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Kidney stones are deposits  of minerals and salts in the kidneys. Your diet , excessive body weight , and some medical conditions can be reasons for renal calculi.  Kidney stones can affect any part of your urinary tract — from your kidneys to your bladder.

In Ayurveda, Renal calculi is correlated with mutrashmari, a disease of Mutra Vaha Srotas and involves formation of stones due to imbalance of doshas and accumulation of toxins.

A proper diet chart may help you to deal with the condition.

Things to kept in mind 

• Drink at least 10-12 glasses water daily
• Eat more  citrus fruits, such as orange, lemon
• Eat a calcium-rich food , at least three times a day
• Limit your intake of animal protein
• Eat less salt, added sugar, and products containing high fructose corn syrup
• Avoid foods and drinks high in oxalates and phosphates
• Avoid eating or drinking anything which dehydrates you, such as alcohol.

Gout is a type of arthritis that causes severe pain, tenderness, redness, and inflammation. In this  disease due to defective  metabolism of uric acid , inflammation especially in the smaller bones of the feet occur . In the next stages it spreads to the ankles, knees, joints of hands, wrist, and elbow. Common symptoms are fever, itching, pricking pain, change in color of the skin, etc.

In Ayurveda  gout is correlated with  vata rakta. Vata rakta is a condition that  occurs when there is vitiation of  vata dosha and rakta dhatu due to various unhealthy dietary habits and lifestyle .

The patient should focus on foods that will benefit their overall health and lower the risk of this metabolic syndrome. Here we mentioned some of the best foods that are very beneficial in gout patients

Foods to Avoid if You Have Gout

Avoid foods and drinks that are high in purines to help lower your chances of an attack.

You should stay away from these types of food:

• Beer and grain liquors (like vodka and whiskey)
• Red meat, lamb, and pork
• Organ meats, such as liver, kidneys, and glandular meats like the thymus or pancreas (you may hear them called sweetbreads)
• Seafood, especially shellfish like shrimp, lobster, mussels, anchovies, and sardines
• Sweetened products like soda and some juices, cereal, ice cream, candy, and fast food

Foods that can be taken for a Gout Diet

low-purine diet options include:

• Low-fat and nondairy fat products, like yogurt and skim milk
• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• Nuts, peanut butter, and grains
• Fat and oil
• Potatoes, rice, bread, and pasta
• Eggs (in moderation)
• Meats like fish, chicken, and red meat are fine in moderation (around 4 to 6 ounces per day).
• Vegetables: Carrot, Pumpkin, Turnip, Eggplant, Sweet potatoes, Cabbage, Fenugreek, Bottle gourd, Ridge gourd, Bitter gourd.

COPD is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease . It is a chronic inflammatory condition of lungs that obstructs the airflow of the lungs .It is characterized by breathing difficulties, sputum  production and wheezing sound. 

In ayurveda COPD is described under shwas roga. In shwas roga there is dushti of pranavaha srotas.In this, pranavayu gets vitiated due to many factors, combined with prakupit kapha dosha that cause sroto avrodh in pranavaha srotas which results in manifestation of shwas roga.

Balanced diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants will help you to keep your breathing easy and comfortable.

Weekly Diet Plan for COPD include 

Do’s and Don’ts

Do’s:

• Eat high carbohydrate meals every day to keep glycogen stores full 
• Allow 3-4 hours digestion time for a large meal, 2-3 for smaller meals, 1-2 for blended or liquid meals and less than one hour for smaller snacks.
• Maintain proper balance between intake and output.
• Balance protein and carb intake wisely

Don’ts:

• .Avoid all kind of frozen food 
• Alcohol & smoking should be avoided totally.
• Avoiding contact with others would prevent the spread of pathogens that cause other people to contract the disease as well.

Acidity is a  condition in which there is retrograde flow of stomach contents into the esophagus . The main symptoms include bloating, nausea, hiccups, dysphagia, etc. Acidity may occur due to various causes. 

Acidity is due to wrong dietary habits and lifestyle is the main and common factor. Eating a diet rich in nutrients, vitamins, & minerals as part of an overall healthy diet may protect against acidity. 

In Ayurveda  this condition is co- related with Amlapitta. In this condition there is vitiation of pitta dosha in which the natural taste of Pitta dosha i.e. katu , gets altered and converted into amla . In this condition excessive amounts of vitiated pitta form and cause several digestion related disorders. 

Here we mentioned some of the useful diets which are especially recommended for the Acidity patients to decrease the severity of their symptoms by  balancing  their doshas and to get rid of this condition by some dietary modifications. 

