Why bloating returns after Laxatives – and how ayurveda breaks the cycle !!!
In Ayurvedic terms, your experience of feeling bloated again 1–2 hours after taking laxatives can be explained through the lens of Vata imbalance, especially Apana Vata and Samana Vata dysfunction. Here’s a breakdown: Laxatives force Apana Vata (the downward-moving subdosha responsible for bowel movements) to act. This gives temporary relief. However, this is not a natural or balanced correction. It doesn’t pacify Vata, it only stimulates it forcefully. Once the laxative’s effect fades, Vata gets even more disturbed. This disturbance spreads to Samana Vata (responsible for digestion in the gut) and weakens Agni (digestive fire), leading to: 🤢Incomplete digestion 😈Ama (toxins) formation Gas accumulation 😧Recurrent bloating Laxatives don’t correct the root issues such as: This leads to a cycle where the bowel needs stimulation but never strengthens naturally. Each time you feel okay, Vata becomes more erratic, leaving you with bloating again !!! ☘️Ayurvedic Recommendation: To break the cycle: ☘️Strengthen Agni with ginger tea, ajwain, or hing-based formulations !!!
Acid Belching, Loose Motions, Eczema? Check Your Fermented Intake!!!
Is Fermented Porridge Meant for Everyone? Actually, No — and Here’s Why. Fermented foods, including fermented porridge (Pezh or Kanji), have gained popularity for their probiotic benefits. While they can indeed aid digestion and improve gut flora in certain individuals, they are not suitable for all body types or health conditions—especially from an Ayurvedic perspective. Why Can Fermented Porridge Be Harmful? Fermentation increases the acidic nature (amla rasa) of food. This, when consumed excessively or by those with certain imbalances, can aggravate pitta and kapha doshas, leading to inflammation and metabolic disturbances. Instead of nourishing, it may contribute to the accumulation of ama (toxins), heat, and dampness in the body. Who Should Avoid Fermented Porridge? – These individuals already have high internal heat and acidity. Fermented foods further elevate pitta, leading to inflammatory symptoms. – Especially those with conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, or lupus, where inflammation is already a concern. So, Is Fermented Porridge Bad? Not at all — but it must be used judiciously, based on your prakriti (body constitution), vikriti (current imbalance), climate, season, and digestive strength (agni). Safer Alternatives: If you crave fermented foods, choose milder options like well-cooked kanji diluted with buttermilk and tempered with cumin in small amounts. Or opt for freshly prepared gruels with digestive herbs like ginger, cumin, or ajwain. As an Ayurvedic physician, my advice is simple: What suits one person can aggravate another. Always listen to your body, honor your constitution, and avoid the trap of blindly following food trends !!!
Inflammation Isn’t Just From Junk – It’s From the Wrong Combinations
Still Confused About Inflammatory Foods? Let’s Break It Down. Certain foods, especially when combined incorrectly, can silently trigger inflammation in your body. One such example is cow’s milk, which is already heavy and difficult for the human gut to digest. When combined with fruits—a practice common in smoothies or desserts—it becomes viruddhahara in Ayurveda. This incompatible combination creates ama (undigested toxins), which tend to accumulate in weaker areas of the body like joints, triggering aches, pains, and stiffness. Now think about a typical “fancy” breakfast: croissant, butter, meat, and eggs. All of these are kapha-heavy foods. Together, they overload the digestive fire (agni), slow down metabolism, and again lead to the formation of ama. What follows? Sluggishness, bloating, acidity, and a general sense of heaviness or fatigue—classic signs that you’ve eaten something inflammatory for your system. These hidden food triggers and poor combinations are often at the root of: Recurrent cystic acne Chronic boils or abscesses Early signs of aging Autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s, thyroiditis, psoriasis, Graves’ disease, SLE, and rheumatoid arthritis They don’t just affect the gut. Their ripple effect is seen on the skin and the mind, causing: Itching and rashes Heat sensations Brain fog and fatigue That all-too-familiar food coma With fusion foods, global cuisines, and fast-paced eating trends, it’s easy to forget the basics of food compatibility. But Ayurveda reminds us that how foods are combined matters just as much as what foods are eaten. Avoiding incompatible combinations can be a game-changer for your health !!!
