India, Sept. 11 -- Good gut health is more than just smooth digestion, it influences immunity, mood, energy levels, and overall wellness. With so many lifestyle and dietary factors at play, it's easy for our digestive system to fall out of balance.

Dr Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford Universities, shares in his September 10 Instagram post 7 practical tips to improve gut health and keep your system functioning at its best. (Also read: AIIMS gastroenterologist shares top 10 gut friendly snacks you can have daily: Makhana, sprouted moong chaat, buttermilk )

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