The Everything Digestive Health Book by Angie Best-Boss & David Edelberg

Author:Angie Best-Boss & David Edelberg
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: ebook, book
Publisher: Adams Media, Inc.
Published: 2009-07-15T00:00:00+00:00

Warm water with lemon is a soothing digestive tonic. Heat 8 to 10 ounces water, add the juice of a lemon, and honey to taste. For a little variation, use lime instead of lemon juice, or add a slice of fresh ginger or a mint or basil leaf.

Beverages to Limit

Just because it’s liquid, doesn’t mean it’s helpful. Every time you choose a glass of soda or a cup of coffee, for example, you are robbing your body of valuable nutrients. For example, caffeine leaches calcium from your bones. Plus, depending on the drink, you might be adding more risks to your digestive health.

Kick the Caffeine

Coffee has well-documented side effects: anxiety, insomnia, tremors, and irregular heartbeat. It can also irritate the digestive system, bladder, and prostate. Coffee consumption of more than one cup per day appears to increase the risk of hypertension. Even decaffeinated coffee has some caffeine in it. Keep your intake to no more than 300 mg of caffeine per day.

Avoid Alcohol

For most people, an occasional drink of alcohol is not harmful. However, there are few benefits, and some people with digestive health issues should avoid it entirely. Many people with GERD and IBS find that drinking even small amounts of alcohol can be irritating. Alcohol can affect the lining of the gastrointestinal tract and cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

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