How Do I Improve my Digestion? In a way, its strange that this question needs addressing. After all, digestion is part of the parasympathetic nervous system, meaning it happens automatically. Its not like exercise or sleep or any other bodily function that we can control. You eat and it gets digested. No instructions necessary.Or, maybe not. After all, just about everyone—myself included—has digestion issues from time to time, which is why TUMS® and Pepto-Bismol® are household names. (For the record, ginger tea with a hint of honey is a much more holistic—not to mention yummier—way to fight indigestion.) How do you know if your digestion needs a little fine-tuning? Obvious signs include heartburn, excess gas, and too many/too few bowel movements. (One visit to the white throne a day is ideal.) If you really want to get into detail, your transit time—the time it takes food to get from one end to the other—should be about 24 hours. To test this, eat 2 to 3 beets in one sitting. Without getting too graphic, it will be extremely obvious when theyve worked their way to your stool. If its within a day or two, thats a good thing. If not, this week I will be sharing ways to help! (Warning: The beet test can also turn your urine red—and in much less time than 24 hours. This is normal, albeit freaky. Dont panic
Posted on: Sun, 10 Nov 2013 01:05:50 +0000
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