“Bloating After Healthy Food? Your Gut is Begging for Help (Ayurveda Has the Answer)”
Are you suddenly reacting to foods you once loved — even healthy ones like fruits, dals, or cooked veggies? Do you feel gassy, bloated, or sluggish after meals? Ayurveda calls this a sign of weakened Agni (digestive fire) and rising Ama (toxins). When your gut intelligence breaks down, even the purest foods become hard to digest. This isn’t a food allergy — it’s a cry from your gut for balance. Common signs your Agni is disturbed: Bloating, gas, heaviness after meals Constipation or loose motions White coating on the tongue Low energy and brain fog Frequent belching or acidity Here’s what you can do (the Ayurvedic way): Sip ginger-cumin tea before meals to awaken Agni Stick to warm, home-cooked meals at regular timings Do a gentle gut reset with detox herbs and abhyanga (oil massage) Take buttermilk with roasted cumin daily — the ultimate Ayurvedic probiotic Practice mindfulness — your gut responds to your emotions too. Let your gut feel light, strong, and vibrant again — naturally.
Why ‘Normal’ Thyroid Reports Aren’t the End of the Story”
TSH is Normal, But You Don’t Feel Normal? Here’s What Ayurveda Wants You to Know: Even if your reports say “normal,” if you’re feeling tired, heavy, low, or foggy — your inner vitality (ojas) might be depleted. And ojas isn’t found in blood tests — it’s felt in your energy, glow, and zest for life !!! Ayurveda looks at the digestive fire (agni) as the root of all hormonal harmony. Low agni = low metabolism = fatigue, weight gain, sluggish mood, and hair fall. Even with “normal” TSH, if your agni is dull, you’ll feel off. Your thyroid doesn’t work alone. A congested liver, toxic gut, or suppressed emotions can all mimic or trigger thyroid-like symptoms. Ayurveda treats the whole system, not just the gland. Late nights, irregular meals, skipping oil massages, not syncing with the seasons — these all imbalance vata, which plays a big role in hair fall, mood swings, dry skin, and tiredness even when your labs are fine. Your thyroid might look fine, but what about your prana (life force)? Your manas (mind)? Your sharira bala (physical strength)? Ayurveda checks the pulse beyond numbers — into your sleep, emotions, hunger, and skin tone. Many women are told “you’re fine” just because labs are okay. But you know your body. If you feel not fine, Ayurveda believes you. And we look for root causes, not just reference ranges. Whether it’s dry skin, bloating, low energy, or hair thinning — these are messages from your body. Ayurveda listens to them, interprets them, and brings your system back into balance — gently and deeply !!!
The Real Ayurvedic Journey : My daily Confession
Being a first-generation Ayurvedic doctor with no family legacy, no glamorous clinic, and no ancestral name to back me is hard. But you know what’s harder? → Watching someone with hypothyroidism take thyroid pills for 10 years straight without ever being told why their body stopped functioning naturally in the first place. → Seeing young women with severe hair fall invest in 10+ chemical shampoos and serums — But never address their gut health, sleep, or mental stress. → Getting tagged in posts that say “Take ashwagandha for thyroid” like it’s a magical fix — without any personalization, prakriti analysis, or food correction. → Hearing “My TSH is normal, but I still feel tired, bloated, and hair is falling like crazy” — and knowing they’re trapped in symptom management, not root healing. → Watching influencers do “hair care routines” with exotic oils, while skipping breakfast, sleeping past midnight, and surviving on coffee and salads. → People thinking a hair pack will solve chronic hair fall when the root issue is a sluggish liver, low iron, or unprocessed emotional stress. → Getting told “Ayurveda is slow” by someone who tried one herbal pill for a week and expected magic — While ignoring years of imbalance and lifestyle damage. → Being asked to “send a quick herb” for complex autoimmune issues or hormonal imbalances like thyroid — As if ancient wisdom is now a shortcut service. → Seeing women lose their hair, confidence, and energy after childbirth — And being told it’s “normal” and nothing can be done. (When Ayurveda has entire postpartum protocols for nourishment and repair.) → Fighting the image that real Ayurveda is only for retreats, detoxes, and pretty reels — When it’s actually deep, layered, and rooted in real life. Because today, being an Ayurvedic doctor isn’t just about healing. It’s about defending a science that’s been misused, misunderstood, and marketed into oblivion. We’re not selling overnight glow-ups. We’re restoring balance — one patient, one protocol, one honest conversation at a time.
