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Jakarta –
Not many people know, it turns out that raising your feet against the wall is also beneficial for the digestive system. Although not directly related, internal medicine specialist Dr. Aru Ariadno, said this was related to the release of a substance called endomorphin.
In the position where the feet are raised against the wall, a person is more likely to be in a relaxed stage. This position stops stomach acid from coming out irregularly, which contributes to smooth digestion.
“When it comes to digestive problems, this relaxation will cause the entire digestive tract to experience relaxation. Gastric acid will stop coming out irregularly, bowel movements will be more relaxed,” explained Dr. Aru when contacted. detikcom Thursday (1/2/2024).
This position is said to make the stomach feel comfortable, especially when the stomach muscles relax. However, Dr. Aru emphasized that improving digestion to avoid constipation cannot only be achieved by raising your feet against the wall.
In general, all our activities that stimulate endomorphins will make the body and mind more comfortable. With that, digestion will be smoother.
“Maybe it’s not just lifting your legs that can be done, maybe other sports, light watching or meditation can also increase these endomorphins,” he concluded.
Even though it is considered useful, Dr. Aru noted that there is no scientific evidence that shows a connection between the two.
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