Mudra therapy and Natural Cure for Acidity

Mudra an effective alternative therapy which can be used to cure many diseases, It always better to use alternate therapies and natural way rather then continuous medicines .Here is the link for the mudra for Acidiy
Acidity : Prithvi-vardhak, Kapha-Kaarak, Jal-shaamak

Prithvi-vardhak or prithvi mudra

 

Popularly known as Prithvi mudra, this mudra increases the Prithvi(earth0 element with in the body. At the same time, it decrease the Agni(fire) element. Therfore, it can also be called Agni-shaamak mudra.

Method: This mudra is formed by joining together the tips of the ring finger and the thumb.

Effects : Prithvi-vardhak mudra increase the Prithvi(earth) element within the body but decrease the Agni(fire) element within the body.

The element earth is a vital component of bodily tissues like bones, cartilagemskinm hair, nails, flesh, muscles, tendons, internal organs, etc, Practice of Prithvi-vardhak mudra builds and invigorates these tissues. In other words, this mudra increases the kapha humor within the body. Therefore, this mudra can be used to overcome disorders caused by kapha deficiency. However, it should be practiced in moderation by people who already have and excess of kapha in their bodies.

The element Agni(fire) is concerned with body temperature and metabolism. Since Prithvi-vaardhak(+Agni-shaamak)_ mudra reduces fire, it can be used to pacify an overactive Agni and overcome disorders of Agni-excess like emaciation, fever, inflammation, etc.

The element fire is also a component of bodily humor Pitta.

There fore, Prithvi-vardhak(+Agni-shaamak) mudra is an excellent mudra for people with a pronounced Pitta constitution. They can regularly use this mudra even to avoid illness.

Benefits: Prithvi-vardhak mudra can be used to treat the following disorders:

1.Cronic fatigue, general debility, convalescence,

2.Lack of Stamina or endurance,

3. Inexplicable, weight-loss, emaciation,

4.osteoporosis osteomalacia(diminished bone-density, rickets,)

5. Fracture(to expedite union),

6. Degeneration of articular cartilage(Osteo –Arthritis),

7.Weak, atrophied muscles myopahties,

8.Paresis, paralysis, poliomyelitis,

9.dry,cracked, burning ,mature skin,

20.Brittle nails,

!2.hair-los, premature graying of hair,

13.Burning in eyes, stomach(acidity), urine, anus, hands, feet, head,

14.Aphthous ulcers in the mouth,

15.Ulcers in the stomach, intestines,

16. Inflammatory diseases (disease whose names end with ‘it is’),

17 . Jaundice,

18. Fever,

19. Hperthyroidism.

Duration: 45 minutes every day, either at one stretch or in 3 parts(i.e, for 15 minutes, thrice a day).

However, people with kapha deficiency can do it even for longer periods.

Ideal time: though Prithvi-vardhak mudra can be perfomed at anytime of the day, practicing it at any time 6.00 to 10,00 am/pm gives better results.

Precaution : People with a pronounced kapha constitution should perform this mudra in moderation, if at all.

Kapha-Kaarak or Pitta-naashak mudra

 

Kapha-Kaarak or Pitta-naashak mudra
Popularly known as Praan mudra, this mudra increases the Kapha humor but decreases the Pitta humor with in the body.
Mehtod: This mudra is formed by joining together the tips of the thumb the ring finger and the little finger,

Effects: This mudra brings about an increase of Kapha humor with in the body. Kapha humor is associated with vitality, stenght and imminity. Practice of Praan mudra increases these qualities. This mudra also reduces Pitta humor, which is associated with bodily heat and metabolism. Thus, this mudra is excellent for people who have an excess of Pitta or a deficiency of kapha in their boides. They can regularly perform thismudra even to avert illness. On the other hand, people with a kapha-excess or Pitta-deficiency should perform this mudra in moderation, if at all.

