YOGA FOR PEPTIC ULCER

1. YOGA FOR PEPTIC ULCER
YOGA FOR PEPTIC ULCER
It refers to an ulceration of the mucous membrane of the oesophagus, stomach or
duodenum due to action of the acid gastric juice. It is one of the common diseases
prevalent in adults which may be mostly found in the stomach (Gastric ulcer) or in
the duodenum (Duodenal Ulcer)
CAUSES
1. Heredity
2. Stress
3. Gastric hyper secretion
4. Diet – low protein diets, condiments and spices

2. YOGA FOR PEPTIC ULCER
PRINCIPLES OF TREATMENT
1. Mental and physiological rest.
2. Administration of drugs through antacids, sedatives and anti – spasmodics to
relief of pain and to neutralize MCI.
3. Strict avoidance of smoking alcohol, coffee etc
4. Feeding the patient with milk and bland diet rich in proteins in small amounts at
regular interval.
DIET
1. The important aspects in the dietary treatment are
2. Quantity of food given at each food

3. YOGA FOR PEPTIC ULCER
3. Neutralization of acid
4. Inhibition of acid production
5. Avoidance of foods rich in fiber
6. Avoidance of gastric stimulants
TYPES OF DIET
i) Sippy’s diet : Hourly foods of milk, cream and olive oil with antacids medication.
ii) Lenhartz diet : Fluid diet based on containing milk, Fruit
iii) Meulengracht diet: Mixed diet containing milk, eggs, eat and fish.
iv) Anderson diet : Mixture of milk, cream, dextrose and

4. YOGA FOR PEPTIC ULCER
CONCLUSION
The diet of the patient suffering from a peptic ulcer should be so planned as to
provide adequate nutrition, while affording rest to the disturbed organs.
Maintaining continuous neutralization of the gastric acid, inhibiting the production
of acid and reducing mechanical and chemical irritation.
Milk, Cream, butler, fruits, fresh raw and boiled vegetables, natural foods and
natural vitamin supplements constitute the best diet for this disease.
YOGIC PRACTICES ASANA:
1. Relaxation postures,
2. Pawanamuktasana part II
3. Vajrasana series

5. YOGA FOR PEPTIC ULCER
PRANAYAMA:
1. Nadishodhana
2. Ujjayi
3. Sheetali
4. Brahmari
MUDRA:
1. Yoni mudra
2. OTHERS:
3. Yoga nidra,
4. Antar mouna
PRECAUTIONS: Kunjal kriya should be strictly avoided