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Prioritizing Gut Health: Easy Tips for Busy Lifestyles

04 Sep 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, we are constantly on the move, juggling multiple responsibilities and struggling to maintain a healthy lifestyle. One aspect that often gets neglected is gut health, which is vital for overall well-being. This article aims to highlight the importance of gut health for busy women and men, and how IBgard’s innovative capsule design offers convenience and portability to support a healthy gut while keeping up with their daily lives.† Additionally, we will provide quick tips for maintaining gut health during work, travel, and family care.
 

 The Importance of Gut Health

Gut health plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being. It affects digestion, nutrient absorption, immune function, and even mental health. Busy individuals often face challenges in maintaining a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Stressful situations, irregular eating patterns, and poor food choices can disrupt the delicate balance of gut bacteria, leading to occasional digestive issues such as bloating, gas, and discomfort, making “life on the go” even more challenging. Focusing on prioritizing gut health can be a great way to support an active and busy lifestyle.
 

IBgard®’s Design: Easy and Portable for On-the-Go Use:

IBgard® herbal supplements help you be proactive in your daily wellness routine, providing drug-free support to promote abdominal comfort.†IBgard®’s unique capsule design ensures convenience and portability, making it easy to incorporate into a busy lifestyle. The capsules are small and discreet, allowing individuals to take them anytime, anywhere.. IBgard® is made with peppermint oil to help manage occasional gut symptoms such as bloating, bowel urgency, or gas and is designed with our patented Site Specific Targeting technology (SST®) to help deliver the peppermint oil where it is needed.† 
 

Quick Tips for a Busy Schedule

Mindful Eating: Practice mindful eating by slowing down, chewing food thoroughly, and savoring each bite. This aids digestion and allows the body to better absorb nutrients.

Stay Hydrated: Invest in a reusable water bottle to help you drink an adequate amount of water throughout the day. Proper hydration supports digestion and helps maintain regular bowel movements.

Take a break: Avoid skipping snack time and take some time to yourself to enjoy a snack. Include snacks that contain gut-friendly  foods such as probiotics and fiber. Unsweetened yogurts that contain live and active cultures are a great option for a snack! Adding fresh fruit can also help increase your fiber intake, while adding deliciousness. If you opt for more savory snack, veggie sticks with hummus contain fiber and nutrients. Other foods high in fiber include nuts, seeds, chickpeas, or fiber-focused snack bars.

Manage Occasional Stress: Stress can negatively impact gut health. Engage in 5-minute stress management activities such as meditation, deep breathing, or journaling. 
Plan Ahead: Set aside some time each week to plan your meals for the upcoming days. Consider your schedule and make a list of snacks that will be easy to eat while you are on the go. If needed, batch cook staple foods such as proteins, veggies, or grains.  

Maintaining gut health is crucial for the overall well-being of busy individuals. IBgard’s capsule design offers a proactive approach to your daily wellness routine to support gut health and abdominal comfort.†. By following the quick tips provided, individuals can prioritize their gut health while managing their busy schedules. Remember, a healthy gut is one step towards a healthier and more productive lifestyle.

References

  1. Bull, M. J., & Plummer, N. T. (2014, December). Part 1: The human gut microbiome in health and disease. Integrative medicine (Encinitas, Calif.). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4566439/
  2. Martin, S. E., Kraft, C. S., Ziegler, T. R., Millson, E. C., Rishishwar, L., & Martin, G. S. (2023, March 21). The role of Diet on the gut microbiome, mood and happiness. medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10055576/