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Volume 09

Journal of Gastrointestinal & Digestive System

ISSN: 2161-069X

Gastro Congress 2019

July 08-09, 2019

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July 08-09, 2019 | Zurich, Switzerland

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Euro-Global Gastroenterology Conference

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Annie Shergill, J Gastrointest Dig Syst 2019, Volume 09

Yoga for the Gut

Statement of the Problem:

Functional GI disorders are increasingly researched to have a strong rooted relationship with

underlying behavioral abnormalities that can be effectively addressed with Yoga in addition to standard medical care.

Yoga is an ancient Indian discipline that entails practices to connect mental, spiritual and physical health to stimulate one's

mind and body to become self aware and observant. Over centuries, this practice has revealed itself to offer therapeutic

effects on multiple organ systems by virtue of a deeper connection between mental and physical health. Numerous

gastrointestinal disorders have been discovered to have an underlying behavioral etiology. These primarily include IBS

(Irritable Bowel Syndrome) (figure 1), FAPD (Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders) and IBD (Inflammatory Bowel

Disease). This article will aim to review gastrointestinal disorders with an associated behavioral or mental preponderance

that have been studied to benefit from the healing and therapeutic effects of yoga.

Recent Publications

1.

Konturek P. C., Brzozowski T., Konturek S. J. Stress and the gut: pathophysiology, clinical consequences,

diagnostic approach and treatment options. Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. 2011;62(6):591–599.

2.

Yoshihara K, Hiramoto T, Oka T,

et al.,

Effect of 12 weeks of yoga training on the somatization, psychological

symptoms, and stress-related biomarkers of healthy women. Biopsychosoc Med 2014; 8:1.

Annie Shergill

Banner - University Medical Center, USA

Figure 1: Multiple Yoga postures that can be performed for

symptomatic relief in Irritable Bowel Syndrome