Abu Dhabi (Al-Ittihad) Sitting cross-legged on the ground while eating, is one of the old habits that experts stress the need to restore, because of its benefits to improve digestion.
Dr. Dimple Gangda, a trainer for Ayurveda and Gut Health, explained that sitting cross-legged on the floor while eating brings comfort to the mind and body. When the brain is in a calm state, it can focus more on food, which helps the body in digesting and absorbing nutrients well. She added that if the lower limbs are still and immobile, the brain is ready to receive signals from the 5 senses and send messages to the stomach about the type of digestive juices that need to be prepared in advance.
In this pose, called sukhasana, the lower body is at rest, reducing the pressure on the heart to pump blood and thus increasing blood circulation to the abdominal area. And the Indian Express website quoted Dimple as saying that another benefit of this position is to put pressure on the muscles of the stomach, liver and gallbladder to release the required digestive juices and strengthen the pelvic area.
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