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What Supplements And Foods Could Help Me For Stress ?
Question: Life is very stressful for almost everyone. It’s a big challenge for me. What supplements and foods could help me? Does. Ayurveda medicine have any solutions!
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Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for contacting with your health concern and after reviewing your health query I am of the following opinion:
- Is stressful life related with: job pressure, marital disharmony (marriage or relationship), peer pressure, mental pressure, emotional problems, increase in financial obligations, unclear expectations??
- In Ayurveda we hold that stress (sahas/साहस) and anxiety (chittodvega/चित्तोद्वेग) is caused due to an imbalance in Vata Dosha ( vata vridhi) mainly a disturbance of nervous system: characterized by cognitive, somatic, emotional and behavioural components.
- Let me know if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:
. Anger/irritability
. Breathlessness.
. Sweating/indigestion.
- Do let me know about the following questionnaires, so that I can tailor made the diet/medicines and lifestyle programme for you.
Dr. Munish Sood
Consultant Physician
Naimittika
direct online link: bit.ly/drmunishsood
Need further clarification
Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for contacting with your health concern and after reviewing your health query I am of the following opinion:
- Is stressful life related with: job pressure, marital disharmony (marriage or relationship), peer pressure, mental pressure, emotional problems, increase in financial obligations, unclear expectations??
- In Ayurveda we hold that stress (sahas/साहस) and anxiety (chittodvega/चित्तोद्वेग) is caused due to an imbalance in Vata Dosha ( vata vridhi) mainly a disturbance of nervous system: characterized by cognitive, somatic, emotional and behavioural components.
- Let me know if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:
. Anger/irritability
. Breathlessness.
. Sweating/indigestion.
- Do let me know about the following questionnaires, so that I can tailor made the diet/medicines and lifestyle programme for you.
Dr. Munish Sood
Consultant Physician
Naimittika
direct online link: bit.ly/drmunishsood
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Saisudha Kotla
It’s general anxiety related toco d, family health issue,finance, . Like a lot of peopke% also long term problem with diabetes , with constipation treated by doctors for 30 some years. I wake up and my mind is so overwhelmed 5g at blood pressure goes up… I take some Lorazapam but looking for mor3 XXXXXXX so,unions
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necessary instructions and management.
Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for reverting back.
1. As your Address shows US, thus let me know about the present 'season' since the seasonal dietary regimen will be prepared accordingly .
2. As you have told, thus the said problems can be grouped under GAD [generalized Anxiety disorder], as such dietary regime and Lifestyle management along with Medicine is initiated from my side according to “manovaha srotas vyadhi”.
3. Avoid: alcohol, pepper, garam masala, mustard oil, pickles, rye, spicy food, anger, grief, fear, late night waking, garlic, ginger, onion.
- Take: Apple, almond, banana, broccoli, cantaloupe, melon, carrot, cashew nut, corn, cauliflower, grapes, guava, lemon, XXXXXXX orange, pineapple, soybean, spinach have anti oxidant and detoxifying properties so take them in plenty.
4. Lemon juice mixed with sugar in a glass of water helps release stress removing hormones from the body and bring mind at peace/rest. And eat 2 spoons coriander [Dhaniya] seeds with 2 spoons of sugar candy [mishri].
PS. Anything you do, go low and go slow and make changes gradually, as your small changes become habit, you can continue to ADD more healthy choices.
5. Prescription drugs and procedures available for your problems are: sarpagandha, khus, jatamansi, bramhi, kevada, vacha, tagar, amla, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX ras, mahakalyanak ghrita, manasmitra vatkam, XXXXXXX vati, mann XXXXXXX vati,Ashwagandharishta, sarasvatarishta, stresscom, nasya karma.
6. You should/may consult with your health care professional for CBT [cognitive behavioral therapy] to identify and counteract negative thoughts. [if any]
Do revert back with your concern(s)
Dr.Munish
Naimittika
PS. Is your blood sugar and blood pressure under control, do share the values.
necessary instructions and management.
Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for reverting back.
1. As your Address shows US, thus let me know about the present 'season' since the seasonal dietary regimen will be prepared accordingly .
2. As you have told, thus the said problems can be grouped under GAD [generalized Anxiety disorder], as such dietary regime and Lifestyle management along with Medicine is initiated from my side according to “manovaha srotas vyadhi”.
