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Digestive comfort touches sleep, mood and energy alike. Here are some natural, everyday habits worth building into your routine.
Our gastrointestinal tract is a complex body part that can become affected by a number of factors such as stress, diet and even sleep. More than 100 million outpatient care visits in the USA are made due to digestive diseases each year, and in a survey of 71,812 people, 61 percent reported experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms such as stomach reflux, abdominal pain and bowel incontinence. If ongoing digestive symptoms are something you're living with, that's worth raising with your doctor. What follows are everyday habits that support general digestive wellness as part of a normal routine — not a treatment for any condition.
Include moringa in your diet
Moringa is a nutrient-dense leaf worth adding to the mix. It is a drought-resistant tree that grows in Asia and Africa. With 92 types of nutrients and 46 antioxidants, moringa is among the most nutrient-rich plants in the world.
Our digestive health is dependent on several things and one of them is the presence of healthy bacteria, archaea and fungi that reside in one’s gut. These microorganisms are sensitive to what passes through the gut, and a diet built largely on heavily processed food can unsettle the balance. Moringa leaf contains isothiocyanates and polyphenols, compounds researchers have studied for their role in the body’s inflammatory response and in the make-up of the gut microbiota. It is also a source of B vitamins, which contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism, and it is naturally low in fat with no cholesterol. None of that makes moringa a remedy for a digestive condition — if you are living with one, that is a conversation for your doctor. You can include moringa in your diet by having moringa tea, eating its mature seeds as snacks or taking it in a supplement form either as a powder or a tablet.
Ensure sufficient hydration
Proper hydration is necessary for enabling fast digestion and smooth functioning of your kidneys. Having liquids in your meals may have a beneficial impact on the mucosal lining of your stomach and intestines. You should drink at least two liters of water throughout the day.
Lower your stress levels, get enough sleep
Stress hormones, like cortisol and epinephrine, slow down the digestive glands. This in turn directly upsets the digestive system. Additionally, stress and poor rest have been linked with reflux and other digestive complaints. A study on sleep physiology found that, “gut microbiome diversity was positively correlated with sleep efficiency”. These revelations show a link between mental health, sleep, and gut health. Therefore, aim for seven to eight hours of sleep and keep stress in check as part of looking after your gut naturally.
Eat fermented and high-fiber food
High-fiber and fermented foods are commonly associated with easier digestion and may support the cells that line the colon. Foods like oats, leafy vegetables, yogurt and kimchi are simple, tasty ways to add both fiber and live cultures to your meals.
It is always recommended to speak to your Doctor or nutritionist before making changes to your regular diet.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. While there is promising research currently evaluating moringa and other similar products, we rather focus on their nutritional qualities.
