Your Digestive Health

How are you feeling lately?  Anything gut wrenching going on??

Do you know that almost 40% of older adults experience digestive issues? Your food doesn’t settle well.  You head to the bathroom too much.  You don’t visit the bathroom often enough.  

As you most likely understand the list of issues can be long when it comes to your health as you age and that includes with your digestive system.

Private Home Health Care likes to try to be helpful so we found a few things you can do to help keep your digestive tract running smoothly.

Check your medicines.  You might have medicines that can affect your digestion.  Check with your doctor and see if there are any options.

Keep active.  You need to get at least 30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week.  It doesn’t have to be strenuous.  Walk, lift light weights.  Do whatever you can to be active. 

Get fiber into your diet.  You could have smoother sailing if you make sure to have fruits, vegetables and whole grains and beans in your diet.  Fiber helps keep things moving.

Drink, drink, drink.  Stay hydrated all day, every day.  If your body is hydrated it can help with blood pressure, digestion and even your skin.  It’s super important.

Maintain a healthy weight.  A healthy weight means less strain on every part of your body.

Stay in touch with your doctor.  Your doctor can help guide you with any of your health issues so be sure to keep regular appointments.

Help yourself as best you can and live your best life, no matter your age.