Natural Cures for Hiatus Hernia
July 16, 2009
Dislocation of a stomach’s part throughout a cavity in the diaphragm throughout which the esophagus goes by from torso to the abdominal cavity is known as hiatus hernia.
Persons in age group of 60-65 years are more prone to suffer from hiatus hernia as compared to other age groups. The major symptom of hiatus hernia includes intolerable pain behind the chest bone just below nipples, throat ache, pain behind shoulders and right side lower ribs, heartburn, swallowing difficulties and flatulence.
The root causes responsible for hiatus hernia are inadequate dietary habits, sedentary activities, over eating, low breathing and emotional disturbances. Regular consumption of white flour and refined sugar based products assists in destabilization of the abdominal system and also reduces the strength of muscle tone.
Owing to the reduced strength of muscle tone, the fibrous and connective tissues suffer from lack of nourishment and elevates the risk of hiatus hernia. By following these given below tips anyone with hiatus hernia can gain desired results and relief with in few days.
It is advisable for the patients to sleep on a bed with high head end to reduce the chances of vomiting in night.
Relaxation – The relaxation of body at any given times is most necessary phase in treatment of hiatus hernia. To relax the muscle as well as psychological tensions, an individual can participate in several activities like diaphragmatic breathing, yoga etc. the best way to perform a diaphragmatic breathing is to lie down with both knees bent and feet close to buttocks.
The mind should be concentrated on the abdominal area by putting both hands on abdomen without applying any pressure followed by inhalation of air from nose to the maximum and breathing out air with mouth. Performing shavasana is a great yoga technique to relieve the body and mind tensions.
Avoid Water – Avoiding intake of water while having meals increases the pace of digestion and reduces the risk of fermentation, gas formation etc which are known reasons for pain and feeling of uneasiness in stomach. Persons suffering from hiatus hernia should emphasize on consuming several petite meals instead of having major meals during a day.
Fresh Juices – Regular consumption of raw fresh fruits and vegetables extract at least 30 minutes prior to meals endows with miraculous results for the patients of hiatus hernia. These juices should be diluted with water in equivalent proportions prior to consumption.
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