Constipation

WHAT IS CONSTIPATION ?

A condition characterised by difficult and infrequent bowel movements, typically 3 or fewer times a week.

Constipation is a common problem and can occur at any age.

TYPES:

• Functional Constipation- without any evident structural or organic cause.
• Chronic Idiopathic Constipation – lacks any clear physiological or anatomical reason.
• Secondary Constipation – result of any preexisting health condition, certain medications, or unhealthy lifestyle.

CAUSES:

• Less fibre intake
• Insufficient water intake
• Medicines – painkillers, antacids, antidepressants, iron tablets.
• Less physical activity
• Illness or injury.
• Disability
• Frailty, or old age.
• Depression
• Work patterns.
• Obesity
• Pregnancy

SYMPTOMS:

If you are constipated it causes one or more of the following:

• Less than three bowel movements per week.
• Difficulty passing stool
• Straining while passing stool
• Lumpy, dry or hard stools
• Abdominal cramps
• Nausea
• Bloating
• Loss of appetite

HOW CAN NIRVANA HELP YOU TREAT CONSTIPATION:

We design a holistic treatment protocol that focuses upon overall healing of your body, your treatment plan can consist of

• HYDROTHERAPY:

• Hip Bath
• Graduated Immersion Bath
• Colon Hydrotherapy
• Enema
• Castor oil pack on abdomen
• Neutral wraps on abdomen

• DIET:

• INCLUDE: Fibre rich foods- fruits, vegetables, nuts, wholegrain cereals, brown rice, etc.
• Regular meal timings.
• 2-3 ltr. Of water intake in a day.

• YOGA:

• ASANAS: Dhanurasana, Halasana, Paschimottanasana, Shalabhasana, Bhujangasana.
• PRANAYAMA: Kapalbhati, Bhastrika