# @shadiaakle on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CixoXHisZDu
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/61854049-shadiaakle-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2022-09-21T16:37:58.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Shadia Akle (@shadiaakle) — https://gondola.cc/shadiaakle

## Caption

When nervous or anxious, your body releases some hormones and chemicals that enter the digestive system. This can affect the microorganisms that live along your gut, helping in the digestion process while decreasing antibody production. The resulting chemical imbalance can cause several gastrointestinal conditions such as: 

	•	Indigestion 
	•	Stomach upset and diarrhea
	•	Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
	•	Constipation
	•	Loss of appetite or unusual hunger
	•	Nausea

If you're looking to improve your gut health, here are several things you can do.

	•	Effectively digest your food. After a meal, it’s important to be in a relaxed state to produce the gastric juices needed to absorb food. Gastric juice is essential for the absorption of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients necessary to support a healthy body and brain.

	•	Mind what and how you eat. Eat healthy meals and stay away from junk food. One way to do this is to prepare pre-planned meals. Also, take time when you eat to fully savor the food, enjoying every bite. 

	•	Exercise. It can be hard to stay active regularly. Scheduling some exercise time can encourage you to work out. Alternatively, take a walk around your neighborhood. This can help you reduce stress and improve your physical and emotional wellbeing.

	•	Drink plenty of water.  Aim to drink between six and eight glasses of water a day to boost the digestive process.

	•	Seek help. A therapist or a functional medicine practitioner can help you manage these symptoms.

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#IBS  #happyhealthygut  #guthealingfoods #chronicanxiety #leakygut #womenshealth  #healyourgut #healingjourney #foodasmedicine #functionalmedicine

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ibs, leakygut, healyourgut, happyhealthygut, chronicanxiety, foodasmedicine, healingjourney, functionalmedicine, guthealingfoods, womenshealth

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