Dr Kranthi R Vardhan - Weekly Newsletter - Issue#177

Dear Readers,

Welcome to the 177th edition of our Ayurvedic Wellness Newsletter.

After discussing how Vata accelerates aging, we now address a condition that affects people across all ages:

Constant tiredness.
Low stamina.
Brain fog.
Lack of motivation.
Waking up unrefreshed.

Most people assume fatigue is due to:
• Low hemoglobin
• Thyroid imbalance
• Vitamin deficiency
• Overwork

But Ayurveda asks a deeper question:

Is your fatigue coming from weak Agni, depleted Dhatus, or aggravated Vata?

Fatigue in Ayurveda Is Not One Condition

Ayurveda recognizes multiple roots of tiredness:

1️⃣ Agnimandya (Weak Digestive Fire)

When digestion is poor:
• Nutrients are not absorbed
• Ama (toxins) accumulates
• Energy production declines

Result: Heavy, sluggish fatigue.

2️⃣ Dhatu Kshaya (Tissue Depletion)

If tissues are undernourished:
• Muscles weaken
• Nerves tire easily
• Immunity drops

Result: Exhaustion even after small tasks.

3️⃣ Vata Aggravation

When Vata increases:
• Sleep reduces
• Nervous system becomes overactive
• Mind overthinks
• Energy becomes unstable

Result: Wired but tired.

4️⃣ Ojas Depletion

Ojas is the essence of immunity and vitality.
When depleted:
• Frequent illness
• Emotional burnout
• Lack of enthusiasm
• Early aging

Result: Deep systemic fatigue.

Signs Your Fatigue Is Rooted in Vata

• Insomnia
• Anxiety
• Dryness
• Constipation
• Restlessness
• Irregular appetite
• Joint cracking

This type of fatigue improves with warmth, oil, and grounding — not stimulants.

Signs Your Fatigue Is Rooted in Pitta

• Irritability
• Heat intolerance
• Burning sensation
• Acidity
• Anger
• Perfectionism

This type improves with cooling and moderation.

Signs Your Fatigue Is Rooted in Kapha

• Heaviness
• Weight gain
• Excess sleep
• Slow digestion
• Lack of motivation

This type improves with movement and lightening diet.

Ayurvedic Herbs for Restoring Energy

• Ashwagandha – Rebuilds strength and resilience
• Shilajit – Enhances cellular energy
• Guduchi – Clears Ama and boosts immunity
• Bala – Supports muscle and nerve strength
• Amalaki – Rejuvenates and builds Ojas
• Trikatu – Rekindles Agni when sluggish

Herbs must match the dosha type of fatigue.

Energy-Building Ayurvedic Diet

Favour:
• Warm, freshly cooked meals
• Ghee in moderation
• Moong dal, rice
• Seasonal fruits
• Nuts soaked overnight
• Early dinner

Avoid:
• Skipping meals
• Cold drinks
• Excess caffeine
• Refined sugar
• Processed snacks

Energy depends more on digestion than calories.

Daily Energy Reset Ritual

• Wake before sunrise
• Oil massage (Abhyanga)
• Warm breakfast
• Fixed meal timings
• 30 minutes of walking
• Early sleep

Routine restores vitality faster than supplements.

Vardhan’s Tip of the Week

If you rely on coffee to function,
you are borrowing energy from tomorrow.

Dr. Vardhan Says

“Chronic fatigue is rarely laziness.
It is a sign that digestion, tissues, or Ojas need rebuilding.”

Ayurveda restores energy from the root — not by temporary stimulation.

Final Thoughts

Fatigue is the body’s whisper before it becomes a shout.

Listen early.
Correct Agni.
Balance Vata.
Nourish Dhatus.
Protect Ojas.

And energy returns naturally.

With strength and steady vitality,
Dr. Kranthi R Vardhan
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📞 7997 108 108

P.S. 

If your fatigue comes with anxiety, poor sleep, dryness, and restlessness, it is likely Vata-driven exhaustion. Our Ayurvedic Energy Restoration Programs focus on Agni correction, Rasayana therapy, and Ojas rebuilding. Access our Newsletter Archive here.