During this special period, we need to improve our body's immunity and pay attention to intestinal health.

Recently, many people have entered the "yang" circle. In addition to paying attention to personal epidemic prevention in our daily lives, the most important thing is to improve our own immunity. In addition to being responsible for digestion and absorption, the intestines are also the base of the human immune system. The intestines have an important detoxification function. If there is a problem with the intestines, it will lead to various physical problems.

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What are the functions and effects of the intestines?

①Digestion and absorption

After food enters the human body, it will undergo initial digestion in our stomach, and then be carefully broken down and digested in the small intestine to absorb the nutrients.

② Excrete toxins

The food residues after digestion and absorption in the small intestine will then enter the large intestine, where they will absorb water and then merge with the mucus secreted in the large intestine to form feces, which will finally be excreted from the body.

③Immune function

More than half of the human body's immune cells are distributed on the intestinal mucosa, which can play an important defensive role when bacteria, viruses, etc. invade the human body.

What are the symptoms of an unhealthy intestine?

1. Diarrhea

Normally, our intestines move normally and orderly. In life, if we eat too cold or unhygienic food, it is easy to cause excessive intestinal peristalsis and cause diarrhea.

2. Excessive exhaust

Commonly known as farting, although farting is a normal physiological phenomenon, if there are too many harmful bacteria in the intestines, a lot of odor will be produced, causing people to fart frequently.

3. Skin deterioration

If the toxins in the intestines cannot be discharged in time, they will be repeatedly absorbed by the human body, causing endocrine disorders, leading to gradual deterioration of the skin, dullness, acne, etc.

4. Bad breath

You should know that if there is a bad odor in the intestines, in addition to being discharged as a fart, it will also seek other outlets, and that outlet is the mouth. This is one of the reasons why many people with bad breath still have bad breath after dealing with oral problems.

5. Reduced immunity

If the intestinal environment deteriorates, it will cause a decline in digestion and absorption functions, leading to low body immunity, making it easy for bacteria and viruses to invade, so it is easy to cause a series of physical problems.

How to maintain intestinal health in daily life?

1. Get up early and drink a cup of warm water

After getting up every morning, be sure to drink a glass of warm water on an empty stomach. This can replenish the water lost overnight, wake up the intestines, promote intestinal movement, and excrete toxins and waste from the body.

2. Eat regularly

Eat regularly, eat more vegetables and fruits, and drink plenty of water. Eat less smoked, marinated, fried, and deeply processed foods, as these foods are difficult to digest and absorb, and will increase the burden on the stomach and intestines. Meals should be cooked and eaten immediately, and leftovers should be eaten less. Food in the refrigerator should be thoroughly heated before eating. Refuse to eat raw, cold, and cold foods, and avoid eating acidic foods on an empty stomach to avoid irritating the intestinal mucosa and causing diarrhea.

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3. Supplement dietary fiber

Dietary fiber is a "good friend" of the intestines. It can soften stools and promote defecation. It is also the food of good bacteria in the intestines. It can promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestines and reduce the growth space of bad bacteria. Whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables are rich in dietary fiber, such as celery, cucumbers, apples and other fruits and vegetables, corn, sweet potatoes, millet and other whole grains.

4. Exercise

Exercise can speed up the body's metabolism and effectively promote intestinal peristalsis. It is recommended to exercise at least three times a week. The exercise and intensity can be selected according to your own situation. It can be brisk walking, swimming, badminton, running, yoga, etc.

The nutrients needed for our daily metabolism mainly come from intestinal absorption. Therefore, intestinal health is one of the prerequisites for the normal functioning of the body.