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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Free Ezine Content And Articles Submission Service</title><link>http://www.ezinearticles.biz</link><description>Search hundreds of free ezine articles from reputed authors</description><language>en-us</language><copyright>copyright 2004 ezinearticles.biz</copyright><docs>http://www.ezinearticles.biz/rss</docs><managingEditor>info@hostdude.net</managingEditor><webMaster>webmaster@ezinead.net</webMaster><item><title>Digestion &amp;ndash; Simple Tips To Increase Energy &amp; Avoid Illness</title><category>Health &amp; Nutrition</category><description>&lt;p&gt;Are you so busy that you rush your food and snatch meals when you can?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are you rushing your eating so much that it simply is not enjoyable?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Well if you do you will have poor digestion and this can be the cause of low energy levels and more seriously can cause a number of illnesses including:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Abdominal pain, inflammation, arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, yeast infections and allergies can then occur.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So if you want to avoid illness and get more energy take a look at your digestion and improve it with these simple tips.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1. Chew Your Food&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Try and take smaller bites when you eat and chew slowly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thoroughly chew your food which allows amylase, the digestive enzyme present in saliva, to breakdown and digest the food properly.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2. Get More Fiber&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fiber is essential for healthy digestion and to cleanse the gut by keeping food moving through it; however most people simply don't get enough of it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Aim for 25 - 30 grams per day (the average for most adults is just 8grams) fiber rich foods include strawberries, apples, brown rice, chick peas, potatoes (with skins) figs, dates and prunes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As a bonus eating fibre is a great way to lose weight as it fills you up and curbs hunger pangs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3. Beans and legumes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you don't have time to cook dried beans, buy canned, but make sure you rinse them before cooking.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lentils and split peas are less gas-forming than other legumes and are a great choice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ground flaxseeds are a gentle laxative. They are very useful for chronic constipation, damage to the intestine wall from laxative use, irritable bowels, and to soothe inflammation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sprinkle ground flaxseeds on any of your meals to make sure you get enough.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3. Good Gut Bacteria&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There are over 400 different kinds of bacteria and yeasts in your digestive system. Of these, the bacteria Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum are considered good.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;"probiotic" bacteria because the help to maintain overall intestinal health.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Although good bacteria can be found in some yogurt, there is a wide variation in quality, so play it safe and look for good quality organic yogurt&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Supplements containing acidophilus and bifidobacteria can be found in most health food stores.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They are especially helpful for the following conditions:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull; Irritable bowel syndrome&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull; Diarrhea&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull; Bloating, flatulence and gas&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;bull; Vaginal yeast infections&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4. Supplement to Restore Digestive Health&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Enteric-Coated Peppermint Oil&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Peppermint oil can reduce abdominal pain and bloating and you can take it naturally or simply buying it as a supplement.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Digestive Enzymes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Enzyme supplements are believed to support the body's own digestive enzymes to aid digestion and help with other problems stemming from poor digestion.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Vitmain B12&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stomach acid naturally declines with age.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Too little acid can cause low vitamin B12 and folic acid levels you may want to consider a B12 supplement to help restore balance. .&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5. Drink plenty of water&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We can&amp;rsquo;t live without water!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We need it to live and you need to get plenty of it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Drink 2 &amp;ndash; 3 liters a day for hydration and to flush out impurities from the body.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Take care of ypur digestive system and&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It will take care of you!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want to avoid illness, have more energy and have better looking skin, follow the above tips.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There simple and easy to do, so look after your digestion today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><resource>MORE FREE INFO &#xD;
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