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Ailments &
Remedies
Constipation
A very common disturbance within the digestive
tract, it restricts regular bowel movement. Since improper stool
produces toxins (ama) which find their way into the blood stream
and are then carried to all parts of the body, in chronic cases
this problem can give way to serious diseases as rheumatism,
arthritis, piles, high blood pressure and even cancer.
Symptoms
- Infrequency, irregularity or difficulty in eliminating
hard faucal matter
- Coated tongue
- Foul breath
- Loss of appetite
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Dark circles under the eye
- Depression
- Nausea
- Pimples
- Mouth ulcers
- Diarrhoea alternating with constipation
- Varicose veins
- Pain in the lumbar region
- Acidity
- Heart burn
- Insomnia
Root Causes
- Improper diet & irregular eating habits
- Insufficient intake of water and high fibre food.
- Excessive intake of animal protein
- Irritable colon
- Spastic colitis
- Emotional disturbances
- Lack of physical activity
- Paralytic or mechanical obstruction to the passage of
stools.
Healing Options
| Herbs |
- Hartaki (Terminalia chebula)
- Isabgole (Plantago ovata)
- Sennaleaves (Cassia angustifolia)
- Nisoth (Ipomoea turpethum)
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Ayurvedic
Supplements
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| Diet |
- Avoid white flour, rice,bread,pulses,cakes, pastries,
biscuits, cheese, white sugar & hard-boiled eggs.
- Take the following unrefined foods:
Wholegrain Cereals : Wheat
Green Vegetables : Spinach, brocculi
Fruits : Bael, pear, Guava, Grapes, Orange, Papaya & Figs
Dairy : Milk, Clarified butter, Cream
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| Lifestyle |
- Attend to the call of nature regularly even if you do
not get your motion.
- Indulge in the following active physical activities /
outdoor games
a) brisk walking
b) swimming
c) exercises
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