WHAT ARE HORMONES?

Hormones are  body chemical messengers. They travel in blood stream to tissue or organs .  It is essential for   life and health . when glands do not produce the right amount of hormones diseases develop and aafect many life aspects of life

HORMONE THAT ARE SECREATED BY ENDOCRINE SYSTEM:

1. Hypothalamus : It can control the body temperature , emotions, thirst , sleep moods . It contain several types of neurons responsible for different hormones
2. thyrotropin releasing hormone
3. Gonadotropin releasing hormone

• Growth hormone

1. Corticotrophin releasing hormone
2. Somatostatin
3. Dopamine
4. Pineal: It is also called as thalamus . It produces serotonin derivatives of melatonin which affect sleep patterns .
5. Parathyroid: it helps in controlling the calcium present in body.it secreates parathyroid
6. Thyroid: It secretes tridothyronine and throxine.this hormone regulates weight, energy levels, internal temperature , metabolism , nail growth.
7. Adrenal: It secretes a hormone such as cortisol and aldosterone. Cortisol helps in control your body use of fat, proteins, and carbohydrates.it also suppress inflammation and maintain blood pressure, sleep cycle and blood sugar. Aldosterone maintain pH of blood, level of sodium and potassium .
8. Pituitary : It secretes six hormone named as adrenocorticotrophic hormone, throid stimulating hormone, leutinizing hormone, Follicle stimulating hormone, Prolactin, Growth hormone, Melanocyte stimulating hormone. It is also called  master control gland .
9. Thymus: Thymosin and thymulin helps in production of T cells and keep immune system working properly
10. Pancreas : insulin and glucagon hormone are secreted by  pancreas .it plays an important role in maintaining blood sugar level.
11. Testes: in men testes secretes hormone named as testosterone and it produces a sperm .
12. Ovaries: In women ovaries release estrogen and progesterone. It plays an important role in reproductive development and menstruation.

COMMON ENDOCRINE HORMONE DISORDER :

• Menopause
• Diabetes
• Addison’s disease
• Cushing disease
• Hyperthyroidism
• prolactinoma

FUNCTION OF HORMONE:

1. Metabolism
2. Growth and development
3. Controlling thirst and hunger
4. Regulating mood and cognitive functioning.
5. Promoting cardiovascular health.

WHAT IS HORMONAL IMBALANCE :

A hormonal imbalance happens when you have too much or too little hormones . Hormones are powerful signals  if hormones are imbalance they will lead to certain  diseases .

CONDITION ARE CAUSED  BY HORMONAL IMBALANCE:

1. Irregular menstrual periods
2. Infertiliy
3. Acne
4. Diabetes
5. Thyroid disease

SYMPTOMS OF HORMONE IMBALANCE THAT AFFECT YOUR METABOLISM:

• Tachycardia
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Numbness or tingling sensation
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Extreme thirst
• Frequent urination
• Weight loss

SYMPTOMS OF IMBALANCE FEMALE  HORMONES:

• Acne
• Hair loss
• Heavy periods
• Infertility
• Vaginal dryness and atrophy.
• Night sweats.
• Hot flashes

SYMPTOMS OF  IMBALANCE MALE  HORMONES:

• Decrease or loss of body hair.
• Erectile dysfunction.
• Infertility
• Gynecomastia
• Loss of muscle mass.
• Poor memory.

CAUSES OF HORMONAL IMBALANCE:

1. Unhealthy diet
2. Excessive stress.

• Pituitary tumors.

1. Extreme infection
2. Birth control medication
3. Hormonal replacement medication.

• Benign tumors or cyst .
• Anorexia .

1. Damage or injury to the glands .
2. Autoimmune conditions .

PREVENTION OF HORMONAL IMBALANCE:

• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Eating a balanced ,healthy diet.
• Daily exercise.
• Stress manage.
• Getting enough sleep quality.
• Manage chronic health condition.
• Quitting smoking or tobacco products.

