DO you care enough for your digestive health? Particularly if you are among the one in three who suffers symptoms such as constipation, bloating or wind. Tomorrow is World Digestive Health Day and we could use a reminder that the digestive system – which includes the giant tube that runs from the mouth to the anus, the liver, gallbladder and pancreas – needs looking after. 3 Dr Zoe Williams shares her top tips for anyone struggling to get a GP appointment Credit: Olivia West For a more comfortable tummy, don’t rush food, skip meals or have large meals before bed.
Excess weight, smoking and binge drinking can all increase the chances of acid reflux and heartburn. And de-stress! Stress can either slow down or speed up digestion, and lead to unwanted symptoms. If you feel overwhelmed, breathe in for a four-count, then slowly breathe out until you have no breath left.
Most of us do not eat enough fibre. Easy ways to add it include having a large helping of fruit or veg with every meal, adding a can of beans or lentils to dinner, and choosing the brown versions of starchy foods, such as pasta or bread. Here is a selection of what readers have asked this week.
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