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Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat: Dos, Don’ts, health benefits of waterless fasting

Posted on by Helen E. Trevino

This article aims to explore the health benefits associated with Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat – waterless fasting – and its potential positive impact on overall well-being. It discusses the detoxification effect of abstaining from food and water, the implications for digestive health, and the influence on mental clarity and focus. Furthermore, the article offers expert advice on maintaining proper hydration and nutritional balance during the fast. Dr. Priyanka Rohatgi, Chief Nutritionist at Apollo Hospitals, provides her professional insights to address key questions related to this topic.

Detoxification, Cleansing Effects and Impact on Digestive Health

Dr Priyanka Rohatgi, Chief Nutritionist at Apollo Hospitals emphasises that the detoxification and cleansing effects claimed by waterless fasting have limited scientific effect supporting them. Dry fasting is an extreme practice that can be potentially dangerous, and it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional before considering such fasting methods. According to Dr. Rohatgi, “waterless fasting

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Importance Of Balanced Diet Is The Agenda

Posted on by Helen E. Trevino

The World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) has set the theme for World Digestive Health Day 2023 as “Your Digestive Health: A Healthy Gut From the Start.”

A healthy digestive system enables the body to properly digest meals and assimilate nutrients to maintain overall health. Good digestion prevents constipation, heartburn, bloating, indigestion, and other similar issues. May 29 is celebrated as World Digestive Health Day to raise awareness about digestive diseases and disorders and highlight the importance of maintaining good digestion.

It is important to understand that each and every component of the digestive system contributes to the breakdown of food right from ingestion to egestion. The pancreas, liver, gallbladder and gastrointestinal tract (GI Tract) make up the primary corridor of the digestive system passageways. The mouth, oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, and anus make up the GI tract’s corridor.

Theme

The World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) has set the theme for

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World Digestive Health Day 2023: 4 daily habits to boost your gut health | Health

Posted on by Helen E. Trevino

Our digestive health can impact several aspects of our overall health. There are almost 39 trillion microbes that reside in our gut and play an important role in human physiology, metabolism, nutrition and immune function. Any disruption in the balance of the gut bacteria can cause digestive health disorders from gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance to constipation. World Digestive Health Day is celebrated every year on May 29 to spread awareness around the function of the GI tract and the diet that can help boost gut health and thus holistic well-being. (Also read: Best and worst foods for digestion)

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Our digestive system plays a critical role in our overall well-being, and our daily habits can play a big role in contributing towards our gut health(Shutterstock)

“World Digestive Health Day is an important reminder of the significance of maintaining good gut health. Our digestive system plays

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