TOP 7 AYURVEDIC TIPS TO PREVENT STOMACH FLU

OVERVIEW

Stomach flu is an inflammatory infection of the digestive tract

• stomach flu also called stomach bug and norovirus
• The initial stage starts with chills, fever, nausea and goes to vomiting, body aches and pain in the body
• In AYURVEDA – Junk foods, processed foods, very cold foods creates indigestion that forms toxins and in ayurveda called ama (indigestion)
• when a person eat healthy, nourished food items that strengthen and boost the digestive system so health goal is  to balance or keep a proper digestion or metabolic fire
• In most of the people have stomach flu in the night due to circadian rhythm( at night increase the immune system activities releases infection fighting chemicals that cause inflammation that feels worsen)

SYMPTOMS OF STOMACH FLU

• stomach pain
• cramps
• headache
• nausea
• vomiting 
• Watery diarrhea
• occasional fever
• loss of appetite

CAUSES of stomach flu

It can be contagious when caused by (it spreads easily to others)  by come in contact with germs, eat foods that have sick persons germs 

• virus
• bacteria
• parasites

OTHER CAUSES

• food allergies
• antibiotics
• toxins

DIAGNOSIS OF STOAMCH FLU

• Digital rectal exam or Stool samples – to see bacteria, viruses, and parasites in stool
• sigmoidoscopy -sigmoidosacopy is to  see the signs of IBD (inflammatory bowel disease)
• Physical examination 

DURATION of stomach flu

• starts in as 12 hours after exposure lasts 1-14 days 

PREVENTION OF STOMACH FLU

• wash your hands thoroughly(mainly after used the washroom and after have diarrhea and vomiting ) and before earing and handling foods
• keep distance
• drink that have salt and sugar both to helps intestine to absorb fluids and recover electrolytes
• disinfect hard surfaces – chlorine bleach solution  (make bleach solution fresh daily)
• get plenty of rest
• heating pads – relieves in abdomen cramps

WHAT TO EAT IN STOMACH FLU

• Drink lots of fluid – teas like ginger, peppermint which relieves stomach , sports drink (helps in electrolyte balance)
• ( Banana, Rice, Applesauce, Toast ) diet –
• Banana – it helps in replace the potassium and strengthens the stomach lining 
• Rice – it has carbs which provides energy
• Applesauce – it has carbs and sugars which contain pectin helps in diarrhea
• Toast 

WHAT NOT TO EAT IN STOMACH FLU

• alcohol – It works as a diuretic
• dairy – it hard to digest and can cause gas and diarrhea
• fiber
• grease – avoid salty and greasy foods
• spices 

AYURVEIDC TREATMENT in STOMACH FLu

Ayurvedic churna for stomach infection 

• ashwagandha churna
• sitopladi churna
• triphala churna
• haritaki churna
• giloy churna

CAC MEDICATIONS for stomach flu

Kutaj Ghan Vati 

• It is very useful in diarrhea, intestinal infection, and dysentery. 
• this vati treats all digestive probelms 
• It contains like Kutaj (Holarrhena antidysenterica), Ativisha (Aconitum heterophyllum) these ingredients helps in abdominal pain, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, loose stools, weakness, fatigue. 
• kutaj ghan vati has antioxidant, anti-diarrheal, anti-inflammatory properties

Recommended Dose: Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily

Sheetdhara Syrup 

• It works as a antacid that relieves stomach acidity and heartburn, indigestion, stomach ache . This syrup is helps in  gastritis, , abdominal cramps, bloating 
• It helps in  hyperacidity, heartburn, abdominal cramps, abdomen pain, discomfort in stomach, feeling of pressure in stomach,

Recommended Dose: Take half teaspoon twice a day with four teaspoon of water on an empty stomach

Liver care syrup 

• Liver Care syrup balancing Pitta dosha,  functions of liver, and improve blood flow from the liver. 
• It contains Ingredients like Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Kutaki (Picrorhiza kurroa), Bhumi amla( phyllanthus niruri), Giloy (Tinopora Cordifolia), Yavakshar( Hordeum vulgare), Imli Kshar( Tamarindus indica), Mukta Shukta pishti etc. 
• liver care syrup has Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties.
• This syrup helps in digestion, enhances appetite. 

Recommended Dose : Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily

 Tulsi ras  

• It has Anti oxidants, Anti bacterial, Anti viral, Anti septic, Anti flu, Antibiotic, Anti inflammatory, Anti toxin.

Recommended dose – Take 1 DROP of tulsi ras in a glass of water/tea 4-5 times a day

Giloy capsules  

• giloy has anti oxidants properties

Recommended dose – Take 1-2 capsules twice daily after meals

Detox Standard Powder  

• This powder contains ingredients like– Parwal pishti, Giloy satav, shankh bhasam, Sutshekhar ras, Sudhyog tab, shwet parpati, Tal sindoor, Akik pishti, Jahar mohra, & Moti pishti. 
• It relieves the body from weakness, loose stools, fatigue, abdominal pain, cramps, etc.

Recommended Dosage –Take 1 sachet twice a day with normal water.

Active Plus Tablet

• These tablets improves digestion, eliminates constipation, stress, nourishes brain,  acts as antioxidant, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, etc.

Recommended Dosage: Take two tablets twice a day with water.

7 AYURVEDIC TIPS TO PREVENT STOMACH FLU

• Drink ginger or cumin seeds tea
• Drink warm water (small and frequent sips)
• Avoid cold foods
• Dont drink cold water as it slows digestion (agni) 
• In your diet add some spices like  – turmeric, fennel seeds, coriander, hing etc.
• Holy basil
• Cloves
• Cooked veggies and soupy dishes
• Apple cider vinegar helps in nausea and stomach upset