The phrase “Gut Feeling” is used commonly and involves some sort of intuitive yet inexplicable understanding. Is our gut feeling similar to pure intuition or can it also have some sort of a physical connection of mind and gut? It is believed that our gut feelings are a combination of gut bacteria communicating directly to our brain via chemical messengers in the blood and the gut neurons. Interesting, isn’t it?
We all know that the human body needs regular replenishment through food to ensure optimal functioning. Working with clockwork precision, the digestive system breaks down the ingested food organically into carbohydrates, proteins, fats and vitamins. This entire process is completely dependent on a healthy digestive System and any mistuning of the digestive System can lead to problems ranging from minor discomfort to serious gut issues.
Be it acid reflux or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD); Gallstones or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), it is necessary to keep the gut healthy by following the pointers below.
Regular expulsion of waste products is good for the body. This will prevent toxins in building up in the body.
Processed foods are Devils in White. They have the potential to cause inflammation of the Gastro Intestinal (GI) tract lining. This can trigger the body’s inbuilt immune system to look at them as an infection and set off an anti-infection fight.
Healthy dose of Probiotics is an absolute for a healthy gut. Along with prebiotics, the gut needs a healthy dose of probiotics to keep body systems strong. Fermented foods have live cultures that help the gut break down foods and improve the immune system.
Healthy body, Healthy Mind.
When digestion is compromised, bodies can under-produce neurotransmitters, like serotonin 95 percent of which is produced in the small intestine. Low serotonin is attributed to anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
A Balanced Digestive System is the key to a healthy gut. Since approx. 70% of the body’s immune system is housed in the gut, it is necessary to ensure its health as far as possible.
Provita healthcare products addresses all the above issues through Colon Cleanse and Detox Herbal in a combo with Cranberry which becomes a healthy bowel formula with Aloe Vera to ease digestive discomfort, detox the body, improve liver function and ensure regular bowel movements.
Turmeric 700 mg with Black Pepper which combines natural anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to support the Digestive System and body joints neutralises processed food side effects.
Absolute PROBIO+ which contains a culture of eight live multi-bacteria strains to form a formidable probiotic combination of four billion organisms per capsule to ensure a healthy gut. This clean up relieves brain fog, sadness, and low energy especially in combination with plant based digestive enzyme derivatives and synergistic herbs like Digestive Plus.
Finally, Psyllium Husk Dietary Fibre aids digestion and provides roughage to increase faecal bulk to ensure a healthy gut.
And we all know that a healthy gut ensures good mind body balance.