Why is digestive hygiene so important ? For whom and for what is it important? For us, of course, and for our digestive organs. Recently I heard older men arguing “until they turn blue,” while figuring out which of them has more different sores. It is characteristic that when it came to pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract (gastrointestinal tract), all those present were even more animated.
It turned out that none of the arguing men took into account digestive problems at all. They unanimously admitted that "this is for everyone." I thought not at all. For example, in my family, including grandparents, this is all right. There were some unpleasant moments, but as they say: "This is a long time ago and not true."
It is possible that you and everything are in order with the digestive organs precisely due to the fact that from early childhood everyone in your family respects the hygiene of the digestive organs.
It’s rare to see a dirty, unwashed, and unkempt man. Surprisingly, few people follow digestive hygiene. But compliance with hygiene rules is essential for the prevention of gastrointestinal diseases and the normal functioning of the digestive organs.
What is digestive hygiene
Oral cavity
- You should start with oral care, its maintenance is clean. Thus we protect the mucous membrane from ulceration and inflammation. The teeth are healthy, there is no unpleasant odor.
- Teeth are thoroughly cleaned both in the morning and in the evening before going to bed. To completely remove the writing residue, hold the toothbrush up and down, at the same time massaging the gums. This method improves the blood supply to the roots of the teeth, prevents bleeding of the gums.
Inadequate oral care leads to the multiplication of germs in the stuck food debris. Yellow spots form on the tooth surface, an unpleasant odor from the oral cavity appears. The mineral salts that saliva contains are deposited on the teeth, forming tartar. Microbes that multiply among teeth provoke gum inflammation and lead to dental diseases.
Also, hygiene of the digestive system, of course, includes cleanliness during meals:
- cleanly washed hands;
- washing vegetables, fruits, washing other foods;
- heat treatment of food products;
- cleanly washed dishes;
- quality cooked food with a pleasant smell and taste;
- attractive view.
In addition to keeping hands and products clean, digestive hygiene provides for the correct frequency of meals. Since mixed food is digested and located in the stomach for about four hours, it will eat properly every four hours. If this gap is shortened, then mixing new and previously taken food leads to bloating due to a violation of its normal functioning. If the interval between meals is increased, the glands of the empty stomach begin to secrete enzymes and hydrochloric acid. They cause inflammation of the mucous membrane. The result of such exposure can develop peptic ulcer, chronic gastritis.
Oriental medicine. Digestion Cleansing
The stomach must be cleaned once every two weeks.
Water cleansing
- The stomach should be filled with water. Water should be slightly warmer than the normal temperature of the human body.
- You need to drink from one and a half to three liters.
- Taking water, you must squat down and spread your knees - "Crow Pose."
- When the stomach is full, you need to rise and bend at an angle of 90º in the lower back.
- By pressing on the stomach with his hands, water leaves the stomach through the mouth, taking with it all the excess.
If you follow these simple recommendations, digestive hygiene will ensure your digestive tract works properly. Be healthy!