New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- Now, modern science is revealing what we've long known, in one form or another: that the health of our gut affects much more than just food digestion. Not only is the gastrointestinal system involved in breaking down food and absorbing nutrients, but it is also critical to balancing hormones, immunity and even mental clarity.

In this high-pressure era of erratic mealtimes, processed foods, chronic stress and insufficient sleep - with all the digestive complications they entail - gut mess has become the order of the day. What most people do not realise is that the symptoms of bloating, acidity, constipation and feeling heavy post-meals might also have a connection with mood swings, lack of concentration at work and p...