Ever wondered what the word “gut health” means? There is only one healthy gut that breaks down food effectively, right? It is true that your gut health is important for your overall health. You think everything is going well, but you don’t really think about it. Lavneet Batra, an award-winning nutritionist explains 6 signs that indicate an upset bowel.Also read – 8 Ways Lauric Acid Can Improve Your Overall Health
Says Lavneet Batra, “Gut aka gastrointestinal system is essential for the optimal functioning of virtually every bodily system and function. Many aspects of modern life such as high stress levels, too little sleep, eating processed and high-sugar foods and taking antibiotics damage our gut microbiome. ” Also read – Health Benefits of Bananas: 5 Ways Bananas can enhance your overall health
Here are some common signs of an unhealthy bowel:
Bad stomach: Gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea and heartburn are all signs of an unhealthy bowel. So, if you are going through this, you may have upset stomachs. Also read – Understand the relationship between diabetes and bowel health
Bad breath: Intestinal imbalance is a type of H. pylori infection. Pylori allows bacteria to live in your GI tract. These bacteria are at the root of many stomach ulcers and bad breath.
Breakouts and skin irritation: An unbalanced microbiome increases the sensitivity of your skin and increases its risk of problems such as eczema, skin inflammation, acne and psoriasis.
Sleep disturbances: Unhealthy bowels can contribute to sleep disturbances such as insomnia or poor sleep, and therefore lead to chronic fatigue. Serotonin, a hormone that affects mood and sleep, is produced in the gut, so damage to the gut impairs the ability to sleep well.
Autoimmune conditions: Unhealthy bowels can change chronic, systemic inflammation and overall health which in turn causes a variety of autoimmune conditions.
Food Intolerance: Food intolerance is the result of difficulty in digesting certain foods. Poor quality of bacteria in the gut can lead to food intolerance.
The ‘forgotten organ’, the bowel comes in front and in the middle. And for good reason.
Gut health = overall health, so give your gut a little love it deserves it.
