HOMOEOPATHIC CARE FOR A HEALTHY DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Food is one of the basic needs of human beings. Like Oxygen and Water food is essential for survival and normal functioning of the body. We get all essential nutrients and energy from the food we eat. The digestive system is responsible for digestion of the food and getting all the essential nutrients and energy. After that, the remaining part of the digested food is thrown out of the body. So the digestive system is also responsible for cleansing our body. Both these functions; getting nutrients and cleansing of body are very vital in overall health. That is why a healthy tummy is the key to a healthy life. Homoeopathic medicines take care of your Digestive system gently and keep you healthy.
The digestive system starts from Mouth and ends at Anus. It comprises the mouth, food pipe (oesophagus), stomach, small and large intestines, rectum, anus and liver with the gallbladder. The study of normal structure and functions of these organs comes under Gastroenterology. The environment around us is deteriorating day by day. The respiratory system and Digestive system are the two systems which get exposed to hazardous elements through the air we inhale and the food we eat. So diseases related to these systems are most prevalent nowadays. The common diseases of the Digestive system are Piles, fissures, GERD, Gastritis (Hyperacidity), Gastric ulcers, Gall stones, Liver cirrhosis and Cancer of the rectum or stomach etc.
Hurry, Worry and Curry are the main culprits for digestive troubles. In today’s modern world, everybody is running in a rat race. Nobody has time to stop and relax. Many people don’t have a proper timetable for eating food. Eating food has become a formality and we just gulp the food to fill up the stomach. Eating fast without chewing properly leads to improper digestion. Food has also become fast and this fast food is making our Digestive system slow and diseased. A lot of spicy and oily food is also very harmful to our stomach and intestines. Lack of fibrous food like fruits and vegetables and low intake of water add to the problem. With all the above factors, mental stress is taking a heavy toll on the healthy functioning of the Digestive system. All these multiple factors lead to hyperacidity, improper digestion and irregular bowel habits.
Hyperacidity and improper digestion are responsible for Stomach and Intestine diseases like Gastric and Duodenal ulcers, GERD Etc. Irregular bowel habit leads to constipation and cause diseases like Pile, Fissure and Fistula. Constipation can become chronic and people land into the habit of taking different medicines for soft stools. Alcohol consumption and long-term intake of medicines like painkillers are also responsible for many liver and stomach diseases. Mental stress is mainly responsible for diseases like Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and Ulcerative colitis. The occurrences of cancers of the stomach and rectum are increasing day by day. All these diseases make our Digestive system weak and that affects our overall health. Prevention and proper treatment of the diseases of the Digestive system becomes very vital. Management of these diseases is multidisciplinary; which includes medicines, proper diet and regular yoga and exercise.
Homoeopathic science believes in treating a person as a whole and does not consider systems and organs as separate entities. We treat mind and body together as one unit and therefore healing takes place from within. Homoeopathic medicines help in the following ways –
- Reduces stress which is very important for the proper functioning of the Digestive system and the management of diseases like Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
- Reduces the hyperacidity and halts the further progress of the disease.
- The bowel habit gets regularized with homoeopathic medicines and it cures diseases like Piles and fissures. Regular bowel habit reduces the chances of relapses.
- It nullifies the toxic effects of chronic alcohol consumption and painkillers and restores normal functioning. In cases of cancer in the stomach or rectum homoeopathy prevents the further spread of cancer and improves the quality of life.
- In advanced and incurable cancers homoeopathy plays the palliative role and eases the further journey of the patient.
Above all positive effects can be achieved with regular homoeopathic treatment from specialized homoeopathic doctors trained in dealing with Digestive system diseases.
As I said earlier the management of Digestive diseases is multidisciplinary, so homoeopathic medicines should be backed up with a healthy lifestyle. What, when and how we eat is very important for a healthy tummy. A balanced diet preferably homemade with lots of salads and fruits is always recommended. Avoid bakery products and junk food. Maintain the proper water intake. Do yoga and exercise regularly. Yoga helps the Digestive system to function harmoniously and also helps in reducing mental stress. A combination of homoeopathy, proper diet, regular yoga and exercise with proper rest and a positive mental attitude leads to a healthy Digestive system and holistic health. So do visit the ‘Prana – the homoeopathy yoga centre’ and let us understand how we can help you.
Dr. Shardul Joshi.
MD (HOM)