Good digestion is the basis of good health as proper digestion enables the nutrients in our food to be available for absorption and use in the body. This is even more important when you have Crohn's Disease. But quite often those that have Crohn's Disease struggle with this absorption. We then exhibit all the signs of poor digestion ranging from bloating, gas, indigestion, constipation or diarrhoea, and reflux. So what should you do? Well, the first step in ensuring that the food you eat is well broken down is to slow down and chew! We all eat in a rush due to stress and our busy lifestyles. We don't pause between bites and we sometimes only chew each mouthful four or five times. The role of the mouth, teeth and tongue is to break down food into small pieces so that when the food gets to the stomach, it is ready to be broken down by the stomach acid. The mouth is super important as it is the only place in which food can be broken down like this, so it is essential to chew slowly and correctly. Large pieces of food are not easily broken down by stomach acid, as the surface area to volume ratio of the food is too small. So slowing down, and chewing each bite 15-20 times are very simple ways to aid your digestion. Try this tip and let me know how you go. NOTE: if you struggle to eat slowly try putting your fork down on your plate between each bite. If you have any more questions then please feel free to email me at [email protected] or visit my Facebook Page at My Crohn's Doctor. Yours in Health and Wellness Dr Michael LEGAL DISCLAIMER - This article (including links to any/all website pages, blog posts, blog comments, forum, videos, audio recordings, etc.) is not intended to replace the services of a physician, nor does it constitute a doctor-patient relationship. Information is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use the information for diagnosing or treating a medical or health condition. If you have or suspect you have an urgent medical problem, promptly contact your professional healthcare provider. Any application of the recommendations in this blog post is at the reader's discretion. My Crohn's Doctor and Dr Michael are not liable for any direct or indirect claim, loss or damage resulting from use of this blog. Readers should consult their own physicians concerning the recommendations in this article.
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