In the fall, our bodies may need time to adjust. This season subjects us to various forms of stress capable of affecting our well-being. Work intensifies, temperatures drop, and the neck, skin and, last but not least, the intestines could be affected. These are natural problems: there is no magic formula that can solve them. But we can face them. The secret is a correct lifestyle.
How autumn affects our body
Although there are no scientific studies to definitively confirm this, many doctors agree in establishing a correlation between autumn weather and intestinal problems. To influence would be the changes in the diet, which with the onset of cold becomes richer in carbohydrates. Ingesting it in excessive quantities could have deleterious effects on digestion and intestinal function. Also because of the cold, which tempts us to take refuge inside the house, physical activity decreases. It also decreases the urge to thirst, and for this we may drink too little.
These small tricks would be enough to fight the intestinal problems that afflict us during the autumn
As we have said, we cannot solve our gut problems by resorting to a miracle remedy. Assuming that it is always advisable to contact your doctor, especially if the problems persist or increase in intensity, in this article we would like to provide some useful and easy-to-follow advice.
Proper nutrition and adequate hydration
Autumn stimulates our hunger and tempts our gluttony. If, always paying the utmost attention to our state of health, we can perhaps indulge in a whim every now and then, overdoing it with fats and carbohydrates is certainly not good for our body. Less chocolates and high-calorie cheeses, therefore, and more fiber. We take advantage of the many healthy and delicious fruit and vegetables that this season offers us: it is not necessary to give up taste to eat healthy.
Also hydrating properly is essential to facilitate the well-being of the intestine. Let’s remember to drink lots of water: one and a half or two liters a day.
No to laziness
It’s cold outside, humid air blows. The sun shines weakly, covered by clouds. It is understandable to want to stay at home, wrapped in a blanket. But giving in to laziness would risk worsening the condition of our intestines. A study by San Francisco State University, in fact, would confirm the relationship between sport and the well-being of the intestinal flora (or more precisely, microbiota). We therefore try to carry out frequent physical activity, especially outdoors, during the day.
A walk of about thirty minutes three times a week may be enough for our intestinal well-being. By making this little effort, our body should gradually adapt to the lowering of temperatures. In addition, contact with sunlight would help reduce stress. Our mood might thank us.
In conclusion, even if it is not possible to prevent them completely, these small tricks would be enough to fight the intestinal problems that afflict us during the autumn.