Ayurvedic Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Ayurveda – A Case-Study  

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a common worry for many in the present day. Strenuous lifestyle and choice of unhealthy food has resulted in a sharp rise in the stats of IBS.

IBS is painful, uncomfortable and embrassing.

However, it’s not life-threatening!

But it can impact the quality of your life and hence it must be treated properly.

Most modern medicines focus on soothing the symptoms. This aids in bringing temporary relief. But the problem keeps resurfacing every now and then.

That’s why patients suffering from IBS often turn to Ayurveda.

In Ayurveda, the best treatment for IBS is not medicines or pills. Like most other digestive troubles, the cure to IBS is very simple. A small change is all it takes to cure IBS permanently.

Eat the right food, in the right way, at the right time is the key!

Ayurveda recommends mindful eating and eating natural. Simple vegetarian foods. Warm freshly cooked foods. Non spicy meals. Boiled foods. These are some of the simple Ayurvedic tips for correcting the most complicated stomach troubles.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome – A clinical perspective

Deepak is a 27-year-old second-generation entrepreneur. He suffered from IBS for about 7 years. A strenuous routine, haphazard diet, and constant stress wreaked havoc on the gut.

What started with a little discomfort and bloating transpired into IBS. The boating and gas were followed by constipation and diarrhea. And it went from bad to worse.

The pain was bad. But it was the constant urge to use the toilet that was bigger trouble. In addition to the discomfort, it’s the embarrassment that scarred him.

IBS became a cause of mental distress.

He got branded as a frequent toilet user. Deepak often found himself searching for washrooms at awkward times. He avoided meeting his friends and cancelled the get-togethers.

The compulsive urge cast a shadow on his personal relationships.

As a result of this embarrassment, his girlfriend left him. Frequent toilet visits created doubt and apathy. IBS was more than just an inconvenience for him.

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Modern Treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Deepak visited several clinics for a quick solution to his annoying problem. Gastroenterologists recommended medicines that had very little impact on his worsening situation.

At that juncture, one of his colleagues advised him to try Ayurveda. He recommended Dr.Brahmanand Nayak for Ayurvedic treatment of IBS. His colleague revealed his own journey with IBS and how he found a cure in Ayurvedism.

Deepak was desparate. He was ready to cling to any hope of a cure. So, without any second thoughts, he plunged into my clinic. And from there his journey to healing began!

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Opting for Ayurveda

Deepak reported his symptoms as – urgent diarrhea, loose stools, horrible constipation, and stomach pain. He also said that he suffered from constant bloating since the time he was just 20 years old. 

During the consultation, Deepak opened up without any restraints. He spoke the truth about his eating and drinking habits. Deepak binged on a lot of junk and gulped down bottles of alcohol.

He also spoke about his love for gadgets. The games kept him awake all night and drew him to the fridge full of unhealthy snacks. His diet and lifestyle were at the root of his IBS.

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Treatment at Ayurvedism 

Deepak was treated for about three months. I taught him breathing techniques and counseled on appropriate diet and lifestyle habits.

The Dietary Recommendations were: 

• Firstly, always go for a balanced fiber intake. Try different fibrous foods and observe the body’s response. It is the best way to know which foods suit your body type.

• Secondly, track the foods that irritate your IBS. Strike these foods off your list. People with gas troubles should avoid beans, cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli.

• Thirdly, people who are lactose intolerant should try alternate foods. Avoid fatty foods and ensure a proper mix of protein, calcium, and vitamin B in the diet. 

• In addition to that, drink enough water. Stay away from alcohol and caffeine. Carbonated drinks are also a big no-no. Such drinks irritate the stomach and produce gas. 

• Above all, exercise regularly and consistently. Increase the time of your workout bit by bit.

Healthy diet, exercise and proper lifestyle is the best remedy for many disorders. These are the first line of treatment for IBS. Any medicines prescribed for IBS should be taken only after adopting these lifestyle alterations.

Results of Ayurvedic treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

After three months of treatment with Ayurvedic medinice and lifestyle alterations, Deepak reported a complete health transformation. His troubles of IBS were resolved and the symptoms subsided.

In conclusion, Ayurveda can offer safe and effective cure for IBS and relieve all related symptoms.

People are realizing the power of our Vedic science now. And this has resulted in an increase in the search for Ayurvedic cures for many diseases. Especially the diseases related to the gastrointestinal tract.