Q. How effective is Ayurveda treatment for ulcerative colitis?

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Ayurveda is a traditional Indian system of medicine that has been used for thousands of years to treat various health issues, including ulcerative colitis. It relies on the use of herbs, diet and lifestyle modifications, herbal oils and massage therapy to address the root cause of the condition.

Recent studies conducted across India show that Ayurvedic treatment provides positive results in reducing symptoms associated with ulcerative colitis such as abdominal pain/cramping, bleeding from rectum, chronic inflammation in large intestine (ulcers or inflamed areas) and constant fatigue. In addition to this it can also help improve digestion since these symptoms are often caused due to poor digestion.

The Ayurvedic treatment for ulcerative colitis usually involves the use of herbs such as Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa), Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra) etc., which have properties that reduce inflammation and improve digestive function. These herbs are taken either orally or topically depending upon the condition. Some common dietary modifications suggested include consuming small meals throughout the day rather than three large ones; avoiding certain food items like dairy products, spicy foods etc.; drinking plenty of warm water; eating less cold foods like raw salads; reducing intake of unhealthy fats; taking probiotics regularly etc.. Apart from this there are many ayurvedic therapies like Shirodhara which relieves stress related inflammations along with relaxing effect on mind; Panchakarma therapies that helps removing toxins from body leading to improved immune response against diseases or Naturopathy treatments like mud packs that have cooling action over inflamed tissues leading them towards recovery.

By following an integrated approach using herbal medicines with diet therapy and other lifestyle modifications it is possible to not only decrease pain but also heal injuries quicker thus allowing longer periods between recurrence making life comfortable for affected person without any side effects as compared to steroids recently gaining popularity in western world today resulting into dependence over long run showing its own set adverse effects eventually requiring more powerful drugs ultimately becoming vicious cycle progressively worsening patient’s health at end clock !