Strengthen your digestion this holiday season
with Digestive Bitters!
After a big meal, do you experience gas, bloating, indigestion, or heartburn?
Most of us do. I have suffered from weak digestion (and most of these symptoms) for most of my life, so when I found these bitters, I was SO curious.
Bitter foods and herbs stimulate digestive juices that are critical in breaking food down properly. When food is not broken down, it travels undigested through the digestive system, causing bloating and a ton of discomfort.
There are numerous causes for weak digestion, including:
- Stress causes a fight-or-flight response, which shunts blood away from the digestive system and toward other organs involved in escaping dangerous and/or stressful situations. This leads to less production and secretion of digestive juices (hydrochloric acid, etc).
- Processed foods are laden with preservatives which are resistant to digestion
- Overeating puts a strain on the digestive system, requiring increased amounts of digestive juices
- Irregular meals eaten at unpredictable times can confuse the digestive system and throw off the normal cycle of secretion
Symptoms of weak digestion include:
- Bloating / gas
- Belching
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Heartburn
- Loose stool
- Constipation
“Digestive bitters are herbs that support digestive function by stimulating bitter receptors on the tongue, stomach, gallbladder and pancreas. Their primary effect is to promote digestive juices such as stomach acid, bile and enzymes to breakdown food and assist in the absorption of nutrients” (Sarrasin, 2017).
Examples of bitter herbs include:
- Dandelion root
- Burdock
- Gentian
- Artichoke
- Chamomile
- Milk thistle
- Motherwort
- Goldenseal
- Angelica
Where to buy Digestive Bitters:
Urban Moonshine website
Urban Moonshine on Amazon
Available in travel size, 2 oz, or 8.4 oz and in several varieties!
**They make perfect stocking stuffers for anyone with weak digestion!**
How to use Digestive Bitters:
Before a meal: ignite the digestive fire, support the production of hydrochloric acid, pancreatic enzymes, and bile, and help ensure normal bowel habits
After a meal: calm heartburn and ease indigestion
10 BENEFITS OF BITTERS
- Improves protein digestion and mineral absorption
- Improves breakdown of fats and fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, K
- Reduce gas and bloating
- Relieve occasional heartburn
- Promote regular bowel movements
- Reduce food sensitivities
- Breakdown microbes and prevent SIBO & yeast overgrowth
- Improved detoxification, healthy skin, improved joint pain and healthy mood.
- In Ayurvedic tradition, bitters are known to reduce sweet cravings and regulate blood sugar
- In Chinese medicine, bitters are cooling and remove “heat” from the body (aka inflammation)
(Sarrasin, 2017)
You should not use digestive bitters if you have:
Gastritis, stomach ulcers, gallbladder disease, or kidney disease.
Final Thoughts….
These digestive bitters have worked great for me. They have worked great for everyone to whom I have recommended them.
If you are wondering if they will strengthen your digestion, send me a message and give it a try – they are completely natural!
References
Sarrasin, S. (2017). 10 benefits of digestive bitters. Retrieved from https://lifestylemarkets.com/blog/10-benefits-of-digestive-bitters/
