This is a very real Ayurvedic pattern, and you’re not alone

Many people don’t tolerate “anti-inflammatory” foods because the body’s digestion and nerves matter more than food labels.

Here’s the Ayurvedic way to understand and guide this

WHY “ANTI-INFLAMMATORY” FOODS CAN MAKE YOU FEEL WORSE

1⃣ Weak Agni (digestive fire)

In Ayurveda, even healthy food becomes toxic (Ama) if digestion is weak.

Chia seeds → heavy, absorb water, hard to digest

Kale → dry, rough, gas-forming

If Agni is low:

bloating, pain, fatigue, inflammation increase instead of reduce

2⃣ Vata dominance (VERY COMMON)

Most people with pain, fatigue, fibromyalgia, IBS, anxiety, menopause have high Vata.

Vata does not like:

Dry foods

Raw foods

Seeds

Rough greens

Chia + kale = classic Vata aggravators, even if “anti-inflammatory”

3⃣ Sensitive gut–nerve axis

Chronic inflammation conditions involve:

Hypersensitive nerves

Gut reacting strongly to small triggers

So “healthy” foods can overstimulate the system.

AYURVEDIC GUIDANCE (WHAT TO DO INSTEAD)

Choose digestive-friendly anti-inflammatory foods

Instead of chia & kale, try:

Cooked zucchini ( https://a.co/d/cJBDqM6)

Bottle gourd / ridge gourd

Carrots (well cooked)

Moong dal

Rice, oats, or khichdi ( https://a.co/d/73wGibl)

Ghee (½–1 tsp daily) ( https://a.co/d/cqe0qAh)

These calm inflammation without irritating Vata.

Fix digestion first (KEY STEP)

Before changing foods, support Agni:

Fresh ginger (2–3 thin slices before meals)

Cumin + coriander + fennel tea after meals

Eat warm, freshly cooked meals only

Anti-inflammatory herbs that are gentler than foods

Turmeric (¼–½ tsp, cooked in food, not raw)

Guduchi (Giloy) – ½ tsp powder once daily

Ashwagandha – calms inflammation via nervous system

Avoid for now

Raw salads

Seeds (chia, flax, pumpkin)

Kale, spinach (if sensitive)

Smoothies

Cold drinks

(You may tolerate these later, once digestion improves.)

IMPORTANT TRUTH

Ayurveda says:

“It is better to eat food that suits you than food that is praised.”

Inflammation reduces when the body feels safe, not when it’s forced.

Reassurance

Your body isn’t “broken.”

It’s asking for warmth, softness, and digestibility.

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