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Journal of Gastrointestinal & Digestive System
ISSN: 2161-069X
Gastro Congress 2019
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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