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Indigestion is an extremely common condition that is said to affect at least 1 in every 4 people in the United States at some or other point in their lives \u2013 that\u2019s 25%, a whole quarter of the total population. For some of those people, the condition becomes chronic and usually points to another disorder that is affecting their bodies \u2013 including ulcers and other intestinal disorders. Sometimes, indigestion is also caused by an improper diet: Everyone knows the heartburn that can accompany a Thanksgiving dinner, or general unhealthy meal \u2013 and it\u2019s never pleasant.<\/p>\n
Indigestion can lead to a range of other health problems, including nausea, ulcers, vomiting, hernias and stomach pain. In extreme cases it can even lead to internal bleeding in the stomach or colon, and can put you at an automatically higher risk of developing cancers of the intestinal system. Here are 20 incredible home remedies for indigestion that\u2019ll help you take the edge off.<\/p>\n
Indigestion is one of the most unpleasant conditions there are, and it can really take away from your quality of life \u2013 and completely turn the enjoyment from a good meal on its head. Your indigestion might only be occasional and you might easily be able to tie it to a specific food, ingredient, meal or event; in this case, indigestion<\/a> is much easier to prepare for, and you\u2019ll know to take along some fruit salts for drinking before and after the big meal to stop indigestion from happening.<\/p>\n If your indigestion is chronic, then fruit salts \u2013 available over-the-counter at most pharmacies \u2013 should be able to bring you some temporary relief when the condition rears its head, but it\u2019s highly recommended that you make an appointment with your medical professional to find the root cause of your indigestion before it has a chance to do serious long-term harm to your body.<\/p>\n Drinking half a glass to a glass of milk<\/a> can stop indigestion right in its tracks: But it doesn\u2019t work for everyone, and if you find it making your condition worse, see your doctor first. While milk is a great and quick home remedy for indigestion, it will only work in some cases. Whether or not it will work for you depends on several factors, including if you are at all lactose intolerant \u2013 or if your indigestion is being caused by something like a stomach ulcer.<\/p>\n If the culprit is an ulcer, then milk and other dairy products will only end up making the problem worse, and you should stay away from all dairy products and switch over to a more specific \u201culcer diet\u201d which contains very little solid food, and very little spices for a couple of weeks to months until the condition recovers. If this doesn\u2019t help, then you might have chronic indigestion that caused the ulcer.<\/p>\n Baking soda<\/a> isn\u2019t just for baking. You can also use it to clean, and you can use it to stop an attack of indigestion. All you have to do is dissolve a little baking soda in a glass of water and drink it, the same way you would with some other heartburn medications. It does much the same thing as fruit salts, and neutralizes the acid trapped in the stomach that\u2019s usually causing the problem.<\/p>\n It doesn\u2019t necessarily taste great, but it doesn\u2019t have to when it works. There has been a huge health movement that has hailed baking soda as the new cancer cure, often reporting that the medical profession has been keeping this \u201cwonder cure\u201d from the public for hundreds of years: Simply put, this is dangerous advice, and you should never use baking soda to think that you can miraculously cure a condition that needs serious medical treatment.<\/p>\n Drinking a cold glass of water<\/a> before, after and during a meal might bring you some relief if you are used to struggling with indigestion around meal times. Cold water can cool down your throat and oesophagus, which is sometimes burned and irritated because of the stomach acid pushed upwards when indigestion happens. In most cases, this should be enough \u2013 though sometimes you might need to add fruit salts or baking soda to the water to make sure it takes effect and actually manages to soothe the symptoms associated with heartburn.<\/p>\n In very rare cases, the water itself might be the cause of your heartburn \u2013 sometimes processing plants add all sorts of things to the water, or in other cases the water is not filtered properly: So, especially when travelling to areas where you are not used to the local water and toxins, rely on bottled water to make sure that it doesn\u2019t affect your digestive health.<\/p>\n You should have a glass of soda<\/a> with every meal, too, if you find that you have problems with digesting your food and experience regular heartburn after eating what can be considered a heavy meal. The carbonation of the soda manages to break down food particles and make it easier for your stomach to deal with \u2013 but keep it down to moderate consumption, as the carbonation of sodas can also irritate the stomach lining and intestines and have the opposite effect.