A Light Of Hope In Ayurveda To Heal Ulcerative Colitis

Our alimentary system is the major system which provides nourishment to the whole body. Have you ever wondered if this system got affected, that too if the major organs of the GI tract devastated. The end result is our body is unable to absorb nutrients and also incapable to nourish the entire body. That is why ulcerative colitis is a major disease that not only affects the digestive system but also impairs the functions of other systems.

Ulcerative colitis is a disease of the gastrointestinal tract that causes inflammation and ulcers on the inner mucosal layer of the colon (both large and small intestine). In Ayurveda, this condition can be correlated with "Paitikrakatatisaara. The prevalence ratio of this disease is equal in males and females.

CARDINAL FEATURES

Most of the cases I have seen are complaining of irregular bowel movements which are also accompanied by bleeding. There are also associated symptoms like - frequent loose stools; blood and mucus mixed stools, bloating, acidity, abdominal pain, weight loss, a continuous urge to evacuate bowel and indigestion or sometimes the person may experience constipation.

ETIOLOGY

The exact cause is still unknown but there are some factors that play a major role in the origin of this disease are - our unwholesome dietary and lifestyle habits, stress and strains, weak immune and digestive system, few genetic and environmental factors. Another main factor is the accumulation of toxins (ama) inside our body. Long term use of steroids is also a provoking factor of this chronic disease.

AYURVEDIC ASPECT

According to Ayurveda, any disease occurs due to the imbalance of the dosha (pitta pradhan tridoshas), dhatus (seven tissues of the body namely Lymph, blood, muscles, fat tissues, bones, bone marrow, sperm or ovum), mala (urine, faeces and sweat) and agni (digestive fire).

In case of Ulcerative colitis, the digestive fire is disrupted which leads to indigestion that in turn leads to the formation and accumulation of toxins which cause an imbalance of the Doshas, the Dhatus and the Malas.

DIAGNOSIS

However, the diagnosis of the ulcerative colitis can be made on a clinical basis. But I do take the help of laboratory investigations like CBC, colonoscopy, etc. to confirm the diagnosis and it helps me to plan the treatment strategy in an appropriate way. Despite the results of investigations, I give importance and preference to the resultant outcomes of pulse diagnosis.

MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

• As per Ayurveda, the entire universe is composed of five basic elements that are nothing but earth, water, fire, air and space in turns they give rise to Tridoshas (Vata-Pitta-Kapha). If there is any derangement in the equilibrium of these doshas (the basic constituents of the body) person may end up with the disease. So, our aim is to restore and maintain the equilibrium of these doshas.
• Measures to rejuvenate the eroded skin
• Detoxification of the body.
• Measures to strengthen the immune system
• Measures to establish and protect the Agni (digestive fire)
• Modifications in the dietary and lifestyle habits
• Ways to restore normal functions of intestines

Basically, we can achieve these things with the help of herbs, panchakarma therapies, nutritious diet, and by correcting the lifestyle.

“HEAL ULCERATIVE COLITIS NATURALLY WITH HERBS” - Nature is the cause of the origin of various diseases on contrary it’s also a reason to cure ailments. So, why not we take help from things that are naturally available.

There are tremendous herbs, minerals and metals present in our nature that are explained beautifully in our Ayurvedic classics which can cure ulcerative colitis from its root and even they avoid the remission of this disease such as kutaja (controls the frequency of stools), prawal (reduces burning sensation and bleeding), arjuna (arrests bleeding), vatsaka (reduces mucus), bael (eliminates toxins), shirisha (early heals ulcers), mukta-shukta (revitalize the organs), giloy (strengthens immune system), musta (promotes absorption) dhaniya-saunf-jeera (maintains digestive fire), dadima (controls bleeding).

"DAILY PRACTICE" Our diet and lifestyle play a major role to maintain our health and to manage diseases. Especially, in ulcerative colitis patients, I recommend the high use of fibrous foods and strictly avoid the use of sour, spicy, fermented foodstuffs, milk and milk products.

"Lifestyle modifications" includes proper follow up of the regimens such as yoga and mild exercises and avoid a sedentary lifestyle.

Regularly I used to see approx.15 patients of ulcerative colitis in my clinic and as per my experience there are unbeatable effects of these herbs and many of them are completely cured of this condition only because of their regular follow up of medications and a strict rule of following a proper diet and lifestyle instructed by me.

