How To Get Unstuck😉💩 Constipation, Heartburn, Indigestion, & other tummy troubles can quickly kill your vibe. Thank you @iamwellandgood for having me weigh in on getting you out of the digestion dumps. . Counting in the bathroom, or deep breathing can sometimes work but the good news is that there are other tricks to get you moving in the right direction. . The Clockwise Rub . Imagine your stomach as a clock, and your belly button is the center, says Elizabeth Trattner, AP, LAc, NCCAOM, She recommends using your hand or 4 fingers to slowly rub your stomach in a clockwise circle, starting at your belly button, and moving up 4 fingers, down 4 fingers, and to the left and right 4 fingers. Then, continue the deep breathing you were doing and move slowly around the "clock" The idea is to increase blood flow to the area and facilitate digestion—which can continue to help reduce your symptoms. . A massage to induce a bowel movement Peristalsis is a wave-like contraction and relaxation of your digestive muscles and tract that move the contents of your stomach through your body and out when you poop. . However, Dr. Trattner recommends a gentle massage to potentially support your digestive system's natural peristalsis, which can help you poop. Studies show that this muscle movement can reduce indigestion and heartburn by keeping your system moving along. . Dr. Trattner recommends you start by lying down on your back with a pillow supporting your head. Then you'll bring your knees up, but keep your feet flat on a bed or sofa. Begin massaging your lower left abdomen and use your hands and the tips of your finger like they are gently scooping upwards from the lower left. Then slowly massage in a diagonal line across your belly below your belly button. This is the path that your stool takes through your body. "Be gentle, don't push, and use pressure like you're working with clay. There are times you can feel impacted stool or feel the noise of your large intestine," . "Another great way to deal with heartburn is to lie on your right side, preferably after your massage. Your stomach empties via the right side of your body and will help with gastric movement and emptying."