[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/7-lifestyle-changes-you-may-not-be-aware-of-to-improve-digestion\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/7-lifestyle-changes-you-may-not-be-aware-of-to-improve-digestion\/","headline":"7 Lifestyle Changes (you may not be aware of!) to Improve Digestion","name":"7 Lifestyle Changes (you may not be aware of!) to Improve Digestion","description":"Reading Time: 3 minutes \u201cUgh, I\u2019m so bloated today&#8230;\u201d, \u201cMy digestion is a mess&#8230;\u201d \u201d Yeah, I\u2019ve always had tummy problems&#8230;\u201d Sound familiar?&nbsp; You may hear these statements often, from friends, family, clients, and those around you\u2026 so know you\u2019re not alone on this one.&nbsp; And you\u2019re like many, you\u2019ve experienced \u201cstomach issues\u201d at some point in your life. According ... <div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/7-lifestyle-changes-you-may-not-be-aware-of-to-improve-digestion\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<\/a><\/div>","datePublished":"2021-12-06","dateModified":"2021-12-07","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/author\/natalia\/#Person","name":"Ferd Sual","url":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/author\/natalia\/","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/nsl_avatars\/987a72bdf7d6b0a2b788feb7e09beb22.png","url":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/nsl_avatars\/987a72bdf7d6b0a2b788feb7e09beb22.png","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"YouVeda","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/youveda_logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/youveda_logo.png","width":190,"height":51}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rsz_1anthony-tran-ibsd4ylvany-unsplash-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rsz_1anthony-tran-ibsd4ylvany-unsplash-1.jpg","height":1173,"width":1181},"url":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/7-lifestyle-changes-you-may-not-be-aware-of-to-improve-digestion\/","about":["Ayurveda &amp; You","Daily Routines","Lifestyle","Seasonal Guides"],"wordCount":506,"articleBody":"Reading Time:  3 minutes\u201cUgh, I\u2019m so bloated today&#8230;\u201d, \u201cMy digestion is a mess&#8230;\u201d \u201d Yeah, I\u2019ve always had tummy problems&#8230;\u201dSound familiar?&nbsp; You may hear these statements often, from friends, family, clients, and those around you\u2026 so know you\u2019re not alone on this one.&nbsp; And you\u2019re like many, you\u2019ve experienced \u201cstomach issues\u201d at some point in your life.According to Ayurveda, the build-up of Ama \u2014 digestive toxins resulting from improper digestion \u2014 is the root cause of most health disorders. And modern science has now confirmed that as well.&nbsp; Gas, bloating, constipation, etc are signs that something is amiss and shouldn&#8217;t be overlooked!It\u2019s not just WHAT you eat, but what you DIGEST, that is the biggest determinant to body-mind health. Healthy digestion is critical for our overall health, mood, and prevention of disease. It literally affects every system in the body, including our thoughts and emotions.&nbsp;So how can you control these symptoms and improve our overall health? There are many simple, natural, ancient, and proven ways to achieve relief from these common symptoms. Here are seven small, simple changes that could hugely make a difference on how you feel!&nbsp;HERE ARE 7 WAYS TO START1) BEGIN your day with warm LEMON water&#8230;then sip on WARM water throughout the dayCold water moves blood AWAY from the stomach and intestines. Instead, you want that blood flow around those organs to soak up the nutrients and keep the enzymes where they need to be!2) DON\u2019T drink much water WITH your mealsStay hydrated throughout the day, but too much water when you eat will drown out the enzymes needed for the most beneficial food-breakdown.3) COOK your veggies, SOAK your beans, COMBINE foods wiselyCooked foods are easier to digest and are more bioavailable to the body. Eat fruits between meals.4) Eat your BIGGEST meal between 10am-2pm\u2026 and a LIGHT dinner at least 3 hours before bed.Our digestive fire is strongest mid-day. This timeline supports optimal digestion, decreases discomfort, and increases overall nutrient absorption.5) Eat SPICES that improve digestion.Fennel, coriander, ginger, cumin, and turmeric are all great!6) TONGUE SCRAPE and OIL PULL dailyFirst thing when you wake up in the morning, begin this routine! Once you experience this, your life may never be the same. Your food will taste better and the toxins and build-up will be cleared.7) Use ESSENTIAL OILSOils offer more than just a pleasant scent. They harness power to bring you relief! A blend of Dill Seed, Fennel, Ginger, Lemon, and Clove, such as in YouVeda\u2019s My Essential Oils: Digestion, works in synergy to assist the body to support a healthy digestion.\u00a0You can start by adding one tip at a time to your daily routine! By following these guidelines you will be maximizing the moments to keep your body feeling amazing, grateful, and happy.Your energy and mood will improve and you\u2019ll be ready to take on the world!&nbsp;Author: Carolyn Crews (YouVeda Wellness Contributor)"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"7 Lifestyle Changes (you may not be aware of!) to Improve Digestion","item":"https:\/\/www.youveda.com\/7-lifestyle-changes-you-may-not-be-aware-of-to-improve-digestion\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]