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Ailments
& Remedies
Indigestion
Not
quite a disease by itself, this condition of 'Agnimandya'
in Ayurvedic terminology, it denotes a condition wherein
food taken does not get digested.
Root Causes
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Aggravation of the three doshas - vata,
pitta, kapha.
- Excessive
intake of improper food (for more details, click diet
planning).
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Psychic factors as anger, anxiety and worry.
- Fast
eating habits
- Eating
less of high-fiber foods.
Symptoms
- Feeling
of heavy stomach
- Stomach
pain
- Puking
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Diarrhoea
- Acidity
- Burning
Sensation in the chest.
Healing
Options
| Herbs |
-
Hing (Asafoetida)
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Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
- Lemon
juice with rock salt
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Ayurvedic
Supplements |
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| Diet |
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Take a light fat -less diet
- Have
plenty of water and juices, especially
lemon juice laced with a pinch of salt.
- Intake
of raw garlic
is very beneficial
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| Lifestyle |
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Avoid sleeping just after having a full meal.
- Try
to gain mental peace.
- Physical
exercise is a must.
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| Yoga |
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