MUDRAS 2022

MUDRAS 2022

Ladies’ special
Abhay Kumar Shah tackles a common health problem in women—urinary tract infection—with the help of mudras

Today’s discussion is particularly relevant for women, as urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common health issue with almost every woman. Let us discuss its symptoms, causes, and remedies. 

An infection which occurs in any organ of the urinary system, such as the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra is called a UTI. However, the majority of cases involve infection in the lower part of the urinary tract, i.e., in the bladder and the urethra. Because of the physical structure and the placement of the organs, women are more at risk of catching this infection. Generally, infection is restricted to the bladder, which can be painful and annoying, but it is of lesser risk. Serious consequences may occur if the infection reaches the kidneys. 

Symptoms 
Classical symptoms may include all or some of the following:
• Constant and tenacious urge for urination. 
• Burning sensation while urinating. 
• Frequent urination due to inability to empty the bladder. 
• Urine with a tinge of red, which is a sign of blood. 
• Urine having a strong smell. 
• Pain near the pelvic bone in women. 

There are more specific symptoms for different types of UTI. 

Infected kidney ( Acute Pyelonephritis.): Back pain or side flank pain, shaking and chills, nausea and vomiting. 

Infected bladder (Cystitis): Pelvic pressure and discomfort in the lower abdomen, frequent and painful urination, and blood in the urine. 

Infected Urethra (Urethritis): Burning while urinating and discharge. 

Mudra Remedies

Shankh Mudra 
Place the right thumb on the left palm, on the hill below the left thumb. Wrap all the fingers of the left palm, except the thumb, around the right thumb. Touch the tip of the left thumb to the tip of the right index finger. Rest the remaining three fingers of the right hand on the back of the left palm. One can interchange the hands. Do it for 16 minutes with both hands, twice or thrice a day. 

Shankh Mudra empowers the kidneys. 

Apana Mudra 
Touch the tip of the thumb to the tips of the middle and the ring fingers. Keep the remaining two fingers comfortably straight. Place the back of the palms on the thighs or knees. Do it for 16 minutes with both hands, twice or thrice a day. 

Apana Mudra strengthens all the organs in the lower abdomen. 

Udaan Mudra 
Touch the tip of the thumb to the tip of the index finger. Put the tip of the middle finger on the nail of the index finger. Keep the remaining two fingers comfortably straight. Place the back of the palms on the thighs or knees. 

Do it for 16 minutes with both hands, twice or thrice a day. 

Prana Mudra 
Touch the tip of the thumb to the tips of the ring and the little fingers. Keep the remaining two fingers comfortably straight. Place the back of the palms on the thighs or knees. Do it for 16 minutes with both hands, twice or thrice a day. 

Prana Mudra enhances immunity and helps to fight the infection. 

This combination works well for UTI. So ladies, please practise it and keep yourselves fit, healthy, and happy.