Diet regimen to be followed by jaundice patients

Jaundice is a condition related to liver. The term jaundice comes from the French word jaune, meaning yellow. Jaundice is also called icterus.Its nothing but a condition of the liver where in there will be increased production of a pigment called bilirubin due to which there will be yellowish discolouration of the skin,mucous membrane,sclera the white part of the eyes,conjunctiva.here there will be increase amount of billirubin  in the blood stream which is called'' hyperbilirubinamea''   . Thia further leads to increased levels of bilirubin in the extracellular fluid. Normally liver produced 2 types of pigments called bilirubin and bili veredin. Bilirubin is responsible of colouring the stools .Hence when there is jaundice we observe dark yellow coloured urine and stools.


Jaundice is a condition which is seen in hapatitis,liver chirrosis,liver cancers etc.

The jaundice is of 3 types :-
1. Pre -hapatic [here the pathology occurs above or prior to the liver]
2. Hepatic        [ Here the pathology lies within the liver itself]
3. Post-hepatic [ Here the patholagy lies below the liver]
Here the word hepatic means liver.

Liver is a organ which is known as the power house of our human body. It plays so many  important role like fat, carbohydrate metabolism etc.

Signs and symptoms:-
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1.Yellowish discoloration of the sclera [ white part of the eye] and conjunctiva.
2. Yellowish discoloration of the nail bed and underneath the tongue.
3. Dark yellow urine and stools
4. Occationally syptoms of gastritis like vomiting, severe pain in hypogastric area , anorexia[ reduced appitite], naucea, fatigue.
5.Pain under the right rib cage if there is enlargement of the liver[inflamation] mainly while walking or deep breathing.[this can be differentiated from gastritis by the blood test.]
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Diet to be followed my the person suffering from jaundice or any other disorder related to liver:-[ Patya]
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The diet should be
1. Low in fat
2. High in proteins
3. Low  carbohydrates

Most beneficial vegetables:-
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Mainly the plants that belong to cucurbitaceae  family,  or the cucurbit or gourd family

1.Bottle gourd  is the vegetable which should be used in large quantity. Its easy to digest, high in iron content,low fat and carbs.
2. Cucumber is a vegetable which will help to cool the body.It can be consumed in form of juice or eaten as it is.
3. As much as possible try to eat cooked food as the digestive power will be low during the course.


Impotent things to do during the phase of jaundice:
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Note:-
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- Bread with lots of diluted or reduced fat milk is very beneficial.This is high in proteins which is very beneficial for the recovery of liver.
-Bottle gaurd can be consumed in for of sides or we can prepare gruel adding rice to it.
- The diet should involve less or no salt preferably
- Jaggery added to the vegetable is beneficial.
- The diet should not involve any form of fat eg- oil,ghee ,butter etc is not advised at all.try avoiding this for atleast 45 days preferably 2 month period.
- the food should be mild in spices like chilly etc. peppercorns are prefered than chilies.
- Drink ample amount of water.
- Avoid going out in hot sun mainly after 11.00 in the morning upto 4.00 pm in the evening

Medications:-
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1.Apply the pulp of  aloevera to your scalp and leave it for atleast an hr to two. This has a very good medicinal value and will also help to keep body cool.
2. Try to eat the pulp of aloe or even the juice empty stomach for 1 week.
3. Prepare the kashaya /decoction of bhoomi amalaki  / locally called nela nelli ( Phyllanthus niruri)
Method:-

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Take about 4-5 1 feet lenght healthy plant and chop it up to about 1-2 inches in length add water about 2 cups and bring to a boil . Now simmer and reduce the same until it comes to 3/4 cup.
Then sieve the contents and the filtered decoction should be consumed daily after about 1.30 hrs after the breakfast.

