Not gaining any weight and looking too skinny? Let’s see what Ayurveda has to tell us?

Your high metabolism is the reason which is why you burn fat quickly.

Are you not gaining any weight and appear to be excessively thin? The reason you burn fat so quickly is because of your fast metabolism. People with a strong metabolism are known to have a Vata dosha body type, and by changing your eating habits, adding a few herbal concoctions, and complementing them with your lifestyle, you’ll be on your way to weight growth in no time.
Natural compounds are used in Ayurveda to aid weight gain. When you practice Ayurveda, you’re not employing medications or commercial medicines since you’re essentially turning to nature. This indicates there are no negative side effects in your body. The doses are also small, and most Ayurvedic medications come in pill or powder form, making consumption a breeze.

Effective Ayurvedic Medicines for Weight Gain

Despite the nutrients and therapies we’ve included, there’s a limit to how much weight you can gain if you have a vata dosha body type. As a result, you will achieve your target weight while also becoming stronger and healthier. Isn’t it what you desire – to be the finest version of yourself?

Ashwagandha Churna

Ashwagandha churna is a tonic herb that is used for various medicinal purposes. It’s called the ‘Indian Ginseng’ and is adaptogenic, which means it lowers your stress and leaves you feeling emotionally healthy. 100mg a day is a good starting point but you can up the dosage if needed. We recommend taking it in powder form and consuming it with milk for best results.

Chawanprash

If you’re experiencing a lack of appetite, you’ll be happy to know that any Ayurvedic chawanprash will help. It’s known to increase your bone density, strengthen your muscles, and has a nice blend of nutrients that boost your digestive system too. The result? You feel hungrier and crave more food, thus taking in more calories and leading to weight gain.

Yashtimadhu (Licorice Root)

Licorice Root is one of the best Ayurvedic remedies for weight gain. Low immunity is one of the biggest reasons behind weight loss and you’ll find yourself gaining weight when you fix it. It also improves your stamina, endurance, and repairs your stomach lining, thus improving your nutrient absorption capacity and digestion.

Other tips to follow

Dr. Chauhan lists down some tips that Ayurveda suggests in order to gain weight in a healthy way-

• Include soybean in the diet. Soy is high in protein and is perfect if you are a vegetarian looking for good sources of protein. Eat a fruit or drink fresh fruit juice, if possible every day or at least three times a week. If your diet includes non-vegetarian foods, you can add any meat of your choice twice a week.
• Include more curd, ghee, milk, sugarcane, rice, black gram, and wheat in your daily diet. These are all good for gaining weight in a healthy manner.
• Gaining weight doesn’t mean you don’t have to exercise. In order to gain weight healthily, one must exercise regularly to allow the body to metabolize the food you have consumed and further keep your appetite strong.
• Small quantities of spices such as cinnamon, garlic, ginger, cardamom, clove, and black pepper in your diet help in stimulating your appetite.
• Sleep well at night. Get at least eight hours of proper sleep. Avoid distractions before going to bed, like mobile phones or laptops. Drink a glass of cow’s milk with a pinch of turmeric for a sound sleep.
• Eat-in a normal speed, neither too fast, nor too slow. Eating at a normal speed stimulates the salivary glands, which aids digestion.
• Do not watch television, use your mobile phone or read while you are eating. Eat actively and allow your body to be engaged in the act of eating.
• Choose a clean and noise-free environment to have your meals.
• Do not drink a lot of water before or after meals. You may take small sips during meals if you need. In winters, you can sip lukewarm water during meals.
• Massaging the body with sesame oil allows the muscles and bones to become strong. It also promotes blood circulation which will carry nutrients to all parts of your body.

Final words

Are you sick of hearing the latest weight-loss pitch when all you want to do is gain a few pounds instead? Unfortunately, this is true; there is an abundance of knowledge on how to lose weight, but very little on how to gain weight, particularly in a healthy and balanced manner.