Baron explains that your digestion slows when youre asleep.

GERD is a condition wherestomach acid flows backand up into the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.

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Its sometimes referred to as the rest and digest system, as it stimulates action in your gut.

Additionally, stress and anxiety can cause indigestion, Baron says.

Theres a reason they call it a nervous tummy.

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Jack Baron is a Registered Dietitian

If you are super stressed and in fight or flight mode, yourdigestive system slowsuntil you feel safe.

Deep breathing can be a fast track to returning to a relaxed state and jumpstarting your guts digestive work.

How can you practice deep breathing

So, whats the best way topractice deep breathing?

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Baron suggests breathing in for four counts and out for four counts for anywhere from three to five minutes.

you might take a break and repeat this two to three times, he adds.

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