Category: IBS

October 22, 2016

How To Cure Irritable Bowel Syndrome Naturally

Abstract

A different range of things create havoc on our digestive system, Irritable Bowel Syndrome being one of them. Ayurvedic treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome can help to cure this disorder. Our gastrointestinal health can also be the starting point of many health problems. Gut is considered as our body’s second brain. A little disturbance in our GIT can affect our mood and memory also. If our gut is healthy then it boosts our immunity also. All ailments start from the gut.

Whatever you put inside your body shows on the outside. The 4 R’s of gastrointestinal health – Remove, Repair, Restore and Replace. We need to get rid or remove the harmful toxins from our body then we should repair the GIT by eating clean and then restore the right balance of bacteria and lastly replace the digestive enzymes to have a healthy digestion.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

WHAT IS AN IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a gastrointestinal sense ailment which has no structural reason behind it. It can also called Irritable Colon.It affects the Large Intestine. It hampers the process of digestion and even excretes the undigested food at times. It is basically a blend of tummy discomforts and troubled bowel patterns and disturbed vata and pitta. It is a chronic situation which takes a long time to get reversed. In Ayurveda IBS is known as Grahani Roga which occurs due to slow and sluggish digestive fire. This disorder can be cured in kids, treatment of middle aged people can be strenuous but it can’t be fixed in the elderly. There are a few Ayurvedic treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

WHAT CAUSES IBS?

The intestinal walls have a rhythmic movement of deflating and inflating but during IBS these contractions may be powerful enough to cause bloating, diarrhea or poor contractions may cause sluggish food passage causing the stools to harden.

FOODS

As it’s already mentioned above whatever you put inside your body shows on the outside. Food plays a huge role in this. Excessive consumption of dairy products, beans, aerated drinks, junk foods, alcohol help in causing this disorders. The symptoms don’t show up overnight, they are there in your body for years and not eating right aggravates them.

HORMONAL IMBALANCE

Women have more prone to suffer from this disorder and hormonal changes have adverse effects on the patient. During the menstrual periods, the symptoms of IBS are ridiculously bad.

SOME OTHER AILMENTS

Gastroenteritis or bacterial overgrowth can trigger this disorder.

STRESS

Stress plays a major role in worsening a lot of diseases. Family problems, exams, job or any other issues can escalate stress and provoke the Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

SYMPTOMS OF IBS

  • Pain in abdomen
  • Bloating
  • Cramping
  • Escalated contractions after meals
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Acidity

TYPES OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

  1. Constipation – Predominant IBS – It occurs due to by vata imbalance. It causes dry skin, throat and mouth. It might cause anal fissures, sleeplessness and anxiety.
  2. Diarrhea – Predominant IBS – It occurs due to pitta imbalance. The patient might often be agitated, inflammation, nasty smelling excreta.
  3. Dysentery – Predominant IBS – It occurs due to Kapha imbalance. It causes nausea, drowsiness and mucus in bowels.
  4. Complex IBS – It is caused by the imbalance of all three Doshas. It shows symptoms of all three types mentioned above.
  5. Accrual IBS – It also occurs due to unevenness of all three doshas. The stool will be slimy, sticky, undigested food particles. The patient will suffer from constipation for a few days followed by loose motions for some days.
  6. Tympanitis predominant IBS (Ghatiyantra Grahani) – growling sounds can be heard from the patient’s abdomen and escalated bowels with undigested food material.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

Planet Ayurveda offers 100% natural herbal formulatihome-remedies-for-irritable-bowel-syndromewel Syndrome.

  1. Pitta Balance
  2. Kutajghan Vati
  3. Digestion Support
  4. Sanjivani Vati


IBS care pack

Product Description

1. DIGESTION SUPPORT

Digestion support is an Ayurvedic formulation which is a blend of various herbs which have amazing effects on the digestive system. It is beneficial in getting rid of excess Kapha which is believed to be the root cause of anorexia and other digestive disorders.

