Digestive Disorders

See also :

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Dyspepsia
• Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• Gastroparesis

Home remedies

• Avoid pasteurized foods and beverages that destroy enzymes. Eat raw veggies and fruits or juice often to take in more digestive enzymes. Add full spectrum enzyme supplements to your diet.
• Avoid processed and junk foods, especially HFCS spiked foods and beverages and processed cooking or salad oils. Consume organic whole foods.
• Ginger : This antioxidant herb is widely known for its digestion-aiding and intestinal-support properties. Researchers believe it can help fight diarrhea, ease nausea, ease IBS symptoms, safeguard against ulcers, and support overall intestinal health.
• Coriander (Coriandrum sativum). This herb has been used to improve digestion and ease gas since the days of ancient Egypt. Known for its anti-inflammatory properties, it helps settle the stomach, ease gas problems, alleviate inflammatory conditions, relieve heartburn, and prevent diarrhea.
• Cumin may promote healthy digestion.
• Artichoke has been shown to be a natural remedy which improve various digestive health disorders.
• Peppermint oil. Peppermint has been used since the ancient Romans for relief from gas, heartburn, and intestinal distress. Modern studies indicate that it can, indeed, ease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) including abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea.
• Cayenne Pepper (capsicum). This widely used herb supports tissues lining the stomach and intestines, and is often used to end flatulence and ease the effects of dyspepsia. It also promotes healthy peristalsis in the gastrointestinal tract and aids in digestion and nutrition absorption.
• Apples promote good digestion, prevent intestinal fermentation, and reduce colon inflammation.
• Good fats : Fats lubricate our digestive tract and have many other benefits as well. The best fats are those found in whole, raw foods such as avocados, soaked nuts and seeds, sun-cured olives and young coconuts.
• Add More Leafy Greens : The more greens you have in your diet, the better your digestion will be. Greens have so many benefits!
• Bentonite clay helps balancing bacteria in the digestive tract.
• Drinking warm liquids aids digestion. Drinking room temperature or lukewarm water first thing in the morning allows the body to become hydrated after sleeping and encourages elimination.
• Eat a small salad with apple cider vinegar prior to eating your holiday meals. The enzymes in the greens help with digestion while the apple cider vinegar stimulates the body’s natural production of hydrochloric acid to aid protein digestion. Avoid apple cider vinegar if you have a stomach ulcer.
• First thing in the morning take a probiotic supplement. Choose a formula that contains a range of intestinal flora such as lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacterium bifidus. By regulating intestinal flora, you will also regulate bowel movements and improve digestion.
• Cleanse your digestive system by eating kitchari.
• Daikon (Raphanus sativus) is a Japanese root vegetable belonging to the cabbage family. It is called Japanese radish, white radish or Oriental radish. It has traditionally been used to aid digestion and protect the liver.
• Bromelain is a popular natural digestive aid due to it's ability to digest proteins. It's used for bloating, gas and other digestive symptoms and for conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome.
• Bitter herbs : Consuming "bitter" herbs just before a meal can help promote digestive secretions which, of course, aid in proper digestion. According to The Herb Companion, herbs like gentian (Gentiana lutea), barberry root (Berberis vulgaris), dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), and artichoke (Cynara scolymus) are all useful in helping to reduce gas, bloating, and other digestive discomfort associated with indigestion. To go along with this, fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), dill (Anethum graveolens), cumin (Cuminum cyminum), caraway (Carum carvi), and Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) all help warm up the digestive tract, which facilitates the easy digestion and passage of food through the digestive tract.
• Kang Ning Wan is a Chinese Herbal Formulas treating a large list of digestion problems.
• Miso stimulates the secretion of digestive fluids in the stomach.
• Zinc: Many people are unaware of the important role zinc plays in healthy digestion. An essential mineral for the production of digestive enzymes, zinc is one of the primary catalysts by which the body processes nutrients. Zinc is also a critical component in the renewal of regrowth of intestinal tissue, as well as the production of digestive bile and secretions of both the liver and pancreas.
• Glutamine is a nutrient that is known for maintaining the health of your intestinal tract, helping to encourage a proper acid-alkaline balance and pH in your body, and helping your body produce glutathione, a key antioxidant.Glutamine is found in foods like cabbage, beets, beef, chicken, fish, beans and dairy products.
• Vitamin B6 is crucial for your body to properly break down sugars and starches…and poor digestion of these can lead to gas, bloating and harmful bacteria overgrowth. It also prevents the buildup of homocysteine in your blood, which at chronically elevated levels can raise your risk of heart disease. Food sources of B6 include spinach, bell peppers, garlic, tuna, cauliflower, bananas, broccoli, celery, asparagus, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and leafy greens.
• Rooibos/Red Tea (Aspalathus linearis). Rooibus has long been used in African folk healing as a popular digestive tonic that can ease nausea, constipation, and heartburn, and is gaining considerable attention in the West due to its high levels of health-supporting antioxidants and phenolic compounds. Researchers believe it can also provide anti-spasmodic effects that lessen painful gastrointestinal cramps.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.