Digestion is a vital process that your body constantly undergoes throughout your lifetime. The digestive system breaks down food into nutrients that the body can use, eliminating waste products in the process.
The various organs of the digestive system work together, to carry out these vital functions.
Ayurveda has a concept of Agni. There are thirteen types of Agnis, out of which Jatharagni is the most important.
“Jathar” means “Stomach” and “Agni” means “Fire”, therefore, Jatharagni can be translated as the fire which resides in the stomach. Jatharagni helps in the process of digestion.
Ayurveda also has the concept of Dhatus and the first and foremost dhatu which is made post digetsionis “Ras dhatu”. There are seven Dhatus –
• Rasa (plasma),
• Rakta(blood),
• Mansa(muscles),
• Meda(fat and adipose tissue),
• Asthi(bone and cartilage),
• Majja(bone marrow),
• Shukra(reproductive fluids, eggs and sperms)
The seven dhatus are formed in succession i.e. one after another. In case the earlier dhatu is not formed rightly, the formation of the latter will also be hampered. That is why Ayurveda gives utmost importance to digestion.
It believes--------
“Roga sarve api mandagni”
It means all diseases are caused due to weak digestive fire.
If your Agni is weak, it’ll disturb your physical and mental health. Your immunity and cognitive functions will also get affected. A balanced Agni can break down almost anything you consume and absorb maximum nutrients from it. On the other hand, if the food is not digested properly, it can lead to the accumulation of Ama (toxin) and cause many diseases.
Hence, it is important to manage digestive issues at the earliest to prevent the onset of diseases.
Some common symptoms are:
• Abdominal pain
• Bloating
• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Altered bowel habits
• Burps
• Flatulence, etc.
How can we help you to heal your digestive issues?
Ayurveda is a holistic system of health care that helps to correct the root causes of your condition. Dr. Ritu offers customized treatments that include lifestyle correction, ayurvedic medicines, dietary advice, and panchakarma therapies as per an individual’s body constitution to relieve digestive disorders.
