INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE(IBS)

It represents a group of intestinal disorders that causes prolonged inflammation of the digestive tract.The exact cause of the IBD is not known but genetics and problems with immunity have been associated with IBD.IBD is comprised of 2 major disorders which include chron’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Symptoms:-

-Diarrhoea.

-Bleeding ulcers.

-Bowel obstruction.

-Weight loss.

-Anemia.

Treatment:-

Ayurvedic treatment mainly removes toxins, digest ama, boost the immune system by balancing all the doshas.

Home remedies for IBS:-

• Cumin seeds and tender leaves of Guava are taken and made into fine paste.20 gram of thisis taken along with buttermilk twice daily. It helps to reduce the frequency ofepisodes of bowel habit.

• The fruit cover (epicarp) of Pomegranate is rubbed well with lemon juice andfine paste is made. This is taken twice daily along with warm water. Thisrestores the capacity of small intestine.

Diet & Lifestyle:-

• Have regular meals and take time to eat.
• Drink at least eight cups of fluid per day, especially water or other non-caffeinated drinks, for example herbal teas.
• Restrict tea and coffee to three cups per day.
• Reduce intake of alcohol and fizzy drinks.
• For general health benefit, adults should achieve a total of at least 30 minutes a day of atleast moderate intensity physical activity on 5 or more days of the week.