3. Avoid: alcohol, pepper, garam masala, mustard oil, pickles, rye, spicy food, anger, grief, fear, late night waking, garlic, ginger, onion.
- Take: Apple, almond, banana, broccoli, cantaloupe, melon, carrot, cashew nut, corn, cauliflower, grapes, guava, lemon, XXXXXXX orange, pineapple, soybean, spinach have anti oxidant and detoxifying properties so take them in plenty.
4. Lemon juice mixed with sugar in a glass of water helps release stress removing hormones from the body and bring mind at peace/rest. And eat 2 spoons coriander [Dhaniya] seeds with 2 spoons of sugar candy [mishri].
PS. Anything you do, go low and go slow and make changes gradually, as your small changes become habit, you can continue to ADD more healthy choices.
5. Prescription drugs and procedures available for your problems are: sarpagandha, khus, jatamansi, bramhi, kevada, vacha, tagar, amla, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX ras, mahakalyanak ghrita, manasmitra vatkam, XXXXXXX vati, mann XXXXXXX vati,Ashwagandharishta, sarasvatarishta, stresscom, nasya karma.
6. You should/may consult with your health care professional for CBT [cognitive behavioral therapy] to identify and counteract negative thoughts. [if any]
Do revert back with your concern(s)
Dr.Munish
Naimittika
PS. Is your blood sugar and blood pressure under control, do share the values.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for all his info. But—. I am a diabetic and your recommendations include some with high sugar. Any thoughts. -2- what about Cbd??…
Brief Answer:
further necessary details
Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for reverting back.
1. I already asked about the blood sugar and blood pressure values at the end of earlier consultation [please share], in the meantime, clarification regarding the recommendations is as follows:
- Avoid sugar, all sweets, sweetened biscuits/drinks, jam, mangoes, grapes, and canned sweet fruits.
- Eat in plenty: all leafy vegetables, tomato, cucumber, brinjal, cauliflower, okra, soup, buttermilk, sugar-free drinks, all cereals, and sprouted pulses.
- eat restricted quantities: chapati, bread, cornflour, plain or salted biscuits, rice, meat, eggs, chicken, fish, and skimmed milk.
- Other Instructions:
. regularise timings and quantity of meals.
. be careful in festivals and marriages, and compensate for extra sweets by reducing previous and subsequent meals.
. do not remain starving for longer periods.
. avoid alcoholic drinks.
DIET CHART ONE CAN FOLLOW
A. Early morning: tea without sugar ( 1 cup)
B. Breakfast: 2 slices of bread with a glass of skimmed milk.
C. Mid-morning: (10-11 a.m.): one fruit serving (apple-papaya-orange) or anything of your choice.
D. Lunch: 1 Roti/chapati or 3 Phulka(without oil) and 1/2 bowl rice
One bowl of Dal or cooked vegetables or both.
1/2 plate salad.
E. Evening: tea (without sugar) and either 1 piece of bread or any fruit.
F. Dinner: 1 bowl of soup.
2 Phulka with vegetable or Dal (1 bowl)
G. At bedtime: 1/2 glass of skimmed milk.
Dr. Munish
Naimittika
further necessary details
Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for reverting back.
1. I already asked about the blood sugar and blood pressure values at the end of earlier consultation [please share], in the meantime, clarification regarding the recommendations is as follows:
- Avoid sugar, all sweets, sweetened biscuits/drinks, jam, mangoes, grapes, and canned sweet fruits.
- Eat in plenty: all leafy vegetables, tomato, cucumber, brinjal, cauliflower, okra, soup, buttermilk, sugar-free drinks, all cereals, and sprouted pulses.
- eat restricted quantities: chapati, bread, cornflour, plain or salted biscuits, rice, meat, eggs, chicken, fish, and skimmed milk.
- Other Instructions:
. regularise timings and quantity of meals.
. be careful in festivals and marriages, and compensate for extra sweets by reducing previous and subsequent meals.
. do not remain starving for longer periods.
. avoid alcoholic drinks.
