*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]].
* [[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.
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