6 Things to Do Daily for Better Digestion

Hello my friends! 

It’s officially summertime and, when we’re outside enjoying the weather, the last thing we want to feel is uncomfortable and bloated. I’m extremely passionate about the connection of gut health to all other areas of health. If you’re not nurturing your gut health, some other area is probably suffering as well. Health is holistic and the body doesn't exist in different sections, i.e. thyroid, adrenals, hormones, skin, digestion, etc. These things all impact each other!  

Are you dealing with gut issues like bloating, indigestion, stomach pain, and low energy? At the root of all of these symptoms is gut dysfunction. An imbalance in your digestive output and gut environment will cause a host of GI symptoms. 
 
My process looks to support and repair your body's underlying physiology so you can *sustainably* get back into a state of balance. No crash diets or social media influencer fads over here.  

Those "magic fixes" and supplements to help ditch every symptom you have aren't real. It takes a comprehensive system and consistent practices to get the results that you want AND keep them. I got you! That's why, for this month’s edition, I'm bringing you: 

6 Things to Do Daily for Better Digestion

1. Brush your teeth first thing in the morning (before eating or drinking anything). Your mouth houses lots of bacteria that if swallowed, travels to the gut. Your oral microbiome influences your gut microbiome. 

2. Hydrate with filtered water first thing. Sixteen ounces of water with a pinch of sea salt and lemon and/or trace mineral drops to properly hydrate. Plain water is not the best way to hydrate! 

3. Eat a protein-rich breakfast. Aim for 25-30g of protein. Pair this with a fiber, a healthy fat source and a carb. For example: 2 eggs scrambled with spinach and artichoke, half an avocado and sweet potato chunks.  

4. Eat more polyphenol-rich foods. Polyphenols enhance the growth of beneficial bacteria and inhibit the growth of pathogens. Some foods to eat daily: berries, coffee, olives, dark chocolate, pomegranate, green tea.  

5. Move daily in a way that you enjoy! Moderate exercise can enhance the number of beneficial microbial species, enrich the microflora diversity, and improve the development of commensal bacteria. Avoid too much high intensity to avoid increasing stress hormones.  

6. Help your body feel safe. Your body needs to feel safe to heal! Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per night (CBD helps you achieve this), eat three full meals per day without skipping, stabilize your blood sugar, use daily stress management techniques like breath work, meditation, and journaling, set boundaries and prioritize your own needs. 

Nurture your amazing body and feel the difference once you carve out time to work on YOU! Celebrate small wins and take it one day at a time.