Digestive Disorders Tips

There are a number of digestive problems that can affect a patient, depending on one's diet and daily routine. Indigestion, acidity, loose motions and even constipation are some of the common ailments and conditions that many of us experience. Obstruction in defecation is also one such condition that may be caused by consuming certain kinds of food or due to the digestive health in general. Obstructive defecation syndrome (ODS) is a wide term used to depict the state of patients with defecatory ...more

The bowel is a very important part of your body within the digestive system as it plays a vital role in the absorption of nutrients and minerals within your body as well as excreting toxic matter. The bowel contains the small bowel or small intestine as well as the large bowel or the large intestine. However, parts of the bowel may be infected or damaged in such a manner that they may need to be removed in order to save further worsening. Thus, the removal of sections of the bowels is known as b...more

IBS is a common intestinal disorder causing pain in the stomach, gas, diarrhea and constipation. The condition affects millions of people around the world, mostly women. It may not fully be cured, but the condition can be kept under control diet and lifestyle changes and in severe cases with medication and treatment. The most common affected age groups are between 6 to 18 and 41 to 60.

Causes: There are several triggers to IBS although doctors are yet to determine a specific cause. Bec...more

Ayurveda is an age old life science, that is known to work medical marvels. The best part about this field of medicine is that it blends the everyday remedies that touch the root cause of the issue before curing the same. Aging is an aspect that plagues one and all with its various signs hitting the skin, senses, body and hair.

So how can you use Ayurveda to turn back the aging clock of your system? Read on to find out!



Herbs and Vayasthapana: Vayasthapana or the anti...more

We face different types of chronic diseases and health problems because of the way we live and lead our lifestyle. However, one of the most important factors that influence our health and body is our food habit. We need to keep in mind regardless of how busy we are, that 'our stomach is not a trash can'.

We cannot continue eating junk and unhealthy food, no matter how time saving and tasty they are. The more junk we eat, the more harm our stomach and digestive system faces.

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Salivary glands play a useful part in the human body. They secrete saliva, which performs tasks like helping with digesting food, keeping your mouth from getting dry and protecting your teeth from germs. There are numerous salivary glands in your body, spreading through the entire oral and throat region. They are present at the base of your mouth, below the tongue and on the insides of the cheeks. They are also present all along your throat.

Disorders in the salivary glands can be painf...more

The Ayurvedic body of knowledge relies on the rhythms and functions of the body to find the root cause of ailments. The digestive tract or system is one of the most important organs of the body. The entry and accumulation of Ama or toxins can lead to an imbalance in the way the small and large intestines functions along with various other participating organs like the liver and more. As per Ayurveda, the digestive fires or Agni also need to be produced in appropriate amounts.

So how ca...more

हमारे शरीर में कई समस्याएं पाचन शक्ति के उचित काम न कर पाने से भी उत्पन्न हो जाती हैं. आयुर्वेद के अनुसार भोजन को पचाने के लिए हमारे शरीर में पाचन अग्नि होती है जिसको पाचन ऊर्जा भी कहते हैं. अक्सर हमलोग बिना किसी परेशानी के पाचन आदि पर ध्यान नहीं देते जिसके कारण हमारी पाचन शक्ति कमजोर पद जाती है. कमजोर पाचन अग्नि खाने के बाद थकान की समस्या पैदा करती है. हमें हमें अपनी पाचन ऊर्जा को नियमित करने के लिए भोजन करने से पहले ताजे अदरक और थोड़े नींबू के रस में एक चुटकी नमक मिलाकर लेना चाहिए. इससे लार ग्...more

A sip of tea to begin the day can banish the dregs of sleep and energize you for the day ahead. Tea is not only tasty but has a number of health benefits as well. The most basic way tea helps the body is by hydrating it.

Here are a few other benefits of a cup of tea.

1. Soothes the digestive system-
It is not only for the taste that the Chinese like a cup of tea after their meals. Tea, particularly herbal tea, can soothe the digestive system and aid in digestion. Ginger te...more

Acidity is an extremely common condition that mostly affects people who consume spicy, oily foods and/or alcohol. Acidity occurs due to excess production of acids in the stomach. Normally, the food we consume passes down the oesophagus into the stomach. The gastric glands produce the acid that helps in digestion. Acidity occurs when excess or a large amount of acid is produced in the stomach. This condition is caused due to factors like poor eating habits, irregular lifestyle, lack of physical a...more