Here Are The Causes Of Problems With The Gut
Do you have problems with your gut? The gut also known as the gastrointestinal tract is involved in processing the food that we eat.
Below are the causes of bowel problems:
A. When you have anxiety and stress
Stress can cause pain and problems in the gut. When we are stressed some parts of our body will shut down. One example of the function is our digestion. When you are stressed your gut will not properly function or shut down and as a result it can cause constipation and diarrhea. Try to avoid being stressed. Getting enough sleep on a regular basis can prevent stress.
B. When you lack exercise
Your digestive system will not properly function if you do not exercise on a regular basis. You should exercise regularly so the food that you eat will move through the gut and it can also increase the antibodies that improves our immunity from bacteria. When you are immune from different kinds of bacteria or viruses then you can avoid having an upset stomach. Having a healthy weight improves your digestive system.
C. When you have food intolerance
Food intolerance can cause problems in the gut. The most common food allergies are celiac and lactose intolerance. Celiac is allergy to wheat and lactose intolerance is allergy to milk. When you have intolerance with different food then you will experience constipation, stomach cramps or diarrhea. If you do not know the type of food that cause these problems then you should make a list of the food that you eat on a daily basis. Once you have determined the cause of this problem then you should avoid eating it.
D. When you have IBS
Experts are still not aware with the causes of IBS. There are problems with the communication of the digestive system and brain and can cause IBS. IBS is can be irritating. High fatty foods, alcohol, spicy foods and caffeine can trigger IBS. Nowadays, your bowel can actually be restored, just by taking proper medication. It is important that you intake probiotic foods.
E. When you have a bad diet
You will have an unhealthy stomach and gut when you eat and drink food that are unhealthy. You will have an unhealthy stomach when you eat processed foods. You will also have a bad digestive system if you eat too much sugar. Bad bacteria eat sugar and if their are bad bacteria on your intestines it will be inflamed and you will have a leaky gut. Softdrinks are not good for you since it consist of a high sugar content. You should avoid these foods and you change your diet. Try to avoid drinking sodas and you should be drink fresh fruit juices. You should drink plenty of water everyday.