Pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and metabolism of food. Therefore, any affection of the pancreas causes digestive disorders.

Pancreatitis, which refers to an inflammation of your pancreas can be acute, which lasts for a few days, or chronic, which develops gradually and persists for many years. Pancreatitis is caused mainly due to excessive intake of alcohol, and gall stones. It is characterized by symptoms of abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Pancreatitis can lead to severe complications, if left untreated.

Acute Pancreatitis
Acute Pancreatitis is an acute inflammation of the pancreas, typically presenting with abdominal pain and raised pancreatic enzymes. It has an incidence of 5-10 per 100,000 people.

Causes of Acute Pancreatitis

The pancreas secretes digestive enzymes, which are activated in the intestine. Acute pancreatitis occurs when these enzymes are activated in the pancreatic duct system. Risk factors for the same are as follows:

• Alcohol
• Gall stones
• Local obstructive factors (duodenal diverticulum, cancer in the head of the pancreas)
• Drugs like Azathioprine
• Infections like Mumps
• Hyper proteinemia
• Major surgery or operative procedure
• Liver failure
• Abdominal trauma

Signs and Symptoms of Acute Pancreatitis
Pain – The onset is sudden, with severe pain in the epigastrium or right side of the abdomen. It often occurs within 12-24 hours of a large meal or alcohol. Pain is usually persistent, and most frequently radiates through the back, to either shoulder or to one of the iliac fossae, before spreading to involve the whole abdomen.

Nausea and vomiting are common.
In severe cases, shock supervenes, and there is increased heart rate, low blood pressure and kidney failure.
On examination, there may be fever, jaundice, and bluish discoloration of the flanks or around the umbilicus.
Sometimes, abdominal rigidity, ascites and breathlessness are seen.
Complications Associated with Acute Pancreatitis
Abscess formation; hemorrhage in the pancreas; vomiting of blood; diabetes mellitus.

Diagnosis of Acute Pancreatitis
Blood Tests – Serum Amylase is elevated on the first day of the disease. A five-fold rise is diagnostic of the disease.
Serum Lipase is elevated for longer periods than Serum Amylase.
Blood Sugar may reveal a transient rise.
Serum Calcium levels may fall, which may lead to tetany.
Fibrinogen level falls especially in hemorrhagic pancreatitis.
Urine Tests – Urinary amylase activity measured on a 24 hour collection of urine may be helpful when the serum level is not diagnostic.
X-rays – These are helpful in detecting the cause of pancreatitis.
Imaging – Ultrasound and CT scan are used to confirm the diagnosis, and are vital in monitoring the progression of the disorder.

Chronic Pancreatitis
Chronic Pancreatitis is defined as a continuing inflammatory disease of the pancreas, characterized by irreversible morphological changes and typically causing pain and/or permanent impairment of function

Causes of Chronic Pancreatitis

• Persistent high alcohol consumption
• Gall bladder stones
• Geographic location, especially the tropics

Signs and Symptoms of Chronic Pancreatitis

The disease is most common in men between the ages of 35 and 45.
Nearly all patients present with abdominal pain. Recurrent attacks occur at intervals of several weeks or months, often within a few hours or two days of an alcoholic bout.
Pain begins gradually and persists for days or weeks. Pain is located in the epigastrium, right or left sub costal areas or around the umbilicus. Relief may be obtained by crouching forward or leaning forward over a chair.

Weight loss is common due to malnutrition, secondary to pancreatic pain and diabetes mellitus.

Diarrhea is common.
Diabetes mellitus develops in about a fifth of patients.
Steatorrhea (fats in stools) develops in about one third of patients, and may occasionally be the presenting feature.
Jaundice may develop due to obstruction of the common bile duct.
On examination, there may be diffuse tenderness in the upper abdomen and features of malnutrition and weight loss.

Diagnosis of Chronic Pancreatitis
A variety of investigations may be used to confirm the diagnosis of Chronic Pancreatitis. They may be classified into Radiographic and Imaging techniques, which demonstrate the structural changes in the gland and its function, and Metabolic Studies, which indicate whether the function of the gland is inadequate for normal physiological processes.

The investigations that need to be done are as follows:
Stool Test – A 5-day stool collection test to demonstrate steatorrhea (fats in stools).
Liver Function Tests – Raised Serum Alkaline Phosphatase may indicate obstruction of the bile duct.
Glucose Tolerance Test, to demonstrate diabetes mellitus.
Plain X-ray of the abdomen, to detect calcification of the pancreas.
Ultrasound and CT Scan, to demonstrate atrophy and calcification, temporary enlargement in acute attacks, and stricture of common bile duct.

