Ayurvedic Singapore’s Take On Managing IBS

IBS, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome, is common these days. It is a gastrointestinal disorder in which the patient gets excessive gas, cramps, and irregular bowel movements. According to an expert from Ayurvedic Singapore, factors leading to IBS include dysmotility, visceral hypersensitivity, and brain-gut dysfunction. The pain may reduce after passing gas or bowel movement. In some cases, food passage slows, and stools become hard and dry.

In Ayurvedic terminology, according to the expert at Ayurvedic Singapore, the jargon for IBS is Grahani. What triggers grahani are the aggravation of doshas in the body, a misled digestive system, and the accumulation of toxins. Subsequently, this condition will lead to complications, including skin diseases, anemia, edema, abdominal tumor, anorectal disorders, and abdominal pain.

Explaining what causes IBS, the expert at Ayurvedic Singapore says that many factors can aggravate this condition. But the common ones are caffeinated beverages, chocolate, broccoli, cabbage, oily foods, sugar-free sweetners, cauliflower, alcohol, mushroom, beans, and medications with caffeine.

Treatment

As per the expert at Ayurveda Singapore, the treatment for IBS is by calming irritated bodily energies, restoring digestive system function, and flushing out the toxins from your body. As stress is a common cause of IBS, lifestyle advice and Ayurvedic herbs to feed the nervous system are critical therapeutic options. Treatment in Ayurveda includes panchakarma procedures such as abhyanga, Shirodhara, and chakrabasti. Additionally, Ayurvedic herbs are recommended to promote digestion and the elimination of toxins.

Home Remedies

The expert at Ayurveda Singapore suggests five Ayurvedic home remedies to help solve IBS.

Chamomile

Chamomile has excellent properties in treating Grahani. The expert at Ayurveda Singapore says, “It has potent pain-relieving, carminative and anti-spasmodic properties. Chamomile not only treats the digestive issues of IBS but also alleviates the anxiety and stress component that can aggravate the symptoms.” It also effectively relaxes the intestines and treats diarrhea, abdominal cramps, flatulence, and dyspepsia. When brewed tea, the herb uplifts stressful conditions that can cause IBS.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is a colorless gel extracted from the juicy aloe vera leaves, one of the most potent remedies for IBS. Aloe vera juice’s anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties play a crucial role in treating constipation and diarrhea. The expert at Ayurveda Singapore adds, “Consuming it regularly helps reduce gastrointestinal inflammation, abdominal pain, and flatulence that leads to IBS.”

Ginger

The pungent-smelling root of the Zingiber Officinalis plant offers extensive relief from gastrointestinal irritation. The expert at Ayurveda Singapore says, “Ginger strengthens the stomach muscles and helps calm the pain and inflammation in the gut. Furthermore, it reduces the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus and prevents acid reflux and indigestion.”

Fennel Seeds

Also known as a carminative and anti-inflammatory herb, Fennel has a distinct taste that aids digestion. The potent wound healing and soothing properties relieve stomach pain, indigestion, and flatulence. The expert at Ayurveda Singapore recommends, “Soak the fennel seeds in water overnight, and have the water the following day. Regular intake of this fennel water eases pain and prevents symptoms related to ulcerative colitis.”

Turmeric

Turmeric has extensive anti-inflammatory properties. The range of active constituents in turmeric makes it highly useful in case of flare-ups and in treating abdominal pain and discomfort. It gets appropriately absorbed when fresh turmeric pieces are taken with jaggery or added as a powder to a specific diet. It attenuates the various underlying symptoms of IBS, says the expert at Ayurveda Singapore.