Know 5 to Stay Alive: Be Kind to Your Colon
#4: Take a load off
#4: Take a load off

There's a reason they call tension "gut-wrenching" — it literally weighs down your GI tract. Stress held inward can constrict the lower colon, upset gastric juices, interfere with digestion and deplete the cells of nutrients. One more reason to relax!

Other ways to mollify your middle:
  • Respond ASAP to the call of nature.
  • Get sufficient exercise for your abs — it pays off inside and out, reducing strain on the entire digestive system.

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