DIGESTION

THE MEDICAL FOUNDATION

• Consult your primary doctor
  Get a clear diagnosis and follow a treatment plan based on real medical guidance.
• Take prescribed medication (e.g., Pantoprazole)
  Use medicine consistently and as directed — the right treatment brings faster relief.
• Regular check-ins & bloodwork
  Monitor inflammation, vitamin levels, and overall health.

FOODS THAT SUPPORT HEALING

• Eat fermented foods
  Yogurt, kefir, kimchi, sauerkraut — natural probiotics for gut balance.
• Avoid trigger foods
  Spicy, acidic, greasy meals; carbonated drinks; citrus; tomatoes; alcohol.
• Avoid or minimize coffee
  Replace with tea or low-acid alternatives when possible.
• Eat slowly & with awareness
  Allow your nervous system to stay calm while digesting.

BODY-BASED HEALING

• Gentle exercise
  Yoga, walking, light cardio — movement supports gut motility.
• Strength training (moderate)
  Build core stability without overstraining.

SUPPLEMENTS (IF APPROVED BY YOUR DOCTOR)

• Probiotics
  Choose a consistent, medically recommended strain.
• Magnesium or digestive enzymes (optional)
  Only if they fit your system.

THE MIND–GUT CONNECTION

• Mindfulness meditation
  Reduces stress and signals safety to the gut.
• Emotional processing & inner work
  Unresolved tension shows up physically — healing helps digestion.
• Prayer or spiritual practices
  Soften the nervous system and increase calm.
• Positive affirmations & cognitive reframing
  “I digest life easily.” “My body knows how to heal.” “Each day I feel a little better.”

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

• Cannabis (if legal & used intentionally)
  Helps with appetite, nausea, and relaxation — always use mindfully.