Have you ever noticed that feeling unwell often starts with your gut? Many doctors agree that gut health plays a crucial role in our overall well-being. Today, let’s see how gut health affects your body,
understand how Ayurveda can help, and see which Patanjali products are usefull.
Impact of Gut Health
Gut health means having a balanced mix of good microbes in your digestive system. These tiny organisms affect your body, from digestion and immunity to your skin, weight, and heart. Good microbes help keep harmful ones in check and stop toxins and germs from entering your bloodstream.
Gut microbes help nutrients get absorbed and support the immune cells in fighting infections more effectively. They help regulate metabolism, control hormone levels, and influence satiation to prevent overeating. They also manage inflammation, thus controlling chronic issues related to skin, joints, and the heart.
Good gut microbes boost the mood hormones, which in turn, manage to lower mental issues like depression and anxiety. These controlled hormones also manage the quality of sleep and help avoid issues like insomnia. Excessive gut issues make the immune system go overboard and worsen allergies.
Ayurveda states gut health, or Agni, as the base for complete good health. It also ensures that toxins, or Ama, doesn’t collect or spread. Following are simple tips to keep gut health optimum, and Patanjali products to use.
3 Ayurvedic Tips for a Good Gut
Food: Warm and cooked meals work well to keep the Agni alive. Include vegetables, fruits, millets, and grains. Probiotic food, found in Buttermilk, Bananas, Garlic, Onions, and fermented food, boosts useful gut health. Choose Ghee to oil the gut lining. Chew your food properly and without distraction. Eat on time. Your last meal should be at least three hours before sleep. Drink warm water for proper digestion. Patanjali Organic Swarna Bajri (750 Gms) is a great millet that can be used to make rotis, khichdi, and other dishes. Ayurveda suggests using it for good digestion.
Herbs and Spices: Ayurvedic spices like Coriander, Hing, and Cumin boost digestion and avoid toxin buildup. Have it in raw or herbal tea forms. Triphala is an Ayurvedic herb that detoxifies and regulates bowel movement and boosts gut microbes. Amla has antioxidants and Vitamin C that boosts Agni, lowers acidity, and helps absorb nutrients. Ginger increases digestive enzymes and deals with issues like gas and bloating. Fennel, with its cooling properties, helps control bloating and gas and calms the digestive system. Turmeric, with its anti-inflammatory properties, helps reduce gut lining inflammation and boost digestive function. Tulsi aids in dealing with gut health related to stress, and supports gut bacteria. Mulethi calms inflammation in the gut lining along with lower acidity. Patanjali Pachak Hing Peda (100 Gms and 200 Gms) is a great product consisting of Hing, and ingredients like Anardana, Amchur, Coriander, Black Pepper, Fennel, and other Ayurvedic spices and herbs. It helps with good digestion, relief from digestive issues like gas, and boosts digestive health.
Lifestyle: Simple lifestyle choices go a long way in keeping good gut health. Avoid overeating or frequent snacking, as they overwork the digestive system. Time out your meals and snacks. Choose exercises like brisk walking, Yoga, and Pranayam for good digestion. Good sleep establishes the body’s ability to reset the digestive system. If you want to snack, Patanjali Ragi Cookies Digestive (200 Gms) has the nutritious goodness of Ragi, tastes great, and helps with digestion.
Gut health is crucial to staying healthy. A simple understanding of what works for a good gut, the right food consumed, Ayurveda, and Patanjali work to stay gut healthy.
