Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional disorder of small intestine characterized by colicky pain in abdomen , urge to defecate finishing eating urge to defecate whenever going out of home episode of constipation and diarrhea, passing mucous with stool, although this is not life threatening disease but it makes life miserable and causes distress and discomfort to the patient.
Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of natural healing that has been practiced for over 5,000 years. It is based on the belief that all imbalances in the body can be treated using diet, lifestyle changes, and herbal remedies.
Recent studies have found that ayurvedic treatments are effective in reducing IBS symptoms. This includes changes in diet, such as reducing gluten, dairy, and processed food, as well as adding more fiber, fruits, and vegetables.
Additionally, certain herbs, spices, and herbal teas can be used to reduce symptoms related to IBS. Ayurvedic treatments focus on restoring balance in the body by addressing underlying causes of Irritable bowel syndrome.
Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Abdominal pain and discomfort
- Bloating( Sense of having your belly full)
- Feeling of unclear bowel
- Episodes of hard stool and loose motion
- Gases
- Mucus or blood in stools
- An urgent requirement to go to bathroom
Causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The exact cause of IBS is still not known however following factors trigger the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome
- Stress and anxiety due to Grief, Anger, Fear.
- Excessive consumption of alcohol, caffeine, or carbonated beverages
- Eating before digestion of previously taken food
- Having food during indigestion
- Eating heavy ,cold ,dry and junk food
- Improper sleep staying awake at night and sleeping during day time
- Suffering due to chronic illness.
- Holding natural urges such as hunger, urine and thirst.
Ayurvedic Perspective of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
In Ayurvedic treatment Irritable bowel syndrome resembles with grahani roga, where Agni [digestive fire] play the key role in biotransformation. Grahani is a place where digestion of food and absorption of nutrition takes place. It is nourished by strength of Agni, so when the digestive power becomes weak, this grahani is not able to digest the food it receive this lead to ama formation which vitiates the Kapha and vata dosha in grahani. Ayurveda treatment for irritable bowel syndrome gives emphasis on balancing the Agni, it involve medicine along with change in diet
Ayurvedic Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ayurveda has been used to treat Irritable bowel syndrome for centuries. Ayurvedic treatment for irritable bowel sybdrome needs to be targeted at level of digestive power and the treatment must be able to restore the altered immunity back to normalcy. Our personalized health program for irritable bowel syndrome precisely does this. Irritable bowel syndrome is chronic disorder; hence it calls for in depth individual case study, incorporating the study of the disease symptoms, digestive system as well as emotional sphere of the patient. With this holistic Ayurveda approach we have observed very good results in cases of Irritable bowel syndrome. Ayurveda treatment is strongly recommended for treatment of Irritable bowel syndrome.
However, it is important to remember that it is not a quick fix and may take some time to see results. Also we need to keep in mind that everyone’s body is unique, and what works for one person may not work for another. It is best to consult with a qualified ayurvedic practitioner to develop an individualized treatment plan.
Diet & Lifestyle recomendation in Ayurvedic Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Food that are heavy to digest, cool, dry and stale food should be avoided in IBS.
- Too much spicy and oily food irritate the mucosal lining and are not good for someone with symptoms of IBS.
- Avoid eating breads burger sandwich ,pizza, cake, pastries as they are high in gluten contain.
- Take your meals at regular time and in relaxed atmosphere.
- Always have your dinner early at least 3 hour before going to bed. It helps in proper digestion of food.
- Processed and fermented food are not good for irritable bowel syndrome as they aggravtes the dosha’s.
- Milk and dairy product aggravtes the kapha dosha and makes digestion weak therefore they should be avoided.
- Avoid toabcco , alcohol and other addictive substance.
Ayurvedic Home Remedies
- Take one teaspoon of Triphala Churna mixed with 1 teaspoon of isabgol husk with one glass of water half hour before going to bed is very effective remedy .
- Regular intake of buttermilk is very effective in treatment of irritable bowel syndrome it is a natural probiotic
- One teaspoon of Cumin seeds powder mixed with half cup of pomegranate juice is very helpful.
- Eating curd and rice is beneficial in loose motion assocaited with IBS.
- Regular meditation is very helpful in management of IBS.