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE  MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF HORMONAL IMBALANCE:

1. Women power plus tablet:

woman power plus tablet is a complete natural health supplement for women which is best for female health and vital energy. It helps to build up the immunity. This is a pure herbo mineral product of the best quality herbs. It works well in the reproductive system and other health-related disorders. This tablet contains ingredients like Rajah pravarthini vati, Femine care tablet, Shatavar extract, Ashoka chall extract   Ashwagandha extract, Giloy extract, Anantmool extract, Chandan Safed powder, Kukkutandwaka bhasam, Jeera extract, Safed musli extract, Shiviling extract, Dhatphool extract, Palash phool extract, Brahmi extract, Jatamansi extract, etc. These herbs have the potential to improve female health.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

2.  Shilajeet  Satva:

Shilajeet of 10gm packing is a herbo mineral and purely ayurvedic formulation. It balances all the three doshas of your body but mainly works on Kapha dosha.It is a blackish-brown powder or an exudate from mountain rocks found mainly in the Himalayas. It is an effective and safe supplement that has a positive effect on your overall health and well being. CAC Shilajit is available in the form of Shilajit Satva. It is a potent Immunity Booster and acts as an antioxidant, possesses anti-inflammatory properties. It has a tremendous effect on Male Harmones, Anaemia, Alziehmers disease, improves brain functions, Fatigueness, various Tumours and Cysts like PCOD in females.

DOSAGE: As directed by physician.

3. Men Power Plus tablet:

Mostly at one age men may suffer from low self-esteem and become negative. This also occurs because they are facing problems in their sexual life. There might be early ejaculation and erectile dysfunction. A feeling of inferiority also occurs and they feel hesitate to visit a doctor or discuss this problem. It also affects their relationship and leads to fighting, divorce, loss of self-confidence, the stress in their personal life.

If a person has difficulty in having and keeping an erection more than 25% of the time, its a time for consultation. Ayurveda offers a great solution to this problem.

 Uses:

• Provide strength to the whole body and help to relieve erectile dysfunction naturally.
• All herbs are aphrodisiac, helps to increase stamina.
• The best source of male hormone precursors.
• Can be used by bodybuilders
• Relieve impotency
• Self-confidence and increase sperm count and sperm quality
• These herbs are antioxidant properties, the best supplement that works in anti-aging and provides strength.
• Reduce serum glucose levels
• Helps to relieve hypertension

Recommended Dosage: Take one tablet twice daily.

4. Thyroheal Tablets:

As the name suggests these tablets are herbal and proper solutions for your hyperthyroidism condition. These herbal tablets are prepared from the herbs like Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Kachnar (Bauhinia variegate), Gandir (Coleus forskohlii), & Shud Guggul (Commiphora mukul). All the herbs in combination maintain the functioning of the thyroid gland.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

4. Diabo care tablet:

These tablets are pure Ayurvedic formulation. It contains herbal ingredients such as Karela, Jamun, Ashwagandgha, Gurmur, Shuddha Shilajeet, Neem, Dalchini. It Maintains overall health and wellbeing, best for the liver detoxification and controls high blood pressure. It maintains the blood sugar level. Jamun is well known to be effective in the treatment of Diabetes, thus it reduces the level of glycosuria. It contains Polypeptide-p which has shown to control diabetes naturally.

Recommended Dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

6. Rasayan vati: 

Rasayan vati is herbo-mineral ayurvedic formulation, which is 100% natural. Rasayan vati contains various herbs such as Aswagandha, Shilajeet, Amla, Kesar, Musali, Shatavar, Brahmi , Swarn Makshik Bhasam, Yashad Bhasam, Mukta pisti, Praval pisti, Jaiphal, Vang Bhasam, Dalchini, Javitri, Gokhru, Kaunch Beej, Saunth, Mirch, Pipli, Amla, Kesar, Manjith, Anant Mool, Brahmi, Musali, Swarn Vang, etc. These ingredients show antioxidant, aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, analgesic, immuno-modulator properties.

Recommended Dosage:Take one tablet twice daily.

When experiencing challenges or changes the human body produce mental and physical responses that responses is called Stress. It helps the body to adapt to new situations. It may be positive and help to keep body motivated, alert and ready to avoid dangerous situations. Stress become problem when stressors tends to continue without periods of relaxation or relief.

WHAT ARE TYPES OF STRESS ?

There are two main types of stress described that are :

• Acute Stress : Body experience stress for short term which quickly fades away. Individual feels it at time of fight with your partner, ski down steep slope or slamming on the brakes. This type of stress helps to manage dangerous situations and individual also feel it while doing something exciting or new. Every individual have acute stress at one or another time.
• Chronic Stress : This type of stress lasts for a longer duration. Individuals develop chronic stress conditions due to unhappy marriage, trouble at work or money related problems. Any type of stress that last for weeks or months is chronic stress and body get used to chronic stress that individual do not realize it is a problem. If not managed in time it can lead to other health conditions.