Note about the drug Phyllanthus niruri :-
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This is a small herb which grows like a weed in the winter season .
It grows to about 1-2 feet in height.Has small oblong  leaves.The main thing which is required for its identification is if you lift the small branches on the lower surface of the stem i.e just below the leaves you can see mall round mustard sized seeds.
Whole plant is used for medical purpose.
It plays an important role in -
- urinary tract/ kidney  disorders
-UTI ( urinary tract infection)
- boosts immunity
- used in liver disorders mainly jaundice
- helps in weight reduction
- anti diabetic

Jaundice in terms of ayurveda-
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Jaundice is called as kaamala in sanskrit.Its the disorder related to yakrith that is liver.It is a rakthavaha  strothas related vyadhi. Mainly caused due to margavarodha of rakthavaha sthrothas.


Medications:-
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For pain and fever in the initial days-
1. Agni tundi
2 .Mrithyunjaya rasa
3. Chandra prabha vatti

For the liver -
1.Kumari aasava
2.Aaragya vardhini vatti
3. Bhoomi amalaki kashaya
4. Aloevera
5. Pathya

Tests:-
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In case of proper diagnosis of this condition the blood test like liver  function test is very beneficial . Here the level of bilirubin[ total,conjugate and unconjugate] will be considerably high with, urobilinogenand alkaline phosphate level[ALP] too which will be increased.

Complications:-
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Complications of jaundice includes sepsis especially cholangitis, biliary cirrhosis, pancreatitis, coagulopathy, renal and liver failure

BEST HOME REMIDY FOR COUGH AND RUNNING NOSE

This is the season when people suffer from various kind of illness. Cough and cold,running nose,sinusitis,fever, loose motion ,vomiting are most amongst them. Today in my this post i will be dealing with some medicines for cough and cold ,running nose for both adults and kids who are of 1+ age.

1.The ingredients that you will need are as follows:-

turmeric - 1 tsp
honey - 1 tsp
freshly extracted ginger juice - 1tsp
pepper powder - 1tsp
lemon juice -1 tsp


Method of consuming:-
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Mix all the 5 ingredients mentioned above in a bowl and should be taken early morning in empty stomach.
This course of medicine should be repeated for another 4-5 days although you see the patient has recovered.

Working mode of the drug:-
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This will help to liquify all the thickened sputum and remove it out from the body.
It purges out through any of the out let.i.e- either mouth or may be expelled thro' stools.
Some times the patients may even vomit out after taking this medicine. Its absolutely ok. Its actually good if they throw out in that manner so he can feel a bit relieved too.
You may also observe a bit loose stools in some which is another way of expelling the sputum.


2. Ginger juice:-
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This one is helpful for productive cough especially when the sputum becomes very thick and foul smelling.

Ginger juice - 2 tsp
honey - 1 tsp
turmeric powder - 1 pinch

Mode of intake:-
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Mix all the ingredients and consume it after light food. In case of kids 1/2 tsp each of ginger and honey will be enough. You can even increase the amount of honey if the kid is very small.This can be given to 8-12 months baby too

3. Pepper decoction:-
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Pepper corn - 2 tsp
water - 2 cups
jaggery - 2 tsp
ghee - 1 drop

Mode of intake :-
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Crush the pepper corn coarsely . Add them to a sauce pan with the water and simmer and allow it to reduce to 3/4 cup then add ghee and jaggary and bring one boil. Sieve and serve when its warm .

This can be taken at any time of day.good for both dry as well as productive cough.


4. Jeera laddo :-
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Ingredients:-
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Jeera [cumin] seeds - 2-3 tsp
jagrary - 1tbsp


Method:-
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1. Dry roast the cumin seeds in a pan until they turn a bit dark in color .
2. Crush it by pounding it with jaggery.
3. This will for a single sticky mass. Now roll out small ladoos out of them and store in a air tight container.
4. Have frequently when throat irritates .
5. This is very good for dry cough and throat irritations.

Hidden secrets about nature

1.Sweet potato:-
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Nutrients:
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Rich source of vitamin B6,C,E, beta-Carotene,iron,potasium,fibers

Variety of vegetable:
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tuber

Some facts about this tuber-
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The orange variety is better than the white as it contains more beta-carotene than the white. Beta -carotene is a carotinoid with anti- viral,anti-cancer,anti-oxidant properties. Hence go for the orange variety
This is a carotene which our body converts into vitamin A which helps to fight against cancer.
The vitamin E here helps to maintain good health of skin and hair.
The skin is full of fibres
This vegetable can help to lower the cholesterol and enhances the digestive function naturally.

