Digestion is so important to make sure our bodies are functioning comfortably and correctly. There is a very long list of digestive problems which many people are at risk for. Proper digestion is something most of us overlook, so when a problem arises, we may not know how to treat it or what it is.

Digestive problems can cause bloating, constipation, diarrhea and stomach pain. It can also be the culprit of a loss of appetite and so if it goes untreated, it can worsen very quickly and be detrimental to your health.

Digestion starts in our heads. When we begin to eat (and even before we begin) there are many things which signal our digestive system (sight, smells, tastes, etc). We then begin to chew the food, breaking it down and lubricating it with our saliva. Once we have accomplished this, we use our tongue to push the food into the esophagus. The esophagus then pushes the food downward in a series of contractions and the food ends up in your stomach. The stomach then breaks the food down physically and chemically.

The food is then passed on into the small intestine, where it is continued to be broken down. Finally, the food is passed into the large intestine. By the time the food has gone through the entire process, only a small amount of what you ate remains. What is left comes out as fecal matter.

Some of the most common symptoms of digestive problems are:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Abdominal cramps or pain
• Abdominal bloating
• Changes in bladder or bowel habit
• Difficulty swallowing or digesting food
• Heartburn or gastric difficulties

Common reasons for digestive problems are:

• Reflux
• Peptic Ulcers
• Gallstones
• Lactose Intolerance
• Diverticulitis
• Inflammatory Bowell Disease
• Constipation
• Food Allergies
• Parasites

Treatment for Digestive Problems

Here are some practical solutions that can help you to relieve or eliminate your digestive problems:

1. Eat slowly chewing food thoroughly.

   You can help treat digestive problems by being careful to chew your food slowly and thoroughly. Eat slower and avoid overeating.

2. Avoid late night snacking.

   This is beneficial for both total health and digestion process.

3. Go for a walk on a daily basis.

   Taking a leisurely walk after a mean will help aid the digestive track.

4. Use grapefruit essential oil for eating disorders.

   This amazing essential oil has an energizing effect and is considered to help in getting rid of eating disorders. Besides, grapefruit essential oil can be an effective detoxifier which promotes the lymphatic system to rid the body of toxins. According to their practice some people say that inhaling this aroma can help even to lower the craving for sweet foods and desserts.

5. Cinnamon Essential Oil can be also useful in treatment of digestive problems.

   This aroma oil is great not only for helping with indigestion problems and appetite loss, but also dealing with dyspepsia with nausea, flatulent dyspepsia, intestinal colic, digestive atony.

6. Reduce consuming soda.

   You should minimize intake of soda and other products containing preservatives or artificial sweeteners.

7. Avoid coffee and other hard drinks.

   It is recommended to reduce or even avoid drinking coffee and hard drinks. Instead consume more herbal teas such as fennel, chamomile or peppermint tea.

8. Stop smoking and avoid too much alcohol.

   Stay away from alcohol, cigarettes and all other things which may irritate and harm your stomach.

9. Reduce intake of foods that are “culprits” for digestive problems.

   This list includes spices, onions, garlic, cauliflower, and beans. If you are lactose intolerant, you’d better to avoid all dairy products as well.

10. Try natural remedies for indigestion problems.

    Avoid any medicine that is not natural. Otherwise, you may only worse your condition. Here are 2 options to choose from:

    • Try to use only 100% natural, herbal based supplements. Today you can find a number of such effective remedies in the market.
    • Or try digestive enzymes that you can get at your local health food store. They are fairly inexpensive and work rather well. I would suggest using papaya enzymes.