4 steps to fight indigestion

What do family gatherings, sporting events, and holiday parties have in common? Food! Food should be enjoyed, but for the millions of Americans who struggle with digestive disorders, enjoying a big holiday family meal or lots of little hors d’oeuvres can become uncomfortable. Problems associated with poor digestion and the digestive tract include indigestion, heartburn, nausea, gas, bloating, and constipation. While some try over-the-counter antacids, these offer only temporary symptomatic relief and can come with some long-term side effects. Natural remedies, on the other hand, can also offer tremendous relief, but work to address the underlying issues of digestion and gut support. Here are four steps to support digestion and fight indigestion, naturally. q Slow down. This season, take time to enjoy the food and the company. Take time to chew your food, which is the first step in digestion. This is a great time to truly savor the food and enjoy the company you are with. r Take an all-purpose digestive enzyme. Our bodies produce acids and enzymes that break down fats, carbohydrates, and protein. As we age, these levels decline, leading to more digestive problems, like excess gas and indigestion. Digestive aids with betaine HCL can help restore healthy stomach acid levels, which are essential to good digestion. Enzyme supplements can also help by adding to the enzymes that are naturally produced in the body, supporting and improving digestion, and reducing heartburn and bloating. s Try this herbal stomach soother. Ginger is a popular digestive aid, known for its benefits in improving digestion and alleviating nausea of all kinds. Ginger has also been studied for its ability to reduce gas and inflammation in the digestive tract. Ginger tea, real ginger ale, candied ginger, and ginger capsules are all ways to get the benefits of ginger. t Use probiotics. Probiotics are the friendly bacteria that live in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract in every person. They help to encourage balance in the intestinal tract and support regularity. They are essential for the breakdown and assimilation of nutrients in the gut.

Try these four steps to help support overall digestion and GI health, and enjoy your next meal! ●

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