Ayurveda Q&A — answered by CCIM doctors
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How often should I do Shirodhara? What are the actual benefits?
I had one Shirodhara session last month for anxiety, felt great for a week. Should I do this regularly? How often is safe? What does Shirodhara actually treat vs just being relaxing?
Can Ayurveda reduce my diabetes medication?
I am 58, type 2 diabetic for 8 years, on Metformin 1g + Glimepiride 2mg. HbA1c around 7.2. Want to reduce medicines as kidneys are showing early strain. Can Ayurveda safely help me reduce dosage?
Severe gas and bloating after every meal — what should I do?
Every meal causes severe gas and bloating within 30 minutes. Tried various probiotics, eliminations, no relief. I am 34, mostly vegetarian, work-from-home with irregular meal timing. Is this Vata? Wha…
My son has asthma. Can Ayurveda help reduce inhalers?
My 9-year-old son uses an inhaler twice daily for asthma. Attacks have reduced but inhalers seem permanent now. We are in Sharjah. Can Ayurveda help reduce dependence? What Ayurvedic medicines are saf…
Best Ayurvedic treatment for teenage acne?
My 15-year-old daughter has bad cystic acne. Allopathic dermatologist prescribed strong medicines with side effects. Looking for gentler Ayurvedic options. What works for teenage acne and how long doe…
Which Ayurvedic medicines are safe during pregnancy?
I am 12 weeks pregnant and have always relied on Ayurvedic medicines for daily issues like indigestion, mild fever, etc. Now I am scared to take anything. Which classical formulations are considered s…
Is Panchakarma worth doing? How much does it cost in Kerala?
I keep hearing about Panchakarma. I am 45, generally healthy, but feel sluggish, gain weight easily, and have low energy. Is Panchakarma worth the time and money for someone who is not actually sick?…
I cannot sleep without sleeping pills. Is there an Ayurvedic solution?
I have been on Alprazolam for 4 years for insomnia. Doctor wants me to stop but I cannot sleep without it. Anxiety + racing thoughts at night. 38 years old, female. What Ayurvedic medicines can help m…
Can Ayurveda cure PCOS permanently?
I am 28, diagnosed with PCOS 3 years ago. Periods irregular, weight gain, mild acne. Allopathic doctor put me on metformin + birth control which I want to stop. Can Ayurveda help me come off these med…
What is the best Ayurvedic medicine for knee pain?
I am 52, working in IT (lots of sitting), with knee pain for 2 years getting worse on stairs. MRI shows mild degeneration but no major tear. Pain killers help but I don't want them long-term. What Ayu…
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