If your indigestion is caused by stress, a regular meditation practice may help you unwind, which in turn can calm your symptoms. In fact, meditation has been reported to be effective in lessening gastrointestinal issues associated with mental health.
According to Dr. Andrew Weil, probiotic foods like yogurt help to ease digestionand populate good bacteria in your gut, making it easier for your body to process foods that might otherwise trigger indigestion.
Though not well studied by science, traditional medicine says chamomile tea can help settle the stomach and dispel gas caused by indigestion.
A small amount of research shows that acupuncture can lessen symptoms of indigestion by blocking the pathways that send pain signals to the brain and byaltering acid secretion.
It seems counterintuitive to drink something acidic when indigestion sets in, but many people swear this works. There's no scientific backing for it, but folk remedies say a glass of warm water with a splash of apple cider vinegar and a teaspoon of honey before a meal aids digestion and prevents upset stomach caused by indigestion.
Get ready to hug your mint plant. Sipping a mug of peppermint tea after eating relaxes the stomach muscles and improves the flow of bile, which helps you to digest fats more quickly, relieving your symptoms. (However, if you have gastroesophageal reflux disease, you shouldn't drink peppermint tea as it could actually make things worse.)
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