WHAT CHANGES OCCUR IN BODY DURING STRESS ?

Nervous system controls breathing, heart rate, vision changes and many more body activities. Nervous system has built in response toward stress known as fight 0r flight response which helps body to face stressful conditions.

Suffering from long-term or Chronic stress the body’s continuous activation of stress response tends to cause wear and tear of the body  physically, emotionally and behaviorally.

The physical symptoms of stress are :

• Chest pain
• Pains and aches
• Troubled sleeping or Exhaustion
• Muscle tension
• Dizziness, headache or shaking
• High blood pressure
• Weakened immune system
• Digestion or stomach problems

Mental or Emotional symptoms of stress are :

• Depression
• Sadness
• Anxiety or Irritability
• Panic attacks

UNHEALTHY COPING MECHANISM INDIVIDUALS DEVELOP TO MANAGE STRESS :

Sometimes individuals indulge in unhealthy behaviors to try to manage their chronic stress . The unhealthy behaviors includes :

• Gambling
• Participating compulsively in shopping , internet surfing etc
• Drug Abuse
• Indulging in alcohol drinking too often or too much
• Smoking
• Developing an eating disorder or binge eating

PREVENTIVE MEASURES  FOR STRESS

Some of the steps individual can take to prevent stress includes:

• Taking good care of body : Get enough sleep, consume healthy and balanced diet, Exercise regularly makes the body capable of handling stressful conditions much in much better ways.
• Positive Attitude : Practice gratitude and staying calm and positive , acknowledging the good in life helps to manage stress levels .
• Relaxation Activities : Try to indulge in relaxation activities like yoga, breathing exercises, tai chi , meditation , muscle relaxation etc helps to relieve body and minds fatigue and stress.
• Learn to say “No”: Individual should learn to say no to extra work or responsibility when they are stressed or too busy to avoid body and mind burn-out.
• Stay Connected to peoples : Always be in connection with peoples that helps to keep you calm. provide emotional support , make you feel appreciated, encourages you for better things etc . They helps to lessen stress so you do not get overwhelmed with stress.

AYURVED APPROACH:

According to Ayurved body is goverened by Three Energies  Vata ,Pitta and Kapha. Most of the individuals have bi-doshic  composition in body according to Ayurved. Mostly these doshas influence the overall mental well-being in individuals . Stress can be correlated with Sahasa in Ayurved .It causes Ojahksaya or loss of immunity which might increase the risk of developing other health. Due to intake of unwholesome food, suppressing natural urges, getting angry etc the  three doshas get vitiated and affect the Mano-vaha srotas thus causing stress. Every dosh produce  different symptoms like:

• Vata Dosha : Due to imbalance of vata it cause anxiety, fear, insomnia, isolation etc.
• Pitta Dosha :Due to imbalance of Pitta it produce symptoms like more irritation, anger, frustration etc
• Kapha Dosha : Imbalance of kapha produce symptoms in response to stress like depression, weight gain, slow metabolism, sluggishness, lack of energy etc.

HERBS TO CONTROL STRESS LEVELS :

• Bhringaraj
• Brahmi
• Ashwagandha
• Vacha
• Jatamasi
• Amalaki
• Shatavari

PANCHAKARMA TO CONTROL STRESS LEVELS :

• Parishek
• Shiro Dhara
• Shiro Vasti
• Patra Potli Pind Sweda
• Nasya

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION TO CONTROL STRESS LEVELS :

1. Vata Balance Tablet:

Vata balance tablet is a rejuvenating blend of herbs is specially formulated to balance Vata doshas without aggravating Pitta or Kapha doshas. It may be used to support overall health and well-being by Vata constitutions with or without food. For those with a dual constitution that includes Vata or a tridoshic constitution, it is an excellent formula for the Vata season, which in most parts of the world is autumn and early winter.

Recommended Dosage– Take 1 tablet twice daily with normal water.