2.Carrots:-
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Carrot is a vegetable which is rich in nutrients essential for the eyes,improves vision.

Variety:
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Tuber

Nutrients:
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Vitamin K, beta carotene, Folate, Calcium, Iron Zinc, lots of essential fibres.

Importance:-
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- Carrots are the richest sources of beta carotene which is further converted by our body to vitamin A which is an anti -oxidant.
- This helps to fight against virus,cancer cells and prevents heart diseases by streanthening the cells in natural way.
- Its rich in Vitamin K which is useful in blood clotting and quick healing of wounds
- As its rich in fibres it helps in proper digestion of intaken food articles and expulsion of wastes.Thus renders a healthy heart condition.
- It contains chromium which helps in regulating blood sugar level and meets sugar cravings in case of diabetic patients.


3.Yams:-
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Variety:-
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root vegetable

Nutrients:-
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Vitamin B1 , beta carotene, Fibers.

Types of yams:-
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White , yellow and purple


Importance:-
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- Yellow variety is rich in beta carotene.
- Helps in boosting immune system as it strengthens the cells due to vitamin A [Conversion].
- Assists the body to deal with pollutants.
- vitamin B1 is used to increase the energy levels and eases depression,stress thus inturn helps in boosting immune system
- As they are rich in fibres it helps in keeping the digestive system in good condition.

4.Potatoes:-
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Variety:-
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tuber

Nutrients:
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- Vitamin B1,bB3, B6, C,folate, copper, iron, potassium, fibres.

Importance:
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Cheap and rich starchy vegetable.
- Rich in vitamin C which is very essential to keep the immune system healthy.
- New potatoes are much better compared to old as they are rich in antioxidants.
- The fibres here aid the process of digestion and lowers cholesterol .Thus heart healthy.
- Vitamin B6 again boosts the immune system by by boosting amino acids which are essential for good health.B6 is very essential for the phagocytes to engulf or eat up the waste materials and dead cells.


5.Onion:-
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Variety:
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Bulb

Nutrients:-
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Vitamin B1, B6, Sulfur compounds,flavonoids.

Importance:-
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-Good and helps in building up immunity
-the strong odour helps in tingling the nerve endings,thus helps to regain conscious in sizures.
-It has a higher level of flavonoid quercetin,which is a strong anti oxidant which can check or block the growth of cancerous cells.
- Quercetin is anti -inflamatory,anti biotic & anti viraland like beta carotene its not destroyed by cooking.
- Its found that onion helps in supressing the activity of halico bacter pylori bacterium ,which is resposible for the food poisoning and ulcers in the gastrium.
- It helps to lower the cholesterol,thinning the blood and prevents clot formation . Thus heart friendly.
- Good when taken during running nose and dry cough whith a piece of jaggery.It must be taken raw.
- It may cause indigestion in people with gastro-intestinal problems ,especially when consumed in raw condition.

Immunity

Immunity is the natural way by which our body protects us from natural ailments or diseases. Our body has immune system by the help of which our body can fight against antigens which was previously recognised by the defence mechanism. This is mainly done by the antibodies. There are certain primary detector cells which recognises the antigens just when they enter into our body and produces antibodies to protect our body against them. The bodies immune system thus acts like a key in the maintenance of good physical health.
A nutritious balanced diet ,healthy life style,clean and clear healthy environment,genetics all of these factors directly helps in building up the immune system.
The immune system which is like an army protecting and gaurding our body is based on the lymphatic system and the white blood cells of the body[blood stream]. There are many other organs which also contribute like spleen,skin,respiratory,digestive etc. The lymphatic system comprises of the various regions where in lymph nodes are located i.e, network of lymph nodes and vessels which helps in returning fluids from intercellular spaces to the actual blood stream which then circulates all over the body. The lymph node,thymus gland and spleen are the constituents of lyphatic system. This lyphatic system produces lyphocytes it further engulfs or kills the foreign particals,cancerous cells or microbes. Thus thier presence in the blood stream is as special indication.
There are 2 types of lymphocytes-
1.T- lymphocytes [produces by thymus glands]
2.B- lymphocytes [ produces by the spleen ]

The white blood cells found in the blood stream like phagocytes and and lymphocytes destroys the invading bacterias and removes the dead or unwanted cells and tissues which cause damage.

