Microbiome – Apana Vata
Main site of Apana Vata is the large intestine & maximum 80 % diseases are caused due to imbalance of Vata.Microbiome Research now confirms imbalances in Apana Vata as the source of a wide range of diseases.
Over the past 20 years there has been a lot of Scientific Research on Microbiome which is the sum total of all Gut Bacteria, Fungi & Viruses that live in the large intestine. It is like a whole organ that weighs approx 2 kg and is estimated to be 30 trillion in number.
Scientists now know Microbiome interacts with our brain and other parts of the body especially our immune system (Gut brain Axis )And 80% of our immune system is located in the inner lining of the large intestine (last 1/2 part)
Some diseases linked to disturbed Microbiome:
Overweight
Diabetes
Heart Diseases
Cancer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Allergies
Anxiety
Depression
Colitis
Failure of Immune System
Literally every disease now has a connection with the gut whether the gut is healthy or not.
Causes of disturbed Microbiome :
1.One sided Nutrition : less pulses and vegetables create an automatic gap in the Microbiome.Certain bacteria dependent on certain food die and cause imbalance in the Microbiome.
2.Excess sugar
3.lack of sufficient fiber – Fast food
4.Stress
5.Sleep deprivation
6.Physical inactivity
7.C-section
8.Short or no Breastfeeding
9.Inherited ( upto 4 generations )
10.Pharma drugs eg.Excess Antibiotics, Hormones
11.Unfavorable Daily routine
Supporting Healthy Microbiome :
1.Reducing stress by Transcendental Meditation
2.Ayurvedic Diet and lifestyle
3.Spices
4.Physical exercise
5.Garden work
6.Pre biotics & ProBiotics
When we start understanding this is all a part of Ayurvedic Diet and lifestyle.Ayurveda sheds light on all this and corrects them.
ProBiotics – Microorganisms which are resistant enough to pass through the stomach and small intestine to reach the colon.
Eg: Lassi , Kefir , olives , organic apples
Probiotics – Are not bacteria but some food with indigestible fibers.They pass stomach & small intestine and reach completely undigested to large intestine and there are bacteria that start process it.The fermentation of this undigested fibers leads to formation of fatty acids main is Butyric Acid very healthy for the gut.
Eg : Almonds , Whole grain Cereals , Ghee , Unripe Mango , reheated rice bread and potatoes
Butyric acid is anti inflammatory & main source of energy for the gut epithelium.It inhibits the growth of tumors, keeps away from colon cancer and also helps to reduce weight.
