How to Improve Digestion

A common factor that most people inter count these days with digestion issues is from the food we eat. This plays an immense role in improper digestion function. If we fuel our bodies with toxic substances, it’s inevitable that our bodies will react in a negative way.

Most people’s faults these days are listening to what our bodies are trying to tell us. Through all digestive problems arising, from abdominal bloating to bowel movement are aspects of which we can analyze to see our body’s reaction. These are things not to be ignored, even though we are guilty of it at times due to processed foods and dairy products we may eat.

Sluggish Digestive System

It is true to the term “sluggish digestive system”. This means that some people do in fact have a slower digestive system than others. Our digestive tract is what breaks down our food and helps process it to be eliminated.

When we have a slower digestive system than regularly this can create discomfort such as constipation and or painful bowel movement. A slowed digestion can really make an individual feel discomfort and affect their overall performance of their day.

Eating fast food items that are for example deep fried or fermented foods can cause digestive agitations

Including more yogurt and fiber in your daily meals can help speed up the process of your digestive system when in need of extra support to help break down and move the food.

How to Get Rid of Bloating

Bloating is such a commonly used term these days. Makes you wonder if the foods we are fueling our bodies with is really benefiting us. The terminology of bloating really came from people who were lactose intolerant. This means that their body or system could not break down lactose. Dairy products would produce gas and bloating creating substantial discomfort.

Now there are simply the body types that are sensitive to dairy products. Meaning they can digest milk, cheese, yogurt, and other products rather than a smaller amount. There are plenty of ways to help reduce the amount of belly bloat.

Tips to reduce bloating & gas:

• Eat slower
• Eliminate drinking carbonated beverages
• Increase physical activity
• Gently massage the affected area
• Implement yoga poses
• Drink herbal peppermint or chamomile tea (include ginger and honey)

Implementing regular physical activity in your daily routine can help increase the movement of the natural flow of the system. Movements such as a walk, job, bike ride will help remove gas that cause pain and help move digestion along.

Adding tons of fruits and vegetables in your daily diet to help support your digestive system with the proper nutrients. Increasing water intake will help hydrate your body and flush away unwanted toxins.