Eating food should always be a relaxing and pleasurable experience, as well as nourishing to your body. Many people will eat on the run, swallow their food whole and consume unhealthy food. Food should be eaten without any distractions when you are in a calm state of mind and each bite chewed thoroughly. The digestion process actually begins when food becomes mixed with saliva. A common mistake people make is drinking while they eat- this inhibits our digestive juices. You should actually not drink anything until 30 minutes after a meal. Many other problems include mixing too many food groups together at a meal, as people with weak digestive systems will actually benefit from eating their carbohydrates and proteins at different times during the day. Most people eat the wrong types of food, devitalized foods and consume an inadequate amount of fresh vegetables and fruits. Fresh fruits and vegetables provide us with plant enzymes that aid in digestion and help us assimilate nutrients better. Raw fruits and vegetables are best, but filling your plate with fresh or frozen cooked vegetables is also great. Over-consumption of food is also detrimental to digestion. Chewing your food slowly will also fill you up faster and you will want less to eat, also aiding in weight loss. Avoid carbonated beverages completely, as they weaken the digestive secretions. A contaminated colon with poor elimination will also lead to digestion problems, so one of the first steps to correcting digestion problems and other health issues is to cleanse and rebuild the colon. Many people also have insufficient enzyme production or over/under production of Hydrochloric Acid. Hydrochloric Acid, more commonly referred to as “Stomach Acid”, is necessary for proper digestion. It activates digestive enzymes that break down food into small particles for absorption, and helps keep the digestive tract free of bacteria and parasites. Most people generally have low levels of hydrochloric acid- this leads to food only being partially digested, which causes most indigestion symptoms: gas, bloating, belching, diarrhea or constipation. Taking a good quality digestive enzyme prior to eating is very beneficial. Poor digestion leads to many of the health problems listed on this website. Malnutrition, where the body lacks vital nutrients, almost always occurs since food is not properly assimilated.
Sometimes indigestion can be caused by more severe health problems such as ulcers, gallstones, or even some forms of cancer. If indigestion does not improve within a month of following the suggestions mentioned above and taking all natural health supplements for indigestion you need to consult your doctor to rule out a more serious specific condition.
Some suggested digestive health supplements to help with digestion problems are:
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