APPETITE DECREASED

Individual not  feeling hungry or does not have desire to eat food is said to be Loss of Appetite or decreased appetite. The individual with low appetite may feel full, not like sight, taste or smell of food. There are various conditions which can contribute to loss of appetite including both mental and physical illnesses.

It is a sign of concern if this last for a longer than week period. It may come with other symptoms like  nausea, muscle weakness , constipation, fatigue, diarrhea etc.

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF APPETITE DECREASE?

Some come symptoms that indicate low appetite includes :

• Missing meals
• Having no to little interest in food.
• Change in weight
• Not consuming even one’s favorite foods

WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF APPETITE DECREASE ?

There are various causes of loss of appetite which includes Physical changes , mental or emotional changes ,  underlying health issues , side-effects of medications

Physical causes of Appetite Decrease :

• Dehydration
• Injury
• Pain
• Recovering from surgery
• Tooth pain or dental issues
• Loss or reduction of smell or taste

Psychological and Emotional Causes for Appetite Decrease :

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Eating Disorder
• Stress
• Emotional reaction like fear, grief, shock or sadness

Underlying health conditions causing Appetite decrease :

• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Infection
• Food poisoning
• HIV and AIDS
• Dementia
• Common cold
• Hypothyroidism
• Liver, kidney , lung or heart disease

Medication causing Appetite decrease :

• Digoxin
• Anti-biotics
• Opioids
• Chemotherapy
• Fluoxetine

AT HOME MEASURES TO TREAT APPETITE DECREASE :

Individual can increase his or her appetite at home by :

• Consuming liquid meals : Consume daily amount of calories in form of liquid meal if one is not feeling well to consume food as it will be easier to keep down. Consume meals like fruit juices, soup broths or sports drinking with electrolytes.
• Eating Regular meals : Try to consume small meals for breakfast , lunch and dinner if you are not feeling hungry.
• Choose foods with high protein, minerals and vitamins: Try to include food that are high in proteins , minerals and vitamins to recover the levels of nutrients low in body.
• Schedule meals with friends or family : Develop a support system of family or friends who can encourage you to eat food full of nutrients needed for body.

AYURVED APPROACH :

In Ayurved it can be correlated with Aruchi. Due to excessive consumption of heavy , oily food, psychological causes like fear, grief, dissatisfaction, stress , food poisoning, long persisting etc. leads to  the vitiation of vata, pitta and kapha dosha. The vitiation of tridoshas leads to decrease in digestive fire . The decreased digestive fire cause formation of Ama in the body. Ama along with Bodhak kapha leads to obstruction of gastro-intestinal channels thus leading to development of Aruchi.

HERBS FOR APPETITE :

• Garlic
• Jeerak
• Amalaki
• Shunti
• Talisa
• Matulunga
• Chincha

PANCHAKARMA :

• Abhyangam
• shirodhara
• Vamanam
• Virechanam
• Nasyam

CHANDIGARH AYURVEDIC CENTER MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF APPETITE DECREASE :

1. Liver Care Tablet

These tablet are 100% safe and purely ayurvedic formulation. It maintains the proper functioning of the liver and stimulate the growth of new liver cells. Liver Care Tablets contains Ingredients like Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Kutaki(Picrorhiza kurroa), Bhumi amla( phyllanthus niruri), Giloy(Tinopora Cordifolia), Yavakshar( Hordeum vulgare), Imli Kshar( Tamarindus indica), Mukta Shukta pisti etc. These herbs balances excess Pitta Dosha and helps in problems like abdominal bloating,flatulence, abdominal pain, loss of appetite and indigestion.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

2. Trikatu Tablet:

Trikatu Tablet is a hebo-mineral tablet of 650 MG and is purely Ayurvedic formulation. CAC Trikatu Tablet helps to eliminate excess Kapha or mucous from the body, supports respiratory system, manages weight, helps to take out impurities or ama from the body, supports healthy detoxification, reduces swelling. It shows anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant, antioxidant properties. This tablet is made up of equal parts of three herbs such as Pippali (Piper longum), Shunthi (Zingiber officinale), & Marich (Piper nigrum) that maintains the metabolism in the body. The regular use of this tablet balances the thyroxine hormone and treats hyperthyroidism naturally. It is an Appetizer and it improves digestion, supports normal gastric function, and normal circulation.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.

3. Digestion Support Tablet:

This tablet is unique blend of best digestive herbs like kutaz chal, bilav, dhania, mustak, shankh bhasm, piper mint, and dadim that maintain natural Ph balance in the stomach and aid digestion of all types of food. The herbs present in this control acidity, gas, flatulence and constipation.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

4. Sheet Dhara Syrup

This herbal syrup is prepared from ingredients such as ajwain satav, mushak kapoor, peppermint, etc that naturally relieve the symptoms like bloating, blenching, nausea, vomiting, feeling of discomfort, etc. The regular use of this herbal syrup neutralizes the high acid content, reduces
abdominal pain, & cramps.

Recommended dosage: Take half teaspoonful of this syrup in half a cup of water. Drink this mixture twice daily on an empty stomach