A Healthy Shift
[235] - Why Does My Stomach Always Feel Off During and After Night Shifts
30 Mar 2025
Text me what you thought of the show 😊Digestive issues are a common struggle for shift workers, yet many don't fully understand why their stomachs seem to rebel during night shifts. From bloating and nausea to acid reflux and constipation, these symptoms are more than just annoying—they’re your body’s biological response to working against its natural rhythms.In this episode of A Healthy Shift, you'll learn:Why your digestive system struggles during night shifts: Understand how your body’s circadian rhythm impacts digestion and why your gut operates on a daytime schedule.The science behind bloating and discomfort: Discover why food moves slower through your digestive tract at night and the role of stress in exacerbating digestive issues.Why women face more digestive challenges: Learn how hormonal fluctuations and longer digestive transit times affect women, leading to more intense digestive symptoms.Practical strategies to ease digestive discomfort: We cover meal timing, hydration tips, and the benefits of probiotics for better digestion.How to support your gut health while working nights: Simple, evidence-based steps like staying hydrated, eating light meals, and prioritizing quality sleep between shifts can make a huge difference.If this episode helped you understand your digestive health during night shifts, we’d love to hear from you! Leave a review and share your feedback—it helps us reach more shift workers who need this information.Support the show---------------------------- ANNOUNCING "The Shift Workers Collective" https://join.ahealthyshift.com/the-shift-workers-collective Click the link to learn all about it----------------------------- YOU CAN FIND ME AT Website Instagram LinkedIn Shift Work Health and Wellbeing Seminars One2One Coaching _____________________ Disclaimer: Roger Sutherland is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before implementing any strategies mentioned in this podcast. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Roger Sutherland will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness, or death. _______________________
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