Stomach related problems are mainly constipation, indigestion, acidity, motions and dysentery. There are few other problems related to food habits, they are – stomach ache, spasms, heaviness in the stomach, burning sensation, vomiting, discomfort etc. Yoga practice and natural medicine can cure these problems.
Stomach Spasm:
For stomach spasms uttanapadasana, shashakasana, dhanurasana, naukasana, can be practiced any time during the day as per convenience. Yogasanas have to be practiced slowly and the duration should be increased gradually.
Pranayama for Stomach Spasms: Kapalabhati is the sure shot for all problems related to the stomach.
Natural Medication for Stomach Spasms: Take an equal quantity of cow’s milk and water, boil it. When the water evaporates and the milk is reduced to half the quantity and drink when lukewarm. It is beneficial for stomach spasm and dysentery.
Mix fenugreek seeds powder in curd (yoghurt) and eat it. It gives relief for stomach spasms.
To get relief from spasms add wood apple pulp (bilva fruit) in buttermilk and drink it.
Stomachache:
Practice yogasanas, which will strengthen the stomach, and improve digestion. Pavanmuktasana, Kandharasana, Vajrasana, Padangusthasparshasana, should be practiced regularly. By practicing these asanas the stomach, and intestines, become strong and they prevent stomachache. Exercise as per your convenience.
Add pranayam in this practice. If not all the types of pranayam, practice at least Nadi Shodhan and Kapalbhati pranayam regularly.
Natural medication: Add radish juice in lemon juice and drink after meals, this will give relief from the pain caused by gas.
Take two grams of rock salt to get immediate relief from stomachache.
To get relief from stomachache add one gm of rock salt in three grams of tender tamarind leaves and consume.
Mix two spoons of lemon juice in a spoonful of ginger juice and a little sugar and consume. This will help in any kind of stomachache.
Stomach Discomfort:
Pavanmuktasana, Vajrasana, Suptavajrasana, Shashakasana practiced regularly give relief from gas, indigestion and constipation, which in turn reduces discomfort. The patient should practice these asanas accordingly.
Along with these you should also practice Anulom-Vilom pranayam. This gives a good effect to the other organs of the stomach.
Natural Medication: One to two grams of cardamom (small) seeds powder or cardamom oil should be mixed in pomegranate juice to relieve stomach discomfort.
Discomfort is caused due to various problems related to the stomach. 50 gm of rice should be soaked in a glass of water and then consume the water after one hour.
Cut lemon into two equal parts. Apply rock salt and black pepper on the surface, heat it and suck it hot. You will get relief from the uneasiness in the stomach and discomfort.
Put one clove in the mouth and keep sucking its juice to overcome discomfort.
Heaviness in the Stomach:
Regular practice of Pavanmuktasana, Vajrasana, Uttanapadasana, Bhujangasana, and Yogamudrasana gives relief from heaviness in the stomach and it gradually gives a permanent cure.
The patient should practice Agnisar kriya and Kapalbhati pranayam. Asanas and pranayam can be done even if the patient is having any other type of pain or he may stop for sometime if there is too much pain. One can practice it regularly after being relieved from pain.
Natural Medication: Take 125 gm of buttermilk, add two gm of Ajowan and half gm of black salt and drink. This will give relief from heaviness in the stomach. Continue this for a week.
For instant relief, mix two garlic pods with drumstick seeds and chew it thoroughly after meals. Within a few minutes the foul air present in the stomach passes out and the stomach becomes light. Waist or hip pain due to cold can also be cured with this medicine.
Take 20 grams of black grapes and aniseeds and soak it in half liter of water. In the morning squeeze it thoroughly, filter it and add ten grams of sugar and drink it for few days. Heaviness in the stomach will be relieved.
Burning Sensation in Stomach:
Pavanmuktasana, Vajrasana, Padangusthasparshasana, Mandookasana, Ardhamatysendrasana, etc., will increase the strength of the stomach and reduces the burning sensation. Regular exercise of Kapalbhati pranayam, Agnisar kriya, uddiyan bandh, etc., gives relief from burning sensation in the stomach.
Natural Medication: Grind Ajowan and salt and swallow it. You will get relief from burning sensation of stomach.
Make syrup of coriander and sugar and drink it.
Take 10 grams each of coriander and cumin seeds, grind them coarsely, mix it in 250 ml of water in the night and keep it. In the morning squeeze it thoroughly, sieve and drink it five to six times daily.
Tastelessness and Loss of Appetite:
Sarvangasana, Naukasana, Paschimottasana, Janushirasana, Bhujangasana, Uttanapadasana, Katichakrasana, Shalabhasana if done regularly reduces all the problems related to stomach and improves the appetite. It helps you to develop good taste also.
Natural Medication: Take six parts of sugar syrup, add one part of lemon juice, clove and black pepper and make a syrup. By consuming this syrup dislike towards food is reduced and it is good for digestion.
Take 200 grams of ginger, peel off the skin, make a paste and fry it in 200 grams of clarified butter (ghee) till it turns into a golden brown colour, add 400 grams of jaggery, make a paste and consume it twice daily. The dislike towards food reduces and it improves the appetite.
Natural Medication for Vomiting:
If vomiting is due to phlegm, then add vaividing, dry ginger, and motha powder in honey and lick it. You can get instant relief.
Mix six grams of mint, two grams of rock salt in fresh water and drink. You will get instant relief.
Dry the orange peel, grind it and mix it in honey and lick it, you will get relief immediately.
In 10 ml of ginger add the same quantity of onion juice and drink, vomiting stops immediately.
Add honey in a spoonful of basil juice and drink it, vomiting stops immediately.