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Happy Gut, Happy You: How to Keep Your Digestive System Healthy

August 6, 2019 by Joi Leave a Comment

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by Maggie Hammond

Do you suffer from constipation, acid reflux or a mountain of other gut issues that make your life difficult? Are you afraid to leave the house because you fear stomach issues? You likely have poor gut health and it’s impacting every aspect of your life from sleep to your mood.

You need to know how to keep the digestive system healthy. It holds the bulk of our immune system and helps release the neurotransmitter serotonin. When your digestive system isn’t healthy, it leads to many problems from illness to bloating and more.

We’ll show you the best ways to keep your digestive system healthy and happy.

How to Keep the Digestive System Healthy? Change Your Diet.

The fuel for the body is the food you put into it. Unfortunately, thanks to our busy lifestyles, we don’t always choose the best options. We need things that are quick like fast food and processed foods.

These can lead to poor digestive health. Instead, choose healthier alternatives. It’s possible you can be allergic to certain foods and not even know it. You can remove gluten and dairy from your diet and see how it makes you feel.

Stay away from sugar because it can cause inflammation and growth of unwanted bacteria.

Keep Your Gut Bacteria in Balance

The bacteria in the digestive system are key to breaking down the foods, but when there is an imbalance, it can lead to health issues.

There are foods high in probiotics such as sauerkraut, onions, garlic, and asparagus to keep your bacteria healthy and in balance. You can also get supplements filled with probiotics, but be careful as too much can lead to a bacterial imbalance.

It’s best to use natural food for probiotics, but if you use supplements, follow the directions.

Change Your Lifestyle

Have you ever been really stressed and then have to go to the bathroom every 10 minutes or your stomach hurts and you get really gassy? These are all symptoms of bad gut health. The stresses in your life have a big impact on your digestive health.

Stress and anxiety can limit stomach acid and lead to constipation and bloating or do the exact opposite, and you can develop diarrhea.  You must learn to relax and eliminate the stresses in your life. Practice meditation and Yoga to help bring peace to your inner self.

Many times there is little we can do to reduce stress in our jobs and family, so mastering these relaxation techniques can help you calm down after a stressful situation.

It is important to be as relaxed as possible before you eat. Chew your food completely and keep your mind calm. Let the digestive system do its job in the best conditions possible.

Digestive Health Is Your Responsibility

If you suffer from stomach problems or seem to always be sick, it might be your digestive health. We’ve explained how to keep the digestive system healthy and now it’s up to you to make it happen.

If you want to learn about probiotics and digestive health, please explore our site.

Bio: Maggie Hammond is a retired nurse and freelance writer, exploring and writing in the U.S. in retirement. An advocate for public health and nursing qualifications, she feels passionate about raising awareness of the current strain on public health organisations.

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