2. Brodley Syrup:

This syrup is prepared from the extract of various herbs that deal with the delusion, hallucination, disorganized behavior, lack of emotions, & inappropriate posture, etc. The syrup is prepared from herbs such as Shankhpushpi, Brahmi, Jatamansi, Ashwagandha, Shatavari, Saunf. These herbs show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immuno-modulator, & mind relaxant properties.

Recommended Dosage– Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily.

3. Stress care tablet:

It is an amazing combination of natural herbs like Sarpgandha, Brahmi, Tagar, jatamansi. It helps to relieve stress conditions. They help to pacify the nervous system and also help to increase mental and physical performance. In Ayurveda when there is an imbalance of three energies i.e. Vata, pitta, and Kapha, it leads to disease. Vata has a sub dosha named prana doshas which regulates the sensory perception, brain, and mind. Tarpak Kapha subtype of kapha, governs cerebrospinal fluid, sadhak pitta subtype of pitta doshas governs emotions and their impact on the heart. So any vitiation of these doshas leads to stress. It act as Anti-depressant, relieves Insomnia, Anxiety.

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

4. Brain Relaxant Churna:

This churna is pure Ayurvedic which helps to rejuvenate the brain cells, improves memory, give strength to the body, & increases the concentration by calming down the brain. It is prepared from herbs that show calming effect on brain and gives you relaxation. Brain relaxant churna shows antioxidant, Neuroprotective, carminative and anti-inflammatory properties. Ingredients present in this churna are Amla (Emblica officinalis), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), Marich (Piper nigrum), Haldi (Curcuma longa), Bala (Sida cordifolia), Suddha Gandhak, Lauha Bhasma. It helps to Maintain blood sugar level, Anti-depressant, Insomnia, Increase Haemoglobin levels, Cures indigestion, Helpful in Ulcerative colitis, and Nerve tonic. It helps in dealing with health conditions such as feeling delusion, hallucinations, disordered thinking, disabling, & impair daily functioning related to schizophrenia patients.

Recommended Dosage –Take 1 tablespoon of this churna twice daily.

5. Mann Mitra tablet:

Mann Mitra tablet is herbal and purely ayurvedic medicine. It is used in Ayurvedic treatment for psychiatric conditions and help to balance all the three doshas of body i.e vata, pitta, kapha. CAC Mann Mitra tablet improves intelligence and speech problems. It is helpful for making the nervous system strong and nerves as well. It contains various herbs like Bala, Vacha, Shankhpushpi, Nagkeshar etc that help you fight insomnia, anxiety, and stress. It works as a antioxidant, anti depressant, immuno booster, anti epileptic and as neuro protective drug.

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

Cough is reflex action which helps to clear airway of any irritants and mucus. There are 2 types of cough dry cough and  wet cough.

• A wet or productive cough is that where mucus or phlegm is produced.
• A dry or non-productive cough doesn’t produce mucus or phlegm

By forceful expulsion of air throat can become irritated and dry which may leads to development of  sore throat. With unproductive or dry cough individual mainly cough up air and it is vigorous , lasts longer than 3 weeks will put strain on lungs or chest muscles

Many individuals feel tightness in chest with dry cough  and feel like a weight is put on chest. With sudden and unexplained chest pain may be a sign of heart attack and will need immediate medical care.

WHAT OTHER CONDITIONS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DRY COUGHS ?

Many health conditions can contribute in development of dry cough that may includes :

• Bronchitis
• GRED(Gastro esophageal reflux disease)
• Allergies, asthma , exposure to irritants and chemicals etc
• Certain medications such as medication of High B.P
• Croup
• Pneumonia
• Postnasal drip
• Whooping cough
• Smoking
• Vocal cord dysfunction

CAN DRY COUGH BE SYMPTOM OF SERIOUS PROBLEMS ?

