Moreover, asanas maintain acid flow in old age, preventing invasion of the stomach by pathological -organisms. It is also important for the person to make lifestyle changes by delegating work, practising a little detachment emotionally from the work scenario, not being a perfectionist, adhering to meal timings strictly, and ensuring good sleeping hours. Keeping the mind in control is very important for patients with duodenal ulcer. The value of pranayama along with pratyahara has been repeatedly emphasised. The use of the bandage in asana practice cools the senses.
Tranquility occurs, reducing acid flow further.
This allows healing of ulcerated areas. Pranayama reduces sympathetic stress on the mind and the body, and thus acid flow is reduced. Again, the cells are not antagonised, it is along natural principles. Acid pain and other symptoms reduce very fast, if pranayama is done with total involvement and sense withdrawal. The contemplative type of nadi shodana is the best as it brings the mind to focus on the breath and produces withdrawal of the senses.