Abdominal bloating, when the abdomen distends and there may be intestinal or abdominal gas, is the cardinal sign of dysfunction of the agni, the digestive fire, and is usually caused by a vata imbalance. In Ayurveda we describe it as the first sign of an imbalance in the "gastrointestinal consciousness." Bloating occurs when the gastrointestinal tract is unable to split food into the smallest particles and release the nourishing enzymes into the system. Also see Indigestion. Follow the appropriate Daily Lifestyle Regimen for your dosha, paying particular attention to your diet and eating.Abdominal bloating, when the abdomen distends and there may be intestinal or abdominal gas, is the cardinal sign of dysfunction of the agni, the digestive fire, and is usually caused by a vata imbalance. In Ayurveda we describe it as the first sign of an imbalance in the "gastrointestinal consciousness." Bloating occurs when the gastrointestinal tract is unable to split food into the smallest particles and release the nourishing enzymes into the system. Also see Indigestion.
There are four types of abdominal disorders according to Ayurveda. A nervous stomach that quivers. It is hungry irregularly and appetite is low. Think of someone you loves who ges nervous and the stomach feels slightly painful and that is the stomach alternately fast and slow gastric juices secreting not because the stomach wants food but because the stomach is stuck doing this and gets into a bad habit, The second kind of stomach problem comes for an example every time the person gets upset stomach acids pour into the stomach and burn the inner lining. After many weeks or years of this many problems develop. Third type of abdominal problem Ayurved identifies is heavy , sticky feeling like everything just sits there in the pit of the stomach.. Of course the fourth is a balanced gut. Which are you?
Follow the appropriate Daily Lifestyle Regimen for your dosha, paying particular attention to your diet and eating
Rocking and Rolling: Sit on the floor and pull both legs up to your chest; interlock your hands over your knees. Roll your body backward and forward, ten times in each direction, keeping your elbows close to your legs.
Eat a light diet of primarily vegetables and rice, or kicharee; the Ten-Day Ginger Treatment recommended. There are several yoga movements that release wind and gases from the body, including toe bending, ankle bending, ankle rotation, hand clenching, wrist bending, leg rotations, and the posture known as Rocking and Rolling.
HERBAL REMEDIES
" Triphala treats the entire digestive tract. Take 1/2 teaspoon triphala mixed with 1/2 cup warm water every evening at bedtime. buy Hingwastak Tablets at www,drhelenthomas.com Take two before each meal until fell bloating relieved.
FIVE-SENSES THERAPIES
" Taste: Emphasize sweet, sour, bitter, and salty foods, spices, and herbs. Consuming the summer churna with a little salt and lemon flakes is an easy way to get all these tastes in the appropriate proportions.
" Smell: Use warm, sweet, and sour essential-oil aromas,
such as rose, cloves, cinnamon, basil, and orange.
" Sight: Green and blue are recommended to relieve bloating.
" Hearing: Listen to the midmorning classical music.
Touch: rub the belly clockwise with warm vata oil. Five minutes daily.
This is not in place of medical advice. This is ayurveda approach only.
Copyright © Dr.Helen Thomas 2007.
I have been practicing Ayurveda for over twenty years. I started as a Chiropractor and fell in love with the Ayurveda Science and have been traveling back and forth to India and having Ayurvedic physicians in my practice every year for two decades. I am still practicing and this year 2008 will return to India as going to the source strengthens my ability to bring it to you and my patients with love and confidence. I graduated from California Institute Of Integral Studies , San Francisco, California B.A. Graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Iowa. I am marrried for the last 27 years to Craig Thomas and have two grown children.