In some rare cases chronic dry cough can be a symptom of severe or life -threatening health conditions like :

• Lung cancer
• Cystic fibrosis
• Sleep apnea
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• Heat failure
• Pulmonary embolism
• Tuberculosis

HOME REMEDIES TO HELP MANAGE DRY COUGH :

• Intake of spoonful of Honey : Honey have anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties that helps to soothes the sore throat and provide relief from dry cough . So take spoonful of honey at least 2-3 times a day to stop coughing
• Drink plenty of Liquid : Drink hot tea, water , green tea helps to soothes the irritated airway and provide hydration to body
• Use of Humidifier : The dry air tends to aggravate the dry cough in individuals. Humidifier can be used to put moisture into air to provide relief from the dry cough and also soothes sore throat, nasal passage
• Aromatherapy with eucalyptus : The essential oil of Eucalyptus helps to ease dry cough as it work as decongestant. Inhaling steam of eucalyptus oil mixed water can provide maximum relief
• Saltwater Gargling : Doing gargles with saltwater helps to soothes sore throat and lessens the urge to cough
• Licorice Root : Licorice roots have antioxidant and inflammatory properties. Consuming tea made of licorice rot helps to soothe the throat and provide relief from dry cough.
• Turmeric: It contain curcumin which has anyi-microbial, anti-inflammatory properties. Consume warm milk with a pinch of turmeric helps to provide relief from dry cough and other respiratory diseases.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR DRY COUGH :

Some measures to take to lower the chances of developing Dry cough :

• Maintain good hygiene and wash hands more often to prevent respiratory illnesses
• Quite smoking and also avoid second hand smoking to lower the chances of dry cough
• Avoids allergens and irritants such as molds, chemicals and fragrances that can trigger dry cough

AYURVED APPROACH :

In Ayurved it can be coorelated to Vataja kasa is on among the five types of cough explained in  ancient texts as the cough is dry in nature with absence of phlegm.  Due to consumption of excessive cold, dry and predominantly astringent in taste food, starvation for longer duration , suppressing natural urges, excessive physical activities etc causes vitiation of Vata dosha . The aggravated vata casuse moves towards upper body channels  and lodged into chest and throat leading to development of Disease.

PATHYA AHAR (WHOLESOME DIET) ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA :

• Wheat, rice that is harvested within 60 days
• Meat of animals and birds living in marshy regions
• Hot water
• Tender radish
• Use of sesame oil
• Milk, curd, sugarcane juice and items prepared using jaggery

HERBS :

• Lavanga
• Vasa
• Snuthi
• Pippli
• Karkatashrngi
• Bharangi

PANCHAKARMA

• Nasya
• Snigdha swedan
• Vaman
• Virechan
• Dhumapana

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTRE MEDICATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF DRY COUGH

1. Anu Tailam

Anu tailam is herbal and ayurvedic oil used for the nasal instillation for curing the various diseases.  It is administrated through the nasal passage to lubricate, protect and calm the mind. It includes – Sesame oil, Bael tree root, Solanum root, Cinnamon stem bark, Holostemma tuber, cardamom fruit, etc. It mainly balances the Kapha dosha and is beneficial in diseases of head, brain, face, nose, and eyes. Its use is generally recommended in chronic headache, problem of migraine, sinusitis, improves the voice, and vocal cords. Anu tailam gives effective results to asthma patients.

Recommended Dosage– Put 2-3 drops of Anu tailam in each nostril.

2. Broncho care syrup:

Broncho care is ayurvedic syrup containing ingredients such as Vasa patra (Adhatoda vasica), Kantkari (Solanum surattense), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Bharangi (Clerodendrum serratum), Chitrakmool (Plumbago zeylanica), Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Pippali (Piper longum), etc. It is mainly used in chronic cough, bronchitis, whooping cough, common cold, etc.

Recommended Dosage – Take 2 teaspoonful twice a day.

3. Cough Go Tablets:

These herbal tablets are beneficial in cough, cold, bronchitis, & other respiratory disorders. Cough Go Tablets are ayurvedic formulation containing Sonth (Zingiber officinale), Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Pippali (Piper longum), Kali mirch (Piper nigrum), etc. All these ingredients show antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator, & expectorant properties.

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

4. Kantha Sudharak Vati:

The ingredients used for the preparation of the Kantha sudharak vati are Mulethi (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Karpura (Cinnamomum camphora), Ela (Elettaria cardamomum), Lavang (Syzygium aromaticum), Javitri (Myristica fragrans), Ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi).This is prepared from soothing and expectorant herbs thus relief all throat problems. It gives very effective results in chronic laryngitis, bronchitis and asthma.

Recommended Dosage– Take 2 tablets thrice a day.

