Health is Wealth
*Gut motility plays a crucial role in your overall health specially if you are dealing with SIBO ( small intestine bectrital overgrowth) symptoms. Gut motility refers to the movement of food and other substances from the mouth, through the esophagus, stomach , small intestine , to the colon and out of the body.* Some conditions that affect the muscles and nerves of your gastrointestinal (GI) tract can cause you to have dysmotility. Dysmotility is when your GI tract doesn't move food through your digestive system the way it should.
*It's like the current in the river ๐ if it's strong it moves everything seamlessly and if it's weak things can get stuck and that's where the problem starts.*
๐ *One of the leading causes of sibo is slow gut motility that causes bacteria to outgrow in the small intestine.*
๐ *Few signs of gut motility dysfunction*
๐Severe Constipation
๐ Burping, Vomiting ๐คฎ
๐ Nausea ๐คข
๐ Frequent bloating ๐
๐ Abdominal pains ๐ฅด๐ซ
And it's not only linked with SIBO but other digestive issues like IBS, GERD, Gastroparesis and many more.
*Apart from above What slows gut motility?*
The following are some examples of triggering events that usually lead to dysregulated/slow gut motility, for one reason or another:
๐ซChronically high stress levels
๐ซMental/emotional trauma
/ traumatic brain injury
๐ซParkinson’s disease
๐ซGastric surgery
๐ซZinc deficiency (inhibits taste/smell)
๐ซCOVID-19 (inhibits taste/smell)
๐ซGastric surgery
๐ซH. pylori infection (may induce autoimmune gastritis)
๐ซMedication side effects
๐ซSnacking all day
๐ซDrinking beverages between meals all day
๐ซMethane-dominant SIBO
*Consult the doctor to know the underlying root cause and treat it* .
๐ฟ *There are a few natural ways to help your gut motility work better*
๐ฟPractice relaxation techniques ( belly breathing, yoga , meditation, music therapy etc ) ๐ง♀️๐ง♀️
๐ฟGive digestion a 3-5 hours break between meals
๐ฟOvernight atleast 12 hours fast , intermittent fasting ๐
๐ฟChew your food well your stomach got no teeth ๐ฆท
๐ฟ Incorporate daily body movements dance ๐๐คธ♀️
๐ฟ Enhance your vegus nerve functions ( chanting, singing, gargling and different exercises to improve your vegal tone.)
๐ฟ Use natural Prokinetics like ginger, peppermint leaves, amla , licorice root etc ( Prokineticis is a term that means to promote movement.)
๐ฟ Increase your fibre intake ๐ฅ
๐ฟHydrate yourself ๐ฆ
๐ฟTake magnesium to bowel tolerance
๐ฟ Take apple cider vinegar, aloe vera , digestive enzymes and probiotics ๐
๐ฟTake whole grains ๐พ
๐ฟ Take small quantity of meals and eat slowly & mindfully
๐ฟ Don't drink water with your meals
๐ฟ Add fermented foods to your diet
๐ฟ Take food that increase gut motility
๐ฟ Take care of your stress levels ๐ฌ
Take care of your gut to have a fully functional body and brain. As gut brain connection plays a major role in your overall wellbeing. Stay healthy, stay blessed. ๐๐ง♀️๐คธ♀️๐๐ง
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