Natural Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Introduction
It is very common digestive disorder that occurs all around the world. In modern era, people have busy lifestyle and they have no proper time to pay attention to diet, exercise and daily routines. Due to lifestyle changes the proper diet has been replaced with junk foods and bakery products. This food causes indigestion and is responsible for gastric problems like IBS, Dyspepsia, because bad digestion is the root of all diseases.
What is IBS?
IBS is the functional disorder in which functioning of digestive system changes which results in gastric problem includes abdominal pain and trouble with bowel habits either may be diarrhea or constipation that referred to IBS. It is considered as syndrome with alterations in stool consistency either liquid or solid. People who have IBS have extra sensitive nerves and muscles in the bowel because of vitiated Pitta and Vatta. It affects intestine which is part of digestive system that stores stool. It is a problem with movement rather than any tissue damage of digestive system.
Ayurveda Outlook
Vatta, Pitta and Kapha are the main energies of healthy body. If there is imbalance occur between these three energies that results in health complications. Any of body energies aggravated and toxins (ama) are generally present in such cases. IBS is known as Grahani Roga. Grahani is the particular part of GI system which is main site of Enzymes (Agni). Normally, Agni is the base of life that plays a key role in bio- transformation. Grahani holds the food for digestion and absorption. It is nourished by strength of agni. Vitiation of Agni results in Madagni that is responsible for Ama dosha (accumulation of endotoxins) which is the main factor for various diseases.
Ama dosha may cause many gastric problems:
- Bloating
- Autoimmune disorders, arthritis
- High cholesterol level
- IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
- Piles
- Hindrance in absorption of nutrients.
Types of Grahani (IBS)
Due to imbalance of three doshas IBS is divided into different types:
- Constipation – Predominant IBS – It is caused by vata imbalance and also known as Vata Grahani.
- Diarrhea – Predominant IBS – It is caused by pitta imbalance and also known as Pitta Grahani.
- Dysentry – Predominant IBS – It is caused by Kapha and known as Kapha Grahani.
- Complex IBS – It is also known as Tridosha Grahani and t is caused by all three doshas.
- Accrual IBS
- Tympanitis predominant IBS (Ghatiyanthra Grahani).
Common Symptoms of IBS
- Abdominal pain and discomfort
- Abdominal contraction increases after eating
- Feeling of unclear bowel
- Chronic diarrhea, constipation or a combination of both.
- Bloating
- Cramping
Common Causes of IBS
There are number of factors may be responsible for IBS. These may be:
- Food
- Stress
- Infections
Complications Associated with IBS
Diarrhea and constipation both can aggravate to hemorrhoids.
The Goodnews!?
The good news is that Irritable Bowel Syndrome is preventable and reversible, but can only be possible by using holistic approach, the one advocated in Ayurveda that addresses the issues from the very root.
Since ancient times, Ayurveda has defined diseases with their symptoms, causes and healing methods with nature.
If you are having any of the above mentioned symptoms, don’t assume it is Irritable Bowel Syndrome yet without any proper diagnosis because there are other Stomach related diseases that comes with the same symptoms. Consult with a Doctor for accurate diagnosis to find out if Irritable Bowel Syndrome is what you are having or any other related disease.
Vine-Health Approach to IBS
As a holistic health clinic, we take accurate diagnosis very seriously in order to ascertain the root cause of a particular illness. You will be consulted with our doctor to know the type of test or scan to run base on your symptoms to detect exactly the root cause of your issue to ascertain if Irritable Bowel Syndrome is your issue or not to ensure appropriate treatment.
Accurate diagnosis is the key to the treatment of any disease.
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