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What is a healthy way to aid my digestion?

Hi,I did the following:
Question: What is a healthy way to aid my digestion?

I have had different problems from heartburn to excessive gas etc. Are there any healthy (natural) pills or vitamins that I could take to help me out?

The following is the answer:

Answer by ☮Jen D☮
First, the answer is not found in pill form – it’s much simpler than that. Diet related health problems need to be solved by diet.

First, if you’re taking any antacids, STOP. You need acid to digest food. Decreasing acid production only cripples the system, and leads to pharmaceuticals and surgery.

Second, eliminated processed foods from your diet.

Third, decrease consumption of caffeine, alcohol and tobacco.

Last, increase (greatly) the amount of raw fibrous vegetables (carrots, celery, broccoli, cauliflower) you consume. Eat at least two cups daily.. This will flush out the digestive system and allow it to function much more efficiently.

Answer by oldtimekid2
Jen is exactly right that the only way to permanently remove digestive problems is to eliminate the things that cause it (assuming you’re not allergic to any certain foods that are causing the indigestion, of course).
However, it does take time to change your whole diet, so in the mean time, you could also get a good digestive enzyme complex. Gas is typically caused by improper digestion, so if you digest those foods properly, it should eliminate (or at least minimize) the gas within a day or two in most cases.
The heartburn on the other hand would be more diet related. You could take some alkaline foods temporarily to help minimize it, but changing your diet is the only way to really prevent it. Good luck and I hope I helped!

Answer by LittleGreenPixie
Digestive enzymes, probiotics, and ginger tea

Answer by Caitlin F
There’s a lot of different answers to that question. The best thing is to research it for yourself and see what works best for you. I recommend a book called Gut Wisdom by Alyce Sorokie. Out of all the books I’ve read on the topic, I like hers the best.

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