What's The Fastest Way To Heal Digestion Problems?

Digestive symptoms can be caused by many things. From wrong food choices, allergens and sensitivities, over eating, food poisoning, and even stress.

If you're like me, you see the value of trying something natural before you start taking more drastic measures and turn to drugs.

'First do no harm' sounds like a very reasonable place to start.

So what's the fastest way to heal digestion problems? Well, aside from taking into consideration all the obvious causes, the answer is a digestive tonic.

A digestive tonic is a concoction of herbs that regulate the organs of digestion.

My favorite of all time is absolutely Swedish Bitters. Surprisingly, it's a really brilliant digestive remedy that many people have never heard of.

Swedish Bitters is a combination of herbs that obviously are bitter. So how do they work exactly?

One main method of healing digestion is simply by their bitter taste.

When we taste bitter it stimulates a reflex in our brain. Our brain then signals our digestive such as our salivary glands to start producing saliva, our stomach to start producing gastric acid, and our pancreas to start secreting enzymes.

Most of us in the West probably can't even remember eating something bitter! It's like the taste has been eliminated from our diet. And that is unfortunate because this is exactly how bitter herbs regulate movement our whole digestive process, and enhance our ability to absorb food.

Swedish Bitters has an impressive and long history of use. The famous alchemist, botanist, and toxicologist Paracelsus used this recipe back in the 15th century!

I have personally uses Swedish Bitters since I was a child. My mum cured my earaches, sore throats, coughs, and acne all with this ancient herbal concoction.

It wasn't til years later when I studied Herbal Medicine that I learned about the true value of herbal synergy.

The way in which certain combination of herbs work together, and the sum total magically has a much more powerful effect than using those herbs individuality.

Swedish Bitters has that magical synergy.

The combination of herbs can help heal most digestive symptoms within minutes. From indigestion, bloating, abdominal fullness, constipation, to heartburn.

It contains a herb that acts as a gentle laxative to stimulate detoxification via the bowel, thus easing constipation.

It helps regulate appetite, and is really great in supporting liver function. These are also very helpful actions for people needing herbal support with their weight loss efforts.

I have certainly seen and personally experienced Swedish Bitters relieving digestive problems fast.

It's as simple as a teaspoon in 150ml of warm water, either 20 before a meal. Or, if you have a sudden onset of digestive upset, a dose straight after the meal is very soothing on most occasions too.

Please remember that if the problem reoccurs, or persists, we have to honestly look at the probable causes.

Swedish Bitters taken over a longer term period of a couple of months can do an excellent job at nourishing, and balancing the function of the entire digestive tract too.

This honestly has been one of my favorite 'first aid' digestive remedies for about 30 years.

Swedish Bitters has many other applications but regarding healing digestion problems, it's definitely my number one go to product.

Please watch my latest product review of two brands of Swedish Bitters here

Swedish Bitters: Heal Your Digestion Fast!

How To Recongnize A Highly Sensitive Child (HSC)

Did you know that apparently 1 in 5 children is born with a heightened sensitivity?! Were you a Highly Sensitive Child? Do you care for a child who displays these sometimes peculiar behaviours?

It means that they have a sensitive nervous system and are acutely aware of subtleties in their surroundings. They are also more prone to being much more receptive to stimulation.

And whether they will experience and perceive this heightened sensitivity as an advantage, or disadvantage later in life will be dependent on many factors.

The most profound being: a caregivers ability to recognize these characteristics and help that child navigate this sometimes harsh world.

Apparently according to a Harvard study on the trait of 'sensitivity' when these children were infants they experienced allergies, insomnia, constipation, and colic much more frequently than the 'average' child who was not considered as 'sensitive'.

Would we be justified to conclude that the higher levels of stress that these children perceived and experienced had a profound impact on their health?

Common Characteristics Of Highly Sensitive Children

I must confess I don't have children but I was a Highly Sensitive Child.

And I can confirm that I endured many situations that were extremely stressful for me, but not anyone else.

Noise. Light. Certain smells. Certain foods. The way some people 'felt' when I was in their presence.

A tone which sounded absolutely unbearable in my head. It was as if the volume was turned up to maximum on certain things.

The sound of traffic, especially loud motor bikes and trucks just overwhelmed me to the point where momentarily I felt physically sick (and still do!)

I felt nauseous and lost my appetite if I saw an animal suffering. I felt like my heart was going to explode when I felt tension from people who suppressed their fear, trauma, or rage.

Highly Sensitive Children have low tolerance for artificial colours, flavors, and processed foods.

And spending extended periods in artificial environments can cause stress and anxiety.

Their inability to express the specific cause of their suffering or discomfort may be very confusing to them, and anyone observing their seemingly inappropriate response.

HSC's are easily overwhelmed by many things, and feel stress for a more prolonged period of time.

They need more quiet time than others.

Being in nature is very soothing to their irritated nervous system. And the company of a pet is very restorative.

Importance Of An Empathetic Care Giver

Looking back now, growing up as a Highly Sensitive Child was very challenging.

Especially since forty years ago this subject was completely unknown to most people. Except if you had a highly intuitive and empathetic mother.

I'm grateful I had a mother like that. She did her best, she was quick to observe my overwhelm and inability to cope.

She never forced me to socialise or made feel there was something wrong with me because I loved spending most of my time quietly by myself, usually surrounded by a mountain of books!

My only regret is that I missed the opportunity to thank her for all those subtle things she recognise, which made a significant difference to me. She died a coupe of years ago. She too was a HSP.

We share a special connection with those like us, Highly Sensitive others. We are able to wordlessly communicate and 'sense' their loving essence.

It gives me some comfort though, to be able to share these insights with other mothers.

Even though I don't have children of my own, I know these observations can make a tremendous difference to Highly Sensitive Children who experience this world through a filter that's challenging for others to understand.

We as care givers or parents can help these sensitive souls navigate this life with greater ease and self confidence.

Highly Sensitive Children have many brilliant gifts to share.

They are extraordinarily creative, visionary, and sense an indescribable amount of love that many people don't comprehend.

With their sensitivity they are able to perceive beyond the veil of illusions. They are here at this time to 'hold' the energy of love.

And particularly need our compassion, patience, encouragement and reassurance to be able to fully share their gifts with the world, and reach their highest potential.

Please watch my latest video on this subject here How To Recognize A Highly Sensitive Child

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