Signs of low immunity :-
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The person becomes vulnarable to cold ,flue ,thoat pain,head ache,fever , allergies etc more frequently

Auto immune diseases:-
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Conective tissue disorders like Rhuematoid arthritis,Rhuematoid fever,Scleroderma,SLA etc

The food articles and habits which helps in boosting the body's immune system are-
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1. Food rich in vitamin A,B -complex,C and E.
2. Food comprising of high calcium,selenium and zinc.
3. Omega-3 and 6- fatty acids which are usually found in nuts,seeds and oily fishes.
4. The protiens which are found in lean meat, fish and pulses.
5. Fibers found in fruits ,veggies,grains and pulses.
6. Regular exercise, adequate sleep, pranayama and such other breathing exercises,yoga,meditation
7. Clean environment.
8. Bright ventilation .

Quick and easy remidies for mouth ulcers

My todays topic is all bout mouth ulcers.This is one amoungst the most comman problem which everyone experience .There are certain things to know a bout the causes and how to prevent them what are the remidies.

Mouth or the so called oral cavity is said to be the mirror of the digestive system mainly the stomach and the interstine.
The mouth ulcers are called as stomatitis.Its a reddish small ulcer which occurs in the inner area of the mouth.They are of different varities like tromatic ulcer,Chronic ulcers,Acute,Malignant,Benign.....


Causes:-
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1.Troma - This means any sort of injury .this is most commanest cause .Mainly while brushing or eating and sharp and hard objects ,or mainly while consuming any meat with intact bones , somethimes it might occur by your own teeth itself..

2.Constipation - This is the main cause.Mostly the person suffering from constipation problem will have oral ulcers too.So the root cause here is to get rid of constipation which it self will act as a cure.

3.Indigestion- This is also the most comman reason .Any problem with digestion shows of in form of stomatitis.

4.Many ulcers mainly related too intestines or stomach in such a condition this can also be seen.But here that will remain for a long time.

5.In innumo compramise condition like AIDS and others.

6.Vitamin difficiancy like difficiancy of vitamin B- complex or vitamin-C.

7.Calcium difficiancy.

8.Indulgence in excessive of spicy food.

9.Reduced intake of water.

Remidies:-
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1.Water is a very good remidy for this problem.As it is a liquid when taken i good amount removes or washe s away the toxins,Relieves one from constipation problem.Not only this there are certain vitamins which are water soluble.Body requires adequate amount of water.Hence its really good way to prevent the onset of mouth ulcers.

2.Keep your body cool if you are of pitta prakrithi of tend to increase up the heat in your body eary.

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Take substances which cool your body like tender coconut water.

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Prepare a drink/kashaya by adding coarsely powdered coriander seeds and cumin about 1 tsp each to milk and add 1 tsp of powdered cane sugar or jaggery and boil and reduced to half .Consume this twice a day.This will help you in constipation and gastritis problem too.

5.If this problem of ulcer is due to constipation make a habbit of drinking large amount of water in a day and consume more of fibrous vegetable and fruits in your diet like leafy vegetables,oranges ,sweetlimes etc.

6.Application of honey with the help of tip of your finger to the spot where there is a ulcer daily about 3-4 times helps to get immediate relief from the pain and also cures the ulcers early.This will lead to a bit for burning sensation but then subsides after 1 mins of application.

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Ghee application is also beneficial like honey.

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Consume more of milk mainly in the night before bedtime.

9.Take B-Complex tablets for atleast 3 days,twice daily with milk

10.Chewing tender leaaves of mango or guava and then swallow the liquid and keep the leaf at the site for about ten minutes.this also will show wonderful results.

11.Tender leaves of Jaaji mallige is the best remidy amounst all.It gives quick results.It makes the area numb.Used the way as tender leaves of guava and mango.This helps in bad breath problem also,cleanses the touch and improves taste perceptions.Increases appitite.

