AustralianYogaJournal-May2018

With 20 years of experience,

Loraine Rushton is a leading

authority on yoga for children

and teens.

digestive system and lungs is right now,
in autumn.
Follow the guidelines and tips below
and you will be setting yourself, your
kids and the children in your classes
up for a healthy, vibrant year ahead.

EAT WELL
Because the large intestine is directly
infl uenced by what we eat, the best way
to fi x the intestines is by changing what
we consume.
Whole grains, like brown rice, are
the one of the best foods to rebuild the
strength and function of the intestine.
We’ve all heard of the impact that
probiotics has for the guts and the food
that will rebuild your own intestinal
fl ora is home-cooked miso soup. The
important tip is not to boil the miso,
but add it at the end of the soup.
Some children love miso soup
instantly, while for others it may take a
few attempts. Keep going though as the
long-term impacts are health, vitality,
a strong immune system, clarity and
focus.

AVOID THESE FOODS
While the intestines thrive from pickles,
grains and vegetables, there are some
foods that weaken the intestines or have
a negative impact on the healthy bacteria.
If your kids have any digestive issues
such as diarrhoea, runny noses and
constant colds, then fruit and fl our isn’t
working for them and it’s best to avoid.
For constipation, coughs, colds,
headaches and breathing diffi culties,
sugar, dairy and fl our can exacerbate the
problem. It is often the food they crave
the most that is creating the problem.

EXERCISES FOR THE LARGE

INTESTINE
For faster results or to knock a cough,
cold or fl u on the head, try these
3 yoga therapy exercises everyday

A) Cycling

Sit with hands supporting behind.
Lean back slightly and cycle legs
forwards x 10, then to sides x 10.

B) Leg Swing

Lie on the back, with aeroplane arms,
palms down. Flex feet.
Exhale, swing one leg across body.
Inhale, centre.
Exhale, swing leg out to side. Inhale,
centre. 10 x each side.

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C) Leg Lifts

Lie on your back.

Stretch arms back above head. Flex feet.

Exhale, lift one leg up, Inhale,

lower leg down.

Alternate. 10 x each side.

INSTANT REMEDY

If the cough, cold or fl u has already

started, then start the exercises

immediately, stop eating fruit, fl our

and sugar. Switch meals to hearty

soups, stews and broths: miso soup

and brown rice would be benefi cial.

Lastly, add a powerful, natural

drink that is guaranteed to help: Kuzu.

Kuzu is a natural drink that has

been prized for its medicinal

properties in China and Japan for

thousands of years. Clinical studies,

done in China, have shown that kuzu

root preparations can reduce high blood

pressure, relieve chronic migraines 

and help with stomach issues. 

Kuzu can be found in most

health food shops and works by

coating the intestines and drawing

the nasties out of the system.

(See recipe below.) It is fantastic

for diarrhoea or constipation:

For runny noses, kuzu sucks all the

excess back down the body and

eliminates it, often within 24 hours,

and it is a lifesaver for general colds.

Keep drinking kuzu everyday

until the cold, runny nose, digestive

problems or fl u has gone away.

Of course, if the illness persists or

symptoms worsen, see your GP.

KUZU DRINK RECIPE

Dissolve 1 heaped teaspoon

of kuzu in a little cold water.

Add 3⁄4 cup of cold water

to kuzu mix.

Bring to a gentle boil over a low

heat, stirring constantly,

until it’s thickened into a

translucent liquid. Remove

from flame and drink hot.