It is mixture of different herbs which are explained below

  • Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula) – It is a natural laxative. It keeps the bowels regulated and is not habit forming. Haritaki also encourages the absorption of nutrients.
  • Saunf (Fenniculum vulgare) – This herb helps in getting rid of indigestion, cancer, abdominal diseases.
  • Bibhitaka (Fenniculum vulgare) – It rejuvenates the entire digestive system. It is also considered to be a mild laxative.
  • Dhaniya (Coriandrum sativum) – It helps in the formation and release of digestive enzymes and juices that smoothens the bowel movements. It stimulates the appetite also.
  • Pippali (Piper longum) – It enhances the digestive fire which provides a better and fast digestion. It subsides acidity and detoxifies the intestines.
  • Jeera (Cuminum cyminum) – Cumin seeds are appetite stimulators so it improves digestion also.

It help in relieving digestive ailments.

  • DOSAGE: 2 capsules two times a day after meals with water.

2. KUTAJGHAN VATI

  • Kutaja [Kurchi/ Conessi tree] is a well-known herb which is very beneficial in curing digestive disorders like IBS, diarrhea and constipation. It acts as a coolant, enhances the digestive power and purifies blood. This herb has amazing anthelminthic, anti-hyper lipidemic, diuretic, astringent properties.
  • This formulation is useful to even the Doshas. It calms down the pitta and kapha which enhances the digestive fire and the main component in this herb is Kutja which fights against gastrointestinal disorders effectively.

Dosage : 2 tablets two times a day.

3. Sanjivani Vati

Sanjivani Vati helps in getting rid of diarrhea with causing constipation. It evens the Doshas and enhances the digestive fire. It also helps in detoxifying the intestines that are blocked due to sluggish and lethargic digestion.

This medicine is a blend of various herbs mentioned below.

  • Guduci (Tinospora cordifolia) – It is a herb that pacifies all three Doshas and improves the whole immune system. It acts as a barrier against various diseases. It promotes digestive functions and regulates the digestive enzyme secretion. It is also a pain reliever.
  • Ardraka (Zingiber officinale) – It is an amazing anti-inflammatory herb which also boosts immunity. It is very helpful in digestive disorders.
  • Vidanga (Embelia ribes) – It is carminative and digestive stimulant.
  • Vacha (Acorus calamus) – It cures vomiting and improves the digestive fire. It heals the swelling in stomach caused by indigestion or accumulation of air. It pacifies vata.
  • Shudh bhallatak (Semecarpus anacadium) – It is the one of the most fast acting herb in Ayurveda. It works in conditions like GIT problems, skin problems etc.
  • Shudh vatsnabh (Aconium ferox) – This processed poison is used as a lifesaving chemical. It calms the vitiated Doshas, strengthens and enhances their potency.
  • Amla (Emblica officinalis) – It improves the immunity and helps to detoxify the body. It is a tridosha healer and is beneficial in curing diarrhea.
  • Bhabhitaki (Terminalia bellirica) – It is anthelminthic in nature. The seeds are analgesic and cure edema also. It is mildly laxative and digestive in nature. It is one of the few herbs which are most effective for stomach disorders.
  • Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) – It is beneficial in curing gastric disorders. It promotes longevity and physical strength.

Dosage : 2 tablets two times every day with water after meals.

4. PITTA BALANCE

Pitta balance is an Ayurvedic medicine by Planet Ayurveda which evens the pitta dosha in body and fights against various health ailments.

This medicine is a blend of various herbs mentioned below.

  • Praval pisti (Coral calcium) – It is a rich source of calcium. It helps to even pitta dosha and treats various acute and chronic diseases.
  • Akik pisti (Agate calcium) – It is useful in balancing vitiated vata and pitta Doshas. It also effectively acts against vata and pitta related disorders. It prevents gastric diseases also.
  • Jawar mohar pisti (calcium compound) – It is beneficial in curing gastrointestinal disorders. And acts as a cardiac tonic.
  • Kamdhudha rasa (calcium compound) – It pacifies pitta Dosha and also keeps the digestive system healthy, it also helps calm a person mentally.
  • Mukta pisti (Pearl calcium) – It is very effective against pitta imbalance conditions like indigestion, acidity and dyspepsia.
  • Giloy (Tinospora cardifola) – It enhances all three Doshas of body and is an immunity booster, hence it provides the total health package

