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natural self management<br />

pation, appendicitis.<br />

Acute pain point : Located 1 inch<br />

above second web space, between<br />

2 nd and 3 rd toes.<br />

Symptoms : Painful lower abdomen.<br />

Healing point : 2 inch directly<br />

above median ankle prominence.<br />

Symptoms : Gastro-intestinal disorder,<br />

renal problems.<br />

Digestion point : Situated in the<br />

depression anterior and inferior to<br />

the head <strong>of</strong> the fibula.<br />

Symptoms : Gall bladder disease.<br />

Stomach-solution point :<br />

Located at 1 inch gap on the<br />

imaginary mid-line over abdomen.<br />

Start applying light pressure from 4<br />

inch below umbilicus providing 1 inch<br />

gap for the next point till you reach 4<br />

inch above the umbilicus.<br />

Symptoms : Lower abdominal pain, menstrual<br />

cramps.<br />

Digestive issues : 1 inch lateral to<br />

the lower border <strong>of</strong> the spinous<br />

process <strong>of</strong> the 12 th thoracic vertebrae<br />

in each side <strong>of</strong> the spinal column.<br />

Symptoms : Stomach disorders.<br />

Water balancing point : Above<br />

the level <strong>of</strong> ear lobes, in front <strong>of</strong><br />

pinnah<br />

Symptoms : Pain with edema.<br />

removing the actual cause <strong>of</strong> the problem. Few<br />

asana like Suryanamaskar, Spinal series exercises<br />

and relaxation techniques will help a lot.<br />

Kriyas: Kunjal, Nauli, Kapalabhati helps to clean<br />

the stomach internally.<br />

Asanas like Pawanamuktasana, Ustrasana,<br />

Dhanurasana, Janu sirsana, Yoga mudrasana,<br />

Vakrasana, Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Naukasana,<br />

Utaanapadasana, Shashankasana etc. helps<br />

correcting the underlying pathology by improving<br />

blood circulation in the abdomen area. The improved<br />

circulation provides the much needed nutrition and<br />

also helps in the elimination <strong>of</strong> the metabolic end<br />

products.<br />

Pranayama like Bhastrika, Kapalabhati, Anlulomvilom<br />

and special breathing techniques like tiger<br />

breathing gives a good massaging effect over the<br />

abdominal contents, thus improving the movement<br />

<strong>of</strong> vital force.<br />

5. Home remedies<br />

l Take Tulsi + hot water empty stomach for relief<br />

from constipation.<br />

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Tea made from Tulsi + pomegranate leaves is good<br />

for pain relief and indigestion.<br />

Boiled apple is excellent remedy for diarrhea.<br />

Pomegranate juice is good for flatulence.<br />

Daily lemon juice + honey in a glass <strong>of</strong> warm water<br />

are natural remedy for many digestive problems.<br />

Bael fruit is regarded as best <strong>of</strong> all laxatives. Pears<br />

and guava are also good for clearing <strong>of</strong> bowels.<br />

The organic acid and cellulose present in grape<br />

juice helps to tone up the stomach and intestines<br />

improving their functioning.<br />

Photo Courtesy : www.ccherb.co<br />

4. Yoga<br />

Though yoga is not<br />

recommended during the<br />

acute abdominal episodes<br />

but once the pain is relieved<br />

with the help <strong>of</strong> various<br />

drugless methods, yoga is<br />

immensely beneficial in<br />

Junior Naturopath<br />

<strong>National</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Naturopathy</strong><br />

6, Tadiwala Road,<br />

<strong>Pune</strong> - 411001.<br />

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Nisargopachar Varta : January 2013

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