Anorexia is one of the most common eating disorder that causes potential life threatening situation for a large number of people across the world. This condition can be disabling, thus we recommend to get that or if it’s you for an immediate medical treatment. However there has been a growing market for alternate means to treat the condition in Ayurveda. Ayurvedic approach to treat Anorexia is holistic in nature, thus results in an overall well-being health and quality of life. It is a better option to avail an ayurvedic consultation for the condition.

Anorexia in ayurveda is explained as loss of appetite due to higher amount of the dosha Kapha in the stomach.

Ayurvedic approach combines various products along with crafting a lifestyle for treatment of Anorexia, that creates the balance of doshas.

Here are some approaches to treating Anorexia

Kabala & Gandoosha

A process of holding medicated oil in one’s mouth. This can lead to eliminating bacterias due to a Bulimia, a condition related to Anorexia that causes cavities, or inflammation. This can also stimulate appetite as well.

Deepana and Panchana

These means attempt to balance the digestive system by reducing mucus accumulation which affects the sensation of taste. This is done through specialized herbs and diet, Deepans and Panchana is also the preliminary step to Panchakarma treatment. The herbs help clear digestive toxins.

Abhyanga

Body massage that involves oiling from head to feet. This helps alleviate stress, which is one of the leading factors for worsening Anorexia. It has additional benefits of reducing heart rate, improving skin health and dropping muscular stiffness.

Shirodhara

Shirodhara involves pouring medicated oils or herbal decoctions on forehead. It is often combined with body massage or abhyanga. Shirodhara majorly relieves the psychological effects related to Anorexia, and reduces stress levels.

Panchakarma & Virechana

Means of purging that helps purify your body from toxins. Although it seems counterintuitive to Anorexia, it is a controlled process of purging, which helps establish balance of electrolytes in ones body. This a part of Panchakarma treatment which is drug induced and is done under the guidance of a proper Ayurveda practitioner.

Diet & Lifestyle Modification

The aims of diet and lifestyle modification is to bring out a balance between air, water, earth, fire and space in one’s body. One’s body is controlled by three doshas, and diet and lifestyle modification established the right balance of these doshas Vata, Pitta And Kapha.

Diet patterns and types that regulate to each of these doshas (example:- cold food releases Kapha) to reach a point is equilibrium is provided to the patients. Lifestyle changes is planned and prescribed for the same.

Herbs

There some commonly used herbs as formulas for treating Anorexia which includes Pipali, Ashwagandha, Sunti, Hingu, Talisa, Cumin, Lavana.

Anorexia can be critically disabling, thus Ayurclinic is always by your side to help you recover. Get one of best treatments for Ayurveda in Melbourne from Ayurclinic. You deserve to live a happy, healthy life with a good appetite and the freedom to enjoy the food lf your choice. We are here to help you reach that goal.

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