DIET CHART ONE CAN FOLLOW
A. Early morning: tea without sugar ( 1 cup)
B. Breakfast: 2 slices of bread with a glass of skimmed milk.
C. Mid-morning: (10-11 a.m.): one fruit serving (apple-papaya-orange) or anything of your choice.
D. Lunch: 1 Roti/chapati or 3 Phulka(without oil) and 1/2 bowl rice
One bowl of Dal or cooked vegetables or both.
1/2 plate salad.
E. Evening: tea (without sugar) and either 1 piece of bread or any fruit.
F. Dinner: 1 bowl of soup.
2 Phulka with vegetable or Dal (1 bowl)
G. At bedtime: 1/2 glass of skimmed milk.
Dr. Munish
Naimittika
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I apologize. I did not see you asked about a1c.. it is well controlled with values usually between 6.4-7.1. .. aic test every 6 weeks..bp also good with meds. I appreciate he time you spent to answer. One question I have is regarding your comment - Lemon juice mixed with sugars- is good , but I avoid sugar. So do you have any suggestions for me ? Just lemon juice? Etc.
Sorry, what are your thoughts on Cbd.
Brief Answer:
necessary instructions and management.
Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for reverting back.
1. As you are a chronic diabetic, thus I will recommend to check with your HbA1c levels every 3 months and not weeks.
PS. As life span of red blood cells are 120 days, thus they remain active for around 3-4 months, thus the reading is taken quarterly.
2. At your age [78], HbA1c should be around 6.5% [excellent to good control]
PS. Aging is associated with increased HbA1c levels, independently of glucose levels and insulin resistance.
3. Just add half lemon to lukewarm water and not hot water and take empty stomach. [no need to add sugar or artificial sweeteners].
4. It is CBT [therapy] and not CBD [ chemical], which is effective in treating a variety of psychological disorders, and may potentially improve glycaemic control and psychological outcomes in diabetes.
Dr. Munish
Naimittika
necessary instructions and management.
Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for reverting back.
1. As you are a chronic diabetic, thus I will recommend to check with your HbA1c levels every 3 months and not weeks.
PS. As life span of red blood cells are 120 days, thus they remain active for around 3-4 months, thus the reading is taken quarterly.
2. At your age [78], HbA1c should be around 6.5% [excellent to good control]
PS. Aging is associated with increased HbA1c levels, independently of glucose levels and insulin resistance.
3. Just add half lemon to lukewarm water and not hot water and take empty stomach. [no need to add sugar or artificial sweeteners].
4. It is CBT [therapy] and not CBD [ chemical], which is effective in treating a variety of psychological disorders, and may potentially improve glycaemic control and psychological outcomes in diabetes.
Dr. Munish
Naimittika
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
All this information is so very valuable. I thank you. But, I am still wondering about Cbd for stress and Ayurveda medicine for stress…
Brief Answer:
General Information
Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for reverting back.
1. For stress, start with
- mansmitra vatkam or brahmi vati with gold or (morning/ bed time): ate ideal for diabetics.
2. Mentat DS syrup is sugar free and helps the brain to maintain cognitive function.: 5 ml twice daily (before or after food)
3. You are time and again writing CBD, and in original it is CBT: which means informed strategies to improve self care and treatment adherence, which includes:
- Relaxation and stress reduction techniques.
- Journaling and thought records.
- Activity scheduling and behaviour activation.
PS. In nut shell in CBT, problems are broken down in 5 main areas: situations, thoughts, emotions, physical feelings and actions. So this is possible only when you interact/discuss with your attending Physician about how to include CBT in your daily activities.
Dr. Munish
Naimittika
General Information
Detailed Answer:
Dear
Thanks for reverting back.
1. For stress, start with
- mansmitra vatkam or brahmi vati with gold or (morning/ bed time): ate ideal for diabetics.
2. Mentat DS syrup is sugar free and helps the brain to maintain cognitive function.: 5 ml twice daily (before or after food)
3. You are time and again writing CBD, and in original it is CBT: which means informed strategies to improve self care and treatment adherence, which includes:
- Relaxation and stress reduction techniques.
- Journaling and thought records.
- Activity scheduling and behaviour activation.
PS. In nut shell in CBT, problems are broken down in 5 main areas: situations, thoughts, emotions, physical feelings and actions. So this is possible only when you interact/discuss with your attending Physician about how to include CBT in your daily activities.
Dr. Munish
Naimittika
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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