Benefits: Kapha-kaarak (pitta-naahsak) or Praan mudra can be used to overcome the following disorders:
chronic fatigue, general debility, low endurance,
Impaired immunity (tendency to contract infectious diseases),
Mental tension, anger, irritability, jealousness, pride, impatience, chronic sense of time –urgency,
forgetfulness
Intolerance of heat, stress and noise; ailments which get worse in summer,
Hypertthyroidism (weight –loss despite having good appetite),
Inflammatory disorders (diseases ending with ‘it is’),
Sleeplessness; light//disturbed sleep,
9. High blood pressure, atherosclerosis(hardening and narrowing of arteries),
10. Burning in the mouth, throat, stomach; apthous ulcers, acidity, ulcerative colitis,
Loose, bloody stools, dysentery,
Scanty, burning urination,
Excessive, foul-smelling perspiration,
Excessive, painful menses,
Red-hot joints; Rheumatoid Arthritis; instability of joints,
Burning, red, dry eyes; cataract,
Dry, red, hot, ageing, skin; skin-rashes; urticaria, leprosy,
Dry, sparse, grey hair,
Jaundice,
Premature ageing,
disorders caused by a deficiency of earth and water elements with in the body (see Prithvi-vardhak and jal-vardhak (varun) mudras).


Duration: Weak, debilitated, immunity-compromised people should practice this mudra for a minimum of 45 minutes every day. Either at one stretch or in three parts(i.e, for 15 minutes, thrice a day).
Ideal time : though this mudra can be performed anytime, practicing it between 6.00 to 10.00 am/p.m gives the better results.
Precaution : People who are overweight or who have a pronounced kapha constitution should perform this mudra in moderation, if at all.

Note: A person desirous of boosting or enhancing the effects of Kapha-kaarak (Piita-naashak) mudra should combine it with Vaata-naashak mudra.

Jal-shaamak mudra

 

Jal-shaamak mudra brings about a reduction of the jal(water) element with in the body.

Method: this mudra is formed by first placing the tip of the little finger on the base of the thumb and then bringing gentle pressure of the thumb upon this finger, this amounts to suppression of element water(residing in the little finger) by element fire( residing in the thumb).

Effects: Jal-shaamak mudra reduces the water-content of the body by suitable affecting the water-metabolism. It can, therefore , be used to overcome water-loggging with in the body.

Water is also a component of the two bodily humors: Pittta and Kapha. Practice of jal-shaamak mudra brings about a reduction of these humors. People with a pronounce Pitta+ Kapha constitution can immensely benefit by the practice of this mudra. Such people can regularly practice this mudra even to prevent illness.

Benefits: Jal-shaamk mudra can be used to overcome the following disorders:
1.Oedema(water-retention),
2. Ascitis, dropsy,
3. Excessive salivation,
4. Watery eyes
5. Running nose,
6. Hyperacidity,
7. Diarrhoea (loose motions),
8. Pleural effusion
9. Excess of hormones,
10. Excessive Effusion a joint,
!!. Excessive menses(menorrhagia),
12 .Hydrocele,
13. hydrocephalous,
14. Hydronephrosis,
15. Cold and clamy body/hands /feet,
16. Disorders of Vaata deficiency (see Vaayu-vardhak mudra).

Duration: 45 minutes every day, either at one stretch or in 3 parts(i.e, for 15 minutes , thrice a day).
Ideal time: None
Precautions: Experienced doctors say that the practice of this mudra should be discontinued as soon as the disease has been overcome.

Some Natural Foods that help in curing Acidity.
Grapefruit
In spite of its often sharp, sub-acid taste, the fresh grapefruit has an alkaline reaction after digestion. The citric acid of the fruit is  oxidized in the human system and hence the effect is to increase the alkalinity of the fluids of the body. Its juice is beneficial in the prevention and treatment of acidity and many diseases caused by too much acid in the system.

Lemon

 The citric acid in limes has an alkaline reaction in the system. This acid together with the mineral salts present in the juice, helps the digestion by assisting in the absorption of fats and alcohol and by neutralizing excessive bile produced by the liver. The juice counteracts the effects of greasy food and reduces gastric acidity. It is, therefore, especially valuable in the treatment of peptic ulcers.

coconut

The mature dried coconut is valuable in the treatment of acidity. Its oil reduces the acid secretion of the stomach and gives much relief to the patient.

Honey

Honey is useful in maintaining the health of the stomach. It tones up the stomach diseases. It also decreases the over production of hydrochloric acid there by preventing symptoms like nausea, vomiting and heart burn . When purified faecal matter and undigested foods are present in the alimentary canal, honey acts as a laxative and emetic and clears the digestive canal of waste matter.

Sugarcane

Sugarcane is valuable in burning micturation due to high acidity , gonorrhea, enlarged prostate  , cyctits and  nepthrits. For better results, it should be mixed with lime juice, ginger juice and coconut water.