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The intestines are most afraid of these 6 minutes of damage!
In our lifetime, the gut processes approximately 65 tons of food, the equivalent of the weight of 12 elephants. About 99% of nutrients are absorbed in the intestinal tract, and then act on all aspects of the body to ensure our health and quality of life.
If the gastrointestinal tract is functioning properly, it is the power plant, the supply station of life. The intestine is the main place for food digestion and absorption, and it is also an important organ for us to absorb nutrients. 99% of various nutrients needed by the human body are absorbed from the intestine.
The gut is also the largest immune organ in the human body and shoulders the heavy responsibility of detoxification. The intestine is the largest detoxification organ in the human body. More than 80% of the toxins in the human body are excreted from the intestine. If there is a problem with the stomach, it will bring about enteritis, gastric ulcer, gastric cancer, colorectal cancer and other diseases.
But in today’s increasingly rich diet, the mortality rate of intestinal diseases is also increasing year by year. According to the World Health Organization, more than 10 million people die from gastrointestinal diseases every year in the world. One fifth of the population in China suffers from gastrointestinal diseases, ranking first in the world.
In 2005, the World Gastroenterology Organization (WGO) decided to designate May 29 every year as “World Gut Health Day”.
From the stomach pylorus to the anus, the intestinal tract is the longest and most important section in the digestive tract. The gut is the largest immune organ in the human body, known as the second brain of the human body, and also known as the “first line of defense for physical health”. “World Gut Health Day” is set to remind people to pay attention to the warning issued by the body and pay attention to their health.
Normal people should pay attention to intestinal examinations from the age of 40. More than 80% of the health problems of the human body are caused by the intestines, such as: constipation, diarrhea, foul defecation, dull skin, Hemorrhoids, gastroenteritis, gastric ulcer, intestinal diseases, etc.
Once the intestinal tract does not function properly, the toxins in the body will be excreted through other channels (kidneys, skin, breath), causing body odor, bad breath, dull skin, skin irritation, rash and Pigment spots, etc.
Some people think that belly fat is caused by obesity. In fact, the accumulation of toxins in the colon can also cause abdominal fat to appear and weight gain. Excessive accumulation of toxins in the body can also increase the burden on the kidneys and liver, thereby damaging other vital organs.
The uninterrupted vicious circle in the body for a long time will lead to the accumulation of carcinogens in the body over time, causing various cancers.
Digestive system cancers include many common cancers, such as esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, and colorectal cancer. These cancers pose a serious threat to human life and health. Early diagnosis and early treatment is a good way to fight cancer, and to achieve early diagnosis and early treatment, screening awareness is essential.
From the perspective of colorectal cancer prevention, Chinese guidelines recommend colonoscopy to be performed at the age of 50. High-risk groups such as immediate family members suffering from colorectal cancer, rectal cancer, and ulcerative colitis should undergo colonoscopy earlier. Screening.
Such as abdominal mass, blood in the stool, change in stool habits, stool deformation, weight loss, etc., this is already an alarm symptom, and it is often not the early stage. So we can’t wait for these alarm symptoms to show up to check.
Digestive tract examination includes endoscopy, laboratory examination, imaging examination and other means of examination. According to different parts, endoscopy also includes colonoscopy, enteroscopy, sigmoidoscopy, Capsule endoscopy, etc.
6 kinds of injuries the intestines are most afraid of
1. Eat greasy
Eating a lot of high-fat and fried foods for a long time will easily destroy the balance of intestinal flora, making the intestinal tract overloaded and unable to completely decompose fat, which will lead to intestinal digestion and absorption. Impaired function. If the intestinal flora is disturbed, it will cause diseases such as obesity and diabetes.
In addition, eating high-fat, fried foods can stimulate the contraction of the digestive tract, slow down the emptying of the stomach, aggravate constipation, and may also accelerate gastrointestinal motility and cause diarrhea.
2. Misuse of antibiotics
May disrupt the protective barrier of the gut, increasing the risk of infectious diseases, obesity, type 1 diabetes, gastroenteritis, allergic asthma, etc.
3. Diet to lose weight
Eating too little can lead to insufficient nutrient intake, disrupt the balance of intestinal flora, and cause digestive disorders such as constipation
4. Eat health products indiscriminately
Long-term use of a single prebiotic supplement is not conducive to the balance of intestinal flora
5. Lack of exercise
A study published by the American Society for Experimental Biology shows. Intestinal dysbiosis caused by lack of exercise may lead to metabolic disease and obesity.
6. Too little water
One of the basic functions of the large intestine is to recycle water from stool; the more dehydrated the body, the drier the stool and the more severe the constipation.
10 things to do to be kind to your gut
1. Eat foods rich in dietary fiber
Such as celery, lotus root, carrot, broccoli, avocado, apple, banana, orange, etc. Grains and beans can be mixed in a ratio of 3:1 or 2:1, soaked and then steamed, or add some wolfberry and red dates and boil them into porridge over low heat.
2. Drink the right yogurt and add “foreign aid
When purchasing yogurt, first of all, pay attention to the instructions on the package, and choose a product with a protein content of ≥2.3%, so that it is a good yogurt without too many additives.
3. Eat 70% full
That is, just don’t feel hungry, don’t eat enough. In this way, while helping digestion, it can inhibit the production of harmful bacteria.
4. Eat less greasy, high-fat foods
Control the intake of spicy and fried foods to avoid burdening the stomach. For those who like to eat meat, meat dishes should not exceed 10% of the daily intake.
5. Hydrate
According to the “Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2016 Edition)”, normal people drink 1500~1700 ml of water per day. When drinking water, you should follow the principle of small amount, many times, and small sips slowly.
6. Develop good toilet habits
Don’t hold your bowels, go to the toilet regularly, and expel toxins from your body on time. It is best to control the time of going to the toilet within 10 minutes each time. People with constipation can also perform clockwise abdominal massage every day to promote bowel movements and defecation.
7. Keep a regular schedule
Avoid staying up late and try to fall asleep before 23:00. No matter how late you sleep, you should never stay in bed the next morning. It is not advisable to get up more than 7:30 in summer, and not more than 8:30 in winter. At noon, you can make up for sleep according to the ratio of “staying up for two hours and taking a nap for half an hour during the day”.
8. Do foot exercise
The World Health Organization recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate, regular physical activity every day. Getting up for a run in the morning, or walking quickly, can accelerate the peristalsis of the intestines and increase the speed of the metabolic cycle.
9. Don’t take supplements
Under normal circumstances, healthy people can promote gastrointestinal motility and maintain the balance of intestinal flora by taking enough dietary fiber from food. If there is a problem of bacterial flora disorder, you should consult a doctor first, and take it as prescribed by the doctor.
10. Rational use of antibiotics
Antibiotics can kill harmful bacteria and damage beneficial bacteria. Long-term use of antibiotics can easily lead to imbalance of intestinal flora, diarrhea, constipation and other symptoms, and even damage to the whole body in severe cases. abuse.
If you have symptoms such as constipation and abdominal pain for a long time, it is best to go to the hospital in time, and do not delay the treatment.
Source of this article: Home of the Director of the Physical Examination Center
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