Dosage : 1 capsule each in morning and evening with water after food

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August 19, 2016

6 Ways to Manage Ulcerative Colitis Naturally

Abstract

Good digestion is largely a matter of happiness for everyone. These lines are enough to explain the importance of good digestive health. It is well said that bad digestion is root of all diseases. With impaired digestive health you can’t even enjoy your meal and lose your interest in food items. So be careful while choosing your food to eat, because the main cause of bad digestive health is the wrong selection of food items.

Ulcerative Colitis

Introduction

Ulcerative colitis is also a health issue of digestive tract. In Ayurveda, Ulcerative colitis is known as Raktaj Atisaar. It is due to the imbalance of pitta dosha with further involvement of imbalanced vata dosha in some cases. Ulcerative colitis is a disease which causes the ulcers and inflammation of digestive tract. Abdominal pain and cramps, bloody stools, diarrhea with pus or blood, weight loss, fatigue, fever, rectal bleeding and burning sensation in chest/ throat. Though the problem of ulcerative colitis can be managed with the help of diet and home remedies in a natural ways.

6 Ways to Manage Ulcerative Colitis Naturally

1. Home Remedies for Ulcerative colitis

There are various herbs identified in Ayurveda which are quite beneficial to manage the ulcerative colitis naturally. These herbs help to pacify the aggravated pitta dosha which is the main cause of ulcerative colitis in Ayurveda.

  • Saunf (Foeniculum Vulgare) – This herbs is known to be very effective for the treatment of ulcerative colitis. It helps to provide relief in the symptoms like abdominal pain/cramps, diarrhea, rectal bleeding and burning sensation in chest which are associated with ulcerative colitis.
  • Dhania (Coriander Sativum) – Coriander seeds are commonly used in Indian kitchen as a spice. This herb has the astringent, digestive, appetizer, and anti dyspeptic properties. So use of this herb in ulcerative colitis is quite useful to manage this problem without causing any side effects on health.
  • Arjuna (Terminalia Arjuna) – Arjuna is called as Nadisarija in Sanskrit. This herb is very popular herb due to its healing properties. This herb is very useful to manage the problem of ulcerative colitis in a natural way. It provides relief in rectal bleeding, ulcers, bloody stools and abdominal pain.
  • Kutaja (Holarrhena Antidysenterica) – This herb is useful to treat the chronic diarrhea which is associated with ulcerative colitis. This herb helps to digest the ama (toxins) thus provides the relief in the rectal bleeding, inflammation of colon and abdominal cramps.
  • Haridra (Curcuma Longa) – Hardira is commonly known as the turmeric. This herb is also packed with therapeutic properties and very beneficial to manage the ulcerative colitis.
  • Choti Elaichi (Eletteria Cardomum) – Choti elaichi is one of important spice found in Indian kitchens. This herb supports the good health of digestive system and also very effective to manage the ulcerative colitis naturally.

2. Diet for Ulcerative Colitis

  • Pomegranate juice – Pomegranate juice is good to deal with the blood loss in the case of ulcerative colitis. One can consume around 100 -150 ml of pomegranate juice. One can also take the decoction of pomegranate peel once or twice in a day. It helps to arrest loose motions.
  • Green grass remedy – Green grass is packed with healing properties and quite beneficial to manage ulcerative colitis. 60-80 ml of plain grass juice can be consumed on a daily basis.
  • Petals of Marigold flower – Juice of the petals of marigold flower is also good to relieve the symptoms of ulcerative colitis. Petals of the flower are crushed and then juice is extracted. One can consume around 20 ml of juice every day.
  • Rose petals – Chewing the some fresh rose petals are known to be very effective in reducing acidity, heart burn and burning sensation in chest. Thus it is good to manage the ulcerative colitis.
  • Banana with curd – Consuming mashed banana in a bowl of fresh curd everyday is good to reduce the symptoms of ulcerative colitis.

