Hippocrates said that good health resides in your gut and I totally believe this to be true. If your gut is not healthy, you are not healthy.
What are some signs that our gut is not healthy?
- Frequent stomach pain.
- A high sugar diet. If you are eating a diet high in sugar it can decrease the amount of good bacteria in your gut. When there is an imbalance of good bacteria in your gut it can increase sugar cravings and becomes a viscous cycle. Try giving up sugar if possible. Sugar has been linked to increased inflammation in the body.
- Sleep disturbances. Most of the bodies Serotonin is produced in the gut. Serotonin is a hormone that affects sleep.
- Skin Irritations. Skin issues can be linked to bad gut health. Our liver works to get rid of the toxins that we are exposed to daily. If it is not working properly and the normal routes that our body uses to get rid of toxins is compromised then our body will try other routes to rid it of toxins. Hence, we react with skin issues.
- Autoimmune conditions can be a result of our gut not being healthy.
- Food intolerances. If we do not have the good bacteria or the right enzymes in our digestive system it has a hard time digesting the food we eat and can cause bloating, gas, diarrhea, and nausea.
How can we improve our gut health?
- Eat raw fruits and vegetables.
- Eat foods that are fermented like sauerkraut, yogurt, and kefir.
- Avoid Sugar.
- Lower your stress levels.
- Increase your water intake so that your digestive system has an easier time digesting the food you eat.
- Take a prebiotic or a probiotic. Find foods that contain both.
- Supplement with high quality enzymes.
What are some things you do to improve gut health? Do you agree that gut health is important for your overall health?
Remember I am not a doctor and I am not here to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness. The ideas here are things that I have personally experienced in my journey to better wellness. It is always a great idea to do your own research into what is best for you!
Blessings,
Anna
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