For the executive, the most common problem in the digestive system is peptic ulcer. This is due to either a bacterial infection or excessive stress, promoting excessive hydrochloric acid and pepsin secretion which irritate the stomach wall and create an area of inflammation. The drugs used to treat peptic ulcer inhibit acid secretion in the cells of the stomach. It is possible to live without drugs if a basic change is made in one's lifestyle. This should include enough time every day for adequate relaxation of the mind, not just by playing golf or listening to music, but by -exercise which is more concrete in improving the health of the inner organs.
Acquired diabetes is due to abuse and neglect of the body.
A high calorie diet, no exercise, alcohol and smoking are the key factors that irritate the pancreas, destroy the cells and decrease the levels of insulin. Mental and physical stresses increase blood sugar levels. Drugs used to treat diabetes do reduce sugar levels, but unless a parameter like exercise is added, the organs are not protected against microcellular damage. The gall bladder and the colon suffer if the diet is excessively high in fat, which is a known cause for colon cancer. The digestive organs are massaged by forward bends and twisting asanas.