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There is a \u201csimple\u201d 10-minute trick that could make a big difference to your gut health, according to a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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According to Dr Joseph Salhab, who goes by @thestomachdoc on social media, the moments just after eating could prove vital, and he has explained why in a viral video on TikTok.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Dr Salhab says that the one thing you should actually do immediately after eating is get up and walk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cAfter you’re done eating, I don’t want you to sit down, I don’t want you to lie down, and I definitely don’t want you to start scrolling on your phone\u201d. he warned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cWhat I want you to do instead is take a 10-minute walk.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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This routine, Salhab says, is \u201cone of the most powerful things you can do to improve your gut health\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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This is because gentle walking is said to stimulate digestion by helping clear excess food and stomach acid, while it can also lead to less acid reflux and heartburn.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The walk \u201cstimulates your intestines to move\u201d which reduces bloating, eases digestion, and \u201chelps move old food and old waste products along in your colon, which can help stimulate a bowel movement\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Science backs this too, as a number of health experts say walking after eating helps the digestive system through stimulating peristalsis, the muscle contractions that move food through the gut.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cWalking after eating helps stimulate your digestive muscles, helping food move through your stomach and intestines more effectively\u201d, a nutrition specialist told Healthline.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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This is because it can relieve uncomfortable gas and bloating by helping trapped air escape naturally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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It can improve blood sugar control too, medical evidence suggests.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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As per a 2016 study, light-walking for just 10 minutes after each meal was more effective at managing post-meal glucose levels than a single 30-minute walk later in the day, which can be particularly beneficial for those with type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The doctor added on TikTok that \u201cthis is a quick, easy, and completely free thing to do, and it\u2019s something that I tell all my patients to do as well\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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