Constipation

Constipation

Constipation refer to infrequent bowel movements .but it may also refer to a decrease in the volume of stool .the need to stain a sense of incomplete evacuation . Or the need for laxatives . suppositories or enemas in order to maintain regular bowel .

Causes

1 Lake of fiber in the diet

2 Lack of physical activity

3 Suppression of urges of defecation.

4 Cold , dry and Astringent rich.

5 junk food . Bakery products

6 irritable bowel syndrome

7 dehydration

8 medications

9 abuse of laxatives

10 specific diseases such as stroke

11 chronic idiopathic constipation.

Symptoms

Many people falsely believe that daily defecation is essential and complain of constipation if stool occurs less frequently. Sometimes the complain in non - defecation with the act of defecation

Widespread belief . Such as the presumption that all should have a bowel movement at least once daily have led to excess use and abuse of laxatives.

According to Ayurveda. the following are general types of imbalances at the source of most chronic conditions including constipation.

1 Toxin accumulation in tissue and blocking circulation.

2 Poor nutrition leading to weakness . fatigue . burning sensation in eyes etc..

3 Poor digestion leading to chest burn flatulence etc.

4 Lowering of natural resistance and immunity

5 Disruption of natural biological rhythms.

Principal of Treatment

1Abhyanga - Hingu Tel

2 Svedana - Nadi Sveda

3 Varti

4 Niruha  - Erandamuladi Basti

5 Anuvasana - Sukumara Ghirtha for 8 days .

6 Virechana

7 Vatanulomana Dravya .

8 Matrabasti - Gandharvahastadi taila 70 ml + Hinguvachadi Kalka 5 gm + Saindhva 3gm..

9Matrabasti - Pippalyadi Tel 70 ml + Hinguvachadi Kalka 5 gm + Saindhva 3gm.

Rx..

Shamana Chikitsa

1 Panchasakara Churna 1/2 tsf with warm water bed time

2 Haritaki Churna 1/2 tsf with warm water bed time

3 Shad darana Churna 1 tsf with warm water bed time

4 Sukumara Ghirtha 1/2 tsf with warm water bed time

5 Gandharvahastadi eranda Tel 10 - 20 ml with warm water before meals....

Diet and lifestyle
 

Pathya ( Indications)

1 Take 500ml of water ealry morning and walk for 10 minutes to relieve gas and stimulating vata to induced urges to pass stool .

2 eating freshly cooked food in helpful . Spices like cumin seeds . Coriander . Turmeric powder . fennel and asafetida  are good as they make the food easily
 digestive

3 Proper chewing of food is very important

4 Take plenty of leafy vegetables and salads.

5 Drinking a glass of warm milk at the time of going to bed helps in evacuation the next morning . In case of severe constipation mix two tsf castor oil in the milk is very helpful ..

6 Drink a glass of water upon waking just after visiting bathroom .

7 Eat steamed fresh vegetables.

8 Gree leafy veggies may be balanced for vayu dosha by cooking with ginger . Cumin. Coriander and asafetida

9 Regular exercise .

Apthya ( Contraindications)

1 pasteurization milk

2 cooked eggs

3 Overcooked meats

4 Refined attach .

5 Avoiding eating lot of spices , fried food , forzen food and food / drink with preservatives don't support natural urges..