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IBS is one of the major gastro intestinal disorders . It can cause bouts of stomach cramps , bloating , diarrhea and constipation. This condition precipitates the long standing stress which ultimately leads to the physical symptoms . The IBS is characterized by alternate constipation and diarrhea or either one of the condition
SYMPTOMS OF IBS
The most common symptoms of IBS are usually worse after eating and tend to come.
1. Abdominal pain and cramping
2. Change in the bowel habits
3. Bloating and swelling of the abdomen
4. Excessive wind
5. An urgent need to go the toilet
5. An urgent need to go the toilet
6. A feeling of not completely empting the bowels
7. Passing mucus from the bottom
However , the symptoms vary from person to person . Some people complain that the stools are hard and it is difficult to pass whereas some people with diarrhoea which is frequent loose watery stools . People with such symptoms feel an urgent and uncontrollable need to pass the stool .
CAUSES
The exact cause is very difficult but the colon of the people who suffer from IBS is sensitive and reactive to certain foods and stress
Triggers of IBS
Certain foods and drinks can trigger the symptoms of IBS . Triggers vary from person to person but the most common are (i) Alcohol (ii) Fizzy Drinks (iii) Chocolates (iv) Drinks that contain caffeine such as tea, coffee, or cola (v) Processed snacks such as crisps and biscuits (vi) Fatty and Fried foods
Before any type of yogic treatment it is better to have control over the following :
1. Changing the lifestyle
2. Careful eating
3. Drinking 8 to 10 glasses of plain water
4. Large meals can cause cramping and diarrhea so eating smaller meals that are low in fat and high in carbohydrates such as pasta , rice cereals, fruits and vegetables may help in reducing the intensity of IBS.
5. Eat a balanced and varied diet .
6. Increase the intake of fiber foods .
7. When stomach is empty eat soluble fiber food .
8. Drink plenty of water 8-10 glasses every day.
9. Avoid fatty foods
Lifestyle guidelines
Daily exercise
Daily practice of Yoga
Make sleep a priority, minimum 6 hours in the night
Management through Yoga
Some of the basic factors through Yoga is Stress . Hence , stress has to be controlled .Specific practices recommended are Kriyas, , Suryanamaskar, Sukshmvyayma , Yogasanas , Pranayama , Relaxation and Meditation . All these practices are available in OMKAR YOGA.
HastaMudra
Acupressure
Benefits of Omkar Yoga for I B S :
May Reduce the trigger of I B S: Omkar Yoga through the above mentioned practices can be practiced in any yogic pose that will reduce the triggering of IBS.
Ould Reduce Chronic Pain: Omkar chanting in yoga pose relieves mind stress and anxiety. Chanting of Omkar mantra relaxes mind of practitioner which indirectly reduces affects the abdomen and lower part of the body..
Could promote healthy mindset: A rhythmic chanting of Omkar releaseshormones which promotes happiness and feeling of positivity. It helps you to enjoy the activities which you feel you won't be able do .
Improves Flexibility and Balance: The regular practice of Omkar Yoga shreds your extra weight. Omkar Yoga improves flexibility and balance of your body as well as of your mind.
Promotes Healthy Eating Habits: We all are aware that most of the illnesses are due to our eating habits. The energy that one receives after practicing Omkar Yoga activates and stimulates the brain positively. This helps you to choose good-bad and it has been observed that people with healthy eating habits are less prone to illnesses . It keeps your weight in control.
Can Increase Strength: The most prominent benefit of is that Omkar Yoga helps in increasing strength of mind and body. A healthy mind and body is none less than boon.
Food intake : Healthy eating habits like alkaline foods, green vegetables , with salads and sprouts , taking food at the right time , with sleeping at the right time , will reduce the severity of the pain and the disease will not accelerate very fast. Fruits in the early morning in place of breakfast, like papaya , water melon , grapes , oranges , mosambi , will also accelerate the bowel movement thereby reducing the intensity of the disease . It will not trigger the disease .
Bowel movement : Going to the motion twice a day is always advisable for that , healthy food habits should be created , Intake of 8 glasses of water preferable hot, having green tea in the morning with ginger and lemon.
All the above mentioned practices should be done under a trained Yoga teacher/Therapist. OmkarYoga has got such senior experienced trained professionals who are nearly 10-15 years old in this profession and have proved positive results in this matter .
Finding the time to practice just a few minutes Omkar Yoga every day may be enough to make a noticeable difference when it comes to your knee health. Kindly visit the website and email your problems and requirements at menon@omkaryoga.co.in or at menonbs8650@gmail.com
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