Inflammatory Bowel Disease

WHAT IS INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE(IBD) ?

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic, relapsing, and remitting inflammatory condition of the gastrointestinal tract, characterized by immune-mediated inflammation that leads to damage of the intestinal lining.

TYPES:

• Ulcerative colitis,
• Crohn’s disease

CAUSES:

• Immune system dysfunction
• Genetic predisposition
• Environmental triggers- Wrong dietary patterns, Stress, Alcohol intake, Caffeine Intake
• Gut Microbial Imbalance.

SYMPTOMS:

• Chronic diarrhea (with or without blood)
• Abdominal pain or cramping
• Urgency to pass stool
• Fatigue and weakness
• Unintended weight loss
• Fever (during flares)
• Reduced appetite

HOW CAN NIRVANA HELP YOU TREAT INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE:

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

• DIET:

• INCLUDE: fibre rich food- whole grains, leafy greens, fruits, nuts, curd, .
• AVOID: raw food, processed food, spicy food, caffeine.
• Turmeric (curcumin)- anti-inflammatory.

• ACUPUNCTURE:

• Helps in increasing metabolism.
• Relieves symptoms like pain and discomfort.

• HYDROTHERAPY:

• Sits bath/ Hip bath – soothes the pain, improves circulation
• Gastro Hepatic Pack
• Cold wraps on abdomen
• Cold compress – to reduce inflammation

• NATUROPATHY:

• Mud pack on abdomen / direct mud application – to improve digestion and strengthen organs.

• YOGA:

• ASANAS: Surya namaskara, Sukshma Vyayama, Bhadrasana, Setubandhasana
• PRANAYAMA: Anulom Vilom, Kapalbhati, Bhramari