Abstract

ADOPTION OF HEALTHY DIET AND YOGA FOR PREVENTION AND CURE OF CONSTIPATION: A REVIEW

*Vd. Poonam Vikram Dound, Vd. Shital O. Chavan and Vd. Yeshwant R. Patil

Abstract

Constipation is a symptom rather than disease of lifestyle. Nearly everyone becomes constipated at one point or another. A person called constipated when his bowel movements are lower than normal. It is caused by lack of dietary fibre in the diet and inactivity. Dietary fibre may play an important role in the etiology of constipation. Good sources of fibres are whole grains such as wheat, Legumes such as kidney beans, fruits such as apples with skin, oranges, vegetables such as carrot, etc. Staying hydrated i.e. drinking enough water and other liquids is good for overall health and can help to avoid getting constipated. Avoid foods with little to no fibre such as chips, frozen meals, fast food. Asanas like Matsyasana, Pavanmuktasana, etc. is useful in Constipation to normalize the bowel movements. Lifestyle changes i.e. proper healthy and fibrous diet also some yogic techniques play important role in prevention and treatment of Constipation.

Keywords: Constipation, diet, fibre, yogic techniques.