DIGESTION

STOMACH AND DIGESTION There are few people with healthy digestive system. Problems like indigestion, gas, constipation etc. plague most of us. Ayurvedic system gives due importance to this aspect. Before studying the symptoms of the disease, they ask you questions about digestion. It must be remembered that eating should be for health, not to satisfy the tongue. The adage “Sweet things prove sour in digestion” is very true. With diabetes becoming the most common illness, sweetness must be treated as enemy number one. In fact, all things bitter prove good for this ailment. Nutrition is important. Vitamins and essential minerals can be had from milk, eggs and fresh vegetables and not from pills and tonics. Always be content with the required quantity. To fill the belly should not be the aim. Consult a dietician who will decide the calorie requirements, depending upon the life activity, age etc. Take plenty of water and leafy vegetables to have smooth motion. There is a saying- after supper, walk a mile. You can walk in your own house, or outside. Allopathic doctors seldom enquire about your digestive system; this is deplorable.