<\/p>\n Much can be said about how healthy soda is for you or not, but we can say that it does manage to aid digestion if consumed in small quantities with meals. Again, drinking soda only in small quantities is key if you want to experience relief from the crushing symptoms that comes with heartburn. The high sugar content of soda can contribute to developing issues with indigestion in the long run.<\/p>\n When people look around for a home remedy, they\u2019re looking for something that they already have in their homes. That\u2019s the whole point of home remedies, and many people are reaching for natural and home remedies because they need immediate relief \u2013 and can\u2019t wait for symptomatic relief until they are able to see a pharmacist or doctor about their symptoms.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll be glad to know that one of the best remedies are right there. One of the most common and certainly effective home remedies for relieving indigestion is simple diluted apple cider vinegar<\/a> \u2013 and you drink it, of course. Usually no more than a spoonful or two \u2013 or a couple of drops \u2013 in some water should be enough. The combination manages to neutralize the stomach acid that\u2019s causing the problem. Remember that the same is not true for white vinegar, which will only add to the body\u2019s acid production and increase the discomfort you are feeling.<\/p>\n Ginger<\/a> is exceptionally well-known for being able to aid with your digestive health, and it\u2019s been a traditional remedy for stomach upsets and digestive issues for thousands of years: Science has recently caught up, and there are an increasing amount of medical studies that emphasise this point, confirming what people have known for years. If you are struggling with stomach pain, indigestion, nausea or heartburn then ginger can bring you almost instant relief.<\/p>\n We\u2019re not saying that you should go ahead and eat a box full of ginger cookies when you need to calm down your stomach: Ginger can be found in many easy-to-consume forms including concentrated drops, powders and supplements \u2013 and you can even have a root beer if you need quick relief from symptoms. Be careful when adding ginger to foods as a spice, and remember that it can be exceptionally strong \u2013 so use it moderately when you do.<\/p>\n Add herbal teas to your daily health regimen if you have issues with digestive health and you will feel much better in a couple of days to weeks of sticking to it. Some herbal teas<\/a> are an acquired taste, and you will almost certainly already have a favourite and least favourite: There\u2019s no right and wrong. Go with what works for you. You might also find that you prefer iced tea to warm tea, and that\u2019s perfectly fine, too.<\/p>\n You can also combine some of the methods on this list with herbal tea \u2013 for example, by adding slices of pineapple to a drink of iced tea, or by adding some powdered ginger root to your tea (hot or cold) for the health benefits that will almost surely manage to calm your stomach down. Again, be careful to avoid anything that might cause acid production to get worse \u2013 including lemons, which are naturally acidic.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve already covered the fact that you should be drinking water, fruit juice or soda with your food \u2013 but not always alcohol<\/a>. If you find it becoming a problem, it could even be the cause. If you are a habitual drinker, then consider changing your habits, drinking schedule or drinking something else: Many times certain types of wine can aggravate the presence of heartburn and stomach ulcers, especially when consumed in large quantities or with an existing problem.<\/p>\n Adding an acidic wine on-to existing heartburn or intestinal issues is like adding fuel to a huge bonfire. Cut down on drinking alcohol, especially with food, and see if the problem persists over time. If yes, consider making an appointment with your doctor so the root of the problem can be tracked down before you have more serious health problems. Untreated heartburn could easily signal a bigger problem, and it\u2019s only going to get worse it you let it be.<\/p>\n There are many cases of heartburn and indigestion where the direct cause of your discomfort can be tied to your diet. If your diet contains a lot of unhealthy fats, breads<\/a> and dairy products, then you could be more prone to developing indigestion with a heavy meal. Other foods can also make the problem of indigestion and heartburn worse, including foods that are high in salts or acids, like tomatoes and onions.