[235] - Why Does My Stomach Always Feel Off During and After Night Shifts

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----------------------------Roger Sutherland is Australia's Night Shift & Sleep Specialist and the founder of A Healthy Shift.After more than 40 years working rotating shifts with Victoria Police, Roger now helps organisations reduce fatigue risk, improve staff wellbeing and build healthier, safer and higher-performing 24/7 workplaces through evidence-based education, circadian biology and the Shift Work Champions™ Framework.Shift Work Champions™: https://join.ahealthyshift.com/shift-work-capabilityWebsite: https://ahealthyshift.com.auLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-sutherlandInstagram: @a_healthy_shift___________________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._______________________