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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Many people suffer from either constipation or diarrhoea at some point in life. Sometimes some people suffer from both constipation and diarrhoea and this can be termed as IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome. When one suffers from mild symptoms they may not go to a doctor, but when symptoms get severe, constipation and diarrhoea may be accompanied by other symptoms such as abdominal cramps, bloating, abdominal pain, sometimes chronic constipation or chronic diarrhoea.

Some symptoms of IBS:
Pain in the lower abdominal region
An urge to empty the bowels after meals
Abdominal pain followed by the emptying of the bowels
Diarrhoea
Constipation
A feeling of incomplete evacuation of the bowels
Flatulence
Abdominal distension

The Ayurvedic perspective:
According to Ayurveda IBS falls under the category of a certain disease called Grahani which is disturbed functions of the bowels and intestines. Grahani (or duodenum) is the seat of Agni (digestive fire). Food is held here until it is completely digested by Agni (or digestive fire). After the food is completely digested, it then passes on to the next part of the digestive tract for absorption, but if the Agni is weak, then the food is not completely digested and passes on in a half digested form.
From previous articles we know that when the food is in a half digested form, it leads to Ama formation. These toxins, or Ama, will further combine with normal food leading to foul smelling stools. Hence one will also find Ama accumulation in the body when one suffers from IBS.

Causes of Grahani:
Ayurveda has listed out a number of causes of Grahani or IBS:
The suppression of natural urges
Irregular eating habits
Eating foods with opposing qualities or eating incompatible foods
Excessive eating
Excess stress
Anxiety

Ayurveda speaks of 4 different types of Grahani based on the Dosha involved:
•Vataja Grahani
•Pittaja Grahani
•Kaphaja Grahani
•Tridoshaja Grahani

Vataja Grahani:
In this type of IBS/Grahani Vata Dosha is involved and out of balance.
Causes:
•An excess intake of pungent, bitter and astringent food
•Dry, contaminated foods
•The suppression of natural urges
•Excess physical activity
•Intake of insufficient food
•Fasting

Symptoms:
•Dry skin, hair, nails, a dry mouth or throat
•Constipation or constipation alternating with diarrhoea
•Abdominal distension, bloating, flatulence and excess wind
•Feeling cold most of the time
•A history of back or lower abdominal pain
•Loss of weight, loss of sleep, anxiety, nervousness


Pittaja Grahani:
In this type of IBS/Grahani Pitta Dosha is involved and out of balance.

Causes:
•An excess intake of pungent, sour, salty foods
•Suppression of natural urges
•Excess physical activity

Symptoms:
•Heat symptoms, sweating, fever, feeling hot
•Heartburns, belching, sour eructation
•Excessive thirst, irritability and a history of loss of temper
•Diarrhea, loose liquid stools

Kaphaja Grahani:
In this type of IBS/Grahani Kapha Dosha is involved and out of balance.

Causes:
•Intake of food that is hard to digest, fatty foods
•An excess intake of cold and heavy foods
•Frequent food intake
•Sleeping immediately after food intake

Symptoms:
•Difficulty in digestion
•Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite
•A running nose, expectoration
•Heaviness of the body, lethargy, loss of movement or not wanting to move
•Stools which are heavy, slimy and full of mucus

Tridoshaja Grahani:
•This is caused by the combination of factors of the above three types.

Symptoms are similarly mixed. Specific symptoms are as follows:
•Gurgling sounds in the abdomen
•Passing of stools with mild pain
•Stools which are a combination of liquid, compact, cold unctuous
•Pain in lumbar region

Treatment:
Doshas involved in the conditions should be alleviated. Initially treatment of Ama should be undertaken, followed by the treatment of Doshas involved in the conditions should be alleviated. Initially treatment of Ama should be undertaken. This should be followed by the treatment of the specific Dosha excess. Diet should generally be light and easy to digest. One can take up light fasting to eliminate Ama from the body. Kitchari (basmati rice and mung beans) along with light vegetable soups is one of the best foods during fasting.

Vata type IBS/Grahani:
•Herbs and spices: Ginger, fennel, cloves, cardamom
•Regular food intake.
•Tastes like sweet sour and salty are best
•Shatavari and Ashwagandha are two good herbs to balance Vata in the body.
•Triphala is the wonder herb for Grahani/IBS. Many people have given a positive feedback for Triphala.
•Whole body massage with Vata reducing oil or cold pressed pure sesame oil.
•Decoction or oil enemas are very good for Vata related IBS or Grahani.
•Ayurvedic body treatments like Shirodhara, Abhyanga, and Ayurvedic back massage are suggested to eliminate excess Vata from the body.

Pitta type IBS/Grahani:
•Cooling herbs and spices like coriander, cumin and fennel. Other herbs that are beneficial are cloves.
•Aloe Vera juice is also good
•Shatavari, Amlaki, Turmeric and Triphala are excellent to alleviate Pitta from the body.
•Triphala is the wonder herb for Grahani/IBS. Many people have given a positive feedback for Triphala
•Beneficial tastes are sweet, bitter and astringent
•Ayurvedic foot massages with Ghee (clarified butter)
•Whole body massage with Pitta reducing oil.

