Constipation Webinar Replay

Constipation is a common digestive system disorder and it also indicates other major issues with the digestive tract. If elimination process from the human body is efficient, then only individual can be healthy, fit, and energetic. Constipation can be much more than just slow bowel movements. As per Ayurveda, Vibhandha = Obstruction / it refers to bowel movements that are infrequent or hard to pass and in general term used to indicate fewer bowel movements, solidified hard stools, painful defecation and feeling of bloating, abdominal discomfort or incomplete elimination. Ayurveda looks at diseases from the viewpoint of Doshas (bio-energies in the body). According to Ayurveda, there are three doshas – Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. The Vata Dosha is essentially cold and dry in nature and it governs movement and elimination. So as per Ayurveda, constipation is a signal of Vata imbalance, low digestive fire and blockage of excretory channels.