Gut health is the key to overall health.
The health of your gastrointestinal tract is directly related to the health and function of your immune system. The microbiome is a collection of microorganisms that are predominantly found in your gut. For example, your gut bacteria have many beneficial roles such as regulating your metabolism, mood, cognitive function, appetite, digestion and immunity. Just as the majority of the microbiome lives in the gut, so does about 70% of your immune system. The gut is a great place for the majority of the immune system to be located since this is where many harmful pathogens including viruses, parasites and harmful bacteria first enter your body.
While you can nourish your gut with healthy food and delicious drinkable concoctions, yoga can be another way to help keep your digestive health on track. Lee Holmes, registered yoga teacher, gut expert, and author of Heal Your Gut, says a regular yoga practice is vital to gut health.
Your body is telling you that you need to clean up your gut if....
- You suffer from frequent bloating, gas, constipation, or other uncomfortable digestive symptoms,
- You get frequent headaches or migraines
- You have chronic inflammation and pain
- You're lethargic or have trouble sleeping
- You have skin issues, adult acne, psoriasis, eczema, etc
- You have hot flashes, stress, fear, or anxiety
Learn 3 practices to make sure your immune system is ready for flu season here:
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