Look for the warning signs! Part II

As promised, part II of digestive warning signs. Can you spot the signs?

Warning signs of poor digestion:
Frequently cold for no reason
Frequently feel stressed, worn out, or depressed for no reason
Need to loosen you belt after eating, even without overeating
Frequent burping, passing gas, and/or bloated abdomen
Pulse increases over 20 to 25 beats within 15 mintues after eating
Chronically coated tongue

Signs of optimal digestion:
Extremities are usually warm and have healthy pink coloring
Energy is level throughout the day
Do not have extreme food cravings
Do not have sudden and frequent bouts of shakiness, anxiety, depression, or anger for no reason
Feel better after excersizing
Do not have frequent mood swings

Look for the warning signs! Part I

Happy New Year! Many of us have made resolutions this week to lose weight and control our eating habits. Some habits are easy to change if we just listen to what our bodies tell us. The body gives many signs of poor digestion, but most of us are not trained to notice them. Can you spot the warning signs?

Warning signs of poor digestion:
Poor bowel habits (do not defecate daily)
Frequently see undigested food in stools
Stools frequently smell foul
Feel better if don't eat
Chronic indigestion after eating
Often don't sleep well, and wake up tired

Signs of optimal digestion:
Eliminate at least once a day
Do not see undigested food in stools
Stools do not smell bad
Feel good after eating, and several hours afterward
Sleep well and wake up rested

Tune in tomorrow for "Look for the warning signs Part II" where we'll give more signals your digestive system uses to tell you how you're eating.