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<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Changes to digestive regularity are a common problem that affects almost everyone at one time or another. You may not realize it, but your lifestyle could be to blame.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Many of the occasional backups that we all experience are related to simple lifestyle factors. Even though a lot of complexity goes along with any topic related to digestive wellbeing, there are a few common lifestyle-related causes and easy solutions you can use to keep things moving.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Health experts define constipation as a combination of symptoms that includes passing two or fewer bowel movements in a week, very hard or dry stools, and excessive straining to have a bowel movement (1). Other than these concerns, there is a surprisingly wide range of what is considered normal in terms of answering nature’s call. Even if your experience doesn’t meet this technical definition of constipation, any substantial change to your normal patterns can still leave you feeling uncomfortable.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Nearly everyone experiences constipation once in a while, but don’t wait to talk to your doctor if you experience a problem that concerns you. If occasional backups are slowing you down, the following list of lifestyle habits might help you to get things moving again.n n </p> n</div> n<h4 style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px; margin-block-start:1em; margin-block-end:1em;”> n n n 1. Get Stress Under Controlnn n</h4> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Your level of stress can make an impact on every aspect of your life, even your bathroom breaks. In a survey of lifestyle and bathroom habits of healthy women aged 18 to 81 years old, stress was consistently at the top of the list for factors that impacted regularity (2).n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Emotional and psychological stress triggers the body’s n n n n n <a href=”https://isagenixhealth.net/what-happens-in-your-body-when-youre-feeling-stressed/” target=”_blank”> n n n n n fight or flight responsen n n n n </a> n n n n n —in technical terms, stress activates the sympathetic nervous system, or SNS. The SNS is like a master control dial that cranks up all of the body’s systems that can help you fight off danger or run away. At the same time, the SNS dials down other body systems that are less important in an emergency, such as digestion.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n If stress has your body in a constant state of emergency, it can also have an impact on many aspects of digestive health, including regularity. Finding healthy ways to manage the stresses of everyday life can be an important tool for promoting digestive well-being.n n </p> n</div> n<h4 style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px; margin-block-start:1em; margin-block-end:1em;”> n n n 2. Get More Exercisenn n</h4> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <a href=”https://isagenixhealth.net/ease-stress-with-exercise/” target=”_blank”> n n n n n Exercisen n n n n </a> n n n n n is just as important for digestive health as it is for the rest of your body. Making physical activity part of your daily lifestyle is one of the factors that can best help to improve regularity.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n On the other hand, too little exercise can slow things down significantly.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n A sedentary lifestyle or prolonged periods of inactivity is a common factor in bringing digestion to a halt. But regular, moderate physical activity, such as walking or cycling, can reduce the chances of experiencing constipation (3).n n </p> n</div> n<h4 style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px; margin-block-start:1em; margin-block-end:1em;”> n n n 3. Drink More Waternn n</h4> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n How well you n n n n n <a href=”https://isagenixhealth.net/hydration-how-much-water-do-you-really-need/” target=”_blank”> n n n n n keep yourself hydratedn n n n n </a> n n n n n can have a large influence on digestive health. Even mild dehydration can have a negative impact on a person’s regularity.  The reason is that hydration and digestion are closely linked because the large intestine plays an important role in maintaining the body’s water balance.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n As a person starts to become dehydrated, the large intestine overcompensates by absorbing more water. After the large intestine has absorbed most of the water from its contents, the end result can be excessively hard, dry stools. To avoid this uncomfortable situation, make sure to drink plenty of fluids throughout the day.n n </p> n</div> n<h4 style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px; margin-block-start:1em; margin-block-end:1em;”> n n n 4. Get More Fiber, Both Soluble and Insolublenn n</h4> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <a href=”https://isagenixhealth.net/four-facts-didnt-know-fiber/” target=”_blank”> n n n n n Dietary fibern n n n n </a> n n n n n is one of the most important components of your diet with respect to digestive and overall intestinal health. At it’s most basic, dietary fiber is the indigestible components of plant-based foods, but it comes in several different types that have different impacts on digestion.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Some types of fiber serve as food for friendly intestinal bacteria, such as certain types of soluble fiber, while other types of fiber, such as insoluble fiber, add bulk and help to retain moisture, making stools easier to pass.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Most people don’t consume even half of the recommended daily amount of fiber in their usual diets. On average, fiber intake for Americans is about 15 grams per day. The recommended level is between 25 and 38 grams of fiber daily, depending on a person’s age and gender (4).n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Many people find it challenging to eat enough fiber-rich foods. But it shouldn’t be too difficult to consume enough roughage as long as your diet includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, and legumes. In addition, using fiber supplements or products especially formulated to be high in fiber can help many people in meeting their daily fiber needs.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n It’s also worth mentioning that n n n n n <a href=”https://isagenixhealth.net/switching-healthy-lifestyle-expect/” target=”_blank”> n n n n n significant diet or lifestyle changesn n n

