Are you plagued with symptoms of digestive distress such as heartburn, gas, bloating, constipation or a frequently upset stomach? If the answer is yes, then you know how much poor digestion can effect your quality of life. Are you aware that symptoms such as low energy, weight gain, skin problems, weak immunity, inflammation and aches and pains are all associated with poor digestion? Most people associate digestive problems with eating the wrong types of food. But the thruth is, poor digestion is caused by an overgrowth of harmful bacteria inside your intestines. Latest research has also confiremed that when your digestion suffers,
so can your overall health. With poor digestion, it becomes difficult for your body to absorb the important nutrients from the food. But the good news is that by improving your overall digestive system, you can actually feel better from head to toe.Our
digestive tract is filled with "friendly" bacteria that are essential for optimal health. Stress, poor diet, toxins and pharmaceutical drugs, especially antibiotics can kill off these good bacteria in large numbers. When the balance between good and harmful bacteria is thrown off, you experience sluggish digestion, which can cause host of other health problems.So the key to healthy digestion is to increase the intake of good bacteria or probiotics such as lactobacillus bacteria which is found in yoghurt. But probiotics require support of plant based compounds known as prebiotics to work and grow more effectively. Prebiotics can be found in soybeans, chicory roots, raw garlic and onions, raw leek and oats. Probiotics can be found in yoghurt, beer, aged cheese, cottage cheese, miso, pickled ginger, etc.