Eating Like A Bear BUT With Digestive Problems?
As a Bear, you may be wondering what exactly could be causing your poor digestion? There are a few things to keep in mind if you are looking for healthy digestion and these go for each of the Hauser Diet Types.
1) Know Your Food Allergies
Did you know that half of your immune system is located in your gut wall? It is located there to protect your body from foreign invaders that may enter through the mouth. At Caring Medical we check for IgG antibodies, or delayed response antibodies. If you are eating a food your are allergic to, it can cause inflammation of your gut. If your gut wall is inflamed, you can be sure that you will experience some sort of digestion disruption, whether it is constipation, diarrhea, gas or all of the above. It is crucial to gut health and overall health to know what foods your body is allergic to, if any.
2) Eat Adequate Fiber
Fiber can help with both constipation and diarrhea by ensuring healthy bowel movements. Its easy to get fiber in on the Bear Dietvegetables and whole grains will be your best sources, so be sure to get a balance of the two.
3) Drink Enough Water
If you are getting adequate fiber, you also have to be getting adequate water to keep things moving through your gut. Water intake is key to your digestive health. While some people believe that 8 glasses of water per day is adequate, we individualize the recommendation to half your body weight in ounces. So whatever your body weight is in pounds, take half of that number and that should be your water intake per day in ounces. (Example: 160 pound person should drink 80 ounces of water.)
4) Take Probiotics
Did you know that there are 3 pounds of bacteria living in your gut? Thats over 100 trillion bacteria! These tiny bacteria help maintain your immune system, inhibit viruses and harmful bacteria from entering your body, and ensure the proper breakdown of food. However the number of bacteria can be decreased through stress, poor diet, the use of antibiotics, disease and other factors. Once the good bacteria level is decreased, it leaves room for bad bacteria to take over. Taking a good probiotic supplement can restore the good bacteria in your gut so that normal and healthy digestion can occur.
5) Use Digestive Enzymes
Not only can your body lose healthy bacteria, it can also lose important digestive enzymes. As the level of enzymes decrease in your body, the ability to properly break down food will occur, resulting in bloating and discomfort, gas, indigestion and passing of undigested food in the stool. If you are a Bear, you should be taking a good enzyme blend that includes proteases, amylases and cellulases. These enzymes are usually taken before or with meals to aid in breaking down the food in each meal.
6) Reduce Stress and Relax!
Did you know that stress and tension can cause irritable bowel symptoms? When your body senses stress, it can pump out extra gastric juices leading to upset stomach and sometimes diarrhea. Have you ever had a nervous stomach? Stress or anxiety can be felt in your stomach! Try some relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, calm thoughts, or prayer. Stress can do a number on your body so take some time to relax!
Or what if you are tense and can feel your muscles tightening? Did you know that your digestive track is made out of muscle? Some people who struggle with constipation have very stressful lives and can tense up, preventing any movement in the gut. Again, take some time to relax.
Your Bear Diet Type should be making you feel great! If you are experiencing any problems with digestion, be sure you are taking all the right steps to have a healthy gut. Schedule your nutrition visit by clicking here
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