“Acid Reflux and Ulcers in IT: A Modern Epidemic Explained Through Ayurveda”
78% of IT Professionals Are Living with Agnimandya and Amlapitta — A Silent Epidemic According to a recent study, 78% of IT employees are suffering from chronic digestive disorders resembling Agnimandya (weak digestion) and Amlapitta (acid reflux and ulcers). In Ayurveda, these arise from an imbalance in the Pitta dosha and vitiation of Agni (digestive fire), worsened by improper eating habits (Viruddha Ahara), excessive stress (Manasika Vega), and a sedentary (Alasya) lifestyle. Key findings: 78% suffer from some form of gastric ulcer (Amlapitta or Parinama Shoola). 64% experience recurring acid reflux due to chronic mental stress (Chinta, Bhaya, Shoka aggravating Pitta). 39% regularly consume painkillers or antacids, masking symptoms but further disturbing the delicate balance of Agni and leading to chronic gut issues. If you work in IT, you are at risk if you: 1. Skip meals or eat irregularly (Vishama Bhojana), disturbing your Agni. 2. Consume excessive caffeine, spicy, or processed foods (Tikshna, Katu, and Viruddha Ahara), which inflame Pitta. 3. Work late nights, which aggravates Vata and weakens Pitta Agni. 4. Frequently take painkillers, masking pain but causing deeper imbalances (Avarana of Doshas). If left untreated, ulcers (Amlapitta) can lead to: Internal bleeding (Raktapitta), leading to chronic fatigue (Klama) and anemia (Pandu Roga). Perforation (Pitta Dushti causing tissue rupture), which can become life-threatening. Gastrointestinal cancer (Gulma and long-term inflammation), where prolonged Agni disturbance leads to uncontrolled tissue growth. Ayurvedic Approach to Healing and Prevention: 1. Eat on Time: Follow Dinacharya (daily routine) — consuming meals at regular hours strengthens Agni. 2. Reduce Caffeine & Spicy Foods: Prefer Madhura (sweet), Sheeta (cooling) foods to pacify aggravated Pitta. 3. Manage Stress: Practice Dhyana (meditation), Pranayama, and mindful breaks to stabilize the mind (Manas). 4. Avoid Painkillers and Antacids: Focus on the root cause by healing Agni with herbal support like Shatavari, Amalaki, Yashtimadhu. 5. Undergo Periodic Health Check-ups: Rogi Pariksha (regular assessment) can catch imbalances before they manifest severely. Remember: Your career will not wait for you — but if your Agni collapses, your body will force you to stop. Protect your digestive fire, nurture your Pitta balance, and honor the ancient wisdom of your body. Most IT professionals realize the importance of gut health only when it’s too late. Don’t be one of them !!!
Eating Less, Living Less: The Ayurvedic Warning for Crash Dieters !!!”
Patient Story: When Dieting Went Wrong – An Ayurvedic Insight As an Ayurvedic physician, I recall the case of Megha, a 30-year-old software professional who came to me with complaints of persistent fatigue, disturbed sleep, hair fall, mood swings, and severe bloating. She had been following a strict low-calorie diet for the past 6 months in an attempt to lose weight. Initially, she noticed some weight loss, but soon after, her energy plummeted, her skin became dry, and she developed irregular periods. Upon detailed questioning, I found that Megha was skipping meals, eating very little, and avoiding nourishing foods in the name of “clean eating.” Her food lacked adequate fats, proteins, and warm, grounding meals necessary for her constitution. From an Ayurvedic perspective, Megha was suffering from vata imbalance caused by undernourishment and improper quantity of food. According to our classical understanding: Consuming less quantity of food: 🙄Does not increase strength. 😧Reduces Ojas, the essence of immunity and vitality. 😥Prevents proper nourishment of the body (dhatu poshana becomes weak). 😭Over time, leads to vata disorders such as insomnia, anxiety, dryness, and constipation. Megha’s condition was a classic case of langhana (lightening therapy) gone wrong. While langhana is a therapeutic approach used in Ayurveda to manage conditions of excess, it should always be done under supervision and suited to the individual’s prakriti (constitution), agni (digestive fire), and vikriti (imbalance). Moreover, Megha confessed that on weekends, she would overeat due to cravings—this led to periods of overeating, which further aggravated her doshas, especially kapha and pitta, leading to bloating and inflammation. Excessive food consumption: Is equally undesirable. Causes a quick increase in doshas, leading to imbalances like indigestion, weight gain, acne, and lethargy. Treatment Approach: For Megha, I initiated a Vata-pacifying regimen: Warm, unctuous, and freshly cooked meals. Regular mealtimes without skipping. Inclusion of ghee, soups, and nourishing herbs Early to bed and wake cycle. Gentle abhyanga (oil massage) with sesame oil to ground the vata. Pranayama and guided meditations to reduce anxiety. Use of classical formulations to restore ojas and strengthen digestion. Within 6 weeks, Megha began to regain her strength, her periods normalized, and she reported better sleep and clarity of mind. Conclusion: In Ayurveda, quantity of food is as important as its quality. Eating less or more than what your agni can handle disrupts the delicate balance of doshas. The goal should never be weight loss at the cost of health, but rather balanced nourishment, strong digestion, and vibrant ojas !!!