12.Oil pulling is an ancients method used to prevent anu oral diseases like related to gums teeth and even for ulcers.Helps to restore the helath of oral cavity.

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Simply chewing about haqlf trp of cumin and then drink a cup of water this also shows wonderful results.this also helps when you feel blotting sensation in your stomach.

Ayurvedic remidies:-
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1.Gandusha dharana with thriphala kwatha, i.e- gargling or holding the water or thriphala kwatha in the mouth of 10 mins twice daily.

2.Application of triphala churna mixed with honey over the small ulcers also gives good results.

3.Intake of a tablet by name-'' Khadiradhi Vati'' is really a good remidy.I always make it a point to have a strip of this tablet in my purse.This also helps in dry cough and bad breath.

4.Oil pulling with neem oil.

Calcium rich food

Todays topic is about calcium, its role,food contents which are rich in calcium and ways to prevent reduced calcium count and protect the health of bones.As this was requested by one of the regular visitor here i am with this topic.



Introduction:-
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To begin with calcium is the essential component of the body.Its a mineral which helps in building the skeletal frame of the body.Bones and the teeth in our body mainly contains calcim with phoshorus that is in the form of calcium phosphate.
Calcium is one such mineral which is produced in our body to a little extent .It is absorbed from the blood and store in bones to a little extent.

Generally the growth of the body takes place from 0-25 yrs of age.It various in each indivisual.Noramally at an average -
Femals its from 0-19 yrs
Males its 0-22 yrs at an average.
This is mainly carried out by the growth harmaone which is released from pitutory glands located in the brain.But the body continues to built up the bone mass and the density up till 30 yrs of ageHEnece one must indulge in food habbits which is rich in calcium,magnesiun,potassium and vitamin-D and K2 throughout childhood and adolescence for a healthy and strong bone.

Reasons for reduce calcium levels-
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1.Poor absorbtion of calcium by the system
2.Reduced intake of calcium
3.Some thyroid gland malfunctioning[As its responsible for the maintanace of calcium level in the body.
4.During the menopausal period.
5.unkown causes
6.Improper assimilation of calcium .

Reduced calcium level in the body leads to :-
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-Osteoporosis
-frequent fractures of the bone
-delayed clotting of blood if there is some injury
-cavities in tooth.
-reduced body weight
-problems related to heart as it helps in pumping actions of the heart.
-pain in multiple joints etc

Causes of osteo porosis:
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-Reduced calcium intake
-sedentory life style
-improper care during menopause
-cigarette smoking
-excessive alcohol intake
-familial
-intake of immuno suppressive drugs
-harmonal imbalance
-improper fuctioning of thyroid glands


Food items which are rich in calcium :-
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Animal product:
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-Milk
-Curds/yogurt [contains much calcium than milk also]
-Cheese [note ricotta cheese is rich in calcium than any other cheese]
-egg
-fish [salmon with bone is really a good source of calcium]
-meat with bones are much beneficial
-Seafood

Plant product:
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-Soya milk,and even curds etc.
-Soya bean
-Tofu
-broccoli
-spinach
-kale
-Turnip leaves
-All leafy vegetables
-corn bread
-cabbage
-cucumber

Simple methods to gain weight

My todays topic is a request by a friend.Feel free to ask for the topics of your choice and i'll be happy to post them.Well many of the indivisuals are facing the problem of underweight.due to many reasons one may not gain weight and by eating or following same procedures the other may easily gain weight.There are various reason for this.

Causes:
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1.Inheritance:
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It may be due to the genes.Parents or one of the parent has the nature of not gaining weight even though the person involves in any type of food habbits or regimen.So this will be inherited by the offspring also.

2.Absorption:
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There may be some problem because of which the persons intestine may not be able to absorb the essential materials or end products of digestion which inturn results in malnurishment thus leading to underweight.

3.Digestive problems:
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The indivisual may not be in the state of having enough food due to some causes like for eg- some get indigestion if they have even a little extra food,or may be suffering from irritable bowel syndrome,or colonitis or something like that.The person may not be involving with correct habbits or exercises to get the food digested well , assimilated and the good part of the end product of digestion to be absorbed to meet the body needs.

