Gastritis

Gastritis treatment involves practicing Yoga for gastritis regularly along with changes in dietary habits and lifestyle. Yoga is an effective natural gastritis treatment in calming down the nervous system with proper blood circulation in abdomen. Wind Relieving pose is one of the effective exercise which helps in strengthening the digestive system. Yoga is a wonderful therapy for restoring the hormonal balance in our body.

Gastritis is a burning problem of the society. Gastritis is an inflammation, irritation, or erosion of the lining of the stomach. It can occur suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic). The stomach lining contains special cells that produce acid and enzymes, which help in breaking down food into tiny substances for easy digestion; and mucus, which protects the stomach lining from acid and other chemical injuries. When the stomach lining is inflamed, it produces less acid, enzymes, and mucus. Severe inflammation of the stomach lining is called acute gastritis. Long lasting inflammation of the stomach lining is called chronic gastritis.

Gastritis treatment through Yoga

Gastritis treatment depends on the specific cause. Acute gastritis caused by NSAIDs or alcohol may be relieved by stopping use of those substances. Chronic gastritis caused by H. pylori infection is treated by eradicating the bacteria. Most treatments aim at reducing symptoms. The patient's stomach often will heal over time if the underlying cause is identified and corrected. Learn to manage stress. Stress not only increases acid production in the stomach but also slows digestion. Making the practice of yoga is the best way for reducing stress and simplest option for gastritis treatment to eradicate this stomach disorder.

Symptoms of Gastritis

Symptoms of gastritis vary among individuals, and in many people there are no symptoms. However, the most common symptoms include:

Nausea
Vomiting
Heart burn
Indigestion
Pain and abdominal discomfort
Burning sensation in the upper abdomen
Abdominal belching
Abdominal bloating
Feeling full after only a few bites of food
Loss of appetite
Unexplained weight loss
Black stools
Hiccups

Gastritis Diet

Eat at regular intervals. Eat only when you are hungry.
Have smaller meals every 3 hours.
Drink plenty of water.
Bland, easy-to-digest and nutritious foods are advised in Gastritis.
Have a light dinner.
Take well balanced, low fat diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains, such as banana, apple, white rice etc.
Go low on trans-fatty acids which are found in baked items like butter cookies, cakes, pastries, crackers, doughnuts and brownies.
Drinking too much water during or immediately after meals. Maintain a gap of at least half to one hour.
Following foods can be taken in gastritis:
- Fruits: Banana, Apple, Cherries, Blueberries
- Vegetables: Sea vegetables, Dark green leafy vegetables, Vegetables with peels, Vegetable salads, Bell peppers, Squash
- Meats: Lean meats
- Fishes: Cold-water fishes
- Dairy Products: Skimmed, low-fat or fat-free dairy products, including Tofu
- Grains: Whole grains, Wheat bran, Unpolished rice
- Oils and Fats: Olive oil, Vegetable oils
- Beverages: Coconut water, Carrot juice, Spinach juice

Leg Circling

Lie on your back. Raise your right leg. Move it in clockwise direction for 10 times and then 10 times in anticlockwise direction. Repeat the same with left leg. Then join both legs and circle clockwise and anticlockwise for 10 times each. Take rest.

Benefits: This exercise neutralizes the gas and helps it to pass.

Leg Crossing

Lie down straight. Place the palms under hips or beside your body. Now lift both legs above the ground by about two feet without bending your knees. In this position, alternatively lift both legs i.e. when we lift the right leg, the left leg will go down. Do this for 10 times. After completing rest your legs on ground.

Benefits: By performing this exercise, the gas that is locked in our body gets released and passes out.

Leg Raising

Lie on your back. Slowly raise both legs upwards up to 30-40 degrees. Hold this position and count 10. Breathing will be normal. After completing place the feet slowly on the floor avoiding any jerks. Do the whole process once again. Then take rest in Corpse pose.

Benefits: A useful exercise strengthening the body muscles and abdominal muscles which helps in removing gas from our system.

Lifting of Buttock

Lay down on your back. Fold both the legs from knee with hands aside. Now lift your buttocks. Hold and count 10. Then lower down your buttocks. Then take rest.

Benefits: The accumulated gas is removed from our system by this exercise.

Wind Relieving Poses

Lie down straight on your back. Now fold your right leg on your abdomen. Hold the right knee with your hands and count 5 with normal breathing. Then rest your right leg on ground. Repeat in the same way for left leg and both legs. Repeat the whole process once again. Then take rest in Corpse pose.

Benefits: An efficient gastritis treatment for all stomach problems. Directly helps in curing all stomach-related problems.

Leg Raised Poses

Lie down straight on your back. Palms will be flat on the floor, toes together. Now slowly raise both legs upwards up to 30-40 degrees. Try to see your big toes. Hold this position and count 10. Breathing will be normal. After completing place the feet slowly on the floor avoiding any jerks. Then take rest in Corpse pose.

Benefits: An excellent yoga treatment for gas problems.

Legs Up The Wall Pose

Instructions:

Lie flat on your back with legs extended on a level floor.
Position both hands beside your legs with palms facing downward.
Lift legs upward while simultaneously raising hips; support hips with hands and rest elbows on the ground.
Continue raising legs vertically until your chest approaches 6-8 inches from your chin, maintaining normal breathing.
Stay in this position for 5-10 minutes. Complete the pose by resting in Corpse pose.

Benefits: Makes the back and abdominal muscles strong and neutralizes accumulated gas and releases it. Stimulates abdominal organs and digestion. Relieves tired legs and feet and also leg cramps. Enhances blood circulation to the upper body.

Diamond Pose

Instructions:

First sit in kneel down position with folded legs.
Both the heels should be outward facing. Toes of both feet should touch each other.
Rest your hip in between the feet.
Palms should be on both knees.
The spine should be straight.
Hold this position as suggested. Breathing will be normal.

Benefits: This is a quick therapeutic treatment for removal of gas from our system. Resolves constipation and acidity while improving digestion. Beneficial for those with gas issues when practiced after meals. Can be performed immediately after consuming food. Practice for 5-15 minutes for best results.

Precaution: A person suffering from joint pain should not practice this asana.

Breathing Exercise

Sit in Easy pose. Close your left nostril with ring and little finger. Breathe in through right nostril. Block right nostril with thumb and breathe out with left nostril. Again breathe in with left nostril. Close left nostril and breathe out with right nostril. Do this for 10 times.

Benefits: Provides strength to the body muscles and releases the accumulated gas from the body.

Corpse Pose

Lie down on your back and relax your whole body, as if you have gone to sleep. Place a cold towel on top of the eyes. In this posture, keep the mind clean from all worries and thoughts. Do this for 5 minutes.

Benefits: Relax and enjoy the benefits of this relaxing posture.