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15 ways to better DIGESTION

1 Get moving

Many digestion problems are lifestyle related – the key one being inactivity. Exercise aids digestion by helping food move through your digestive system, preventing bloating and constipation, says GP Dr Gill Jenkins. ‘A daily walk has been shown to improve bowel motility and reduce constipation, as well as being generally good for most bodily functions.’

2 See your GP

We often struggle on without seeing a doctor despite an estimated 40% of us having at least

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