●Main causes of constipation • Lack of fiber in the diet • Not drinking enough water • Excessive meat consumption • Cold, stale, and dry food • Vata-dominant nature • Lack of exercise and physical activity • Late-night meals and irregular daily routines Ayurveda states that Vata imbalance = stool imbalance.Side Effects of Constipation Constipation isn’t limited to the stomach. It can cause: • Gas and bloating in the stomach • Headaches • Bad breath Accumulation of toxins (ama) in the body • Skin and mental disturbances Therefore, constipation requires balance, not treatment. ●The Importance of a Vata-Soothing Diet The first step to preventing constipation is a vata-soothing diet. Avoid: Cold food and drinks, salads, dried fruits, excessive pulses and kidney beans, stale food Adopt: Warm, fresh food, well-cooked vegetables, warm water, and a small amount of oil or ghee. ●Triphala Triphala: The Best Ayurvedic Remedy It is the most balanced Ayurvedic treatment for constipation. How to consume: • 1 teaspoon of Triphala • 1 cup of warm water • Soak for 5-10 minutes • Consume at night If you have frequent urination at night, take Triphala in the morning on an empty stomach. ●Why is fiber important? Fiber softens and makes stools more mobile. Include in your diet: • Porridge • Oats Wheat bran • Whole grains • Fresh fruits and vegetables Fiber + water = easier bowel movements. ●Castor Oil (in special circumstances) Method – • Ginger tea • Add 2 teaspoons of castor oil • Consume at night. Do not use regularly as it can be habit-forming. ●Use of Flaxseed At night • 1 teaspoon of flaxseed • Boil in 1 cup of water • Drink with the seeds. This lubricates and speeds up bowel movements. ●Preventing future constipation • Eating regularly Adequate water intake • Light exercise • Fresh, warm food • Reducing stress • A vata-friendly lifestyle
Sattu is considered heavy and cooling in nature while it is highly nutritious and excellent for summer but it can aggravate vata dosha which leads gas digestion problem especially if there is an existing constipation Two incorporate Sattu in your diet we have to focus on enhancing your digestive fire 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 To include Sattu in your diet without causing gas you can add roasted jeera powder black salt Hing and fresh Ginger juice or finally grated Ginger Use Sattu as a thin water drink rather than a thick paste As you have constipation so mostly Sattu is being used with cool water but you can consume it with lukewarm water You can add half teaspoon of cow ghee for your Sattu preparation Consume Sattu only during the day time or at breakfast or lunch avoid it at night Start with just 1-2 table spoon to see how it react before increasing the quantity Please go for a short walk almost hundred steps after consuming Sattu 👇👇👇👇👇 You can take 2 table spoon of Sattu in a glass + Pinch of Hing+ roasted jeera powder and black salt and lukewarm water and few drops of lemon juice Since your constipation is a recent development at this age please ensure to have educate fibre from cooked vegetable and stay well hydrated throughout the day And if the constipation persist after these changes also you can add 👇👇👇👇👇👇 Triphala powder 1 teaspoon With warm water at bedtime
Hello, You’re absolutely right- sattu is healthy but tricky in vata type digestion, especially at your age when dryness and constipation naturally increase Why sattu is causing gas (your case) -Sattu= dry, heavy, cooling -Your symptoms= gas + constipation-> classic vata aggravation -also indicates low digestive fire Ayurveda explains -GAS= vata imbalance, fermentation of undigested food -Constipation= dryness + weak intestinal movement foood -dry foods like roasted flour worsen both How to take sattu (Do not stop- modify) use this strictly correct way -only midday lunch time mix with -warm water NOT cold -1/2 tsp ghee -pinch of ajwain, jeera, hing -add little rock salt + lemon Avoid -with curd/cold water -morning empty stomach -evening/ night This converts sattu from vata aggravating-> vata balancing Ayurvedic management 1) Agni correction- must first Before food -ginger + pinch salt (small piece) After meals -warm water sip -Hinguvachadi gulika= 1 tab twice before meals =these reduce gas + improve digestion 2) Gas control daily -jeera + ajwain + saunf tea after meals -Dhanwantaram gulika= 2 tabs twice adaily after meals =breaks gas + downward movement of vata 3) Constipation correction (very important in your age) at bedtime -Triphala tablet= 2 tabs with warm water at bedtime =lubricate bowel + restores daily motion 4) Internal lubrication (key for women 50+) Daily -1-2 tsp ghee in lunch or dinner -Guggulutiktakam ghrita= 1 tsp with warm water after dinner =reduces dryness -> fixes root vata Lifestyle -wake up same time daily -warm water morning -walk 20-30 min -no suppression of urges -early dinner before 7:30 pm Diet -warm, soft foods - khichdi, moong dal -cooked vegetables -ghee Avoid -dry foods (roasted, baked) -raw salads -cold drinks -excess chana, rajma If -gas is severe daily -or constipation > 3-4 days Then sattu should be paused temporarily until agni improves You don’t need to stop sattu- you need to Ayurvedically correct how you take it Your root issue is -vata + weak digestion + dryness Fix that-> gas + constipation both settle Do follow Hope this might be helpful Thank you
• Hinguvachadi Gulika (50 Nos) - Kerala Ayurveda (Hinguvachadi Gulika 50 Nos) — x2 • Dhanwantharam Gulika (50 Nos) - Kerala Ayurveda (Dhanwantharam Gulika 50 Nos) — x2 • Triphala Tablets (Thriphala Tablet 100 Nos) - Kerala Ayurveda (Thriphala Tablet 100 Nos) — x1 • Gulguluthikthaka Ghritham (150 Ml) - Kerala Ayurveda (Gulguluthikthaka Ghritham 150 Ml) — x2
