Tips For A Healthier Pancreas

We all know that we have a pancreas. But most of us don’t know what role this organ plays in our body. Also, many of us don’t know how to spot problems with it.

In this article, we explain what the pancreas is exactly and how you can keep this important organ in balance by eating the right foods and taking the right supplements.

What exactly does the pancreas do?

The pancreas is located in the lower abdomen, between the stomach and the spine. The pancreas has two functions:

• The gland carries digestive enzymes to the small intestine. This is the main function of the pancreas. It is essential for good digestion, especially for the digestion of fats and proteins.

• The gland produces three types of hormones that are released into the bloodstream: insulin, which regulates our metabolism and energy, glucagon and somatostatin. These three hormones ensure that the blood sugar level remains in balance.

Do I have a healthy pancreas?

Diseases commonly associated with the pancreas include pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), diabetes, cystic fibrosis, and pancreatic cancer. However, it is likely that the pancreas stops functioning properly well before these diseases develop.

Here are some tips to help you determine whether you should pay extra attention to this important organ.

• Pancreatic health can affect lips, appetite, and taste. If you notice a difference in one or more of these areas, you should therefore pay more attention to your pancreas. This is especially true if you have a strong craving for sweets. Or when you get full quickly and start to get hungry again soon after eating.
• Digestive problems and chronic constipation are in some cases linked to other organs. However, these conditions can also indicate that your pancreas is not functioning properly.
• If you are generally a slim person, but still have a slightly bulging abdomen, this could also be a sign of a poorly functioning pancreas.

Foods that are good for the pancreas

The best way to prevent pancreatic disease is to include the healthy foods we discuss below in your daily diet. Especially if there is a history of pancreatic disorders in the family! These foods all help regulate blood sugar.

This ensures that the pancreas is easily able to do its job properly.

• Peas:  Eating this delicious legume causes your body to produce more insulin, which is why it is important to include peas in your diet.

• Brewer’s Yeast:  This supplement is absolutely essential for a healthy diet. Brewer’s yeast is not only good for the pancreas, but can also help regulate the nervous system and is great for hair, skin and nails.
• Stevia:  This natural sweetener has no calories at all. Therefore, it allows us to spoil ourselves in a healthy way. However, to regulate blood sugar levels, you must consume stevia in its natural state, not refined.
• Cinnamon:  This spice is commonly used in combination with stevia to treat diabetes. It should definitely be a permanent part of your diet. You can combine cinnamon with fruit, yogurt and all kinds of desserts as well as with meat and other savory dishes.

Emotional problems

When using a natural treatment, it is important that we consider all aspects that can affect our well-being. That’s why we also discuss the emotions that can be associated with pancreatic health below.

People whose pancreas is out of balance usually have an obsessive personality with repetitive thoughts. These thoughts can take the form of a ritual or even complete madness. The people with such personality may not even be aware of this, but their loved ones around them are.

These attitudes and habits block the flow of energy to the pancreas.

In addition to eating the foods we discussed above, it is also important to spend enough time in nature to connect yourself with the natural world, especially the Earth. Surrounding yourself with nature may help you break free from the repetitive thoughts that block the flow of energy to your pancreas.

Don’t hesitate to go out barefoot and get a little dirty. After just a few minutes of being in nature, you will notice that your body begins to relax, as it experiences the serenity of nature. Your pancreas will certainly benefit from this original and pleasant form of therapy.