The peer-reviewed published research quoted on this page represents some of the studies done on natural remedies for Pancreatitis. More such studies can be found on pubmed or google scholar. Our doctors participate in or evaluate research from all traditions before formulating our precedent-setting kits. However, the laws on natural medicine vary, from country to country, and we, therefore, make no claims beyond those made by the FDA in your country who is the only authority that can legally make a claim to cure, treat, or mitigate a disease. You are welcome to discuss this research with your doctors. If they truly care about your health they too will take the time to study it with an open mind. You may then take our all natural products for Digestion Health. Biogetica supports you in your right to know and chose and we vow to be with you every step of the way. No one will be turned away from receiving our natural remedies even if they cannot pay.

Antibiotics and analgesics are the most popular US FDA approved medicines for Pancreatitis. Within the USA one must visit a Doctor licensed in their state for the diagnosis, treatment and “cure” of pancreatitis. However, they only help in managing the symptoms and conventional treatments for pancreatitis do not address the root cause of the problem.

Moreover, some patients are unable to tolerate the side effects produced by antibiotics. The most common side effects include allergic reaction (shortness of breath, hives, swelling of lips, face, or tongue, fainting), rash, vomiting, severe watery diarrhea and abdominal cramps, vaginal itching or discharge and white patches on the tongue.

Analgesics also treat the disease only symptomatically and have a fleet of side effects, which vary in severity. The most common ones include stomach upset, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, or headache, hoarseness, swelling, difficulty breathing, hives, itching, and rash.

One must look above and beyond suppressing symptoms and into rejuvenating their pancreas to get well.

Ayurveda and TCM are considered medicine in India and China respectively and the huge populations of both countries tend to appreciate them.

Homeopathy is considered medicine in most lands on the globe. However, in the USA now, its use is limited to over the counter ailments. Europe is more accommodating, however, and Switzerland recently passed a law that insures insurance coverage is provided for those who prefer homeopathic treatment.

Supplements, globally, can only be used and marketed to support the structure and functions of the pancreas and cannot be used to treat any ailment.

Biogetica’s approach to healing is based on the following aspects:

1. HEAL THE ENTIRE BEING:

2. LOOK FOR NATURAL SOLUTIONS:

3. APPEAL TO THE BALANCING FORCES INHERENT IN ALL NATURE

4. FROM MEDICATION TO MEDITATION

1. HEAL THE ENTIRE BEING: Biogetica has a unique and comprehensive Holographic model of healing which synthesizes all the traditional natural health systems to simultaneously ease physical, mental, emotional layers of your being.

You, as a living, thinking, feeling, vibrating being, are much more than a collection of inter-related chemical processes. You are life itself. Life can never be reduced to a series of chemical reactions as chemical reactions cannot create life. Every thought, emotion, vibration or action leads to a series of chemical changes in the body. Biogetica recognizes this and balances the ENTIRE BEING, bringing mind, body, and soul into harmony. Treating an ailment on a molecular level alone, seldom has a lasting effect as the untreated social, emotional, mental, spiritual and energetic patterns cause the ailment to manifest once again on a physical plane. Holistic healing is necessary for lasting relief. Biogetica, therefore, uses Resonance Homeopathic to harmonize the entire being; flower essences to attune the mind; Ayurvedic, Tibetan, and Chinese herbs to balance the energetic and the physiological manifestation of the five elements; and nutraceuticals to coordinate cellular nutrition.

2. LOOK FOR NATURAL SOLUTIONS: Our bodies are made of and supported by nature and therefore can only be healed by nature in the long term. Chemicals are often necessary for immediate change in an acute situation but tend to do the body more harm than good in the long run. Hence, Biogetica’s Doctors are dedicated to providing natural solutions that are supported by evidence and prior use. To us, the argument is fairly obvious: One would use wood to fix a desk made of wood or metal to fix a car made of metal, so why use chemicals to fix a body made of nature?

Nature has blessed the Earth with natural remedies and healing mechanisms. It would be wise not to ignore them. The intelligence of nature is much greater than that of man. Unfortunately, man still focuses on chemical medicines, as they can be patented and sold for huge profits. Allopathic attempts to treat chronic ailments by interfering directly with the chemical processes using man-made substances have essentially been a failure. We claim to be cracking the gene code, but we still can’t cure a cold with man-made substances!!! Homeopathic and Naturopathic methods are never studied and verified by governing bodies, as there is no one who will spend millions obtaining an approval on herbs, knowing that they cannot be patented and sold exclusively by them.