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<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <span> n n Trainer:n n </span> n <span> n n Joshua Plant, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer  n n </span> n <span> n n  n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”;margin:0px;”> n <span style=””> n n Meet BĒA Biotics, the newest product to join the Isagenix family. Chief Science Officer Dr. Joshua Plant discusses this new beverage, how it differs from the other BĒA sparkling energy drinks, how its ingredients work to support gut health, and more!  n n </span> n <span style=””> n n  n n </span> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n  n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n For an audio-only version of this podcast, use the player below:n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n The postn n <a href=”https://isagenixhealth.net/introducing-bea-biotics/”> n n Introducing BĒA Bioticsn n </a> n n appeared first onn n <a href=”https://isagenixhealth.net/”> n n Isagenix Healthn n </a> n n .n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n The postn n <a href=”/introducing-bea-biotics/”> n n Introducing BĒA Bioticsn n </a> n n appeared first onn n <a href=”https://noahhodginwellness.com”> n n Noah Hodginn n </a> n n .n n </p> n</div>

<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n It’s hard to feel like anything in life is going smoothly when your digestion is off balance. Yet too often, busy lifestyles make it hard to look after our digestive health. From stress to poor sleep to an unbalanced diet, common elements of modern life can impact how our digestive system functions and, in turn, our overall sense of wellbeing.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Any factor that influences digestive function also has an impact on the gut microbiome. This complex community of microbes has a tremendous influence on our health, and scientific research continues to reveal new, surprising ways that the microbiome can affect wellbeing. Scientists have uncovered deep connections between the health of the gut microbiome and our cardiovascular health, brain health, and immune function, just to name a few (1-3).n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n With ties to nearly every system throughout the body, it’s clear that digestive health is central to overall wellbeing. Nutrition is a powerful tool to support digestive health, and functional ingredients like probiotics and select botanical ingredients can provide added benefits on top of a healthy eating plan and balanced diet.n n </p> n</div> n<h3 style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px; margin-block-start:1em; margin-block-end:1em;”> n n n What’s Inside: Key Ingredients in BĒA Bioticsnn n</h3> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n BĒA Biotics is brimming with good-for-you ingredients, carefully selected to enhance digestive health. Its naturally caffeine-free formula is boosted with adaptogens, including American ginseng, shiitake and maitake mushrooms, for a wellness drink that is as uplifting as it is delicious.n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <b> n <em> n n n n n Bacillus coagulansn n n n n </em> n </b> n n n n n : This probiotic contributes to digestive wellness and has a positive impact on the community of microbes that make up your gut microbiome. It’s known for its hardiness and ability to grow and flourish even after exposure to harsh conditions (4).n n n n n <b> n n n n n  n n n n n </b> n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <b> n n n n n Apple Cider Vinegarn n n n n </b> n n n n n : Widely used for centuries, this fermented functional ingredient is a rich source of polyphenols and other bioactive components that interact with the gut microbiome to promote digestive health (4, 5).n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <b> n n n n n Prebiotic Plant Fibern n n n n </b> n n n n n : Prebiotic fiber supports the growth of beneficial microbes in the digestive tract and makes a strong contribution to digestive wellbeing. BĒA Biotics contains potent plant-sourced prebiotics, including inulin and tapioca fiber (7).n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <b> n <em> n n n n n Aloe veran n n n n </em> n n n n n juice:n n n n n </b> n n n n n Known for its soothing properties, n n n n n <em> n n n n n Aloe veran n n n n </em> n n n n n contains a mix of components that contribute to a healthy microbiome by promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut (8).n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <b> n n n n n Shiitake and Maitake Mushroomsn n n n n </b> n n n n n : Rich in beta-glucans, these functional superfoods have been used for hundreds of years to enhance vitality and help the body to adapt to the effects of stress (9, 10).n n </p> n</div> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n <b> n n n n n American ginseng (n n n n n <em> n n n n n Panax quinquefoliusn n n n n </em> n n n n n ) root extract:n n n n n </b> n n n n n This highly sought-after root is prized for its uplifting effects and ability to support mental performance and physical vitality (11, 12).n n </p> n</div> n<h3 style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px; margin-block-start:1em; margin-block-end:1em;”> n n n Wellbeing Sip by Sipnn n</h3> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n BĒA Biotics can be enjoyed daily for its digestive wellness benefits or any time you need a caffeine-free boost of botanical energy and adaptogens. BĒA Biotics is a refreshing addition to your day and is a perfect complement to any Isagenix system and can be enjoyed on both Cleanse Days and Shake Days.n n </p> n</div> n<h4 style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px; margin-block-start:1em; margin-block-end:1em;”> n n n Referencesnn n</h4> n<div style=”padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:35px;” data-rss-type=”text”> n <p style=”margin:0px;”> n n Jie Z, Xia H, Zhong SL, et al. The gut microbiome in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. n n n n n <em> n n n n n Nat Communn n n n n </em> n n n n n . 2017;8(1):845. Published 2017 Oct 10. doi:10.1038/s41467-017-00900-1n n n n n <br/> n n n n n nOsadchiy V, Martin CR, Mayer EA. The Gut-Brain Axis and the Microbiome: Mechanisms and Clinical Implications. n n n n n <em> n n n n n Clin Gastroenterol Hepatoln n n n n </em> n n n n n . 2019;17(2):322-332. doi:10.1016/j.cgh.2018.10.002n n n n n <br/> n n n n n nTakiishi T, Fenero CIM, Câmara NOS. 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