In Ayurveda, Prakriti is your basic body constitution — the fixed ratio of the three doshas (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) you are born with. It shapes your body frame, skin and hair type, digestion, appetite, sleep, mood, and even your tendency toward certain diseases. Because Prakriti does not change, Ayurvedic treatment is always personalised to the individual instead of being the same for everyone with the same illness.

Prakriti analysis is the method an Ayurvedic doctor uses to identify your constitution. It examines physical characteristics (body build, skin, hair, eyes), digestive patterns, mental and emotional tendencies, and clinical markers such as pulse (nadi pariksha), tongue and nails. The result decides your ideal diet, daily routine, herbs and therapies — which is why a proper analysis is the first step before any Ayurvedic treatment.

The dependable way is a Prakriti analysis by a qualified Ayurvedic doctor, because self-diagnosis from online quizzes often gives confusing results. Most people are dual-doshic (like Vata–Pitta or Pitta–Kapha), and a quiz cannot weigh which dosha truly dominates or which one is creating your health problem. Observing yourself — whether you feel cold easily, digest food fast, sleep deeply — gives hints, but a structured assessment confirms your real constitution and what it means for your diet and treatment.

Yes, Prakriti analysis online works well through a detailed 1:1 video consultation. The doctor studies your appearance, facial features, body build, speech, skin and hair, along with your digestion, appetite, sleep, energy levels and health history, usually supported by a structured questionnaire. While a physical pulse reading is not possible on a call, an experienced practitioner can still identify your constitution accurately and build a personalised diet and lifestyle plan around it.

In Ayurveda, fatty liver is seen as a disorder of the yakrit (liver) that develops when weak digestive fire (agni) lets ama (toxins) and excess kapha accumulate as fat in the liver. Heavy, oily, sweet and fried foods, alcohol, irregular meals, daytime sleeping and a sedentary routine are the usual triggers, and it commonly accompanies obesity, diabetes and high cholesterol. That is why Ayurvedic management focuses on correcting digestion and overall metabolism, not just the liver alone.

The approach combines a dosha-appropriate diet (light, warm, freshly cooked meals with less sugar, refined carbs, fried food and alcohol), regular exercise, fixed meal and sleep timings, and liver-supportive herbs chosen after studying your constitution and reports. Early-stage fatty liver generally responds well to consistent correction over a few months. Do it under a doctor's supervision and repeat liver function tests and ultrasound periodically so improvement can be tracked objectively.

Herbs like kutki, punarnava, bhumyamalaki and giloy are traditionally used for liver health, and classical formulations exist for liver disorders. However, the right medicine and dosage depend on your Prakriti, your liver reports, and whether you also have diabetes, thyroid issues or obesity. Avoid picking up over-the-counter syrups or internet remedies on your own — self-medication can burden the liver further. Get your condition properly assessed and take prescribed medicine with regular follow-up.

Grade 1 fatty liver is the mildest stage — fat is present in the liver but function is usually still normal and there may be no symptoms at all. It is not dangerous in itself, but it is a warning that lifestyle is moving in the wrong direction, and ignoring it allows progression to higher grades. The encouraging part is that grade 1 responds fastest to diet, exercise and Ayurvedic correction, making it the best stage to start treatment.

Because people gain weight for different reasons. A Kapha-dominant body has a naturally slow metabolism and gains easily, a Pitta body gains mainly from excess and poor meal discipline, while a Vata body gains from irregular digestion and stress. A generic diet fights your nature, which is why most diets fail. A Prakriti-based plan matches food, meal timing and activity to your constitution, so weight loss is steadier, bloating and cravings reduce, and results are easier to maintain.

Ayurveda links PCOS and PCOD to aggravated kapha disturbing the reproductive tissue (artava dhatu), along with weak digestion and insulin resistance. Treatment is individualised after a Prakriti assessment — herbs to support hormonal balance and metabolism, a kapha-pacifying diet, weight correction, yoga, and disciplined sleep and meal timings. Continue your gynaecologist's treatment in parallel and keep both doctors informed, since Ayurveda works best alongside monitored care for hormonal conditions.

In Ayurveda, hypothyroidism is mainly understood as kapha-mediated slowing of metabolism (agni mandya), so treatment works on restoring digestive and metabolic fire. It includes herbs traditionally used for thyroid support, a metabolism-friendly diet, stress management, yoga and fixed daily routines. Never stop your existing thyroid medication on your own — Ayurvedic treatment can run alongside it, with TSH monitored periodically and medicines adjusted only by your doctors.

For arthritis-related knee pain, Ayurveda combines internal herbal medicines that reduce inflammation and nourish the joints with external therapies such as medicated oil application and janu basti (retained oil therapy over the knee). A diet that reduces ama, gentle movement, and weight management to take load off the joints are equally important. The exact plan depends on whether your pain is Vata-type degeneration or ama-related stiffness, which is why an assessment works better than a one-size-fits-all remedy.

Ayurveda treats obesity (sthaulya or medoroga) by correcting the digestive fire and reducing excess kapha and meda (fat tissue). A typical plan includes a constitution-specific diet, herbs that improve fat metabolism, structured meal timings, daily exercise and adequate sleep — while also checking for hidden blockers like thyroid problems or insulin resistance. Because the plan is built around your Prakriti, it is easier to follow long term than a standard weight-loss diet.

Look for a BAMS-qualified doctor with valid registration, and check whether they have experience with your specific condition — liver, thyroid, joint or hormonal problems each need different expertise. Read patient reviews, ask what the treatment plan involves, and be cautious of anyone promising overnight cures. Also remember that online consultations are now a standard option in Ayurveda, so you can consult a lifestyle-disorder specialist even if no good clinic is located close to you.

It depends on how long the condition has been present and how deeply it is rooted. Acute problems can improve within days to weeks, but lifestyle disorders like fatty liver, obesity, thyroid imbalance and PCOS usually need consistent treatment for a few months, because the goal is to correct metabolism and not just suppress symptoms. Regular follow-ups matter during this period — the doctor tracks your progress and fine-tunes your diet, herbs and routine as your body responds.