Health and Lifestyle

7 Tips To Improve Your Gut Health

Dr. Veena Madhankumar

Jan 29, 2019 — 2 min read

Your digestive system plays a vital role in your overall health. Healthy food and a proper lifestyle are necessary to keep your digestive system healthy. With our current lifestyle choices and food habits, it has become necessary to take specific steps to keep your digestive system working efficiently.

Try following these seven steps to keep a healthy digestive system. gut gif1

1.NATURAL PROBIOTICS

gut2

Adding probiotics to your diet has become very much necessary. Yogurt, fermented vegetables, kombucha, kimchee and sauerkraut are a few natural and healthy sources of probiotic bacteria which you can eat on a regular basis.

2.REDUCE SUGAR AND CARBS

gut3

Increased sugar or higher levels of refined carbohydrate in your diet can create an imbalance in your gut bacteria and causes inflammation or increases the risk of diabetes.

3.RESTRICT GLUTEN

gut4

Gluten consumption can create damage to your gut lining in your stomach and results in the bacteria that cause inflammation in your system.

4.GET PREBIOTIC FIBER

gut5

There is an increased concentration of prebiotic fiber in foods like dandelion greens, jicama, Jerusalem artichoke, garlic and chicory root. The residential probiotic organisms require a proper supply of prebiotic fiber for enhancement.

5.REDUCE ALCOHOL INTAKE

gut6

Frequent consumption of alcohol can affect your bowel movements in the longer run. It can also impact the functions of your liver and increases the risk of serious illnesses like cancer. Smoking (even passive smoking), should be avoided under all circumstances if you do not intend to make the situation worse.

6.DESTRESS FOR YOUR GUT

gut7

Stress can also be an important reason for IBS. Recent studies have proposed that there is a connection between your gut and your brain called the gut-brain access. Increased stress can cause disturbances in your digestive system. This is a result of your brain releasing specific hormones into your system under such circumstances.

7.TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR

gut8

If you are experiencing frequent issues with your digestive system, like constipation or diarrhea, it is better to consult a physician at the earliest. This might be a result of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which is known to affect around 15% of the population.

Also Read

Long COVID: When Recovery Feels Out of Reach

Ah, it still feels like one of the worst nightmares. For a few of us, surviving COVID-19 felt like a relief. But for so many of them, the journey still continues. Long COVID is that unwelcomed guest to the party – draining our energy, making us easily fatigued, bringing in clouds

Coping with Winter Depression

A bright sunny day stimulates our internal clock, uplifts our mood, and makes us feel active and energetic to start the day. On the other hand, long, dark winter days with less sunlight can cause restlessness, lethargy, or disinterest in work, which we usually enjoy. This may even lead to

Processed Foods: What Is Really Happening to Your Health?

Processed foods range from minimally processed, like washed and cut fruits and vegetables, to highly processed, such as ready-to-eat meals and snack foods. 1. What Are Processed Foods? * When we think of "processed foods," instant noodles, frozen pizzas, and sugary cereals might come to mind, but processing actually

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Speed Up Your Recovery!

1. What Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy? Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a diverse approach that involves inhaling 100% pure and fresh oxygen in a pressurized room or chamber. The chamber creates a high-pressure environment that allows your respiratory system to take in oxygen more efficiently than it would at normal air