Indigestion, constipation and heartburn are no fun, but atleast one of them will bother you at sometime. There is usually no serious underlying problem but it helps to learn some ways to remedy the situation or to simply prevent it from occuring in the first place.And it always feels good to be feeling good on the inside.
SYMPTOMS THAT ARISE FROM DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS
- Constipation
- bloating
- Diarrhaea
- Vomitting
- Heartburn
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome(IBS)
TIPS FOR BETTER DIGESTION
1. Check for the milk connection. Lactose intolerance could be the culprit behind your digestive upsets. Calcium-fortified rice or soy milk are great substitutes.
2. Check your medications. A wide variety of drugs like anti-histamines and anti-depressants can upset your stomach. Ease the acid reflux and indigestion by taking 1-2 teaspoons of Slippery elm powder in a glass of warm water.
3. Have a good laugh. Laughing has a 'massaging' effect on the intestines and counters stress (which can make the bowel sluggish).It also gives a healthy workout to the diaphragm,thorax, heart and the lungs.
4. Drink enough water. Every adult needs a minimum of about 2 litres of fluid daily to ensure efficient digestion and elimination.
5.Go easy on your intake of caffeine (found in coffee and chocolate) and avoid soft drinks and greasy foods. These can exacerbate digestive problems.
6. Get moving. Inactivity can result in a sluggish digestion. Regular exercise moves food through the bowel faster.
7. Focus on dietry fibres. Recommended daily dose of fibre is 30 grams. It is not difficult to get it if you choose foods carefully. Try fresh or dried fruit, vegetables, nuts, cooked dried beans and whole grains. Increase your intake slowly to avoid gas attacks.
8. Eat pineapple or kiwi fruit after meals. These foods contain enzymes that assist digestion. Try chewing cardamon and have flavour food with rosemary and mint. These foods make the digestive juices flow.
9. Antibiotics not only attack harmful bacteria but they also kill off the 'friendly' bacteria (Probiotics) that help to digest food in the gut. To replace the good bacteria take a Quality probiotic supplement.
Fermented milk drinks and some yogurts are a good source.
10. Go to toilet as soon as you feel the need.Ignoring the urge to go can cause a variety of digestive problems.
11. Drink warm lemon water every morning. It improves Digestion ,regulates bowel movements and boost immune system.
TOP TIP
For constipation, take a dose of psyllium seed. It is tasteless, inexpensive and very safe (even if taken for long time). Grind together 2 parts psyllium seed with 1 part flaxseed and 1 part chopped dried figs. Take 1 tbsp mixed with yoghurt every night before bed.
Eating healthy has become a new life style for people by following a certain diet regime.
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