Share some ideas on how to promote intestinal health after being sick. Please keep in mind that he is not a doctor and speak with your doctor before changing health or nutrition.
Hi friends! How is the week? I hope you have an incredible. It was a little eccentric here. The pilot fell ill when we got home from Orlando and we were in bed with fever all week. Liv went down this morning, so p and I are still standing and let’s take all the vitamins, etc. It is definitely * the sick season * in Tucson – so many people are sick – so I thought it would be the right time for this post: how to restore intestinal health after the stomach flu.
Gastric flu can be the worst. It is a viral or bacterial infection of the digestive system, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and fatigue. It’s super current and recovery is often fast, but you may be wondering what you can do for intestinal health after recovery.
In today’s post, I wanted to share some tips on how to support the digestive system, reconstruct lost nutrients and reduce inflammation for more fluid recovery. 🙂
* No medical advice. Always check with your doctor and I just share some of the things that helped us. *
How to restore intestinal health after the stomach flu
The gastric flu disrupts the balance of the intestinal flora (the collection of beneficial bacteria in your digestive system) and can leave the exhausted body of nutrients and electrolytes. When you are actively sick, you burn your reserves and you feel exhausted afterwards.
Here is how I will decompose today’s post: Understanding intestinal health, why it is important and stages exploitable to restore balance.
What is intestinal health?
Intestinal health includes the balance and function of bacteria and microorganisms living in your digestive tract. This amazing ecosystem – often called intestinal microbiome – plays an essential role in maintaining general well -being. A healthy intestine helps to effectively digest food, absorb vital nutrients, produce essential vitamins and also help to communicate with the brain through the axis of the intestinal brain.
The intestine also has major impacts for your immune system. About 70% of your immune cells reside in the intestine, which helps to fight against pathogens and regulate inflammation in the body. When your intestine is balanced, you are more likely to feel energetic, concentrated and resilient. But when the balance is disturbed, it can cause problems such as bloating, fatigue, weakened immunity and even mood changes.
Once you are sick, the replenishment of the delicate balance of your intestine can affect your complete recovery, your mood and your immune system. The replenishment of beneficial bacteria can help rebuild the protective barrier of the intestine, improve digestion and strengthen your immune system to prevent new diseases. The incorporation of probiotic supplements or fermented foods (such as yogurt, kefir and sauerkraut) can help repopulate your intestine with the good bacteria it needs.
Another key step in the recovery. The stomach flu can leave your digestive tube fiery and sensitive, which is why we want to focus on bland and easy -to -digest food and stay hydrated to soothe your stomach. Foods such as bananas, rice, apple compote, toasted bread, aloe juice and natural chicken broth are soft on your intestine and can provide essential nutrients without causing additional constraint.
A friendly reminder that your digestive system needs time and support to heal. The rest, hydration and reintroduction slowly of nutrients rich in nutrients are essential. These steps help restore your intestinal flora, reconstruct lost electrolytes and reconstruct the strength of your immune system.
How to improve intestinal health after stomach flu
1. Stay hydrated and reconstruct the lost electrolytes
When you are actively ill, you are exhausted in nutrients and electrolytes. Some of my favorite ways to remain hydrated are broths with lemon juice, water, herbal teas, hydrogen water or electrolytes.
Avoid sugary or caffeinated drinks, which can irritate the digestive system. If you feel like a soda, we all like Poppi and Ollipop. Lemon and ginger flavors would be soft and delicious.
2. Gradually reintroduce food with bland options
When you want to eat again, I like to try bland foods such as plain rice, bananas, apple compote, crackers (simple factories are our favorite) and toast once the symptoms have calmed down . Random note: a tamale of green corn always feels as well on my stomach after being sick lol.
These foods are soft for the stomach and can help the digestive system to recover.
I prefer to avoid jumping in rich, acidic or sweet foods.
3. Integrate probiotics into your diet
You can start to reconstruct beneficial bacteria including foods rich in probiotics such as yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut and miso. Start small; You don’t need to have much to take advantage of the advantages. I like to start with a tablespoon of sauerkraut to see how my body and my stomach will react. Miso is also charming restless in the broth!
Probiotic supplements are also an excellent option, especially if the intestinal flora has been considerably disturbed.
These Gummies for intestinal health are a fun way and easy to support intestinal health – children love them too.
4. Manage stress levels
Stress also has an impact on intestinal health and the function of the immune system.
I like to include stress management techniques such as meditation, deep breathing or light yoga exercises to support recovery. If you don’t want to do anything, bring headphones and listen to binaural beats on Spotify.
5. Stay a lot of rest and sleep
Rest and sleep are essential for the body to heal and reduces inflammation.
It is always important to listen to our body and prioritize a lot of rest to support the digestive system and the function of the immune system.
6. Slowly reintroduce foods rich in fiber and nutrients
Fibers can support intestinal health but must be reintroduced gradually to avoid digestive upheavals.
Some of my favorite nutrient options are steamed vegetables, lean proteins and healthy fats (such as avocados, coconut oil, nuts, etc.) to help reconstruct nutrients lost and rebuilding strength. If you always feel a little green but want to get nutrition, I like to make a smoothie with almond milk, berries, protein powder, a little coconut oil and Riveau cauliflower. Another large combo is pineapple, coconut water, spinach, vanilla protein powder and chia seeds.
7. Avoid the start of food and reduce inflammation
Avoid rich foods, alcohol, caffeine and processed items because they can irritate the intestine during its healing.
Instead, opt for things like ginger tea, vegetable soup, turmeric tea or bone broth to soothe the digestive system and reduce inflammation. For my essentials of pantry and immune system (such as aloe juice, crackers, broth and tea), I always use Prosperous market <- Link gets 40% reduction on your first purchase.
What is your go-to when you have gastric flu or food poisoning? While I feel sick in my stomach, I will Usually take a binder And that seems to help.
The girls and I were violently sick a few years ago, the same night that we used the air fryer for the first time. Now that I know that the coatings are toxic, it makes sense. We have a new non -toxic air fryer And I feel so better to use it.
I hope you have a good day and see you soon.
xoxo
Gina
