Poor diet, overeating, and daily stress are the main causes of poor digestion. Unfortunately, when our digestive system is mistreated, our entire body suffers the consequences: bloating, stomach aches, heartburn or acid reflux, mood and sleep disorders, spots... It's time to take action to overcome these symptoms that can ruin our lives!
But then, how can you digest well ? Thanks to natural remedies that are easy to apply on a daily basis, you will be able to quickly regain digestive comfort.
6 Natural Tips to Improve Digestion
1. Take the time to eat well
It's simple, but we tend to forget to apply it in our daily lives. At lunchtime, when we eat on the go, sometimes standing up, we don't take the time to appreciate our meal or chew it well, which leads to digestive problems. Why? Because our brain takes 20 minutes to release the molecules responsible for the feeling of satiety and the enzymes that help start digestion. By eating too quickly, the brain doesn't have time to properly process the information. Take your time at the table; it will help you digest better.
2. Move to digest well
To promote the functioning of our entire digestive system, the best technique is to keep moving yourself. After a meal, we often want to collapse on a couch, but we'll stop you right there; the best thing to do is go for a 5-10 minute walk. The digestive walk isn't a myth; it really does facilitate digestion. And if you often suffer from digestive problems, we recommend that you also engage in regular exercise to strengthen your core. Indeed, toned abs ensure better digestion and reduce bloating.
3. Hydrate to help your body digest better
For your health, it is recommended to drink at least 1.5 L of water per day. More is even better! Proper hydration has a real impact on the digestive system. We often hear that we should not drink during meals to avoid diluting digestive enzymes and therefore slowing down digestion. In principle, this is sound, but rest assured, just because you drink a little water (still!) while eating doesn't mean your body won't be able to digest afterwards. The body is well made and our digestive system is intelligent enough to regulate the secretion of digestive enzymes. If it's not easy for you to drink still water, consider herbal teas that provide real digestive comfort.
4. Breathe to aid digestion
Breathing is done through a muscle, the diaphragm, which rises and falls and massages our entire digestive tract. Hence the importance of breathing properly: the stomach inflates when inhaling and deflates when exhaling, this is called abdominal breathing and it helps us digest better .
5. Massage yourself to aid digestion
Little bonus tip in video with Cynthia Hayek , osteopath and yoga teacher, who shows us how to massage our stomach to aid digestion.
Mistakes to avoid for good digestion
- Avoid lying down after eating because in this position it is more difficult for food to pass through the intestines and this will slow down digestion.
- Avoid intense exercise right after a meal. A 10-minute digestive walk is fine, but jogging is not! The body has a time to digest and a time to activate; both at the same time require too much effort.
- Avoid tea after meals: it contains tannins which inhibit certain digestive enzymes.
The little DIJO boost
Say goodbye to digestive heaviness with Easy Digestion , our combination of 5 active ingredients selected for their beneficial effects on digestive comfort. Choline and inositol contribute to the proper functioning of the liver and participate in the digestion of fats (oils, butter, cheese, nuts, oily fish, fast food, etc.). Bromelain and papain participate in the digestion of proteins (meat, poultry, fish, eggs, etc.). Black radish facilitates the secretion of bile, a liquid secreted by the liver and which participates in the digestion of fats. It also allows for good elimination of waste after a large meal (such as an overdose of raclette, for example).
As a quick and effective complement, our 5-day flat stomach reset treatment is an essential product that will allow you to reduce bloating, flatulence, and gas, and thus instantly regain a flat stomach. Indeed, thanks to its high active ingredient content and short duration, this product will provide immediate relief. To prolong its effects, all our other treatments should be taken after this first one to strengthen your flora or relieve specific digestive symptoms.
Now you know how to digest well , all you have to do is put these 5 natural tips into practice to put an end to your digestion problems once and for all.
Photo Credit: Delphine Joly
