Appendix: What to Ask Your Doctor – Consultation Cheat Sheet
How to use this: Use this checklist during your consultation with your Vaidya or medical clinician. Take it with you and tick off the questions as you go. This helps you gather the information you need to support your health journey.
Questions to ask
- ☐ What is my Prakriti (baseline constitution)?
- ☐ What is my current Vikriti (current imbalance)?
- ☐ Which one food should I avoid right now?
- ☐ Which one food should I prioritise right now?
- ☐ What is the primary herb or formulation for my current state?
- ☐ How often should I take any recommended herbs or supplements?
- ☐ Should I continue my current medications alongside any Ayurvedic recommendations?
- ☐ What time of day is best for my treatment or practice?
- ☐ How long should I follow this plan before reassessing?
- ☐ What are the warning signs that I should stop or seek additional help?
- ☐ Are there any seasonal adjustments I should make to this plan?
- ☐ What is one small change I can make this week that will have the biggest impact?
Notes from your consultation
(Write your key points here. If you want, you can paste these into a notes app right after your appointment.)
- ☐ Main goal for the next 14 days:
- ☐ Food to avoid:
- ☐ Food to prioritise:
- ☐ Daily routine focus (sleep, meals, movement, breath):
- ☐ Herbs/supplements (name + timing):
- ☐ Follow-up date or reassessment window:
- ☐ Red flags to watch for:
Remember: Ayurveda works best when it is personalised and steady. Your Vaidya is your guide. Trust the process, and be patient with yourself.