Kapha type IBS/Grahani:
•Beneficial spices are ginger, honey, cardamom, turmeric, cloves,
•Herbs that will help clear Kapha from the body are Pippali, Trikatu, Triphala.
•Triphala is the wonder herb for Grahani/IBS. Many people have given a positive feedback for Triphala.
•Tastes to balance Kapha Dosha are spicy, bitter and astringent
•Whole body massage with Kapha reducing oil.
•Udvartana (Ayurvedic herbal scrub massage) is also very good.

General line of treatment:
•Follow dietary guidelines to suit the Dosha.
•Avoid excess tea, coffee, caffeinated drinks
•Avoid excessive spicy food, heavy and oily foods.
•Intake of warm water
•Intake of mild ayurvedic herbal teas to suit the Doshas
•Buttermilk is specially suggested in Grahani/IBS
•Ghee mixed with appropriate herbs and spices to suit the Doshas
•Avoid excess intake of milk and dairy products
•Regular ayurvedic massages.
•Decoction or oil enemas are also very good in IBS/Grahani
•Avoid excess stress
•Follow meditation exercises for your Dosha type

Yoga for IBS/Grahani:
•Half Spinal twist
•Forward bends
•Crocodile pose
•Triangle pose and all its variations
•Corpse position
•Gentle sun salutations
•Gentle moon salutations
•Alternate nostril breathing
•Breathing exercises involving chakra meditation

It is strongly recommended that you consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner before starting any detoxification process to eliminate Ama or taking Ayurvedic herbs for IBS symptoms. The treatment protocol may change based on a person's body constitution and disease.
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Allergies..

Allergy is a disorder of the immune system. Allergic reactions occur when a hypersensitive immune system reacts to a common or unusual substance.

Allergy is a hypersensitivity to certain stimuli/articles like drugs, foods, environmental irritants or substances, or conditions such as temperature and certain weathers. These substances act as antigens giving rise to a reaction in the body which involves production of certain substances like histamine in the body.

Allergy can be hereditary in certain people, but an allergy can occur at any time or point in life. Any substance, whatever its origin, is a possible allergen. Food articles, ingredients in foods, medication, and other factors like pollen, dust, animal hair, etc can all cause allergic reactions.

Satmya is a term used in Ayurveda which means tolerance.
Asatmya is a term which means intolerance.

This tolerance or intolerance can be towards any medicine, food, weather, or any habits. Ayurveda believes that Asatmya is a result of weak or imbalanced Agni (digestive fire). A weak Agni means there is Ama (toxin) formation in the body. Therefore allergies are more common in people with Ama in their system.

Allergy is a result of the following:
•Weak Agni (digestive fire)
•Ama accumulation (toxins)
•Individuals basic body consitution
•Imbalanced Dosha in the body (Vata, Pitta or Kapha)
•State of the Dhatu (tissue) Agni (digestive fire): this determines which tissue or organ system will be affected.
•Weak immune system
•Amount of allergens in the body.

Allergies can be of three types based on the Dosha dominance:

•Vata related allergy
•Pitta related allergy
•Kapha related allergy

Vata related allergy:
Causes:
All Vata aggravating factors.
Such people are allergic to dry, bitter, spicy and astringent foods, raw foods, cold foods, beans, cold dry and windy weather, excess stress and overactivity.
Symptoms:
•Nervous system, respiratory system, bones and colon are important Vata organ and systems hence the symptoms are seen in these parts of the body.
•Bloating of stomach, flatulence, burping, abdominal pain and discomfort, Accompanying symptoms can be nerve pains, tingling sensations in limbs, loss of sleep, twitching of muscles, bone aches and pains, pains in joints, intestinal colic
•This kind of allergic reaction may start suddenly with wheezing and Vata related asthma, dizziness, giddiness, tinnitus, ear aches and pains, headaches. Such people are also prone to constipation, anxiety, restlessness.

Pitta related allergy:
Causes:
Pitta aggravating factors like spicy, sour and salty foods along with citric fruits, fermented food articles, hot weather and extreme sunny conditions. Such people have very sensitive skin and are allergic to certain fabrics, metals, synthetic materials etc.
Symptoms:
•Skin, eyes, parts of the digestive system, liver and spleen are important organs of Pitta Dosha.
•The symptoms seen in these parts of the body are red rashes, urticaria, and allergic dermatitis, and eczema, redness of the skin with itching and pustule formation. Other symptoms are heartburn, nausea, acidity, diarrhoea, burning and redness of the eyes.

Kapha related allergy:
Causes:
Kapha aggravating factor like sweet, sour, salty foods including dairy foods, cheese, yoghurt, milk etc. also fruits like cucumber, water melon may lead to allergic reactions. The allergies are aggravated during cold, rainy and cloudy season.
Symptoms:
•Sinuses, nasal passages, parts of the respiratory system are all Kapha organs.
•The symptoms include runny nose, mucus accumulation, hay fever, congestive disorders, colds, coughs, sinusitis and also Kapha related asthma. Other Kapha related allergic symptoms are water retention, heaviness in abdomen, sleeping disorders.

