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Digestive & Gut Health

Ayurvedic principles for optimising digestion, gut microbiome health, and agni (digestive fire).

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Questions in Digestive & Gut Health

  • What is the Ayurvedic explanation for chronic constipation that laxatives do not fix?

    1 answerUpdated 20 days agoRead answers
  • What dietary principles does Ayurveda recommend for improving gut health?

    1 answerUpdated 21 days agoRead answers

Published answers in Digestive & Gut Health

What is the Ayurvedic explanation for chronic constipation that laxatives do not fix?

20 days ago

A fair question, and one where a lot of misinformation circulates online. Digestive complaints are where Ayurvedic assessment differs most from a standard workup — rather than a single diagnosis, I am looking at agni…

AM
Dr Arjun MehtaDr

What dietary principles does Ayurveda recommend for improving gut health?

21 days ago

This is a question I hear often in clinic, and the honest answer has more nuance than a one-line rule. Digestive complaints are where Ayurvedic assessment differs most from a standard workup — rather than a single…

Contributing doctors

  • AMDr Arjun MehtaDr6 articles in this topicMumbai, Maharashtra
  • RGRohan GuptaBAMS, Physician2 articles in this topicDelhi
Can food combining rules in Ayurveda really cause digestive problems if ignored?
1 answerUpdated about 1 month agoRead answers
  • What does Ayurveda say about bloating that happens after almost every meal?

    1 answerUpdated about 1 month agoRead answers
  • How long should someone try dietary changes before concluding Ayurveda "isn't working" for their gut issue?

    1 answerUpdated 3 months agoRead answers
  • How does Ayurveda approach acid reflux differently from just prescribing antacids?

    1 answerUpdated 3 months agoRead answers
  • Is ghee actually good for digestion, or is that outdated advice?

    1 answerUpdated 3 months agoRead answers
  • Can Ayurveda help with long-term autoimmune conditions affecting the gut?

    1 answerUpdated 3 months agoRead answers
  • RG
    Rohan GuptaBAMS, Physician

    Can food combining rules in Ayurveda really cause digestive problems if ignored?

    about 1 month ago

    This comes up frequently, and it is worth separating the classical position from how I actually apply it in practice. Digestive complaints are where Ayurvedic assessment differs most from a standard workup — rather than…

    RG
    Rohan GuptaBAMS, Physician

    What does Ayurveda say about bloating that happens after almost every meal?

    about 1 month ago

    Let me answer this directly, and then explain the clinical reasoning behind it. Digestive complaints are where Ayurvedic assessment differs most from a standard workup — rather than a single diagnosis, I am looking at…

    AM
    Dr Arjun MehtaDr

    How long should someone try dietary changes before concluding Ayurveda "isn't working" for their gut issue?

    3 months ago

    This is a question I hear often in clinic, and the honest answer has more nuance than a one-line rule. Digestive complaints are where Ayurvedic assessment differs most from a standard workup — rather than a single…

    AM
    Dr Arjun MehtaDr

    How does Ayurveda approach acid reflux differently from just prescribing antacids?

    3 months ago

    This is a question I hear often in clinic, and the honest answer has more nuance than a one-line rule. Digestive complaints are where Ayurvedic assessment differs most from a standard workup — rather than a single…

    AM
    Dr Arjun MehtaDr

    Is ghee actually good for digestion, or is that outdated advice?

    3 months ago

    A fair question, and one where a lot of misinformation circulates online. Digestive complaints are where Ayurvedic assessment differs most from a standard workup — rather than a single diagnosis, I am looking at agni…

    AM
    Dr Arjun MehtaDr

    Can Ayurveda help with long-term autoimmune conditions affecting the gut?

    3 months ago

    Let me answer this directly, and then explain the clinical reasoning behind it. Digestive complaints are where Ayurvedic assessment differs most from a standard workup — rather than a single diagnosis, I am looking at…

    AM
    Dr Arjun MehtaDr
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