improves digestion + gas + gut strength External very important for vata -Dhanwantaram taila= daily warm oil massage especially abdomen + lower back -follow with warm bath This alone can transform constipation over weeks Diet most important -warm, cooked foods -ghee 1-2 tsp daily -moong dal, rice, soft khichdi -stewed fruits apple, figs Avoid stictly -processed food you already noticed -cold drinks, raw salads for now –excess tea, coffee -dry foods biscuits, namkeen Daily routine -wake early, drink warm water -fixed meal times -don’t suppress urge for bowel -light walk after meals -sleep before 10:30 pm Do follow Hope this might be helpful Thank you
