Persistent Cough

[Guest guest]

I'd be interested in this as well. Modern western medicine attributes

persistent cough to reflux or GERD, meaning that the lower esophageal

sphincter (valve between the gullet and the stomach) leaks and the acid

other material then damages the lung, causes coughs or also laryngitis.

I'd have thought that strengthening the sphincter would be a matter for

yoga. There is vastra dauti - swallowing a length of cloth and pulling

it out again. This is said to be good for asthma, also caused by reflux

to some extent, and possibly laughing yoga. Rephrased, the question

might be "what yoga workout is good for heartburn or belching?" Satnam,

Richard Friedel

 

Satnam Mann wrote:

 

>Hi,

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>Can anyone advise of relevant yoga set to rid of persistent cough please.

[Guest guest]

Sat Nam Satnam!

The lungs are an organ of grief emotionally. Ayurvedically seen as a Kapha

imbalance. If you give more description to the cough (dry, wet, deep, painful,

etc.) I could give you a little more info. Herbs that strengthen the lungs

would help as would bringing the arms overhead(elbows straight) palms facing

backward and move them back and forth rapidly about a 10-12" range. This opens

the

lungs and also will help bring up grief. If you are dealing with some form of

grief don't be surprised with a strong reaction of release occurring with

this. Sitali breath is great for cleansing the lungs, as is BOF if you are not

too

constricted. Sitopaladi, mixed with honey as anupana (vehicle) that allows

the herb to be brought deeply into the tissue, is a good medicine. Honey on its

own has an expectorant, nutritive, rejuvenative, and tonic effect. It helps to

increase immune function, discharge phlegm, dissolve fat, and nourish the

mind, nerve and senses. A really strong cup of Yogi Tea (rids stomach of excess

Kapha), Golden Milk (to build immune function), and Ashwagandha (strengthens

lungs) would all be helpful.

Blessings in Health!

Guru Ravi