We all have this feeling; When you are happy, simple food is also sweet; When you are irritable, even if you have delicacies in front of you, it is still bitter and difficult to swallow. It can be seen that the function of gastrointestinal tract is very sensitive to emotions. Experts believe that the stomach is a barometer of emotional changes, or simply called “emotional stomach”.
bad mood affects the intestines and stomach
Many of us have occasional gastrointestinal discomfort, but people seldom think that these symptoms are related to emergencies, continuous tension in interpersonal relations, long-term work pressure and anxiety.
After a busy afternoon in front of the computer, you don’t even have time to drink water. When you’re finished, you may find that you have acid reflux and bitter mouth. This is because anxiety, tension and other negative emotions significantly delay the digestion and emptying of the stomach, and intestinal movement is also significantly inhibited. The most embarrassing thing is that the subsequent gastrointestinal discomfort may be expressed as bad breath.
Medical research has found that every day, even every minute, the function of the stomach is affected by emotions and the impact is very obvious. Anger, fear, excitement, anxiety and other emotions can increase the secretion of the stomach and increase the acidity; Depression, sadness, disappointment and other emotions reduce the secretion of gastric juice, decrease the acidity, and slow down the movement of the stomach. Whether the acidity rises or falls, it will make our stomach uncomfortable.
What intestinal stomach diseases can be caused by being in a mood
Gastrointestinal diseases are not only related to stimulating food and genetic quality, but also closely related to anxiety, panic and other emotions. Generally speaking, emotional fluctuations cause changes in digestive function, which will return to normal as the mood subsides, and will not cause gastrointestinal diseases.
However, excessively strong or persistent bad emotions may cause gastrointestinal diseases. The most common are functional enterogastric diseases such as indigestion, abdominal distension, constipation or diarrhea. In addition, they can also cause ulcers and even gastrointestinal tumors.
when the stomach and intestines are unhappy, give it three placebo tablets
1. Quick dosage form: a hot drink
Grapefruit tea, chocolate, coffee… Any hot drink. When the heat enters your body, all your limbs and bones are comforted, and the “grievances” in your intestines and stomach have also dropped to the lowest point. You will feel less negative emotional pressure and feel more comfortable in your stomach.
2. Nutritional dosage form: a dessert
Sweetness is our initial and instinctive taste. When we eat sweets, our bodies will feel encouraged and praised. Therefore, when you are tired or depressed, especially when you are too busy to have a good dinner or have no appetite, you may as well comfort yourself with a dessert.
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