Constipation
Constipation is a condition in which the bowel does not rid itself of waste materials as readily as usual. Constipated people do not have regular bowel movements, and may have pain over the colon. They may suffer from headaches and backache, sour belches and loss of appetite. Constipation can be caused by weakness of the bowel muscles or when a person uses laxatives too frequently or does not eat enough of certain kinds of foods especially those that contain fibre.
Putting the thumb on the middle part of the chin and rubbing it forcefully for 3-6 minutes on either side clears the bowel. For a good health it is very important that one should be free from constipation. When constipation results from a faulty diet the patient should eat more of green vegetables, fruits, whole grain bread and cereals, and other foods containing fibre. The patient should also drink ample quantities of water.
There are various such cures available for constipation. Dfink lukewarm water and once a week give the stomach some rest by fasting. In constipation ot such a condition one must put down the middle finger into a bottle of sun-charged blue coconut oil and then put that finger into the bowels as far as possible and rub the oil in the bowels. This process has been called Ganesh Kriya in yogasana. Only that food must be taken which is light and easily digestible. Drinking green water after getting up in the morning and taking a walk helps in the clearance of the bowels. Doing this evety day will relieve constipation. Food should be chewed properly. One should also drink 1-2 cups of lukewarm water 2-3 times a day.
Piles
Piles is a condition in which the veins of the rectum get enlarged. Many people seem to inherit a tendency to develop piles. However, any condition that causes prolonged or repeated increase in the blood pressure in the rectal veins may contribute to the development of piles. Such conditions include constipation, pregnancy, and long periods of standing. Piles is also called haemorrhoids. Haemorrhoids of the internal veins may bleed or descend through the anus as a result of the bowel movement. Such haemorrhoids may cause pain and itching.
For its cure one must apply sun-charged blue oil with the help of the middle finger in the bowels as far as the finger can go before going to sleep at night. One must apply the sun-charged blue oil at the opening of the bowels. This provides quick relief.