SOME USEFUL TIPS

• Make a decoction by adding ¼ teaspoon of each dhaniya (coriander) saunf (fennel) and jeraka (cumin) in 1 cup of water boil it until the quantity reduced to ½ cup.
• Make a decoction of pomegranate peels by boiling them in a cup of water, it helps to arrest bleeding.
• Rose petal juice
• Marigold flower juice

COMPLETE E-BOOK ON ULCERATIVE COLITIS BY DR. VIKRAM CHAUHAN

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Cure Ulcerative Colitis Permanently

Right food in Right Quantity at Right Time with calm and positive state of mind will get you through.

Stress free life is most important. Stress and anxiety haults healing and triggers ulcers. Don't stress out yourself physically and mentally. Stay active and calm and you will come with flying colours.

Remember Ayurveda can help a lot in recovering you from ulcerative colitis completely. The herbal combinations and diet helps to stop bleeding, heal the ulcers and avoid gas formation.

DIET THAT HELPS TO HEAL THE ULCERS

1. Do not consume milk and its products i.e cottage cheese, butter milk, lassi, cheese, butter.

2. One can have fresh homemade yoghurt (curd) if it suits with mashed ripe bananas. Only have thick yoghurt, avoid sour water and cream over it. Also avoid packed market yoghurts.

If bowel movements increase or you get diarrhea avoid completely.

3. Cow ghee is best cooking oil as it's free from lactose and casein. Try to avoid reheating the food again and again.

4. Cold pressed coconut oil and rice bran oil can also be consumed but in small quantities. Strictly avoid refined, mustard oil, olive oil or any other oil for food preparation. Olive oil is heating in nature.

5. Avoid cooking your food in aluminium utensils. Avoid too much cooking and avoid raw salads. Raw salads increase vata and cause gas and bloating as they are cold and drying. It's better to steam or light cook them or grill them or boil them.

ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS

6. Avoid drinking cold water and having it just after the food. Wait for half an hour and also avoid your food while watching tv or talking. Have it calmly and slowly and chew it properly for good digestion. Don't consume too much water with, before or after food.

7. Use spices fennel (saunf), cumin (jeera), coriander (dhaniya) for food preparation. Make sure you make fine powder of these herbs before using.

Never use them in raw form and also avoid turmeric (haldi), ginger (adrak) and asafoetida (hing) and other strong spices in high quantity.

These can be consumed in a very mild quantity if there is no blood and only mucus.

Avoid green chillies and red chillies in the food at all costs. Also avoid onion and garlic. To balance the vata use only cumin, fennel and ajwain or for ama use black pepper.

8. Add 1-2 tablespoon of cumin powder while preparing rice or khichdi as it will make sure you dnt get acidity or gas after consuming it.

9. One can add 1 tablespoon of raw cow ghee over food or khichdi. It aids digestion, improves strength and weight and helps in metabolism.

10. Add a pinch of black pepper powder over ghee as it will reduce mucus creating property of ghee. Use cow ghee only.

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11. Do not consume bananas at night as it leads to mucus preparation. Can have 4 to 5 bananas in a day depending upon digestive power.

12. Avoid consuming tender coconut empty stomach and later in the evening. Try to have it in between meals. Have water of 2 tender coconut in a day.

Don't add ice or sugar in it.

Don't mix it with any other juice. Avoid packaged coconut juice. Don't consume if fresh is not available.

13. Consume pomegranate juice (50 to 100 ml) twice to thrice daily in between meals. Make sure juice is without seeds.

Avoid citrus fruit juices. Don't consume lemons, oranges, or packaged juices.

Juice of squash (petha or pumpkin) is excellent. Avoid cucumbers as salads.

14. Always have your food at right time daily. Having food at irregular time will leads to acidity.

15. Completely avoid late night awakening and late night meals as it leads to constipation and pitta gets increase and it can flare up your ulcers and bleeding may occur. As when you sleep pitta gets calm.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS

16. Try to sleep by 10 pm and have a difference of 2 hour in between your food and sleep.

17. One can have breathing exercises. Avoid doing vigorous sports activities and exercises.

18. Completely avoid taking any laxative or trying to empty the colon through taking lots of water empty stomach. Just half glass of water before going to washroom in morning is enough. Avoid taking triphala and isabgol.

COMPLETE E-BOOK ON ULCERATIVE COLITIS BY DR. VIKRAM CHAUHAN