doctorrekha

4th Gen Ayurveda Medicine Doctor (BAMS)
Gut Health, Hormones, Weight Loss, Skincare & Haircare

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I often hear my patients say, "I pass bowel movements once in 2 days, since childhood; is it normal?"

Absolutely NOT!
Constipation is not OKAY, even for a day. It is a huge sign of Agni imbalance that translates to poor gut health. Don't let a single day pass without passing!🙂

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"Reverse Diabetes"
"Reverse PCOS"
"Reverse Hypothyroidism"
"Reverse IBS"
"Reverse this, reverse that"

But no reversal is possible without correction of food.

If your doctor does not advise food & promises to "reverse" your disease, change your doctor! 😀

Food IS Medicine!

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I had a phase where sleeping gave me anxiety. I dreaded the loss of time - the time for studying, working & productivity

Today I know sleeping is an investment. Sleeping is being kind to my body. Sleeping helps with improving my health, energy levels, immunity & productivity!

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A big reason to workout apart from losing weight?

To improve your digestion!

People who workout (moderately- not too much, not too low) have better Agni or digestion! Better Agni means better hair, better skin, better mental health & of course - keeps chronic diseases away!

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Social media holistic health trap😅
"Eating the rainbow (many different coloured vegetables) is good for your gut health"
Not really!
This may work for 1% of the people with the perfect balance of Vata, Pitta, Kapha!
It is not for you if you have a low Agni or Vata imbalance!

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It is said that, "what you pay attention to, grows!

Pay attention to every single sign the body gives you - a burp, bloat, poop, freckle, emotion. Each sign has a story to tell.

See how your body reacts to a certain habit, food or people. Take action!

You are your best doctor!

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Happiness is not in the next job,
next relationship or the next milestone.

Happiness is what you make out
of your life RIGHT NOW!

Happiness is in this moment.

The easiest way to be happy is to feel contended & grateful about what you have right now !

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Happiness is not in the next
person or the next job or the
next milestone.

Happiness is what you make out
of your life RIGHT NOW!

Happiness is in this moment.

The easiest way to be happy is to feel contended & grateful about what you have right now !

[doctorrekha @thedoctorrekha]

Your mental health depends on how balanced your Vata is...

Vata means anxiety
Vata means fear
Vata means sadness
Vata means emotional instability

If your mind is all over the place, balance your Vata by all means - through food, sleep, yoga & meditation

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What doctors never told you about their own health?

Pain in the jaws/mouth/throat/temple due to talking

Stiff neck, back ache due to sitting long hours

Weight gain

Eye-strain

Late night calls from clinic/patients

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The secret mantra to success is being organised. Having a perfect to-do-list with timing against each task to accomplish during the day, is a fool-proof, time-tested, proven way to get organised!

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Years ago, I used to be that grumpy teenager obsessed with being skinny & skipped carbs!

Ayurveda taught me to embrace carbs & have them every meal. I started looking better & most importantly, I felt better!

Carbs bring happiness!
Coz according to Ayurveda they are "sweet"!!😀

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3 Pillars of Heath according to Ayurveda

1. Food
2. Sleep
3. Sex/ Non-celibacy

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One healthy habit I do every night that helped me improve my sleep quality!

Leaving my phone in the living room 30 minutes before I go to bed & picking it up the next day!

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If you have any of these issues:

Impaired digestion, acidity, bloating, gas, heartburn, flatulence, gastroenteritis, ulcerative colitis, Chron's disease, GERD, IBD, IBS, chronic constipation, haemorrhoids, celiac disease, etc

Make Ayurveda your first line of treatment!

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It is easy to be an extremist.
But it takes courage and integrity to take the middle path.

Ayurveda teaches us
"anunayat pratipadam sarvadharmeshu madhyamam"
(Ashtanga Hridayam)

When faced with a situation, do not go to the extremes. Always take the middle ground!
#BabaRamdev

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Immunity is not just in the supplements or spices! Immunity is in the small things you do everyday - your routine, thoughts, food, movement, sleep, rest - immunity is developed when you do these li'l things right!

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One of most powerful tools to bring good health & balance to life is to have a routine. Wake up, eat, exercise, sleep at the same time everyday. The whole universe has a routine, every plant & animal has it. Your body will thank you if you do!

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If you can reach and sustain a balanced level of Agni (digestive fire), irrespective of the situations that you are in, you can reach a balance of your emotions & have increased mental clarity!

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Self-care is not about face masks or Gua Sha or treating yourself to an expensive spa session. It is not an industry

Then what is self-care?

Self-care is internal.
It is setting boundaries & sticking to them.
It is knowing you are responsible for your own happiness & healing!