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Gastrointestinal disorders (IBS, Constipation,Ulcerative colitis, Chrons disease)
Functional disorders are those in which the gastrointestinal (GI) tract looks normal but does not work properly. They are the most common problems affecting the GI tract (including the colon and rectum). Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation and inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease (CD) and colitis are common examples. Symptoms of GI disorders often include cramping, abdominal pain, inflammation of the lining of the large and/or small intestine, chronic diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and weight loss.
Many factors may upset the GI tract and its motility including unhealthy diet and lifestyle, stress, resisting the urge to have bowel movements due to pain from haemorrhoids, Overusing laxatives that over time weaken the bowel muscles.
Many of these can be prevented or minimized by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, practicing good bowel habits, and submitting to cancer screening.
Food is our only source of energy and without it human cannot survive. Therefore, it is especially important to have a healthy digestive system in place. A healthy and functional digestive system can ensure good health as per Ayurveda. Ayurveda upholds the essential link between metabolism and digestion. According to it 'Jatharagni' an essential digestive fire plays significant role in digestion and assimilation by way of its direct participation in catabolism which serves to break down food particles to bring about digestion. Hence, it is crucial to keep the digestive system healthy and to come up with the necessary changes in our dietary habits.
Ayurveda considers almost all the digestive disorders are due to improper digestive habits and unhealthy lifestyle of the patient. These days, there are lots of foods that are being prepared found to be processed and contain additives, which are not good for digestion or health. Eventually consumption of such diet leads to indigestion. One important cause for all types of Gastrointestinal disorders is indigestion. The digestive tract as believed by ancient science is to be responsibly managed and problems if any arises are to be addressed right at the early stage.
Ayurveda helps in Digestive disorders in various facets. Dinacharya (Daily Routine), Rutucharya (Preparing body for seasonal change), Ahar (Diet) plays crucial role to keep Digestive track healthy. Proper management in the initial stages helps vitiate digestion issues. Ayurveda influentially recommends the use of oral herbal medication as remedial measures for digestive ailments. Also, elimination of all harmful and negative toxins and ama from body by cleansing of the internal system (Panchakarma) and Ayurveda therapies are suggested based on the needs of illness.
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