Digestive Health
How to Lower the Risks of Gastrointestinal Disorders in 5 Steps
Intestinal and digestive problems might have typical patterns in the GI tract that we can address by changing our habits.
Purpose of the Article
This post provides an overview of gastrointestinal disorders. I offer five practical tips to improve them via healthy lifestyle habits based on experience. As I encountered various digestive disorders years ago, I documented my findings from credible sources and summarized the relevant scientific studies.
What are gastrointestinal disorders, and why do they matter?
To understand gastrointestinal disorders, we need to visualize the digestive system, also known as the gastrointestinal tract, abbreviated as the GI tract. This structure comprises a series of joined and coiled hollow tubes that stretch from the mouth to the anus.
The medical literature documented many gastrointestinal disorders. Some are common, affecting more people, and some are rare, affecting fewer people. Medical literature classifies them as functional and structural disorders.
