Esophageal cancer clinical presentation symptoms difficulty in
swallowing, regurgitation, weight loss, abdominal pain, chest pain,
recurrent respiratory infections, hemetemesis and dyspnea. Vastra Dhauti
is one of the six purification techniques of Hatha Yoga called the
Shatkarma. Vastra Dhauti is specifically aimed at cleaning the stomach
and esophageal tract. The yogi sits in a squatting position and slowly
swallows the moistened cloth until only about six inches remain. The
cloth stays in the stomach for up to twenty minutes, after which it is
pulled out. Vastra dhauti is a difficult practice for beginners and
should only be practiced under the direction of an expert. Benefits of
Vastra dhauti, removes impurities from the intestinal tract, thereby
detoxifying the stomach and esophagus regions. It helps to remove gas,
acidity, indigestion and enlargement of spleen. It helps to relieve
asthma, bronchitis, cough and other 'Kapha' or phlegm related problems.