It's so common these days that there are jokes about it: "Hot girls have IBS." It's official—we're all gorgeous young ladies. Do we have any other options for getting rid of this gut pain and discomfort? Putting your gut health first is the most important thing you can do for your overall well-being. If you're plagued by digestive problems, whether it's constipation or the complete opposite, it's worthwhile to incorporate simple, energetic, and revitalizing rituals into your daily life. Here are a few of our personal favorites.
Warm water, lemon or ACV, and Instead of a cocktail or soda, try a warm glass of water with a squeeze of lemon before a special meal.
Lemon or apple cider vinegar acids can assist your stomach to secrete additional acid to prepare for a wonderful meal while the warm water helps it relax.
Papaya can be a healthy snack in the morning or an afternoon pick-me-up. Papain, a digestive enzyme found in papayas, has been shown to promote digestive motility and aid in nutritional absorption. As a constipation aid, it's also a great source of fiber and water.
Bitters and carbonated water Instead of another cocktail, which can irritate the stomach, be high in sugar, or create dehydration, which can lead to constipation, go for a refreshing soda water and bitters after your meal. For appropriate digestion and absorption of nutrients, bitters are an effective digestive tonic.
After a big dinner, take a walk. A big, substantial lunch isn't unheard of. No need to rush out the door immediately, but a 20-30 minute walk after that massive meal or dinner will help get digestion flowing and avoid gas, bloat, or indigestion in the long term by taking advantage of the huge glucose boost. Put on your sneakers and get some exercise instead of succumbing to the temptation of a snooze.
Focus on chewing. It's obvious, isn't it? There are times when we can't focus on properly macerating our meal before we swallow it and gobble it down. Research shows that chewing our food for longer helps us consume less food and allow us to feel fuller for longer periods of time. The easier it is for the body to digest food that has been broken down by saliva and our chompers.
The asanas in yoga are known as twists. Yoga is a wonderful tool for our bodies—a it's great workout, it stretches us out deeply, and it aids in the process of detoxification. Our digestive system and lymphatic glands can benefit from particular yoga positions, such as spinal twists, which can alleviate symptoms such as abdominal pain, gas, bloating, and IBS.
Avoid going on a diet and then bingeing. There's a common misconception that skipping meals because you're planning a high-fat or indulgent one later is a smart idea. This isn't true at all. A healthy portion of your sumptuous meal should be eaten in moderation throughout the day so that digestion and metabolism are not disrupted. The digestive system can't handle starvation and bingeing at the same time.
Eat a healthy dinner at least three hours before retiring for the night, and rest well. Giving our gut a night off is the best approach to allow it to completely reset. A normal inflammatory reaction occurs when the gut begins to function after eating and digesting. Ideally, the stomach should have at least three hours to clear out and completely cleanse itself before a new day begins. Eating too close to bedtime can also affect sleep, which has a vital role in digestion.