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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 faecal 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 |
| Products |
Domestic |
Intl. |
| Kabjahar |
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| Triphala |
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| Panchasakar
Churna |
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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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