Doctor Digestion

We turn on our televisions, get on the internet or pick up a paper and we hear or read about all these products to help better digestion or to repair your body’s digestion system. We all do not like having an upset stomach or not being able to eat the foods we enjoy, or having a bad digestive system that may slow us down. It is important that we not only eat a balanced diet, but that we know what nutrition and foods can be better for our digestion, so that we can keep enjoying all the foods we like and not worry about digestion problems now or in the future.

It is best to try and eat when we are relaxed or in a good mood. If we are in a hurry, eating simple foods such as: fresh juice, fruit, yogurt, sunflower seeds or a protein bar may help with digestion. It is also important to keep exercising because this can help digestion as well. Drinking plenty of water helps as well, but drinking too many liquids with meals may actually dilute digestive juices and make digestion more difficult. Drinking warm drinks such as herbal tea may help digestion better than ice cold drinks, so limiting these cold drinks may be helpful.

Also, making sure to eat enough fiber from vegetables, fruits, whole grains or taking some bran or psyllium may help with digestion. Listening to your body and knowing what may help your upset stomach is also a good idea. Such foods such as peppermint or chamomile may help with upset stomachs.

Buying fresh or organic foods whenever possible may help with good digestion. If you have chronic digestion problems, supplements with enzymes may help and healthy bacteria known as probiotics may help as well as remembering to consult a doctor if you have any serious problems or concerns. It is also important to chew food carefully and slowly to help with better digestion.

Remembering to not only eat a well balanced diet and eat regularly but knowing what foods are best to eat and in what environment to eat meals in may not only help you to feel better, but it will be good for your digestion and your whole body as well. If we know how better to take care of our bodies, then we will feel better, be healthy, and keep being able to enjoy food and life for a long time into the future.

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Chamomile Tea For Digestion
By Venk P

Chamomile tea has been known for centuries for its soothing and relaxing properties, being used commonly to aid with problems such as insomnia, nervousness, as well as a comforting remedy during illnesses such as colds and flu. What many people don’t know is that chamomile tea is an excellent remedy to help with digestion. Poor digestion is likely rooted in our poor food choices, poor eating habits and the fast-paced lifestyles. Correcting these are the key to having a health digestive system, but there are things that can be done to help alleviate daily chronic symptoms that many people experience such as gas, bloating, cramping, diarrhea and constipation. One of the best herbal remedies as a “cure-all” for nearly all digestive problems, is drinking a high quality chamomile tea.

Chamomile tea contains essential oils and flavanoids, which actually relax the smooth muscles in the digestive tract, to relieve pain and cramping and promote normal peristalsis (the contractions of your intestinal tract that help move food along). Another class of compounds called sesquiterpenes, have anti-inflammatory effects which helps soothe the irritated lining of the gastrointestinal tract and reduce the inflammation associated with poor digestion. This tea also acts as a relaxant, to help calm down nervousness and tension. Many people who suffer from IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) also suffer from symptoms of anxiety, which have been shown to contribute to their digestive complaints. It is well known that the digestive tract has many connections to the central nervous system, and therefore anxiety and emotional issues can have a huge impact on how your body digests food. By drinking chamomile tea regularly, and calming the system, people with IBS can help their symptoms by directly affecting their digestive tract, and indirectly by helping to relieve nervousness.

For people who have very mild digestion issues, drinking chamomile tea on “as-needed” basis is sufficient. However, for people with chronic symptoms it is important to be able to get a high enough dose of the beneficial compounds, which can be achieved by drinking 3 to 5 cups per day, on a regular basis. Use 2 tsp of flower per cup, and infuse for 5 -10 minutes covered. Drink the tea while still hot, before all the beneficial essential oils evaporate.

The importance of drinking a high quality chamomile tea cannot be understated. Most grocery-store brands contain merely the “dust” and bits of flower that remain after sorting and packaging. Choose a brand that consists of high quality loose whole flowers, which contain the highest concentration of beneficial compounds to ensure that you get the freshest, most flavorful and health-promoting cup of tea.

* For those with allergies to ragweed, please use caution with chamomile, as it is part of the same family of herbs as ragweed, and some people may experience a cross-reaction. Try a cup or two, and if no allergy symptoms appear (such as an itchy throat) then you’re probably fine.

*Women who are pregnant should not drink chamomile tea.

Health disclaimer:

The information provided in this article should not be construed as personal medical advice or instruction. No action or inaction should be taken based solely on the contents of this article. Readers should consult a naturopathic doctor or a qualified health care professional on any matter relating to their health and well-being.

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