Most people are known to overeat, especially when the food is irresistibly delicious. So, occasions like parties, weddings or friends’ birthday treats are some of the many occasions where one tends to overeat. In most cases, eating too much food or eating food that is too fatty causes indigestion.
Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, occurs when the digestive juices in the stomach are not secreted properly and as a result, cause discomfort. As such, indigestion is used to describe one or more symptoms including a feeling of fullness during a meal, uncomfortable fullness after a meal, and burning or pain in the upper abdomen. it may cause bloating, belching and nausea.
Before pop a pill, you may want to try any one of these remedies for indigestion:
Ginger
Ginger has long been used as a medicine in Asian, Indian and Arabic herbal traditions. In China, ginger has been used to aid all types of digestion disorders for more than 2,000 years. Health care professionals still commonly recommend ginger to help prevent or treat nausea and vomiting. It is also used as a digestive aid for mild stomach upset. Germany’s Commission E has approved ginger as a treatment for indigestion and motion sickness.
Cayenne/ red pepper
Evidence suggests that oral use of cayenne can reduce the pain of indigestion. In a double-blind study, individuals with indigestion were given either 2.5 grammes daily of red pepper powder (divided up and taken prior to meals) or placebo for five weeks. By the third week of treatment, individuals taking red pepper were experiencing significant improvements in pain, bloating and nausea as compared to placebo, and these relative improvements lasted through the end of the study.
Aloe
Aloe is most commonly associated with healing burns and minor cuts, but the African plant is also quite effective at reducing indigestion. The plant contains the laxative compounds barbaloin, aloin and aloe-emodin, which also have an anti-inflammatory effect on the inner lining of the intestinal tract.
Chewing gum
Chewing gum may be one of the best non-medicinal treatments for heartburn. In a 2001 study, researchers from Wake Forest University in North Carolina found that chewing gum increased oesophageal and pharyngeal pH, which in turn reduced the effects of heartburn. This is because chewing gum pushes back fluids and floods the oesophagus with alkaline saliva. This in turns neutralises the acids that cause the burning associated with indigestion.
Basil
Basil is thought to have a calming effect on the stomach and half teaspoon of dried or fresh basil leaf in water can often help sooth indigestion and alleviate feelings of fullness.
Lime and ginger
These ingredients are usually easily available in everyone’s kitchen. All that is needed is two spoons of lime and ginger juice, and honey mixed in a glass of warm water. This can be taken after a heavy meal.
Also, another option is to drink hot lemon water (one tablespoon of lemon juice in a cup of hot water) before your meal — it is known to prevent acid indigestion. Lemon juice also helps fight against bacteria.
Drinking fresh lemon water first thing in the morning helps prevent many kinds of digestive disorders and have a healthy digestive system.
Oranges
If you thought the previous remedy was cumbersome, try eating an orange after every meal and it will keep indigestion at bay. Experts claim that eating oranges gives rest to the digestive organs and supplies adequate nutrition.
Garlic with soya
Experiencing stomach pain? Mix equal amounts of garlic and soya oil and massage over your stomach. Allow the oil to be absorbed by the skin. It also gives instant relief from indigestion.
Cloves
Clove is known to have a number of medicinal and culinary uses. Cloves can increase gut motility and gastrointestinal secretions thus helping in digestion and curing gas and indigestion problems. Pieces of cloves can be directly consumed or clove oil can be used to get rid of stomach irritability.
Warm water
Drinking warm water alone can get some immediate relief from gas and indigestion. It helps in cleaning the body by flushing out all the toxins present and also breaks down the food to make it easier for your body to digest it. Having a glass of warm water in the morning is a healthy practice and will keep your digestive system on track.
NATURAL HEALTH
Drinking a little baking soda works too and for heartburn
Yes, this is a great natural remedy for heartburn. I use the Bob’s Red Mill aluminum free baking soda.
Kefir Water and milk will help too and not only that, also repairs your gut..
I meant: Milk and Water kefir will help too and not only that, also repairs your gut..