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Help for Gut Health

Gut health (more like a gut cleansing for a more favorable term) is another area I feel needs my attention. Exercise, drinking more water, drinking hot green tea, and eating more fiber, fruits, vegetables, seed, and nuts (the omega 3 oils in walnuts, in particular, supposedly line the intestines, making the passing of waste easier; of course, this advice is only for those who don't have nut allergies) are a few of the obvious things that I have been doing daily since the beginning of the year. Because last year was so busy, I completely ignored this area of my life. And I was becoming very uncomfortable. But the thing that has helped me the most - and it actually started helping me within a couple of days - was generic psyllium fiber supplement powder (better known as Metamucil). The generic brands work just as well as Metamucil, but they cost so much less. 

Anyway, the other routines still weren't helping me after a month of doing them, so I started using only one tablespoon of the fiber powder in 8 oz. of water this past week along with drinking lots of water throughout the day. Note: follow the instructions completely to serve your gut needs. And if you have any symptoms that they recommend you speak to your doctor before use, do so. Just remember that when using as a laxative, psyllium fiber is more effective when you drink more water. 😉It also has some other healthy benefits such as lowering cholesterol and possibly help with weight control.

I hope you are making healthy choices for yourself this year too, ladies. That's why I'm posting some of my healthy self-care choices to encourage you to take care of yourself as well. And for many years, I have ignored getting my annual physicals. So, that is another thing I have started doing this year - taking my new doctor on the health journey with me. She has great advice.

Any time is a great time to improve your health. So, don't put off your healthy choices any longer. Start today. Feel free to share your journey via comments. We'd love to hear from you.

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image courtesy of Food City grocery store

Have a blessed day,

Patricia

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