3. Diet Guidelines

Here is the list of food products which are good to manage ulcerative colitis.

  • Consume the vegetables like pumpkin, bottle gourd, ridge gourd and round gourd.
  • Consume the fruits like apple, pear, banana and pomegranate (without seeds).
  • Drink plenty of fluids and water daily.
  • Coconut water is also good for ulcerative colitis.

4. Exercise and Yoga

Regular exercise and yoga are very useful to manage the ulcerative colitis naturally. These things are good to prevent the complications associated with ulcerative colitis like weakened immune system, decreased bone density, stress and weight. Yoga is considered as the good natural remedy for ulcerative colitis because it nurtures the body with oxygen thus helps in the healing of body.

5. Precautions

It is well said that the precaution is better than cure. So one must avoid these food products in the problem of ulcerative colitis.

  • Avoid non vegetarian foods
  • Avoid Spicy and junk food
  • Avoid dairy products like milk
  • Avoid carbonated drinks
  • Avoid tea and coffee
  • Avoid ice cream, biscuits, white bread, and nuts.

6. Tips

  • Avoid alcohol and smoking.
  • Follow daily routine.
  • Take 5-6 small meals than eating in bulk every day.
  • Develop a positive attitude and keep yourself away from negativity.
  • Do meditation and deep breathing, to ease stress and relax your body,

Herbal Remedies for Ulcerative Colitis

Planet Ayurveda presents a unique Ulcerative Colitis Care Pack for the treatment of various types of ulcerative colitis. It contains special herbal remedies like Vatsakadi churna, Pitta balance, Arjuna and Kutjaghana vati that are capable of fighting against symptoms of this condition like diarrhea, pain and discomfort etc.

  1. Arjuna Capsules
  2. Vatsakadi Churna
  3. Pitta Balance
  4. Kutajghan Vati

Ulcerative Colitis Care Pack

Product Description

1. Arjuna Capsules

Arjuna capsules by Planet Ayurveda is a single herbal capsule formulation with a standardized extract of the Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna). Arjuna possesses an astringent taste that helps to detox the bloodstream. Its homeostatic qualities aid in alleviating bleeding and regulate severe pitta conditions. Arjuna effectively balances pitta doshas in the body which helps promote the healing of ulcers and wounds, thus helping in managing Ulcerative Colitis.

Dosage : 2 cap twice daily with plain water after meal.

2. Vatsakadi Churna

Vatsakadi Churna is a polyherbal powder blend which is formulated by Planet Ayurveda. This powder consists of herbs such as Bilva (Aegle marmelos), Saunf (Foeniculum vulgare), Dhania (Coriandrum sativum), etc. The herbs of this powder helps in reducing stool frequency by reducing water content in the intestines. This powder is also beneficial in controlling Mucus by pacifying Kapha Dosha.

Dosage : 1 tsp. twice daily with plain water after meal or you can boil the powder – 1 teaspoonful in 400 ml water, keep it boiling until it remains 50 ml. Strain it and drink the water. Leave the residue. Do it twice daily. Make fresh every time.

3. Pitta Balance

Pitta Balance is a capsule formulation prepared by Planet Ayurveda with herbs and minerals. The ingredients of these capsules include Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), Jahar Mohra Pishti (Ayurvedic calcium compound), Akik Pishti (Ayurvedic calcium compound), etc. As the name suggests these capsules help in balancing Pitta Dosha. Aggravated Pitta Dosha is the leading cause of Ulcerative Colitis, thus these capsules by pacifying Pitta Dosha helps in managing this condition.

Dosage : 1 cap twice daily with plain water after meal.

4. Kutajghan Vati

Kutajghan Vati is an Ayurvedic tablet formulation made by Planet Ayurveda with the herb Kutaj (Holarrhena antidysenterica). This herb is amazing in eliminating ama dosha due to its ama pachana effect (eliminate endotoxins). Along with it this remedy has anti-diarrheal properties due to which it helps in controlling diarrhoea in case of Ulcerative Colitis.

Dosage : 2 tab twice daily with plain water after meal.

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