Digestive cum Gut health

Ayurvedic approach to encourage good digestion is designed in a very noble way, along-with the regular uses of herbs that have been found to assist the body in stabilizing a digestive system it advocates combining the lifestyle and dietary changes:
1. Dietary habits: Develop regular eating habits and eating times. It is always better to avoid over-eating, irregular eating, eating when earlier food is not digested, prolonged fasting, eating spicy, excessive oily food etc., which can lead to indigestion. Refrain from gulping down food while eating; avoid consumption of carbonated drinks, tobacco, and spicy food.
2. Lifestyle: Intake of at least half a litre of water early morning on empty stomach, and an early and light dinner (preferably before 8 PM) helps. Try to beat stress, since anxiety and nervous tension, worries, overexertion; sedentary lifestyle can be the possible cause of flatulence.

Gas Ease – Gastric support (Premium)

The stresses of modern-day living can easily un-balance the delicate digestive system and bring unpleasant side effects like excessive gas and bloating. Gas Ease is designed to encourage good digestion, rather than being a drug it is made of extract of finest herbs; Sunthi (Zingiber officinalis), Mirch (Piper nigrum), Ajamod (Apium graveolens), Jeera (Cuminum cymi-num) & Hingu (Ferula foetida).

These herbs have been found to assist the body in stabilizing a digestive system with flatulence and other minor upsets.

Indication/Caution
There are no side effects even when used for a prolonged period. Regular lifestyle, exercise and reducing excess fat intake and aerated drinks help.

Dosage
1 to 2 capsules should be taken twice daily with meals.

Process & Schedule
1. Detoxification (1- 6 months):
Primarily eliminates the excess fats and lipids produced during various stages of body physiology and prepares the body for the proper absorption of the herb.
2. Restoration (6 - 12 months):
Restore and stabilize the healthy digestive system.

Available research work and references
Zingiber officinale – Ginger – Modern herbal p.354: in alcoholic gastritis.

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Triphala(T.Bellirica-T.Chebula-E.Officinalis)–Digestive support (Economical)

Triphla means “three fruits” in Sanskrit. They help invigorate, strengthen, tone the entire digestive system and regulate bowel movement. Triphala also reduces serum cholesterol, improves circulation (potentiates adrenergic function) and since it contains 31% linoleic acid so it exerts a marked cardio-protective effect to reduce high blood pressure and improve liver function.

Indication/Caution
Triphala Is generally not recommended for acute diarrhoea or during pregnancy. Avoiding junk food, regular eating habits help.

Dosage
Two tablets should be taken twice daily.

Process & Schedule
1. Detoxification (1-2 months):
Eliminates the various toxins released during various stages of digestion and prepares the body for the proper absorption of the herb.
2. Rejuvenation (2- 6 months):
Regenerates and strengthens the weak and sluggish gut for a better toxic removal and regular bowel movements.

Available references and research
The Wonders of Triphala, by Dr. Michael Tierra – Online article.

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Bilwa(Aegle Marmelos) – Intestinal support (Economical)

Almost everyone has had constipation and diarrhoea. But many people have “Irritable bowel syndrome” which includes both diarrhoea and constipation either alone or alternating. This results in a disturbed bowel habits. Bilwa is a tree and its fruits are used in Irritable Bowel Syndrome, colitis and chronic diarrhoea because of their digestive and carminative properties.

Bilwa helps by soothing Irritated bowels and promoting optimum gut functioning.

Indication/Caution
Bilwa can be taken by adults with disturbed bowel habits, as there are no known contraindications and side effects. Avoiding excess spices, regular eating habits help


Dosage
One to two veg. capsules should be taken twice daily, preferably with warm water before meals.

Process & Schedule
1. Detoxification (1-2 months):
Eliminates the various toxins released during various stages of digestion and prepares the body for the proper absorption of the herb.

2. Regeneration (2- 6 months):
Regenerates and strengthens the weak and sluggish gut for a better toxic removal and regular bowel movement.
Available references and research
Fruits when used in colitis, Irritable bowel syndrome showed significant anti-inflammatory activity – Udupa SL et al, Deptt of biochemistry, Kasturba Medical college, Manipal, 1994, Fitoterapia, V 65(2), 119-123.

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