Monday, February 15, 2016

HEALTH SPECIAL...................THAT AWFUL GUT FEELING

THAT AWFUL GUT FEELING

SOME ALLERGIES are genetic, while others are caused by a bad diet and poor lifestyle. According to ayurveda, vata-dominant allergies begin from the intestine, pitta-dominant allergies affect the skin, and kapha-dominant allergies affect the upper respiratory tract. However, this is just a broad generalisation. In clinical practice, they are usually bundled together.

A look at intestinal allergies:

The intestine is one of the largest barriers to infections and allergies, capable of capturing and destroying many allergens. In some conditions, this system breaks down. Eventually, large allergens can enter your inner body.

Factors that break down the immune system in the gut:

A bad diet Too many antibiotics and painkillers

Fried foods and diet sodas Irregular meal timings Mental stress Lack of sleep

Symptoms:
Bloating, spasms, stomach pain, indigestion, irregular bowel habits, and food intolerance.

Natural solutions
Avoid dairy products for 60 days, and steer clear of coffee, tea and diet drinks, packaged foods, deep-fried foods, heavy meats, and white sugar for the same period.
However, dried fruits like raisins and figs are safe to consume.

Drink aloe vera juice daily (it detoxifies the intestine).

Eat some triphala churan every night.

Medicated naturopathy enemas are a good idea but use them under the supervision of a doctor.

Use spices and herbs like turmeric (it helps heal the inflamed intestine), ginger (it improves liver function), and cinnamon (it improves gut flora). Drink a liquorice decoction (it soothes the intestine).

Take enzyme tablets to restore the gut flora balance. Eat rice khichri with a little organic ghee.

Start eating chyawanprash when you start feeling better. Practise yoga pranayams, or run, cycle or swim to relieve stress.

SHIKHA SHARMA

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