News — constipation

In an article by Shrankhla Holecek via mbg, we found the suggestions for healthy digestion to be really beneficial, so we wanted to share them with you here. We included a few of our own time-tested Ayurvedic methods as well. Below are five of the all-too-common issues with digestion and how to deal with them using the ancient sciences of Ayurveda and yoga. Gut health is the very foundation of optimal digestion, skin health, and overall well-being according to Ayurveda (and from personal experience). 1. Heartburn Not fun. Heartburn is a pitta-imbalance condition that can be avoided by practicing a pitta-pacifying...

The gut-brain connection is at the core of our overall well-being . . . when there's stress at one end, there will be stress at the opposite end as well. Your gut is totally in cahoots with your brain. There truly is a gut-brain connection. Have you ever noticed how when you're feeling angry or anxious, it can throw your body into complete chaos with a digestive disaster such as  acid reflux or diarrhea? Or on the other side of the spectrum . . . an agitated emotional state stops you in its tracks, leaving you constipated, sluggish, and feeling...

Most of us have probably experienced constipation at least once in our lives.   The discomfort, heaviness, and brain fog . . . along with the bloating and gas that often accompany constipation are surefire recipes for a less than optimal day. As if one day isn't bad enough, if you have chronic constipation (and I can certainly empathize) then you really need to start incorporating the tips below, pronto! While we may think constipation is a common ailment not to be taken too seriously, Ayurveda actually places much emphasis on having full, regular unobstructed bowel movements at least once...

It is universally known that proper elimination is an important link in the digestive process and is necessary for overall health. This is why it is important to cleanse your system from time to time. Recent craze over the colon cleanse has hit the mainstream.  The colon (large intestine) is the final organ through which the food we eat passes. It is very large organ . . . at about five feet in length and frames three sides of the abdominal cavity from beginning to its end at the anus. Though it's large, the colon is quite sensitive . ....