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What are different home remedies for common digestive problems?

The main function of the digestive system is:
- to process all the foods and liquids you consume.
- then turn them into nutrients or energy required by the body.
- the food that cannot be digested gets converted to waste matter, which gets expelled from the body.
- this is done by a bowel movement.

The common digestive disorders are:
- heartburn or Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- constipation
- diarrhea
- gastritis
- hemorrhoids
- irritable Bowel Disease (IBS)
- gallstones

The other types of digestive disorders are:
- celiac disease
- peptic ulcers
- crohn’s disease
- ulcerative colitis
- diverticular disease
- colon cancer, rectal cancer and stomach cancer are also a part of digestive disorders.

Home Remedies for Common Digestive Disorders
- Drink fresh Aloe Vera juice.
- This is very high in vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients.
- This remedy is said to relieve diarrhea, constipation as well as other gastrointestinal problems.
- Probiotics, which are microbial organisms, are usually found in the digestive tracts of humans.
- They improve the digestive process in the body.
- Consume probiotic yogurt at regular intervals during the day.
- This alleviates the digestive disorders.
- Different types of tea can be very helpful.
- Ginger tea, chamomile tea, green tea and peppermint tea are the effective varieties of tea that alleviate digestive problems.

Use bitter digestive stimulants and herbs like:
- black cohosh,
- angelica,
- yarrow,
- skullcap,
- dandelion
- small quantities of wormwood
- mint,
- lavender,
- fennel,
- rosemary,
- juniper,
- valerian,
- lemon balm

Diet for Common Digestive Disorders
- Follow a healthy diet at all times.
- The BRAT diet is the ideal one which comprises of bananas, rice, applesauce, tea (or Toast).

Diet Aspects
- Eating a high amount of fresh fruits and vegetables can increase the amount of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.
- Consumption of whole grains and cereals is also important.
- It adds fiber to your digestive tract.
- Fiber facilitates the movement of the waste matter in the digestive tract.
- High-fiber foods help alleviate constipation.
- Adequate intake of fluids, especially water.
- Make sure that you drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water through the day.

Other Home Remedies
- Ginger garlic with honey juice
- Decoction of Coriander, cardamom, ginger and cloves
- Lemon with honey
- Chamomile tea
- Holy basil with ginger and jiggery
- Cumin seeds with pomegranate
- Cabbage juice
- Papaya juice

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What are different kinds and symptoms of common digestive problems?

The main function of the digestive system is:
- to process all the foods and liquids you consume.
- then turn them into nutrients or energy required by the body.
- the food that cannot be digested gets converted to waste matter, which gets expelled from the body.
- this is done by a bowel movement.

The common digestive disorders are:
- heartburn or Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- constipation
- diarrhea
- gastritis
- hemorrhoids
- irritable Bowel Disease (IBS)
- gallstones

The other types of digestive disorders are:
- celiac disease
- peptic ulcers
- crohn’s disease
- ulcerative colitis
- diverticular disease
- colon cancer, rectal cancer and stomach cancer are also a part of digestive disorders.

Symptoms for Common Digestive Disorders

1. Heartburn or GERD Symptoms
- Regurgitation of sour liquid or food.
- Dry cough.
- Chest pain.
- Sensation of a lump in the throat.
- Sore throat or hoarseness.
- Dysphagia, which is difficulty in swallowing.
- Burning sensation in the chest, which could spread to the throat.

2. Constipation
- Experiencing a feeling of rectal blockage.
- Passing stools that are very hard.
- Having less than three bowel movements in a week.
- Straining excessively during a bowel movement.
- Pain in the abdominal area.
- Feeling a sensation of incomplete evacuation after passing stools.

3. Diarrhea
- Bloating in the abdominal area.
- Fever.
- Pain and severe cramps in the abdomen.
- Presence of blood in the stool on rare occasions.
- Bloody or black stool in severe and serious cases of diarrhea.

4. Gastritis
- Sensation of fullness in the upper abdomen after eating.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Pain or a burning ache in the upper abdomen.

5. Hemorrhoids
- Bleeding during the bowel movement.
- A lump near the anus, which is painful and sensitive.
- Pain or discomfort.
- Leakage of feces.
- Swelling around the anal area.
- Irritation and itchiness in the anal area.

6. Irritable Bowel Disease (IBS)
- Mucus in the stools.
- Alternate bouts of constipation and diarrhea.
- Flatulence or excess gas.
- Cramps and pain in the abdomen.
- Bloated feeling.

7. Gallstones
- Sudden and intense pain in the upper right portion of the abdomen.
- Pain in the right shoulder.
- Backache, which is worse between the shoulder blades.

Some quick and easy exercise routines….

A toned belly keeps the back healthy. Try pilates or yoga moves that work you ab and back muscles. Kickboxing, running or swimming are all great ab workouts. Always remember not to hold your breath while doing crunches as it can prove to be harmful and increase the blood pressure and heart rate especially during the moves that work on the side muscles.

To improve the coordination, balance and stability, do the following exercises without shoes:
- Spread toes apart like a fan.
- Flex your toes up towards you and then pointing them away.
- Move your foot in circles both clock-wise and anti clock-wise.
- Do toe curls as much as possible and then releasing them.
- With our foot flat on floor, lift the big toe without lifting the other toes and then try to lift little toes but not the big toe. Follow up by keeping your toes and heel on the floor and lifting up the arch of the foot.
- Use the toes on one foot to squeeze a towel on the floor.
- Keep heel in place and drag the towel from side to side.
- Use feet to pick up items and after having a grasp on the item, toss it away from you using your toes and leg.
- Stand with the outside edge of your foot against a wall and push your foot out into the wall. Switch the position so that the inside edge of the foot rests against the wall and push in against the wall.
- Roll a small rubber ball under the sole of your foot to massage it.

Staircases provide a good away to burn off calories in 15 minutes.
- For first 4 minutes, warm up by repeatedly walking up and down one flight of stairs maintaining a steady pace.
- For next two minutes, stand facing stairs. Step right foot to the right side of first stair. Do the same with left foot with left stair. Continue.
- For a minute, squat the jumps. Face the stairs, hop up with both feet and land in a squat. Hold for 2 counts and then jump up to next step.
- For next two minutes, stand with left side facing stairs, left foot on first step. Step right foot in front of left onto second step. Repeat. This is called left side cross steps.
- For next two minutes, stand with right side facing stairs, right foot on first step. Step left foot in front of right onto second step. Repeat. This is called right side cross steps.
- For next two minutes, do some step lunges. Step up two steps with right leg, bending knee 90 degrees into a lunge, bring hands down to touch step in front of you. Stand and repeat with left leg.
- For next two minutes, power walk up and down as fast as you can.

This is a 15 minute routine.

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