Diet with no or fewer additives, artificial sweeteners, and trans fat, along with increased intake of fiber-rich foods and foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, drinking adequate water, and proper chewing of food, enhance better digestion. Regular exercise and withdrawal of bad habits like smoking, alcohol, and late-night eating also helps in improving bowel movements.
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Is it better to take L-glutamine for digestive issues?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22 year old male. My height is 5'8, and weight is 50 kg. I have been experiencing digestive issues for the last two years. During the initial stage of illness, I lost some weight had not recovered it since then. I feel slightly better than before, but I have not been able to rec... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have digestive issues on and off. You are not gaining weight as well as your stool report shows some part of undigested food particles. According to ayurveda, you need to balance your agni or digestive fire. As you have asked about L- glutamine. It is an amino acid wh... Read Full »
I have poor digestion, bad appetite, and feel nauseous. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35 year old male, and I am 155 cm tall and weigh 36 kg. I feel that my digestion is very slow from the past 13 years. I am often constipated, and my appetite is bad. I feel nauseous, burp a lot, and find it hard to digest sweet. I tried taking Rabeprazole and enzymes for this pr... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The probable causes of anorexia, heartburn, and dyspepsia are as follows: Eating spicy and fried junk foods. Excessive smoking and drinking habits. Anxiety. Taking NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) or Aspirin excessively. Consuming cold drinks. Sometime... Read Full »
What can prolonged constipation result in?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25 year old male weighing 66.7 kg and my height is 5'6". From childhood I have constipation and piles problem. But from last 3 years I am suffering from constipation along with mucus. My stomach is not being cleared completely in the early morning. Always sticky mucus in stoo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your reports (attachments removed to protect patient identity) and complaints. If constipation is not cured on time it may lead to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). All your symptoms are of IBS that is in ayurveda and it is called as grahani where in the func... Read Full »