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Yoga For Intestine And It's Health Benefits

Last Updated: May 20, 2024

Benefits of yoga for intestine

For a person to boast about healthy digestion it is imperative that the intestines have a sufficient amount of good bacteria in the intestines. Presence of good bacteria is essential as it helps in keeping a person fit and healthy. Yoga provides a promising natural solution to cure any issues affecting the intestine of an individual. There have been studies which prove the importance of yoga in improving intestinal health. Through moderate exercises of yoga, the presence of good bacteria the intestine gets improved.

Yoga also helpful in eliminating the toxins from the digestive tract which result in improved digestion. Simple strengthening and stretching exercises of yoga help in flushing out the toxins from the gut. Yoga also relieves the digestive organs from any stress which is hampering their functionality. Freshly oxygenated blood is supplied to the intestines through regular practice of yoga which makes the intestines rejuvenated. Given below are the asanas in yoga which help in improving the health of the intestines.

Yoga asanas for intestine

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Cat-Cow Pose

This yoga pose massages the digestive organs and relieves body stress. Start with your knees and hands on the floor. Inhale deeply as you drop your stomach towards the ground as you lift your head and shoulders upwards. Broaden your chest by rolling back your shoulders. Exhale softly as you return to the original position.
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Wind-Relieving Pose

This yoga pose helps reduce bloating and strengthens the muscles of the arms and the hamstrings. Start with lying on your back with the legs together and the arms at the sides. Bend the right knee towards your chest and use your hands to pull the knee as close to your chest as you can. Try to keep your back as flat on the ground as possible as you breathe deeply through your nose. Release the right leg and repeat with the other leg.
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Reclined Twist

This yoga pose helps with the compression of the intestine and abdomen. Start by lying on your back Bend your right knee and allow it to fall across to the left without letting your right shoulder come off the ground. Hold for five or ten deep breaths. Return to the original position and repeat with the other leg.
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Leg-Up-The-Wall Pose

The leg-up-the-wall pose helps relieve digestive disorders and improves circulation. Start by sitting next to a wall with your legs resting against the wall. . Incline your bottom to the wall and extend your legs such that your knees and legs form a straight line. Take deep breaths for 5-10 minutes.
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Forward Fold Pose

It helps boost circulation and relieves abdominal tension. Start by standing with your feet pressed together. Now moving from your hips fold your body forwards and place your hands palms down next to your feet. Inhale deeply to extend your chest and elongate your spine moving your gaze directly forward. Exhale as you bring your head back towards your chest.

Conclusion

Apart from yoga in order to keep intestines healthy and properly functional, it is important to consume a healthy diet which comprises of food products that also boost intestinal health. Fortunately, there are certain foods whose inclusion in the diet helps in enhancing the health of the intestine. Incorporating food products rich in probiotics and prebiotics are excellent for intestinal health. Thus the inclusion of yogurt and whole grains can be included in the diet. Including foods rich in fiber such as legumes, oatmeal, and kidney beans help in stimulating the digestive system which can be beneficial for intestinal health.

The inclusion of fermented food products like sauerkraut has its own benefits on intestinal health. Addition of miso soup to the diet can be excellent for the health of the intestines. If a person is prescribed certain medicines by the doctor for intestinal problems then it must be taken regularly as they play an important role in the treatment of the intestinal problems.

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    Written ByDr. Rlv Phani Kumar Diploma in Diabetes,MD,MBBSInternal Medicine
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