3. APPEAL TO THE BALANCING FORCES INHERENT IN ALL NATURE: Life cannot be recreated with chemical interactions and there is much more to life than molecular interactions. Our bodies are the most advanced pharmacies on the planet and millions of functions happen each minute with astounding precision. Biogetica therapies are designed to appeal to the balancing forces apparent in all nature by reminding and stimulating the body towards a certain function. The nutraceuticals in our kits provide specific nutrition for a function, the herbs in our kits balance the terrain of the body so that it is able to perform that function and the resonance homeopathies are designed to remind the body to be in resonance with that very function.

4. FROM MEDICATION TO MEDITATION: Good health and freedom involve every aspect of our being including diet, lifestyle, exercise, emotional states, thoughts and energetic patterns. Biogetica Drs have therefore designed diet, nutrition, exercise, and meditation protocols specific to various life situations. We encourage you to actively partake in these for best results.

Biogetica’s supplementary natural products predominantly contain Resonance Homeopathic formulations. The core of these protocols is homeopathic sarcodes. As per classical homeopathy, sarcodes are believed to remind body of specific optimal functions. The kits here have sarcodes of pituitary, adrenals, dopamine and other nerve tissues. These sarcodes may coax nervous and endocrine system to function optimally when concerned with loss of muscular coordination, weakening memory and altered glandular secretions. **

These supplementary natural products are meant to complement conventional treatments. They should not be considered as a replacement for medical advice and treatment. They are not meant to diagnose, mitigate, prevent, cure or treat any disease. **

Recommended Foods:

– Eat vegetables, fruits and low-fat protein sources; bitter and pungent vegetables are recommended such as bitter gourd, bitter melon, arugula, dandelion, dill, Kale, fenugreek, sprouts and radish leaf, loki (bottle gourd), squash, asparagus, carrot and green beans Vegetables should be steam cooked rather than eating them raw or fried to improve digestion.
– Consume plenty of fluids including water, tea, coffee, and even soup broth
– Include Vitamin A rich foods sweet potatoes, carrots, dark leafy greens, winter squashes, lettuce, dried apricots and cantaloupe
– Include Vitamin C and E rich foods like kiwifruit, broccoli, berries, citrus fruits and tomatoes
– Selenium rich foods like Broccoli, Cabbage, Spinach and brown rice.

Foods for Moderate Consumption:

– Lean meat, fish, chicken, egg whites.

Foods to Avoid:

– Avoid high protein and fat food such as fried, whole eggs, red meat, whole milk, Butter, margarine, Ice cream, Seed and nuts and seeds, potato, muffins, Cakes, pastries, Cookies etc..

– Avoid high fiber foods.

– Avoid alcohol and tobacco.

Prana’ stands for life force, and as the name suggests, it is instrumental in keeping us alive. ‘Pranayama’ is the process that helps us control ‘Prana’, and thus in a way, control our life. On careful observation, it is clear that there exists an intimate connection between the breath and energy-currents. Proper coordination of the breathing process leads to the control of vital inner-currents and energies. It ultimately results in the control of the body, mind and soul continuum. Over the millenia yogis have understood how each pranayama affects the energy meridians of the body and therefore these yogis recommend particular pranayamas for particular conditions and constitutions.

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1. Tandem Breathing (‘Sahita Kumbhaka’)

It has 2 types, based on whether or not there is any concomitant chanting of Mantras with the Pranayama exercise.

Steps:

1. Comfortable aasana like Padma-asana or Swastika-asana.
2. Slow inhalation; with concomitant chants of the mantra ‘OM AARAH’, if possible.
3. Hold the breath for a short period of time.
4. Slow Exhalation.

Significance: It’s a daily and constant process, which we seldom appreciate.

Benefits: It encourages concentration with closed eyes while we inhale and exhale.

2. Awakening breath (‘Surya Bheda’)

Steps:

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana / Swastika asana / Siddhasana. Concentrate with eyes closed.
2. Rest the right thumb on the right nostril (Avoid applying any pressure or blocking the nostril). At the same time, rest the right index finger on the space between 2 eyebrows and close the left nostril with the right ring and little finger.
3. Slow inhalation through the right nostril is pursued, till comfortable.
4. With the thumb applied to the right nostril, retain the breath firmly pressing the chin against the chest. There is no specific limit to this and it can be pursued till there is discomfort.
5. Slow and silent exhalation through the left nostril. It is followed by a short gap wherein inhalation is avoided. This same procedure is to be repeated again.

Time limit: Hold your breath till you perspire. This point cannot be reached at the very outset. The period of retention of breath needs to be gradually increased.

