29/11/2025
What is Gut Health and How can Reflexology Help.
Your gut is an intricate system that affects everything from your immune function to your mood and mental well-being. A healthy gut means a balanced environment for your microbiome - the community of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms that live in your intestines. These microorganisms play an essential role in digesting food, regulating the immune system, and even influencing brain function.
Here are the key areas that gut health impacts:
• Digestion: A healthy gut ensures food is digested efficiently, nutrients are absorbed and waste is eliminated properly.
• Immune System: About 70-80% of your immune system is located in your gut. A balanced microbiome helps prevent infections and inflammation.
• Mental Health: The gut is often called the "second brain" because it contains over 100 million nerve cells, influencing emotions and mental health.
• Hormonal Balance: Your gut plays a role in regulating hormones, including those related to stress, appetite and mood.
• Nutrient Absorption: Gut health affects your ability to absorb vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients from food.
• Inflammation Regulation: Inflammation in the gut can lead to a range of health issues.
How Reflexology for the Stomach Can help Improve Digestion
Through gentle massage of the stomach reflex areas, reflexology helps stimulate the body's natural healing processes, encouraging balance and well-being. This holistic practice can be particularly beneficial for your stomach, helping ease discomfort, reduce bloating and promote better digestion overall.
• Ease Bloating: Reflexology aims to promote the flow of energy in the digestive system, which can help ease bloating.
• Alleviate Indigestion: Regular massage of the stomach reflex zone may help soothe discomfort from indigestion by supporting the body’s natural digestive processes.
• Boost Digestion: Stimulating reflex zones associated with the intestines is believed to encourage better nutrient absorption.
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