In Ayurveda, parasitic infestation in the digestive system is called as Krimi Roga. Different worms cause different problems with the digestive system. Constipation, diarrhea, abdominal cramps are all common complications. In some cases, bronchitis, anemia, urticaria and fevers may also occur.
Some of the common worms that are found in human intestines are:-
The most commonly noticed parasites in India are: threadworm, tapeworm, hookworm and the roundworm.
Causes of Parasities:
It is the dirty habits, like eating food without washing your hands, putting the finger first in the nostril then in the mouth, eating contaminated food, scratching the anus and then eating food without thoroughly washing your hands, using underwear worn by a person suffering from threadworms, constipation, and mucus in the stools, which encourage the parasites to infest the intestines.
Treatment for Parasites:
- Take about twenty drops of the juice of the raw turmeric and put a pinch of salt in it. This must be taken early in the morning. It is a good remedy to expel the worms while passing stools.
- Extract the juice of a fresh radish. Add a pinch of salt to it. Drink this juice twice everyday; once in the morning and once in the evening. Continue this for four days. This will flush out all the wastes in the stomach along with the parasites.
- Buttermilk is a good remedy for curing intestinal parasites, especially if they are very persistent and do not go despite other treatments. Add some roasted cumin seed in the buttermilk, and some salt and ground black pepper
- Mix equal parts of bitter gourd leaves and coriander and keep them soaked overnight in twelve parts of water. Filter this water in the morning. Divide the filtered water into three parts and drink them at equal intervals throughout the day.
- When there is a worm infestation, light diet must be preferred which can be digested fast.
- There is a host of Ayurvedic preparations that can be used to get rid of intestinal worms. These are Krimi Kuthara rasa, Krimi Mudgara rasa, Krimi Kalanala rasa, Krimi Hara rasa, Vidanga arishta, etc.
- The Indian aloe is used especially in children to kill and expel parasites in the intestines due to its mild action.
- Cold compresses and mudpack applied from the navel to the pubes can also help in the initial stages of the treatment.
- The juice of the leaves of the Indian acalypha taken with a little garlic has good properties to expel intestinal parasites.
- Ash gourd can promote tissue growth within the digestive system.
- The leaves of the bamboo plant are effective in the removal of threadworms.
- The belleric myrobalan is popularly known as behera in Ayurveda. It is a component of the Triphala choorna.
- The East Indian Rosebay is known as chandi, meaning silver in Ayurvedic medicine. Both its root and its milky white sap possess anthelmintic properties.
To reach the age of fifty is a milestone, but unfortunately this is also the age when men start developing prostrate problems. Four in every five men are known to suffer from prostrate disorders. It is a gland present in all males with the shape and size of a chestnut. This gland is situated at the base of the urinary bladder encircling the urethra. It is believed that 80% men over 60 suffer from some sort of prostrate disorder.
There are various types of prostrate problems or disorders such as hypertrophy or enlargement of prostrate gland also known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), and prostatitis or inflammation in the prostate gland. This condition is painless but causes trouble at the start of urination. This is because prostrate surrounds the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder) and when this enlarges urine flow is restricted resulting in frequent need for urination. It also leads to dribbling as the prostrate is not as strong as before. You can also experience dull aching pain in the lower back and pain in the hips, legs and feet.
Some of the causes for inflammation of the prostrate gland and related problems are
Sitting for longer periods in one position. Acute prostatitis can also be caused due to over exposure to cold and chilly climate. Infectious diseases. With the increasing age the body gets heavier and looses its flexibility thus increasing pressure on the pelvis making the prostrate vulnerable. Constipation could also be a reason.
Home Remedies for Prostate disorders
Avoid caffeine in any form like aerated beverages, chocolates and of course coffee and tea as it tightens the bladder neck creating problems for urination.
Avoid consumption of alcohol as this too tightens the bladder neck which could hamper urination. Alcohol is a diuretic and increases urine in the bladder thus creating more problems.
Avoid antihistamines and decongestants as it is more harmful than beneficial.
Stay away from spicy and acidic foods as it affects men drastically with enlarged prostrates.
Be stress-free as it impacts the prostrate gland. Stress can increase adrenal hormones which causes difficulty in urination.
One of the best ways to alleviate urination problem is to have more sex. Ejaculation empties the prostrate secretion that hinders urination.
Try to empty your bladder before going to bed.
Saw Palmetto, herb widely used in Germany is very useful in treating Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH). It reduces inflammation, pain, nocturnal urination, retention, trouble in starting urination and dribbling. This should be used for 6 to 12 months and is very effective.
Goldenseal, an antibiotic is very useful for treating prostatitis. It also heals the urinary tract which winces the swollen prostrate.
Lycopene a bioflavonoid extract from tomato reduces dribbling. With strong antioxidant properties it prevents prostrate cancer too.
Pollen (bee pollen) is another method to treat prostrate disorders. It shrinks the enlarged prostrate glands within 6 months.
Although an embarrassing treatment, prostrate massage can provide relief from inflammation and swelling. This is done by the doctor or nurse who inserts a finger into the rectum and massages the prostate for ten to twenty minutes.
Practice Kegel exercises to improve circulation of the tissues. Kegel exercise is done by pulling up all the muscles around the scrotum and anus. Repeat it 10 times and do this at least 5-6 times a day.
You can do Vajrasana and Forward Bend Asana (Paschimothana Asana) to treat prostrate disorders.
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