Advantages:

• It cures the diseases caused by excess of Vata & Kapha
• Improves digestion
• Awakens ‘Kundalini Shakti’

Indications:

• Intestinal worms
• Arthritis
• Sinusitis

3. Hissing breath (‘Ujjayi’)

Steps:

1. Sit comfortably in Padma-asana / Swastika asana / Siddhasana. Close the mouth.
2. Fold the tip of the tongue and rest it on the palate. The tongue will appear to be ‘twisted’.
3. Inhale air slowly through both the nostrils in a uniform manner till the breath fills the chest. This results in a peculiar sound uniform in pitch and continuous in nature.
4. Retain the breath as long as you can, till there is any discomfort.
5. Close the right nostril with the right thumb.
6. Exhale slowly through the left nostril.

Time limit: 3 min to hr

Advantages:

• Strengthens the nervous system
• Improves the tone of voice
• Relieves stress
• Increases lung capacity

Indications:

• Indigestion
• Koch’s
• Bronchitis
• Pharyngitis
• Spleen disorders
• Tonsillitis
• Cough
• Ascites

4. Serpent’s Breath (Sheetali)

It is an imitation of the respiration of a serpent.

Steps:

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana/Swastika-asana/ Siddhasana/Vajrasana.
2. Rest the hands on the knees.
3. Fold the edges of an outward-extended tongue to resemble a round hollow tube.
4. Draw in the air through the mouth with a hissing sound ‘Si’ and feel the air touching the tongue while inhaling.
5. Retain the breath as long as you can till there is any discomfort.
6. Slowly exhale through both the nostrils.

Time limit: 1 – 5 minutes. Practice regularly in the morning, 15 to 30 times.

Advantages:

• Purifies the blood
• Quenches thirst and appeases hunger

Indications:

• Spleen disorders
• Chronic dyspepsia
• Indigestion
• Bilious disorders

5. Cooling Breath (Shitkari)

Steps:

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana.
2. Fold the tongue so that its tip is brought to rest over the upper palate. Inhale air through the mouth accompanied by a hissing sound ‘Si’/ ‘C’.
3. Retain the breath as long as you can, till there is any discomfort.
4. Slowly exhale through both the nostrils.

Time limit: Gradually increase by 1 minute every week, till 5 minutes.

Advantages:

• Helps to keep the body cool in summer
• Improves vigor & beauty
• Helps quench thirst when thirsty

Indications:

• Dental carries
• Bleeding and inflammation of gums
• Ulcers
• Colitis
• Throat infection
• Hypertension patients can practice this type of Pranayama to decrease blood pressure.

6. Bellow Breath (Bhastrika)

It draws similarity with the bellows of a blacksmith. It involves rapid expulsion of breath and is a powerful exercise. It can be termed as a combination of Kapalabhati and Ujjayi.

Steps:

1. Upright position (with a straight neck) in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana.
2. Body, head and neck in erect posture. Close the mouth.
3. Inhale air (chest expands and abdominal muscles are pulled in) and quickly exhale 10 times (1 set). While doing so a hissing sound is produced.
4. When 1 set is on the verge of completion the final expulsion should be followed by a deepest possible inhalation.
5. Retain breath as long as you can till there is some any discomfort.
6. Follow it with a complete slow exhalation. This marks the end of one round.
7. After a short rest (with normal breathing pattern) begin the next round.

Time limit: Practice three rounds daily in the morning and evening.

Advantages:

• Decreases anxiety and depression
• Stimulates appetite
• Improves resistance power
• Gives warmth to the body
• Purifies ‘Nadi’ and awakens the ‘Kundalini’ quickly

Indications:

• Abdominal disorders
• Throat and chest infection

Note:

• In case you encounter any giddiness, stop the practice and take a few normal breaths. Continue after the giddiness has subsided.
• In summer, practice it in the morning only during cool hours.
• Those wishing to practice it in the long-term and in an intense manner, should live on ‘Khichdi’, and take an Enema (‘Bhasti’) in the morning before starting the practice.
• People suffering from heart or lung disorders should do it slowly.

7. Humming Breath (Bhramari)

Its name is derived from the fact that a sound like that of ‘humming of bees’ is produced when it is practiced.

Steps:

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana or Swastika-asana. Keep the neck and back erect.
2. Place your thumbs on the ears, index fingers just above the eyebrows (near the sinuses) and the remaining three fingers on the eyes. The finger-tips should slightly press the ridge of the nose on each side.
3. Inhale and exhale air rapidly through both the nostrils, making a humming sound resembling that of a Bee (‘Bhramara’). Concomitantly chant ‘Om’.
4. The process can be continued till you perspire profusely.
5. Next inhale through both the nostrils and retain the breath as long as you can, till there is some discomfort.
6. Exhale slowly through both the nostrils.

