Protocols

Disease Management

Comprehensive disease management combining Ayurvedic wisdom with modern medicine. Click on any condition for detailed information, lab metrics, and specialized tools.

Quick symptom check (not diagnostic)

Type 2 Diabetes (Madhumeha)

Kapha + Ama/Agni axis

Kapha imbalance with sluggish Agni; focus on bitters, movement, and circadian meal timing.

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Hypertension (Rakta Chapa Vriddhi)

Type-specific: Vata labile, Pitta inflammatory, Kapha atherosclerotic

Cooling, calming plan emphasizing potassium-rich foods, parasympathetic breath, and light evenings.

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Anemia (Pandu Roga)

Weak Agni reducing iron assimilation

Iron + vitamin C pairing, sesame/ragi emphasis, circulation yoga, and rest for marrow recovery.

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Detailed Management Plans

Kapha + Ama/Agni axis

Type 2 Diabetes (Madhumeha)

Kapha imbalance with sluggish Agni; focus on bitters, movement, and circadian meal timing.

HbA1c reduction 1-2% expected in 8-12 weeks with adherenceView Details

Diet

Kapha-pacifying plate: barley/millet + bitter gourd + greens
Main meal at midday; light dinner by 6:30 PM
Post-meal walk 15-20 minutes

Herbs (evidence-aligned)

Turmeric 500-1000 mg with black pepper, 2x daily
Fenugreek 1 tsp soaked AM; cinnamon 1/4 tsp with meals
Gymnema 250 mg after lunch (Mon/Wed/Fri) or bitter melon juice 1 oz AM
Amla 1 tsp after breakfast; neem 1/2 tsp mid-morning (Tue/Thu/Sat)

Yoga & Pranayama

Pancreatic stimulants: Dhanurasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Halasana
Surya Namaskar 10-12 rounds; twists and forward bends
Anulom Vilom, Kapalbhati; Bhramari wind-down

Routine

Brahma Muhurta wake, abhyanga, warm lemon water
Digital detox after 7:30 PM; sleep by 10 PM
Weekly reset: lighter khichdi + meditation

Contraindications: Monitor glucose when using Gymnema or bitter melon; Avoid late heavy dinners; watch for hypoglycemia if on medications

Evidence: Patterned from clinical reports and Ayurveda routines (templates)

Type-specific: Vata labile, Pitta inflammatory, Kapha atherosclerotic

Hypertension (Rakta Chapa Vriddhi)

Cooling, calming plan emphasizing potassium-rich foods, parasympathetic breath, and light evenings.

BP reduction of 5-8 mmHg systolic expected with 8-12 week adherenceView Details

Diet

Potassium/magnesium-rich plate: greens, celery, cucumber
Low-sodium; use rock salt sparingly
Olive oil, walnuts; avoid stimulants and heavy fats

Herbs

Arjuna, Ashwagandha, Brahmi, Punarnava (dose per clinician)
Chamomile or Brahmi tea evening

Yoga & Pranayama

Restorative set: Viparita Karani, supported Setu Bandha, Shavasana
Breath: Nadi Shodhana 4-4-8, Bhramari, Ujjayi
Avoid inversions with strain or long retentions

Routine

Morning abhyanga with cooling oil; nature walk
Evening slow breathing; digital detox 8 PM; sleep by 10 PM

Contraindications: Avoid stimulating pranayama (rapid Kapalbhati) if BP uncontrolled; Limit salt and caffeine; avoid heated head-down inversions

Evidence: Blends Ayurveda-Yoga blood pressure balancing guidance

Weak Agni reducing iron assimilation

Anemia (Pandu Roga)

Iron + vitamin C pairing, sesame/ragi emphasis, circulation yoga, and rest for marrow recovery.

Hemoglobin rise ~0.8-1.2 g/dL expected over 8-12 weeksView Details

Diet

Iron with vitamin C at meals: lentils + lemon, spinach + citrus
Ragi, barley, quinoa; sesame seeds daily
Avoid tea/coffee 2 hours post-meal; light dinner

Herbs

Amla 1 tsp after breakfast; turmeric 1/4 tsp with meals
Punarnava 250-500 mg after lunch (Mon/Wed/Fri)
Guduchi 1/2 tsp morning/evening (Tue/Thu/Sat)

Yoga & Pranayama

Surya Namaskar 12-15 rounds moderate pace
Sarvangasana short holds; forward folds; twists
Surya Bhedan, Kapalabhati (moderate), Anulom Vilom, Bhramari

Routine

Morning sun exposure 20 minutes; abhyanga with warm sesame oil
Yoga Nidra/meditation afternoon; sleep by 10 PM

Contraindications: Pair iron with vitamin C; avoid calcium supplements near iron meals; If dizzy or fatigued, reduce Kapalabhati intensity

Evidence: Aligned to anemia routine template with iron-absorption guidance

Educational use only. Not medical advice. Consult a qualified clinician before changing diet, herbs, medications, or yoga/pranayama intensity—especially for diabetes, hypertension, or anemia. Contraindications vary by individual.