How to Cure Digestive Problems

Digestive problems can cause a lot of pain and discomfort. Over time, they may also lead to more serious problems including bowel cancer. Bloating, headaches and indigestion are common complaints associated with digestive problems. Problems often occur due to incorrect pH levels in the stomach, not enough intestinal flora, often due to taking antibiotics too frequently or not getting enough live cultures in the diet to combat the exposure to harmful bacteria. They may also be caused by an excess of toxic build up in the organs, slowing the bodies ability to process food intake and eliminate waste correctly. These problems can generally be cured easily through proper diet and exercise.

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Make sure you get enough good bacteria. The intestinal flora in the stomach is the good bacteria that keeps the digestive tract healthy and strong. To make sure you have enough, eat plenty of yogurt with live cultures, sauerkraut and pickled foods or take a probiotic supplement.

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Cleanse the digestive tract and colon using a lemon, honey and cayenne pepper fast, which can be done by drinking twelve cups of purified water that contains a tbsp of honey, a tsp of apple cider vinegar, a squeeze of lemon juice, and sprinkle of cayenne pepper in every cup. Under a doctor's supervision, do this for as many days as you feel you need to get your insides clean. Many do the fast between three and ten days, but it can also be done for one day to give your system a quick cleanse. Adding apple cider vinegar will assist in cleansing the organs also as it contains a fiber called pectin that removes fat, toxins, cholesterol, and waste from the body. .

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Eat high fiber foods such as bran cereals for breakfast, grains, beans, and leafy green vegetables. Don't suddenly increase increase fiber intake. Do it gradually. Build up to approximately 25 grams a day.

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Drink eight to twelve cups of water daily. This will give your insides a constant cleanse and keep them healthy and hydrated enough to function at optimum levels. Water will help to soften and break down the food in your stomach.

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Drink green tea, peppermint tea and fruit between meals. These are all very helpful for digestive problems, and they will ensure that, throughout the day, your insides continue to function at optimum levels. It will help each meal be properly processed by your body.

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Get exercise daily. This will boost your metabolism and help to improve digestion. Yoga is very beneficial for digestion as many postures in yoga focus on cleansing the organs and assisting the digestive process.