Ayurveda for digestion
Acid reflux, bloating and gas, constipation, a stomach that never feels settled: digestive complaints are among the most common reasons people look for an Ayurvedic doctor. Preeti Gupta at Minute Wonder Ayurveda in San Ramon helps people with these concerns, and much of what she does is look closely at how, when and what you eat.
Preeti Gupta · Ayurvedic Doctor-level certified · since 2010
First Visit · 90 min · $250
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Why am I bloated after lunch?
A 2-minute check: six questions about the last four weeks.
Three common patterns
Irregular, gassy and variable
Your answers lean toward what Ayurveda calls vata-type digestion: appetite and bowel habits that change from day to day, gas and bloating that come and go, and a gut that reacts to rushing, skipped meals and stress. Warm, cooked meals at regular times are the usual starting point.
Try this week: Mung bean dal and Takra, digestive buttermilk.
Read on: Bloating and Gas and Constipation.
Hot, acidic and urgent
Your answers lean toward pitta-type digestion: a strong appetite that turns sharp when a meal is late, heat or acidity after eating, and a bowel that runs loose or urgent. Cooling, unhurried meals are the usual starting point.
Try this week: Barley drink and Cumin, coriander and fennel tea.
Read on: Acid Reflux and Heartburn and IBS.
Heavy, slow and sluggish
Your answers lean toward kapha-type digestion: a heavy, full feeling that lingers, slow mornings and a gut that is slow to get going. Lighter, warm meals with gentle spice are the usual starting point.
Try this week: Cumin, coriander and fennel tea and Takra, digestive buttermilk.
Read on: Bloating and Gas and Weight.
What Ayurveda looks at
In Ayurveda, digestion is the center of health. The traditional word is agni, the digestive fire: how well you break down food and turn it into nourishment. The classical texts describe balanced doshas (vata, pitta and kapha), balanced digestion and proper elimination of waste as signs of good health. When digestion is weak or irregular, the tradition says undigested residue, called ama (accumulated toxins), can build up.
That is why Preeti does not look at a symptom alone. She looks at your diet and the timing of your meals, your bowel movements, your daily routine, exercise and sleep, and at your constitution (Prakriti) and current imbalance (Vikriti). The same symptom can have a different story in different people, so the plan is built around you and not around the label.
What you can start this week
Cumin, coriander and fennel (CCF) teaA warm spice tea simmered for 5 to 7 minutes. It is our digestive tea for bloating and gas. Ask Preeti first if you are pregnant or nursing.- Takra, digestive buttermilkWith roasted cumin, ginger and mint. Have takra at room temperature after lunch and dinner. Skip it with lactose intolerance or a dairy allergy.
Mung bean dalCooked with ghee and spices such as cumin and coriander. Mung beans are easy to digest prepared this way.
When to call Preeti
If reflux, bloating, constipation or an unsettled stomach is part of most of your weeks, Preeti would like to hear about it.
On the call Preeti tells you whether a First Visit is the right next step.
Common questions about digestion
Can Ayurveda help with acid reflux?
Ayurveda supports digestion through diet, daily routine and, where suitable, herbs, and acid indigestion is one of the digestive concerns Preeti helps with. She looks at what you eat, when you eat and how your digestion behaves, and builds a plan around your constitution.
If reflux is frequent or wakes you at night, tell Preeti on the free 15-minute call. Those patterns shape the plan.
Can Ayurveda help with bloating, gas and constipation?
Preeti looks at your diet, meal timing, routine, sleep and bowel pattern, then recommends changes you can make at home, such as the recipes above. Many clients report feeling a difference within the first few weeks of following their plan, and lasting change usually comes over months.
Can Ayurveda help with IBS?
Preeti looks at the pattern behind IBS: your diet, meal timing, daily routine, sleep and constitution. Takra, spiced buttermilk, is traditionally used to support digestion.
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