5. Swas Kas Chintamani Ras:

Swas Kas Chintamani Ras is an Ayurvedic medicine in tablet form, used in the treatment of respiratory diseases. This medicine should be used under medical supervision. This medicine is most commonly used in north Indian Ayurvedic practice. These tablets are pure Ayurvedic preparatipon  which contains pure herbal ingredients like swarna bhasma, shuddha parad, shuddha gandhak, suwaranmakshik bhasma,  loha bhasma, yashtimadhu, kantakari, etc. It is used in the treatment of cough, cold, bronchitis, asthma, allergic rhinitis, allergic bronchitis.

Recommended dosage: Take 1 tablet twice daily.

Gastro-intestinal tract is the largest part of digestive system in human body. It is made of series of connected hollow organs that starts from mouth and end at anus.

It includes esophagus, stomach , small intestine and large intestine. The food we ingest breaks down into nutrients as it passes through the digestive tract. The nutrients are used as fuel for various biological cycles and processes. When nutrients break down in digestive tract , the micro-organisms residing inside small and large intestines start to work to put nutrients to use.

So gut health refers to entire digestive system health and health of micro-organisms living in digestive tract.

WHAT IS GUT MICROBIOME ?

Gut microbiome is not located in the stomach but is located in small and large intestines. These microbes includes fungi, bacteria, yeast and viruses . There are trillions of microbes exist mostly in intestines. They are found in pockets of large intestine called cecum mostly.

There at least 1,000 species of bacteria in human gut and each of them plays different role in human body. Most of the bacteria are extremely important for health while other can cause disease. The altogether acts as an extra organ in human body.

WHAT ARE THE AFFECTS OF GUT MICROBES ON BODY ?

Microbes play significant role human body . They begins to affect human body from the moment of birth. As individual grows the gut microbes begins to expand in numbers. Higher the microbiome diversity the better is gut health considered.

Microbes affect the body in many ways like :

• Digestion of breast milk : Bacteria present in gut of babies intestines known as Bifidobacteria helps to digest healthy sugars present in breast milk which are important for growth of new born.
• Digestion of fibers :Some bacteria helps to digest fiber by producing shirt chain of fatty acids that are important for gut health. Fibers can help to prevent diabetes, weight gain. heart disease and risk of cancer.
• Help to control immune system : Gut microbes communicates with immune cells to control the response of body cells to infection thus helps to controls how immune system works.
• Helps to control brain health : The microbes present in guts may also affect Central Nervous System that controls brain functions thus helps to control brain health .

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF HEALTHY GUT ?

Healthy gut is sign of healthy body. The signs of Healthy gut includes :

• Normal bowel movements
• Lack of bloating after meals
• No burping or gas that smells bad mostly in morning after waking up.
• No Diarrhea or loose stools
• Consistent energy
• Healthy reactions to stress and food.
• Normal stool color and consistency
• Mental clarity

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF UNHEALTHY GUT :

Disturbance in equilibrium of good and bad microbes and their function is called Gut dysbiosis. This disturbance in equilibrium can be an underlying cause for many physical and mental health issues. Some common signs of Unhealthy gut includes :

• Diarrhea
• Bloating
• Fatigue
• Acid reflex or heart burn
• Constipation

It may be linked with other conditions like ;

• Inflammatory Bowel disease (IBD)
• Obesity
• Irritable bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Diabetes

FOODS BENEFICIAL TO MAINTAIN GUT HEALTH ?

• Green Leafy Vegetables : Vegetables like spinach ,Broccoli, Kale etc are rich sources of dietary fibers along with Minerals, vitamins, iron thus helps to improve gut system and also helps it to work in better way.
• Whole Grains : Whole grain has abundance of antioxidants, fibers and other micro-nutrients and acts as pre-biotic which helps to feed good intestinal bacteria. They help to prevent constipation as they soften the stool.
• Lean Proteins : They are good for individuals suffering from irritable bowel syndrome or sensitive gut. Lean proteins are high in protein but low in fat like chicken , white flesh fish etc.
• Drink Plenty of water : Water is essential for absorption of nutrients and also helps to eliminate toxic products and waste from body . It not only clean intestine but also whole body.
• Low sugar fruits : Fruits with high sugar content like mango, apples etc produce bloating or gaseous distention of abdomen so to maintain intestine health cut down on high sugar fruits and add low sugar fruits in diet.
• Yogurt : It is excellent source of friendly, live bacteria known as Pro-biotics thus helps to maintain equilibrium of the good and bad bacteria and maintain healthy gut
• Chia Seeds :They are rich sources of Dietary fibers and produce gel-like substance in stomach after consumption that works as Pre-biotic. It Enhance the growth of good bacteria in intestine and also helps to ease constipation.
• Olive oil : This contain Fatty acids and poly-phenols which helps in reducing inflammation in gut and keeping Gut flora healthy.

