Constipation is defined as difficulty evacuating the bowels or passing hard stools. It is caused by irregular eating patterns, lack of fluids and fiber, sedentary lifestyle, and psychological stress. Symptoms include incomplete bowel movements and pain. Ayurvedic remedies and yoga asanas like Dhanurasana can help treat constipation by strengthening the digestive system. Increasing fiber intake through fruits and vegetables, staying hydrated, exercising, and reducing stress can also help manage constipation.

1. CONSTIPATION

2. DEFINITION
 Inability to completely evacuate
the bowels or passing very
hard stools is known as
Constipation.
 This prevalent problem is due
to an incorrect lifestyle and
poor eating patterns. Although
constipation is often looked
upon as a common problem, if
not treated or if treatment is
delayed, it can lead to further
problems such as fissures,
fistulas, piles, lack of appetite
and indigestion.

3. CAUSES The basic cause is weak digestive
power that results from
 Irregular and incorrect eating patterns,
 Not taking in enough fluids,
 Taking a diet that is low in fiber,
 Sedentary lifestyle, and
 Bowel evacuation habits that are poor.
Psychological factors like
 Stress,
 Anxiety,
 Fear,
 Jealousy, and
 Sorrow also play an important role.

5. SYMPTOMS
 Incomplete evacuation of the bowel or passing of hard
stools is the main symptom and
May be associated with
 Pain in the stomach,
 Flatulence,
 Pain at the anus while defecating,
 Heaviness of body,
 Lack of appetite,
 Indigestion,
 Nausea and
 Acid eructation (belching).

6. MANAGEMENT

7. HOME REMEDIES

8. AYURVEDIC REMEDIES FOR CONSTIPATION
 Take 3 -4 teaspoons of Abhyarishta with equal quantity
of water twice a day after meals.
 Take 1 - 2 teaspoons of Panchasakar churna with
lukewarm water.
 Take 1 - 2 teaspoons of Avipattikar Churna (powder)
with water or milk twice a day.
 Take 1 tablet of Gandhak Vati with hot water after meals.
 Take 1 - 2 tablets of Virechani with warm water or milk at
bed time.
 Take 1 - 2 tablets of Gandharvaharitaki / Triphala with
warm water at bed time.
 Take 2 - 3 tablets of Triphala with warm water at bed
time.

9. EXERCISE TO TREAT CONSTIPATION - YOGA
ASANAS
 Bhujangasna (Explained in hyperacidity ppt)
 Vajra asana (Explained in hyperacidity ppt)
 Dhanur asana

10. DHANUR ASANA
Steps:
 Lie on your belly with your hands alongside your torso,
palms up. Exhale and bend your knees, bringing your heels
as close as you can to your buttocks. Reach back with your
hands and take hold of your ankles.
 Make sure your knees aren't wider than the width of your
hips, and keep your knees hip width for the duration of the
pose.
 Inhale and strongly lift your heels away from your buttocks
and, at the same time, lift your thighs away from the floor.
 Draw the tops of the shoulders away from your ears. Gaze
forward.
 With the belly pressed against the floor, breathing will be
difficult. Breathe more into the back of your torso, and be
sure not to stop breathing.
 Stay in this pose anywhere from 20 to 30 seconds. Release
as you exhale, and lie quietly for a few breaths. You can
repeat the pose once or twice more.

11. THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS
 Constipation
 Respiratory ailments
 Mild backache
 Fatigue
 Anxiety
 Menstrual discomfort

12. CONTRAINDICATIONS AND CAUTIONS
 High or low blood pressure
 Migraine
 Insomnia
 Serious lower-back or neck injury

13. DIET & LIFESTYLE ADVICE
 Increase intake of fiber, especially fruits and cooked
vegetables.
 An apple or banana each day is helpful. Bananas should
be ripe (bright yellow).
 Drink 7-8 glasses of water each day, preferably
lukewarm in winters and room -temperature water in
summers.
 Have a mid-morning soup, preferably prepared with
spinach and tomato.
 Take daily morning and evening walks for at least 20-30
minutes each.
 Eat whole grains and nuts.
 Avoid removing bran from the flour because the bran is
an insoluble fiber that clears off the intestines and
relieves constipation.

14.  Avoid refined foods like white flour, bread, pasta,
pizza, white rice, etc.
 High -protein foods like cheese, red meat, and
soybeans can cause constipation, so these must be
taken with a bowl of salad and lots of liquids.
 Meat is constipating and should be avoided.
 Natural antacid, baking soda can neutralize
stomach acids and reduce heartburn

15. PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS
 Disturbing psychological factors
should be removed,
 Meals should be taken in a relaxed
and calm atmosphere.
 The food should be warm and
freshly -prepared, as cold and stale
food slows down the digestive
power.
 Having excessively cold food like ice
cream or chilled drinks reduces the
bowel movement.

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