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I am a 63 yr old woman with chronic stress. I am a business owner and I am told by many I don't look my age and I usually don't feel it until the past year. I am constantly stressed, and my body reacts so quickly to every incident in a state of nervousness. For the past 10 years, my business and the people I employed have drained me. Now I am seeing the results. My hair is falling out. I have gained weight, 20 lbs. I have been a juicer for 17 years. My willingness to make juice has diminished. Anxiety is horrible. I never had anxiety, and now I can't get rid of it. Also, I have high blood pressure, but it's not from the diet. I don't eat red meat, but I occasionally do; it's just too heavy. My diet has always consisted of vegetables, fruit, chicken and seafood. Cakes, cookies, and candy have always irritated my stomach. Really bad pains. I read that ashwagandha, amla, and shatavari will be great for lowering cortisol levels. Is this true? If so, how should I take it?
How long have you been experiencing chronic stress and anxiety?:
- More than 5 yearsHow would you rate the severity of your anxiety?:
- Severe — overwhelmingWhat specific situations trigger your anxiety the most?:
- No specific triggersHave you noticed any changes in your sleep patterns?:
- Occasionally waking upHow would you describe your energy levels throughout the day?:
- High and activeWhat has been your experience with your diet lately?:
- Craving unhealthy foodsHave you tried any herbal remedies or supplements for stress before?:
- Regular use of supplementsHow often do you engage in physical activity or exercise?:
- A few times a weekDoctors' responses
From an Ayurveda perspective, your symptoms suggest long-term aggravation of Vata from chronic stress and overwork, with possible involvement of Pitta. When the nervous system stays overstimulated for years, it can lead to anxiety, disturbed sleep, hair fall, weight changes, and high blood pressure. —Rx: 1) Ashwagandhadi lehyam– 1 tsf BD after meals 2) Aimil Amlycure DS – 2 tsp BD after meals 3) Shatavari Cap – 1 cap at bed time with warm milk 4) Brahmi Vati – 1 tab at night 5) neelinibhringadi oil for hairs Local application twice a week —Diet & Lifestyle Advice: Warm freshly cooked meals Avoid excessive caffeine, late nights, and mental overexertion Daily walking + pranayama (Anulom Vilom, Bhramari) Oil massage (Abhyanga) with sesame oil 3x/week Early sleep before 10:30 pm Follow-up: —Review after 4 weeks with BP, sleep, anxiety, and hair fall assessment.
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