LIFE STYLE CHANGES TO MAINTAIN GUT HEALTH ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA :

• Eating According to your doshas or Body type: In Ayurved ever individual have three energetic forces or doshas Vata , Pitta and Kapha .When in balanced form they healthy body but out of equilibrium they tends to wreak havoc on health and wellness. So to maintain their balance Consume food according to the doshas for healthy gut and body.
• Eating According to Seasons : In Ayurved the seasons are said to affect the doshas causing them to get imbalanced and develop disease. So eat accordingto seasons like eat heavier root vegetables, honey etc in winter season to balance out the doshas .It is most important for Vata body type as body gets unsettled easily during Cold and windy season.
• Eat Local and Fresh Food : Food which is older is said to have Tamasic nature which produce dullness and letharginess when consumed .To maintain activness of body and Gut flora healthy consume fresh and local as they have Sattvic qualities.

PANCHAKARMA FOR GUT HEALTH :

• Vaman
• Virechan
• Vasti
• Leech Therapy

DEFINITION :

Plant protein is the protein that  found only in plants not in animals. It can include variety  of foods , mainly  plant protein are  found in nuts , legumes, seeds and beans . Potatoes and other vegetables also contain protein including broccoli , mushrooms etc. It is  adaptable to almost every person .

PLANT PROTEIN SOURCES:

• Beans
• Nuts
• Legumes
• Soyabean products such as tofu.
• Wheat
• Rice
• Chia seeds
• Pumpkin seeds
• Broccoli
• Peas
• Avocados
• Mushrooms
• Guava
• Spinach
• Sweet corns
• Cauliflower

BENEFITS OF PLANT PROTEIN:

Protein are made up of amino acids and they  are 20 in number . 11 amino acids body produces itself  and 9 other amino acids are coming  from diet  this is  known as essential amino acids . it provides plenty of nutrients , fiber and antioxidants that can improve health .

1.Ease of digestion:

It contains nutrient like fiber and plant enzymes that regulates digestion .The protein acts in combination with amino acids it helps in digestion and make body function properly . Some Individual have  condition like lactose intolerance , animal based protein  casein can cause   digestive issue .The presented nutrient in plants are easier to assimilate or absorb .

2. 2. Makes you feel fuller :

Consuming natural foods that are rich in protein or supplementing meals with protein powder can make you feel fuller and  suppress appetite. It also controls  the release of hunger hormones such as ghrekin and YY peptides which signals the brain to stop craving junk food and unhealthy sugars. It is beneficial for weight loss and boosting body metabolic rate. It helps in elimination of toxins waste from the body and prevents constipation.

3. Fulfils nutritional requirements :

Plant protein has a higher count of essential nutrients  such as      magnesium , potassium  and dietary fibres . It fulfills all the nutriental requirements which is required for body .

4. Maintain muscle health :

Mix  of proteins and amino acids  facilitate the functioning of muscles.  It is beneficial for athletes person because if some injury or tear occur  in muscle so  the protein and amino acids help to reconstruct them.

5. Maintain Cognitive functioning:

It  plays a important role in cognitive functioning of body . Plant protein  contain essential nutrient such as phosphorus and magnese . they help in boosting the concentration of oxygen level  and ensure  smooth transmission of body fluids and improves blood circulation .

6. Reduced content of harmful bacteria:

Intake of plant proteins  help in reduced content of  bacteria such as salmonella  and it helps in to stay healthy and free of  infections.

7. Gut health:

Plant protein contain higher fibre content and nutritive value and help in detox your body and keep gut healthy.

8. Healthier and younger look:

Plant protein can boost  anti oxidant levels that can help you fight off with free radicals that causes aging ..

DISADVANTAGE OF PLANT PROTEIN:

1. Plant protein have less content of essemtial amino acids as compare to animal protein .
2. Lack of Vitamin B12 deficiency  causes complication such as anaemia, paralysis, neurological disorder .