Yoga for Dyspepsia or Indigestion
It is a collective term for non – specific symptoms thought to originate from the upper gastro – intestinal tract.
Non – Specific Symptoms
- Upper abdominal / lower chest pain with or without relationship to food.
- Regurgitation
- Heart burn
- Water brash
- Anorexia
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Bloating
- Belching
- Flatulence
Causes
UPPER GIT DISORDERS
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Gall stones
- Gastro – esophageal reflux disease
- Acute gastritis
OTHER GI DISORDERS
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Pancreatic disease
- Hepatic disease.
SYSTEMIC DISEASE
- Myocardial ischaemia
- Renal failure
- Hyper calcaemia
- Drugs
OTHERS
- Alcohol
- Pregnancy
- Psychological eg. Anxiety, depression
YOGIC PRACTICES
Asana Vajrsana for alteast 10min after every meals
PRANAYAMA:
- Nadi shodhana
- Bramari
SHATKARMA:
- Agnisar kriya
- Lagooshankhaprakshalana
- Kunjal
OTHERS:
- Relaxation and cultivation of mental tranquility through yoga nidra, and meditation.