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In case of emergency like getting a heart burn or an inability to go to sleep due to stomach disturbance, it is advisable to practice vamana dhauti even after a full meal (technically called as ‘Bbagi') till one gets relief. This practice will only remove excess of acid from the stomach. It may not correct the secretory pattern of the stomach glands for which other practices will be useful.
The work of Dr. S. L. Vinekar in the psycho-physiotherapy unit of K.E.M. Hospital, Bombay in collaboration with Dr. Wahia and others had given positive results in their first clinical trial with laboratory investigations. Patients of peptic
ulcers had also shown improvement. (viii) Cervical Spondylitis : Apart from training in relaxation; Brahma
Mudra; Jivha Bandha and Simha Mudra have been found to be very effective in tackling this condition. Vakrasana in supine condition and asanas working on the lumber region are also
useful. (ix) Slip Disc : Bhujangasna, Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana are the
main asanas along with relaxation. Even though forward bending asanas like Paschimottanasana are contra-indicated, it could be done with advantage under the guidance of an expert knowing the difference between asanas and exercises. As the asanas are invariably practised as exercises; it is better to avoid
forward bending asanas as a rule of the thumb. (x) Obesity : Apart from cleansing processes, Bhastrika Pranayama
and asanas to increase overall metabolism and induce some corrective mechanisms in the body, relaxation and meditational practices aiming at increasing the level and intensity of satisfaction arising from within has more lasting effect on the control of this problem.
Works of Drs. M. L. Gharote and Divekar give enough evidence in this regard.
(Ref. 1. Gharote, M. L.-An evaluation of the effects of Yogic Treatment on Obesity --A Report, Yoga Mimamsa, Vol. 19, 1: 1977).
2. Divekar, M. V. and Mulla, A. T.-Effect of Yogic Therapy in diabetes and Obesity-Clinical Diabetes update, 1981. (xi) Rehumatic Arthritis : Various asanas working on the affected
joints and other joints of the body should be done in a progressive manner i.e. from simple to difficult and stress should be
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