Restoring Gut Health Post-Party Season
As the festivities wind down and the remnants of December's celebrations fade, many of us find ourselves seeking restoration after indulging in the season's delights. Amidst the excitement, our digestive systems often bear the brunt of festive feasts, leaving our gut in need of healing.
Alcohol, sugary treats, and hearty meals can disrupt the delicate balance of our gut flora, leading to digestive discomfort, bloating, and a general sense of imbalance. Fortunately, there are a wide variety of natural and effective means to recalibrate and revive your gut health:
Eating wholefoods. Nutritionist and founder of JSHealth Vitamin Jessica Sepel tells us this is at the top of her gut healing protocol for the post-party season. “Lean, organic proteins; healthy fats, plenty of greens, nuts, seeds and pulses.” Whole foods like this play a pivotal role in nurturing gut health due to their nutrient density and fibre content that aid the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.
Reducing stress. Jessica also recommends easing feelings of stress as “when released into the body in high amounts, the stress hormones – adrenalin and cortisol – cause the digestive system to shut down, thereby wreaking havoc on the body”. Jessica recommends stress reduction techniques like “getting to bed early, practicing deep belly breathing and meditating.” Most importantly, she adds, “be kind to yourself.”
Probiotics. Jessica’s no.1 recommendation when it comes to supplements is probiotics. She tells us: “I recommend taking a good quality probiotic every morning which promotes digestion and good gut bacteria.” Probiotics are live, friendly bacteria that work by replenishing and diversifying the microbial community residing in our gut, which aids in restoring microbial balance, enhancing digestive function, and strengthening the immune response.
Gut-loving supplements There are many other gut-loving supplements that can offer a natural and effective means to recalibrate and revive your gut health. For example collagen, a structural protein that forms the building blocks of various tissues in the body, can strengthen gut integrity, support digestion, and balance gut microbiota by fortifying the gut lining.
If you’re looking for a helping hand in healing your gut this January, you can find both probiotics and collagen as part of JSHealth Vitamin’s Digestive Support Trusted Trio, along with their specially formulated Detox + Debloat supplement blend.
The probiotics in their Probiotic+ formula are a vegan-friendly blend crafted to nourish you internally. Packed within each capsule are 35 billion Colony Forming Units derived from 7 distinct strains of scientifically-supported Probiotics. It's shelf-stable, eliminating the need for refrigeration and making it ideal for travel and on-the-go convenience. Meanwhile, their Vitality X + Collagen inner beauty powder features Marine Collagen enriched with 10 carefully selected ingredients aimed at promoting skin, hair, energy, and overall vitality. This is perfect not just to heal your gut health but give your skin a radiant glow even on a month as gloomy as January.
Finally, JSHealth Vitamin’s Digestive Support Trusted Trio wouldn’t be complete without their Detox + Debloat supplement blend. This comprehensive blend of botanical extracts, essential nutrients, amino acids, and trace minerals works in tandem to support various facets of gut health. From broccoli and turmeric to reduce inflammation and aid gut repair, to schisandra and milk thistle that support liver function, and fennel and dandelion promoting digestive ease, to just name a few, each ingredient contributes uniquely, creating a holistic approach to nurturing a healthier gut.
This small but mighty trio can help prioritise gut restoration to kickstart the new year with vitality. Incorporating probiotics, collagen and the right gut-loving supplements into your post-party season routine can be a game-changer in nurturing and healing your gut. Especially when coupled with a diet of whole foods and a low-stress lifestyle, looking after your gut can help set the stage for a healthier and more balanced year ahead.