As we have discussed in earlier articles you are only as healthy as your gut So, here are a few recommendations to improve your gut health. This article contains Ayurvedic treatments that you could follow, a few meal additions to make your diet gut-friendly and finally some regular everyday tips to keep in mind.

Six Ayurvedic Treatments For A Gut Reset

1. Langhanam

The word laghu means light. The purpose of langhana therapy is to make the body feel lighter. You can implement this therapy by practicing fasts for a small duration or by indulging in light & easily digested food.

2. Concoctions

You can mix different herbs or kitchen spices together and improve your metabolism. These spices have to be taken in an appropriate quantity and time to get the optimum results.
Ginger + Honey + Lemon
Mint + Lemon grass
Cinnamon + Honey + Lemon

3. Include Medicated Yusha & Peya which is a type of soup & can be prepared easily. These are digestible soups made up of some grains or lentils like rice, moong etc
4. Include Medicated Buttermilk ie. Buttermilk is processed with some herbs like Ginger & Garlic to your diet.
5. Use a Castor Oil packs which gives great relief to abdominal Bloating
6. Try a short detox programme like Sadhyo Virechana / Vaman or consider an extensive Detox Program like the Panchkarma for complete cure & irreversal of the disease.

Some Quick Diet Additions That Could Serve As Remedies For A Bad Gut

• Drink a Ginger + Honey + Lemon mixture after your meals to balance you Tri dosha
• Include Triphala, Trikatu, Chirayeta, Dry Ginger in your meals when Required
• Try Jeera detox water for Indigestion
• Try Kalonji (Caraway) Seed water for better Liver Health
• Combine Fermented food with Arishta and Asava for better Agni & digestion – Jeerakarishta, Vidangarishta etc.
• Include Ajwayan (Carom seeds) in your diet for Vatta Shaman & Better Digestion
• Try Buttermilk with herbs
• Aloe Vera Juice with Curcumin for Spleen & Liver Health