How does exercise affect bowel movements?
If you are exercising, such as at the gym or jogging, and suddenly feel the need to defecate, it is completely normal. Because in fact, exercise will affect most of the organs in the body, including the intestines.
One thing that not everyone knows is that exercise helps the digestive system work more efficiently. Lack of exercise can cause constipation. In fact, mild to moderate exercise is often prescribed for patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
People need to drink enough water when exercising because dehydration can cause diarrhea.
Exercise stimulates many hormones in the body, especially peptide hormones that stimulate intestinal movement. Not only that, regular exercise also helps the body secrete more adrenaline and gastrin hormones. In particular, the hormone gastrin helps strengthen the stomach lining and peristalsis.
In addition, when exercising, blood will prioritize movement, so it will circulate more to the muscle mass, thereby reducing blood flow to the intestines. This also causes the intestines to contract more.
Additionally, feeling the urge to poop while exercising can also be caused by sports drinks. This is due to the sugar and artificial sweeteners in the drinks. According to the International Gastrointestinal Disorders Foundation, drinks with high sugar content can even trigger the uncomfortable symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. The next content of this article will be on the health page on August 9 .
Experts reveal the best time to eat watermelon for health
Fruits are often included in healthy diets. Among them, watermelon is the top choice of many people, especially during these summer days.
Choosing the right time to eat fruit is as important as choosing the type of fruit, an expert said. People who tolerate watermelon well can eat it in the morning to absorb nutrients better.
High fiber content and nutritional value make watermelon perfect for breakfast
"The high fiber content and nutritional value make watermelon perfect for breakfast," said nutritionist Anupama Menon, founding director of Right Living Health Care Center (India).
With 90% water content, rich in vitamins and minerals, watermelon contributes significantly to health . The fiber in watermelon can help release glucose more slowly and therefore help lower the glycemic index.
Although watermelon is nutritious and can be a good source of hydration, not everyone should eat this fruit on an empty stomach.
Whether or not you should eat watermelon on an empty stomach depends on your body and hormonal activity. Readers can read more about this article on the health page on August 9.
The effects of water hyacinth in folk medicine and notes when using
Water hyacinth grows abundantly in ponds, lakes, and river areas. In folk medicine, water hyacinth is used to relieve pain from swelling, arthritis, etc.
Specialist Doctor 2 Huynh Tan Vu (Day Treatment Unit, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City - Facility 3) said: Water hyacinth is also known as water fern, water worm, is an aquatic, herbaceous plant, floating in the water, belonging to the genus Eichhornia of the water hyacinth family.
People harvest water hyacinth
"Studies around the world show that water hyacinth contains a number of compounds such as alkaloids, phthalate derivatives, propanoids and phenyl derivatives that have high antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant and cancer prevention effects. Dried water hyacinth also contains high amounts of fiber and is rich in minerals. In addition, crude extracts of water hyacinth show activity against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and against harmful free radicals," Dr. Vu shared.
However, these are laboratory studies. To bring the above research results into life, it takes many processes and time. Below are the experiences of using water hyacinth in folk medicine as shared by Dr. Vu.
To use as medicine, we can take the plant home, remove the stem and roots, only take the leaves and the swollen part of the leaf stalk. It can be used externally when in pain (boils, wounds). Pick a handful of water hyacinth, wash it, crush it, add a little white salt and apply it to the swollen area. When the wound area is dry, replace it with another patch. Change it 2 or 3 times a day. Start your day with health news to see more content of this article!
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