Bloating, heartburn, irregular bowel movements... these are all occasional digestive discomforts that can disrupt our daily comfort. These problems affect not only our well-being, but also our social interactions.
The good news? It's possible to mitigate them, or even prevent them, by adopting simple daily actions. Let's take a look together.
Summary
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What are the different types of digestive disorders?
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What lifestyle habits should you prioritize?
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Which BodyCheckup supplements can support digestion?
What are the different types of digestive disorders?
To adopt the right reflexes when faced with intestinal discomfort, it is useful to understand them well. This allows you to recognize them and better relieve them.
Irregular transit
This is a difficulty in evacuating stools, linked to a slowing down of their progression in the colon. This results in stools that are too rare (less than 3 times per week), hard, and difficult to eliminate.
The causes are varied: a diet low in fiber, lack of hydration, a sedentary lifestyle, or even “holding it in.” Sudden changes in rhythm (such as when traveling) can also disrupt transit.
Conversely, excessively rapid transit (more than 3 loose or liquid stools per day) can occur. It is often accompanied by abdominal cramps and can be triggered by food poisoning, intolerances (gluten, lactose), excessive stress, or excessive consumption of fiber, sugars, or fats.
Bloating
They result in a feeling of a bloated, tense stomach, accompanied by gurgling and flatulence. They generally result from a buildup of gas that is difficult to expel.
Certain foods are often the cause: cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, etc.), legumes (lentils, chickpeas, etc.), starchy foods, carbonated drinks, dairy products, etc.
They also appear when we swallow too much air, especially when eating too quickly, talking at the table or chewing gum.
Heartburn
They correspond to a sensation of acidity in the stomach, which can rise to the chest and throat.
These heartburns are often linked to heavy, fatty, or spicy meals, but also to the consumption of alcohol, coffee, tobacco, or certain medications. They generally remain benign if they occur occasionally.
What lifestyle habits should you prioritize?
Adopting a healthy lifestyle is essential for taking care of your digestion and your intestinal microbiota, which plays a key role in our health. Adequate fiber intake, adequate hydration, and a balanced diet are the basics to follow.
Some advice depending on the disorder:
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Slow transit: prioritize fiber (whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes), drink 1.5 L of water per day, move regularly and do not ignore the urge to go to the bathroom.
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Expedited transit: Choose foods that are gentle on the intestines (white rice, bananas, apples, lean meats), limit fat, alcohol, and sweeteners. Drink enough to avoid dehydration.
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Bloating: eat slowly, chew well, reduce the consumption of fermentable foods and walk after meals to stimulate digestion.
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Burns: avoid meals that are too rich, spicy or too large, limit alcohol, coffee and tea on an empty stomach, and divide your diet.
Which BodyCheckup supplements support digestion?
At the house of BodyCheckup, we develop targeted and scientifically validated formulations to support your daily digestive comfort. Each ingredient is precisely chosen to act where your system needs it.
- Emergency intestinal crisis: Targeted at abdominal inflammation and pain
- Glutamine: Targeted on immune cells
- Microbiota boost: Targeted on digestive health
These discomforts are most often benign and temporary, but if they persist despite your efforts, it is important to consult a doctor to rule out any pathology.
In the meantime, adopting these good habits can only improve your digestive comfort on a daily basis!