Time limit: Beginners may practice it 3 times, and advanced practitioners 11-21 times.

Advantages:

• Improves speech and voice-quality
• Helps in the achievement of ultimate peace (‘Samadhi’)

Indications:

• Sinusitis
• Hypertension
• Depression
• Stress

Contraindications:

• Epilepsy
• Head injury
• Brain tumor
• Migraine
• Severe or persistent headaches

8. Supreme Breath (‘Murcha Pranayama’)

Steps:

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana
2. Close the eyes and concentrate on the space between the 2 eyebrows (‘Trikuti’).
3. Inhale slowly through the mouth and retain the breath till you feel faint.
4. Sever off your connection with the surroundings and focus on the center-point between the 2 eyebrows.
5. Apply the chin on the chest and then exhale slowly.

Time limit:

Advantages:

• Practice without distraction endows divine happiness
• Makes you feel pleasant and relaxed

Indications:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Mental disorders

9. Unconditioned Breath (‘Kevala Kumbhaka’)

Perfection in Tandem breathing (mentioned earlier) paves the way for Kevala Kumbhaka. Thus, an existence devoid of inhalation and exhalation and unconditioned by space, time and number is unconditioned breath.

Steps:

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana.
2. It involves the sudden stopping of the breath without resorting to inhalation or exhalation.

Advantages:

• Attainment of Raja Yoga and perfection in Hath Yoga
• Arousal of Kundalini Shakti
• Cures diseases and promotes longevity

10. Alternate Breath

A simple, yet scientific exercise that can be practiced virtually anywhere. It is based on the fact that we alternate between the two nostrils when we breathe.

Steps:

1. Upright position in a comfortable asana like Padma-asana. Tilt your head slightly forward.
2. First half round:
   1. Fold the index and middle fingers of the right hand into its palm. The other fingers should be extended.
   2. Close the right nostril with your right thumb.
   3. Inhale through the left nostril for a definite period of time – say 5 seconds.
   4. Close the left nostril with the right ring-finger and little-finger.
   5. Concurrently remove your thumb from the right nostril, and exhale.
   6. This is to be done for twice the inhalation period, i.e. for 10 seconds.
   7. This completes the first half of one round. 3. Second half round
   8. Inhale through the right nostril for a definite period say 5 seconds.
   9. Close the right nostril with the right thumb.
   10. Exhale through the left nostril for a period that is twice that of inhalation i.e. 10 seconds.
   11. This completes the other half of one round.
3. Second half round:
   1. Inhale through the right nostril for a definite period – say 5 seconds.
   2. Close the right nostril with your right thumb.
   3. Exhale through the left nostril for a period that is twice that of inhalation i.e. 10 seconds.
   4. This completes the other half of one round.

Time limit: If there is no discomfort of any kind after practicing as instructed above, increase the inhalation period gradually second-by-second. Correspondingly change the exhalation period.

Number of Rounds: Begin with 3 rounds. If there is no discomfort, 1 round can be added every week, until you are doing 7 rounds. This exercise can be practiced as often as you wish, but do remember to do it at least once a day.

Advantages:

• Cleanses/detoxifies the Pranic channels
• Regulates Prana
• Imparts relaxation
• Improves mental functioning and alertness
• Imparts optimum creativity and optimum logical, verbal activity of the brain
• Improves sleep

Indications:

• Stress and related disorders
• Physical and mental fatigue
• Tension headaches

Contraindications: Cold/ Nasal block (Stuffed nose). Forced breathing is not advocated and can lead to complications.

The mind is a tool developed for our survival. You are not the mind, nor the body but rather one that can perceive the mind and the body. However, one is now constantly wagged around by the mind and its fears and desires. Often we find ourselves trampled in a parade of thoughts and washed around in a flood of emotions. Meditation is simply the process of returning Home to our true nature as the witnessing consciousness in which arise all thoughts and emotions. It is merely the fragrance of Being Human.

Meditation cannot be done, it will happen once we stop doing everything and anything. Now is all that exists, all else is merely grasping at the wind hoping to change things that are generally way beyond our control.

Talking about meditation and whether you believe you can do it or not, is pointless. When we rise above our mind, emotions and body, meditation will happen. Simply listening and following is enough. Meditation is in our very nature, and it happens for us all. Behind all those thoughts is a Witness. You are that Witness.

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