Ayurveda

  IBS or irritable bowel syndrome is an intestinal disorder causing diarrhoea and constipation. It can   also be accompanied by abdominal pain and bloating. According to Ayurveda, IBS comes under Grahani or diseases due to improper bowel and intestine functioning. Besides, Grahani is an ayurvedic term denoting the seat of digestive fire or Agni, which is responsible for metabolism and digestion. A weak Agni can cause indigestion and consequently lead to Ama or toxins formation. Hence, Ama accumulation can also occur when you suffer from IBS. Ayurveda lists a number of reasons that can cause Grahani, such as suppression of natural urges, irregular eating habits, and stress. Furthermore, Grahani is of four types depending on the dosha imbalances, and so  irritable bowel syndrome Ayurveda  treatment consists of various approaches, which we will be discussing below. The four types of Grahani or IBS are Vataja Grahani, Pittaja Grahani, Kaphaja Grahani, and Tridoshaja Grah...

  The human body is formed by the combination of five elements, earth, water, fire, air, and space. Th e se elements combine to form the doshas or energies, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Further,  Ayurveda body types  are determined by the dominance of each dosha. An expert ayurvedic practitioner can identify your dominant doshas, dosha imbalances, and of course, your body constitution or type through an ayurvedic pulse diagnosis. The significance of knowing your body type is so that it even aids in prescribing the most suitable ayurvedic medicine or treatment for your body. Here are the three ayurvedic body types and their characteristics. Vata Body Type The air and space elements are predominant in a Vata person. It is because air and space govern the Vata constitution. A person with a Vata body type can be characterized by being thin, restless, and talkative. Besides, they have dry skin, thin hair, and can hardly gain weight, leading to lower body weight. Vata helps in movem...