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Yoga And Meditation To Prevent And Cure Dyspepsia

Acidity: The digestive process is aided by certain acids that the stomach secretes. Food is broken down by this acid, during the digestive process. But when there is too much of acid produced by the stomach, then it leads to acidity. Acidity is generally caused due to too over-consumption of alcohol or rich, spicy food; inadequate sleep; eating too quickly without chewing properly; and, stress. Pregnant women are more susceptible to acidity because when the baby grows in the mother’s womb, the uterus pushes the digestive area. Obese or overweight people may also suffer from acidity very frequently. If the valve between the food pipe and the stomach is weak, then that too can cause acidity. Acidity is characterized by dyspepsia and heartburn.

Dyspepsia: If you have a burning sensation in the upper abdomen, you may want to get checked for dyspepsia. Some people do not feel any pain, but suffer from nausea, bloating, flatulence, fullness or indigestion. If you have a duodenal ulcer, then you may experience some relief by eating some food; but if you have a gastric ulcer, then the pain may get worse.

How Does Yoga Cures Dyspepsia And Acidity

Yoga Poses To Cure Dyspepsia And Acidity: Yoga and meditation can relieve acidity and dyspepsia. Here are a few postures and techniques that you can do –

• Pawanmuktasana (Wind relieving pose): This pose is good for the digestive system. It cures constipation, flatulence, gas, acidity, dyspepsia and loss of appetite.
• Shalabhasana (Locust pose): This is a good pose for digestive problems like indigestion, acidity, constipation, gas, dyspepsia.
• Pranayama: This relaxes the stomach organs and helps in the blood circulation. Since this technique is about controlling one’s breathing, Pranayama increases the efficiency of the secretion glands.
• Shitkari (“that which cools”) pranayama and Shitali (“cooling”) pranayama reduce the burning feeling that the acid causes.
• Through Kunjal kriya (Elephant procedure), the harmful acids can get flushed out and this prevents the formation of ulcers.
• You should also do postures like Surya Namaskar (Sun salutation), Shava Asana (Corpse pose), Jallundhar Bandha (Chin lock), Bhastrika Pranayama, Vajra Asana (Thunderbolt position), Bhujanga Asana (Cobra position), and Yoga Mudra (Yoga position).

The right foods to cure and prevent dyspepsia and acidity: While, the right combination of yoga and meditation can prevent and cure dyspepsia, you also need to eat as well as avoid certain foods.

• You must avoid rich, spicy foods, pickles, vinegar and fried snacks.
• You can also avoid unripe fruits rich in pectin.
• If you eat meals at regular intervals of time, without skipping any meal, then that may reduce your chances of getting acidity and dyspepsia.

Drinking lots of water every day is another way to flush out toxins and keep your digestive system healthy.

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