Week of prevention of gastrointestinal diseases

From November 24 to November 30, the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation announced the Week of Prevention of Gastrointestinal Diseases. This week is a great opportunity to remember the simple but effective rules of taking care of your digestive system.  Why is gastrointestinal health so important? 

The absorption of nutrients that give us energy depends on it. Up to 70% of the cells of our immune system are located in the intestine. The state of the digestive tract directly affects our emotional state.

The main rules of stomach and intestinal health:

• Balanced diet: Eat more vegetables, fruits, and whole grains rich in fiber. Limit fried, spicy, fast food, and sugary sodas.

• Diet: Try to eat at the same time, in small portions. Don't skip breakfast!

• Sufficient water intake: Drink 1.5-2 liters of clean water per day — it helps digestion.

• Avoiding stressful situations.

• Giving up bad habits.

 In case of gastrointestinal problems, you should not self-medicate. And remember: "It's easier to prevent a disease than to treat it," as the "father of medicine," Hippocrates, used to say.