Return to a normal diet by strengthening the digestive power.

According to the understanding of Ayurvedic medicine, the omission of potentially stressful foods should not be a permanent solution, but a temporary therapeutic measure. During this "therapy", the diseased intestine, which cannot process certain food components such as gluten, lactose or histamine, is supposed to heal. During a low-stimulant diet, in which foods containing gluten, histamine and/or lactose are avoided, specific measures from Ayurvedic medicine are used to provide healing stimuli to the intestines. When the irritable bowel symptoms have subsided on the recommended light diet, a gradual return to the normal diet can be attempted.

Calming the irritated bowel

An irritated bowel not only causes discomfort in the stomach, but also puts a strain on the general well-being and can lead to considerable discomfort in other parts of the body. Headaches, migraines, skin rashes, chronic fatigue, sleep disorders, joint pain, allergic reactions, water retention, circulatory problems and depressive moods can all be caused by a diseased gut.

The diseased intestine leads to these complaints because, due to inflammation of the intestinal mucous membranes, undigested food components can pass through the intestinal walls and thus cause irritation in the body. The first important step is to avoid foods that irritate the intestines. Gluten, histamine and lactose are the irritants that cause these inflammatory reactions in many people. From an Ayurvedic perspective, it is important not only to avoid the irritants, but also to take specific anti-inflammatory measures for the intestines.

The break leads to regeneration

Among the strongest stimuli for the intestines are psychological stress and permanent strain due to continued food intake. In order for the inflammation to heal, the intestine needs one thing above all: REST. This means that you should try to reduce everyday stress by taking specific rest breaks during work. After about 90 minutes of stress, it is ideal to break the stress situation for a few minutes by taking a rest break. This can easily be done by doing a few stretching exercises behind the desk, going to the toilet, having a short conversation with a work colleague or taking a few deep breaths. It's as simple as taking a smoke break without a cigarette!

Our digestive system receives the necessary regeneration phases by keeping clear meals and consistently not eating between meals. This allows the digestive system to consistently finish digesting the food we eat. As a result, less undigested food remains in the system, which leads to inflammation and irritation in the intestines.

Spacing between meals

The time it takes for the digestive system to fully process food varies depending on the size and heaviness of the portion fed and the constitutional type. If Vata is predominant (thin delicate physique) and only a small meal has been eaten, the interval between two meals should be 4 hours, if Kapha constitution and after a substantial meal, at least 5 - 6 hours. The surest signal that the digestive process is complete is a strong feeling of hunger. From the fact that the intervals between meals should be 4 - 6 hours, it follows that as an adult one should eat no more than three times a day.

Another point that should be taken into account is the strict rest period for the digestive system during the night hours. So you should eat your last meal at 7 p.m. at the latest and then give your intestines a rest period of at least 12 to 14 hours.

Water supports digestive tract and detoxification

The classic Ayurvedic recommendation is to drink pure water or herbal teas during and between meals. The amount drunk during meals should not be too great, so as not to dilute the digestive juices too much. After each meal, you should take a break of about 1 hour to drink. You should drink about 2 litres of water or tea throughout the day. In the regeneration phase of the intestine, a hot water cure is highly recommended (I hope there is a link to a blog about the hot water cure on our website).

Ayurvedic food supplements for the regeneration of the intestine

The amla fruit has been used for thousands of years as the most important herbal remedy for a healthy intestine. It contains many vitamins and minerals. Due to the tannins it contains, it also helps to reduce inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. Supplements containing amla fruit are traditionally used to deacidify the organism and strengthen digestive power. Our product MA1 Herbal Tablets is produced as a concentrate from amla fruit extract in a very complex process. This remedy is suitable for the basic supply of the intestine with mucosa-enhancing and irritation-relieving substances. If irritable bowel syndrome is associated with severe flatulence and stool irregularities, taking the classic mixture Triphala (MA505) is particularly recommended. MA1 and MA505 can be taken before meals and before sleeping.

If irritable bowel syndrome is associated with bloating and severe flatulence, the food supplement MA154, which can be taken after every meal, is suitable. As flanking measures in addition to Ayurvedic remedies, probiotics such as Omnilactis 10 or Omnibiotic Stressrepair are suitable. >

The orthomolecular remedies AH Gluthamin Formula and GL 2000 contain the amino acid gluthamine, which supports the healing of irritable bowel conditions.