Feel Confident That You Can Control Occasional Digestive Upsets
If you added Align® to your daily routine, putting your digestive system first probably is second nature by now. Don’t forget that you also can control other common digestive triggers such as spicy foods, personal stress, travel, and changes in diet and routines.
Remember to obtain your next supply of Align—you won’t want to miss a day of healthy digestive balance!
It's important to take Align daily to restore your digestive balance.* If you have not already, buy your next month's supply of Align soon. You can purchase Align online or
in stores nationwide, or by calling (800) 208-0112.
Tips for the Week:
- Make a tea time. Try drinking a cup of herbal tea to help yourself relax and unwind. Choose one that is naturally caffeine free.
- Don't chew gum. If you’re prone to bloating, avoid chewing gum. It can cause you to swallow a lot of air. Kick the gum-chewing habit and try mints instead.
- Limit your use of products with sugar substitutes. Some common sweeteners in sugar-free products (such as fructose, sorbitol, and mannitol) found in many diet products can trigger digestive upsets, especially for people sensitive to occasional bloating and diarrhea. It’s a good idea to limit the daily amount of these sweeteners, especially if these digestive upsets are an occasional problem for you.
- Give yourself a back massage. Stand with your back to a wall and place a tennis ball behind you. Lean back to apply pressure or move against the wall to roll the ball along your back.
Recipe: Miso-Glazed Salmon
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and is packed with healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons hot water
2 tablespoons miso (soybean paste)
4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick)
Cooking spray
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Directions
- Preheat broiler. Combine first four ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Arrange fish in a shallow baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spoon miso mixture evenly over fish.
- Broil 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, basting twice with miso mixture. Sprinkle with chives.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
297 calories (33% from fat), 32.4 g protein, 15.7 g carbohydrate, 10.9 g fat (2.5 g saturated, 4.7 g monounsaturated, 2.8 g polyunsaturated), 80 mg cholesterol, 742 mg sodium, 0.3 g fiber, 29 mg calcium, 1 mg iron
Reprinted with permission from
Cooking Light®, ©2003
Activity Idea: Bent-Elbow Spinal Twist
This yoga pose will increase blood flow to your digestive tract and stimulate your intestinal muscles for efficient digestion. Please seek your physician's advice before beginning a new exercise routine.
- Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you. Be sure to sit up straight, and don't round your back.
- Bend your right knee and place your right foot on the floor near the inside of your left knee. Lift your left arm out in front of you, bend your elbow, and place your elbow on the outside of your bent right knee with your palm facing away from you. Put your right hand on the floor behind you.
- Twist your torso to the right to look behind you. Hold this position for two or three deep breaths. When you inhale, lengthen your spine to grow taller. When you exhale, try twisting to the right a little more.
- Release the pose by slowly turning back to the center and extending your legs out in front of you. Repeat on the opposite side.
