About Digestive Conditions & Issues
Anatomy & Physiology
Overview
In this lesson, we explore common digestive conditions and issues, including how they're categorized in yogic and anatomical frameworks.
Objective
Become familiar with digestive conditions such as constipation, GERD, IBS, celiac disease, and inflammatory bowel diseases, as well as the distinction between hyper and hypo functioning.
What You'll Get
You'll gain practical knowledge of the digestive conditions you're most likely to encounter in yourself or your students. This includes understanding which issues involve excess versus deficiency, which anatomical areas are affected, and how chronic stress impacts digestion. Whether you're managing your own digestive health or supporting clients and students, you'll have a framework for recognizing and addressing these common challenges.
Questions Answered Here
- What is meant by “hyper” and “hypo” conditions?
- Among which seven anatomical areas can you categorize various digestive conditions?
- Define constipation.
- What is acid reflux?
- Describe GERD.
- What is IBS?
- Describe leaky gut syndrome.
- What is celiac disease?
- Describe ulcerative colitis.
- What is Crohn’s disease?
Introduction
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