Like a car which requires regular maintenance and oil change so does the human digestive system. Problems such as bloating, stomach cramps, pain, constipation,hemorrhoids, diarrhoea,heartburn, and indigestion can occur if the digestive system is poorly maintained.
These symptoms can be minimised or eliminated by ways of a healthy diet, supplements and medicines.
PharmacyOnWeb tips for a healthy bowel
1. Enough Fibre Fibre helps to flush out bad bacteria and waste and keeps good gut bacteria in. Plenty of fibre may be beneficial in lowering your cholesterol levels. Benefiber and Metamucil capsules are a good supplement source of fibres if you are not having enough fibres in your diet. The good thing with Benefiber is that it can be mix in with your food or beverage without altering any taste or texture and of course with Metamucil capsules you just swallow it whole in a capsulated form. A new fibre on the market is Phloe, which contains enzyme extracted from kiwi fruit and will certainly help you get back to normal.
2.Probiotics Acidophilus are important probiotic bacterias that help to keep your gut environment healthy in the large intestine. At the same time bad bacteria do not flourish. Keep your bowel healthy with Blis Biorestore Acidophilus and Bifidobacterium.
3.Dairy and Gluten products Not every one can tolerate dairy and gluten products, are you lactose or Gluten intolerance, maybe a simple Glucose intolerance test with Biorevive can help with Gluten intolerance or you if you suffer from lactose intolerance you use our range of natural lactase enzyme supplement so that you enjoy dairy products again.
4. Supplements and Medicines certain medicines such as antibiotics can cause diarrhoea. Iron supplement can cause constipation. If you are taking certain vitamins and supplements then make sure to check with your health professional or naturopath that it does not cause digestive problems
5.Healthy food Try to maintain a balanced diet with plenty of vegetables and fruits. less on rich and fatty foods such as chocolate and oily takeaway meals which can cause immediate heartburn and reflux symptoms.