Malabsorption Syndrome
Digestive
Agni imbalance in small intestine causing poor nutrient absorption and alternating stools.
Affects millions globally · Digestive condition · Ashtanga Hridayam
Root dosha
Vata-Pitta
Why lifestyle matters
Root causes: (1) Chronic weak agni producing ama and blocking grahani (small intestine) (2) Repeated episodes of atisara (diarrhea) weakening intestinal agni (3) Viruddha ahara and irregular eating habits over long period
Daily habits
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Daily Practice 1
Eat only when hungry — do not force eat with weak grahani agni
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Daily Practice 2
Buttermilk with every meal — most important dietary medicine
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Daily Practice 3
Manage anxiety — gut-brain vata axis drives grahani cycles
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Daily Practice 4
Regular meal times strictly — irregular timing worsens vishama agni
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Daily Practice 5
Avoid raw, cold, heavy food completely until full recovery