Treatment:

Ayurveda believes in Nidana - Parivarjanam.
This means avoidance of the cause of the disease. From an allergy stand point, Ayurveda says avoid all common allergens in everyday life.

Ayurvedic approach of treatment of any conditions comes under two categories:

Shodhana: Ayurvedic detoxification which will help to remove the root cause of the allergic reaction. This also helps to correct the imbalanced Agni, eliminate excess Dosha from the body and helps to strengthen the immune system. This is usually done when there is no acute phase of the allergic reaction.
The five actions of detoxification are as follows and help to eliminate excess Doshas as follows:
•Therapeutic vomiting (Vamana): Kapha related allergies
•Therapeutic purgation (Virecana): Pitta related allergies
•Medicated enemas (Basti): Vata related allergies
•Blood-letting (Rakta Moskhana): Blood related and Pitta related allergies
•Nasal treatments (Nasya): Kapha related allergies

Shamana: Treatments and therapies for acute phases of allergic reactions.

Management of Vata related allergies:
•Avoid all causes relating to Vata allergic reactions.
•Avoid foods like potatoes, tomatoes, aubergines, beans, bitter and astringent foods.
•Avoid cold, dry and windy weather.
•Take a Vata pacifying diet which includes mild sweet, sour and salty tastes.
•Beneficial herbs for Vata related allergies are: Trikatu, Triphala, Ashwagandha, Guggulu, Dashmool (ten roots) tea, Tulsi (holy basil).
•Herbal teas containing ginger, cumin, lemon and orange are beneficial, Any Vata pacifying tea is good.
•For wheezing phases, one can make a ginger tea and sip it every few minutes. Likewise liquorice is also good for such phases.
•Applying of hot Mahanarayan oil locally will also help. Some people also take a few drops of this oil in hot water and sip every now and then.
•Frequent Basti (enema) administration also helps to reduce the frequency of allergic attacks. Commonly Dashmool enema or Mahanarayan oil enema is given.

Management of Pitta related allergies:
•Avoid all causes relating to Pitta allergic reactions.
•Avoid spicy, salty sour foods, and concentrate on bitter and astringent tastes like green vegetable and salads. Make sure cooked food is eaten at all times and this is far better than raw food.
•Avoid direct contact with sun and extreme hot conditions.
•Follow Pitta pacifying remedies
•Beneficial herbs for Pitta related allergies are Shatavari, Guduchi, Triphala, Brahmi, Neem, Manjistha.
•For skin related conditions, Neem and Manjistha is a very good combination. Both these herbs have blood cleansing properties.
•Herbal teas with fennel, ginger, and saffron are beneficial for such conditions.
•Therapeutic purgation helps to eliminate excess Pitta and heat from the body which usually leads to such allergic reactions.
•Blood letting is also a very useful. One can simply donate some blood occasionally to prevent Pitta related allergies.
•Other herbs like sandalwood and rose are good for external application.
•Tikta Ghrita (ghee or clarified butter): bitter herbs in ghee is very beneficial in skin related allergies
•Coriander juice
•Coconut water

Management of Kapha related allergies:
•Avoid all causes relating to Kapha allergic reactions.
•Avoid cold, heavy and stagnant foods like cheese, yoghurt, milk, cream etc
•Avoid excess of sweet, sour and salty tastes.
•Favour more of bitter, spicy and astringent tastes.
•Avoid cold, rainy, wet weather.
•Beneficial herbs for these allergic reactions are Trikatu, Pippali, Guggulu, Triphala, Tulsi (Holy Basil)
•If the patient is up to it, then therapeutic vomiting is beneficial. If not therapeutic purgation can also be carried out.
•Nasal administration of oils which contain herbs like black pepper, Pippali are very good.
•For symptoms of runny nose, sneezing and congestion, Jala Neti (nasal wash) is beneficial. This pot usually has a spout for easy pouring of water into the nasal passages.

Yoga for allergies:
•Vata: Sun salutations, Forwards bends, extension poses. Breathing exercises like alternate nostril breathing, Right nostril breathing (Surya Bheda) are good.

•Pitta: Moon salutations, are especially good for Pitta related allergies. Moon position, Spinal twists are good. Breathing exercises are especially helpful. Chandra Bheda or left nostril breathing, Shitali Pranayama (breathing through the mouth and over the tongue) and Shitkari Pranayama are good. Alternate nostril breathing is also good

•Kapha: Sun salutations are most beneficial. Extension positions along with breathing exercises like Kapalabhati, right nostril breathing, and Ujjayi Pranayama are good.

The following herbs can be used instead of anti histamines in the three Dosha imbalances:
•Vata: Ashvagandha
•Pitta: Shatavari
•Kapha: Licourice or Pippali

It is strongly recommended that you consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner before starting any detoxification process to eliminate Ama or taking Ayurvedic herbs for skin disorders. The treatment protocol may change based on a person's body constitution and disease.
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