Gut Feeling: What Your Digestion Is Trying to Tell You

Your gut does far more than digest. It shapes your mood, immunity, skin and even how easily you lose weight. When it is unhappy, it tends to tell you, through bloating, acidity, constipation or sudden food sensitivities.

Signals worth noticing

• Bloating after most meals
• Irregular or incomplete bowel movements
• Sugar cravings and afternoon crashes
• Frequent acidity or heaviness

Four gentle habits to start with

Eat at regular times, chew slowly, add one fibre-rich food (like moong, oats or seasonal vegetables) to every meal, and include curd, buttermilk or other fermented foods that suit you. Drink water through the day rather than all at once.

Healing begins with right guidance, not restriction.

If symptoms persist for more than a few weeks, speak to your doctor and a dietitian. A personalised plan works better than any generic detox.

General information only, not medical advice.