FOODS THAT CAN BE TAKEN IN  ACIDITY

• Whole grains such as oatmeal, couscous 
• Root vegetables such as sweet potatoes, carrots and beets.
• Green vegetables like broccoli, asparagus and green beans.
• To neutralize acid reflux, naturally put a small amount of Apple cider vinegar in Lukewarm water and consume it with meals.
• Alkaline foods such as Bananas, Melons, Cauliflower, Fennel and Nuts help neutralize acid reflux naturally.
• Watery foods like Celery, Cucumber, Lettuce, Watermelon, Broth-based soups, Herbal tea that contain a lot of water can dilute and weaken stomach acid.
• Milk provides immediate relief of acid reflux symptoms due to its soothing qualities.
• Ginger- This herb is a great digestive aid due to its alkaline nature and anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger eases symptoms of acid reflux in the digestive tract.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome(PCOS) is a condition in which  imbalance of hormones occurs in women . It is commonly seen  among women in the reproductive age group. Women with PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormones (androgen) levels. They may present with disturbance in frequency and duration of menstrual cycle associated with increased levels of androgens. PCOS can cause symptoms including excess facial and body hair, abnormal menstruation, acne vulgaris, and mood changes. It can also make it difficult to become pregnant, and may significantly harm overall health of women if left untreated. 

According to Ayurveda PCOS can be described under aartava dosha i.e. Granthibhuta aartava dosha which mainly occurs because of  vitiation of  vata and kapha dosha.Artava is Upadhatu of Rasa. So Rasa Dushti leads to Artava Dushti.Prakupita Vata and Kapha does the Avarana to Artavavaha Srotas and takes Sthana Samshraya in Garbhashaya which further causes PCOS .

A healthy and nutritious diet full of Vitamins, Carbohydrates, and fibers plays an important role in regulating hormonal levels and also improves immunity. As PCOS is a lifestyle disorder which mainly develops due to unhealthy eating habits and bad lifestyles so can be treated by some dietary and lifestyle modifications . 

Diet chart which you can use to  prevent and control the symptoms of PCOS.

• FOOD ITEMS AVOID IN PCOS 

• Avoid refined carbohydrates – Foods such as white breads, pastries, muffins, and white potatoes exacerbate insulin resistance and cause inflammation which worsen PCOS symptoms.

• Do not take sugary snacks or drinks – Excess sugar is the main cause of insulin resistance.

• Do not take inflammatory foods – inflammatory food such as French fries, margarine, red meat, and other processed meats aggravate PCOS symptoms should be avoided. 

• DO’S AND DONT’S
  DO’S:

• Maintained proper weight by doing regular exercises.
• Regularly do Yoga Asana and Pranayama.
• Take proper sleep.
• Maintain menstrual cycle record.
  
  DON’TS:

• Avoid smoke.
• Avoid alcohol consumption
• Do not skip meals or sleep. 
• Follow disciplined lifestyle for better health.

Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune  condition  that causes inflammation in the joints, resulting in painful deformity and immobility especially in the fingers, feet, and ankles.

In Ayurveda RA has been described as known as Aamvata. It is a condition in which there is  vitiation of Vata dosha  and Excessive Ama formation in the body that obstructs   the joints, causing Shula (pain) & Shotha(swelling). So Diet mainly focuses on decreasing the ama ( free radicals ) in the body and mainly vata shamak ahara.

Several studies show that people with RA are constantly seeking to ease their symptoms with food and dietary supplements. Increasing your intake of fiber from fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain may also help in reducing the inflammation and provide relief from other associated symptoms also.

• DO’S AND DONT’S WHILE FOLLOWING DIET PLAN FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
  Do’s:

• Include high calcium rich foods (beans, milk, cheese, tofu, fish, and dry fruits)
• Eat fresh, vegetables and fruits every day.
• Prefer homemade foods over outside foods.
• Do check for iodine content on food labels.
• Include omega-3 rich foods such as fish, walnuts, almonds, flax seeds, olive oil, and canola oil.
  
  Don’ts:
• Avoid consumption of caffeinated products.
• Limit the intake of phosphorus containing foods such as meat, soft drinks. 
• Never consume Iron rich foods along with calcium rich foods because they cause malabsorption.
• Avoid high levels of oxalic acid food such as spinach, collard greens, sweet potatoes, rhubarb and beans to prevent calcium absorption. 
• Do not consume calcium rich foods along with these foods.

DIET THAT CAN BE TAKEN IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

• Cereals & cereal products – Ragi, bajra, whole wheat flour. 
• Pulses & Legumes – Lentils, peas, chickpeas, tuvar  dal, kidney beans, soy beans.
• Fruits & Vegetables – Custard apples, chikus, apple, white jamun, grapes,  oranges,  carrots, beetroots, bottle gourd, bitter gourds, spinach, Indian spinach, colocasia, drumsticks, yam, taro, tapioca, coriander leaves, celery, spring onions, garlic, ginger.
• Milk & milk products –  Milk liquid,  cottage, ghee, custard.
• Meat, Fish and Poultry – Sweet and salt water fishes, eggs, Chicken.
• Nuts & Oils – Almonds, raisins, pista, walnuts, vegetable oil, mustard oil.
• Fortified breakfast cereals, juices, milk products etc.