Why your fasting isn”t working : A message from an ayurvedic physician
I often hear this: “Doctor, I’ve been fasting the whole day. I don’t eat anything from morning to night. But still, my weight isn’t reducing. In fact, I feel more tired, bloated, and low.” Let me gently explain why this kind of fasting may be doing more harm than good. Sleeping All Day Isn’t Fasting. It’s Starving the System. Simply skipping food from sunrise to sunset, lying in bed all day, or sitting under the AC without movement—that’s not fasting. That’s called metabolic slowing. Your body is not burning fat. It’s going into energy preservation mode—slowing down digestion, reducing metabolic fire (agni), and increasing toxins (ama). Instead of weight loss, you might notice: Irritable moods Fasting Needs Movement. Energy Needs Circulation. Fasting is meant to reset the digestive system, not shut it down. Ayurveda encourages light movement, gentle stretches, and mindful walking during fasting to help kindle agni (digestive fire) and circulate prana (life force). Sleeping all day while fasting builds stagnation, not vitality. It’s like keeping firewood ready but not lighting the match. Ayurveda’s View: Fasting Must Be Aligned With Your Body Type and Season Not every person benefits from prolonged fasting. Especially if you: For such individuals, fasting aggravates Vata—leading to dryness, anxiety, poor sleep, and slower metabolism. Weight Loss Isn’t About Eating Less. It’s About Eating Right and Moving Right. If your goal is to reduce weight, just not eating is not enough. You need to: So What Should You Do Instead? If you feel fasting is not working for you, try this Ayurvedic routine: Ayurveda is not anti-fasting.Ayurveda is about intelligent fasting.Fasting that aligns with your body, your activity level, and your environment. Stop punishing your body with starvation.Start nourishing it with rhythm, warmth, and mindful movement. That’s the real way to reduce weight, balance hormones, and feel like yourself again !!!
Battery Low? Here’s Why Your Body Keeps Running Out of Energy”
Are you constantly feeling tired, mentally foggy, or physically drained no matter how much rest you get? When your body’s internal battery runs low, it’s a signal that your core energy systems are under strain. The top three systems responsible for your energy are: The thyroid gland governs how fast or slow your body converts food into energy. When it’s underactive—like in hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s thyroiditis—you’ll notice symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, cold sensitivity, and brain fog. The key player here is T3 (Triiodothyronine), the active thyroid hormone, which directly powers your mitochondria (your energy factories). Low T3 = sluggish mitochondria = low energy output. The adrenal glands produce hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, helping your body adapt to stress. Chronic stress or autoimmune conditions like Addison’s disease can lead to: Constant fatigue Low blood pressure Muscle weakness Poor appetite Skin pigmentation changesWhen your adrenals are overwhelmed, your energy reserves deplete rapidly. Your mitochondria convert nutrients—especially fats—into ATP (cellular energy).But factors like poor nutrition, toxins, inflammation, infections, or oxidative stress can damage them.Symptoms of weak mitochondria include: Energy crashes after meals Muscle pain Poor stamina Feeling exhausted even after rest Even if your thyroid, adrenals, and mitochondria are trying their best, they can’t function without proper nutrients.Deficiencies in key vitamins and minerals like B12, iron, magnesium, selenium, iodine, and CoQ10 can: Lower your metabolism Impair mitochondrial function Lead to fatigue, anxiety, and weakness Lack of deep, restorative sleep and excessive screen time can disturb your body’s natural energy rhythm. Sleep is when your adrenals and mitochondria repair. Staying up late or inconsistent sleep patterns can lead to energy debt over time. Bottom Line:If your energy feels like it’s running on 1%, it’s not just about sleep or caffeine. Look deeper—into your thyroid, adrenals, mitochondria, and overall lifestyle. Recharge naturally through balanced nutrition, stress management, deep sleep, and healing the root cause rather than just masking fatigue.