IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)

             Irritable bowel syndrome is amongst the commonest gastro - intestinal disorders considered to be the disorders of the gastro - intestinal motility. It is mainly of two types - constipation and diarrhea with occasional alternating diarrhea and constipation symptoms.   

• DIET THERAPY

                     In constipation type, introduce dietary fiber or through intake of lot of vegetables and fruits.

                     In diarrhotic type avoid milk and milk products except curd and butter milk.

    Foods to be avoided   - Non - Vegetarian food items

• Spicy, oily, fried items
• Sweets, Pickles, too much of dry fruits (in diarrhea )
•  Salad, cellulose containing food (in diarrhea)
• Allergic foods like brinjal, turnip, cabbage, Cauliflower etc.

• YOGA THERAPY

                  Asanas  -   Vajrasana, shashankasana, Yogamudra, Ushtrasana, Marjari asana, Bhujangasana, Dhanurasana, Trikonasana, Padhahastasana and                                                         Paschimottanasana

                 Pranayama -  Chandrabhedana and Nadi shuddhi pranayama

                 A kara chanting

                 U kara chanting

                 M kara chanting

• NATUROPATHIC MANAGEMENT OF IBS:
  • Castor leaves hot compress over abdomen and back (20mins)
  • Direct application of multani mud over abdominal area (30mins)
  • Neutral hipbath (20 mins) followed by GH pack 30mins.

•  ACUPRESSURE

                 Stimulates the reflex areas pertaining to pituitary gland, diaphragm, stomach, intestines, liver, genitals, lower back and  nervous system, by giving moderate pressure for about 5 - 10 mins.

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