4.Knowledge:
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The person may be unaware about the proper quantity or proportion of various component of food what he has to consume.
Like the vegetables which he has to take about half the portion of his meal,then fats and carbs together about 1/4 part odf his diet,protiens and vitamins to 1/4 th part of his meal.thus it goes on.We generally say this as stomach may be divided to 3 parts and - 1/3rd of it must be filled with solid food particals ,
- another 1/3 rd must be filled with liquid particals
- last 1/3 rd must be left vacant for the air to circulate and aid the digestion.


I have already mentioned about the shad rasa yukta ahara to be consumed and at what stages they have to be consumed in my earlier post.So please follow them if you have missed.

5.Low Hb% in the body:
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If a person is aneamic also then wont gain weight.so boost up your Hb%

6.Unkown cause:
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Here no matter what ever the person does,there is no problems of digestion absorption or malnourishment but the indivisual remains thin but active and helathy.This is ok.That can be called as his inborn constitution which i will be discussing in my future posts.

Methods:
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Now you might have already tried many home remidies or medicine for this problem of under weight or or over lean ...
But here are some easy and simple remidies.so goahead aand give a try.I will be prescribing some ayurvedic medicines but this is general.It varies from person to person depending upon thier age ,weight and duration,appitite.So one who wanna try ayurvedic medicines which are really promising as i have tried in many patients and have got wonderful results please contact me and i can advice you for proper dosage and pathya, etc.

1.Home remidies direct from your kitchen:-
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-you must first record your weight before starting this and record weekly on a perticular day of a week for a month.

A]- Take 1tbsp of ghee and add 1tbsp of sugar to it mix and lick this mixture little by little in empty stomach just before lunch and dinner .and then after 30 mins you can have your meals.
- Continue this for atleast a month to see the benifits.


B]- Make a habbit of consuming one well ripen banana with a cup of warm milk with a tsp of ghee mixed or stirred into itwith little sugar .Here sugar is for taste.

C]- Make a habbit of eating food in little quantity for very 2 hrs.Here i dont mean junks.May be fruits,vegetables,juices,dry fruits etcs.

D]-Always eat well balanced food,Which includes all the essential components including good fats also.

E]-Drink water after you meal atleast 1 cup full.this will help for better digestion and also to gain weight.

F]- Boost up your apittite by working out daily for atleast 30 mins.May be brisk walk,or just alittle bit of walking,dancing etc.

G]-Make a habbit of taking a light nap after a afternoon meal for about 30 mins to 1 hr.This will also help to gain weight.Try to get sound and good amount of sleep at nights too.

H]- Try to remain calm and happy.this contentment is really required because this is always related to mind .Body and mind are interlinked...So well balanced state of body with mind is called as a healthy condition or the man is called helathy.

I]-Eat soaked dry grapes or dates soaked in warm milk over night .this should be taken empty stomach.It will also increase the Hb% .thus acts as two in one.


2] Now comming down to Ayurvedic medicines:-
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1.Khushmanda avaleha - 1 tsp twice daily with a cup of warm milk before bed and early in tghe morning empty stomach has a wonderful result.This should be done atleast for a month.this will also increase the heamoglobin percentage in the blood

2.Swamala compound a leha of doothpapeshwar company works wonders over the mal-nourished body.Even this should be taken spoon ful early morning or just before food with a cup of milk for best result.this should be take for atleast 1 month.

3.Ashwagandhavaleha-this one more type of avaleha which helps as a general tonic and given even better reults in men.May be taken with warm water or milk.

4.Chavan prash-This is also a very good leha.Method of intake is same as other.It has many dry fruits,amla[gooseberry and many medicinal roots].Best for emaciation caused as a result of some chronic diseases.

5.Draksharista- 3tsp of this should be taken with equal amount of boiled and cooled water with a drop of honey thrice a day for atleast 1 month.

6.Ashwaganda choorna may be taken with ghee or honey or even milk thrice daily .

Thus there are many more Aushadha /medicines in Ayurveda for this or any other problems.