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Most of the digestive problems that commonly occur are easily avoidable by changes of lifestyle and habits. Some clear guidelines to follow in preventing problems include our attitudes towards alcohol, tobacco, stress and diet.

It is clear that excess alcohol acts as a major irritant on the walls of the intestine and is a specific threat to the liver. It should ideally be kept to a minimum. Tobacco presents a similar problem. It has been proven that nicotine slows the healing of gastric ulcers and may promote the development of duodenal ulcers. The tar that gets swallowed acts as an irritant. DON’T SMOKE!

Stress and anxiety are major contributors to illness and impede the healing process. Their effect is particularly strong on the digestive system via the influence of the autonomic nervous system. Such states of stress and anxiety should be actively reduced. Create peace and stillness within yourself. The stress is unnecessary. Change your job. BE AT PEACE!

The diet should be as mixed, natural and as high in roughage as possible. It should contain fruit, vegetables and natural cereals in preference to starches, sugar and highly refined flour. Artificial chemical additives should be avoided. The specific details of diet should be determined individually according to personal needs and philosophical approach.