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Medication Options Education
At GeniusRx, we're passionate about making sure each and every one of our patients is living their best, healthiest lives—this is includes focusing on one of the most important parts of the body, the GI tract.
Gut health is often misunderstood, but so critical to our wellbeing. Together, we can make better sense of it and get healthy.
In the United States alone, over 22.4 million people visit their primary care doctor and get diagnosed with digestive issues. Gut health is the function and balance of bacteria in the various parts of the gastrointestinal tract.
GI health is not all about the stomach—other organs such as the esophagus and intestines all work together to allow us to eat and digest food properly. However, there is about 70 million people in the U.S. with digestive diseases. While it may sound simple on the surface, a lot goes into making sure our GI system is running smoothly and comfortably.
70% of the immune system is in the gut alone, so it's extra important to give it the proper care and nutrition to make sure it keeps doing the work of keeping you well. Things such as probiotic supplements, fiber-rich foods, and herbal remedies such as ginger and peppermint are great at keeping your gut feeling well.
To start getting you on the road to health, your doctor and our care team may prescribe you with a health regimen that includes diet and lifestyle recommendations, along with a prescription to help keep everything in working order. Some of those medications include:
Foods that are high in fiber (like whole-grains, fruits, and veggies) are great at making your food easier to digest and move through the digestive tract without issue. It's also important to limit gluten and dairy, and avoid heavily processed foods (like high fructose corn syrup).
There is a connection between poor sleep and GI issues, particularly with it impacting the bacterial environment. Aim for 7 hours of sleep a night, or at least allowing yourself to sleep an extra hour on the weekends to give your body the opportunity to rest and repair.
The mind-body connection is real, and the gut is known as being the "second brain", and when you're stressed, it can impact the way that you digest food. Work on some relaxation tips to get your body and mind in sync.
Not all bacteria are bad, and in fact, having good bacteria such as probiotics are essential to our gut health. Foods such as kimchi, yogurt, and kefir are all rich in probiotics. If you've recently taken antibiotics, the introduction of a probiotic to your daily vitamin intake is even more essential. There are dozens of options on the market, so talk to your doctor about the right kind for you.