<\/p>\n These are all foods that can cause indigestion, and that can make existing conditions worse. If you think your diet might be the culprit, gradually cut certain foods out of your diet to see what could be the problem. Consult your doctor or a professional diet expert if you find that you have trouble pinning down the cause behind your discomfort: They are there to help you, and should be able to help you track down the problem in no time at all.<\/p>\n It isn\u2019t just the food you eat that matters, often times it\u2019s the way you eat it too. If you are prone to opting for fast foods because you find it more convenient, faster or cheaper than making your own foods, then you are putting yourself at an automatically higher risk of developing indigestion and heartburn<\/a>. Foods that are too high in fats and salts are prone to giving people an attack of heartburn.<\/p>\n The way you eat has much to do with how your body processes food, and if you are eating your food too quickly or not chewing your food properly, then you are also putting yourself at risk of developing heartburn. Ideally, chew your food at least twenty times before swallowing, and drink something with your meal to make the digestive process easier. This is usually enough to cut down on repeated heartburn if your diet or eating habit is behind it.<\/p>\n If you are over your optimal weight<\/a>, then you are bound to experience a variety of issues with your health that can include high blood pressure and cholesterol. This puts too much pressure on your body to cope, and you are again adding fuel to the fire if you don\u2019t put a plan into action to drop your weight soon. This includes incorporating exercise into your routine \u2013 even in moderation \u2013 and switching yourself over to a healthy diet.<\/p>\n This should already put less pressure on your body, and you\u2019ll find that you experience indigestion and heartburn much less. Combine it with some of the techniques in this article. If this still doesn\u2019t help, then you should call in the expertise of a dietician and your medical doctor to help you take care of the problem. Leaving the issue untreated can only lead to more problems in the long run, and it could even be fatal.<\/p>\n If you are experiencing repeated problems with heartburn that you can\u2019t tie to another chronic condition, then it\u2019s very likely that your health problems and symptoms are due to your lifestyle choices or diet \u2013 and you need to take a serious look at what you are doing, eating and drinking to find the cause. If you eliminate these factors from your everyday life, then the problem of indigestion<\/a> should go away completely.<\/p>\n The problem is finding the cause: Cut out what we\u2019ve mentioned in this article, including acids, coffee and diets that are too rich in sodium and fat. If that doesn\u2019t work, continue changing your diet until the problem goes away \u2013 and note the dates and times of your heartburn so that you can figure out, more or less, what you ate or drank that was causing the issue. If you have trouble finding the cause yourself, make an appointment with your doctor and they should be able to help you.<\/p>\n Your sleeping position might also have something to do with it if you find yourself waking up with heartburn on a regular basis when you go to sleep or try to take a nap. If you find that you are experiencing heartburn more on one side than the other, switch sides \u2013 or even consider changing your meal times and eating a little bit earlier in the day, making sure that your body is able to digest the food before you go to sleep.<\/p>\n If you want to cut down on heartburn while you sleep, you can also drink any of the things we have mentioned on this list about twenty minutes to half an hour before you go to sleep \u2013 again, this will help your body digest and make sure that you don\u2019t have problems with the overproduction of acid<\/a> while you sleep. If the problem continues, then you should see your doctor.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve already mentioned in this article that drinking a glass of water or soda might help you to alleviate the cause behind the heartburn and subsequently bring you relief from the symptoms. But what about flavoured water? Research has shown that even mildly flavoured waters can help you to digest: We\u2019re not talking about carbonated and artificially flavoured water that you buy at a supermarket, but instead the more natural option of water with fruit or vegetables added to it: Think of cucumber water.<\/p>\n The same can be done with a range of other fruits and vegetables, including pineapple<\/a> \u2013 which we\u2019ve also already mentioned in this article is an excellent additive to your diet if you are experiencing issues with digesting food. Steer clear of flavoured waters which derive flavours from artificial substances \u2013 these do not contain the helpful enzymes that you need to take care of your health problem.<\/p>\n If you are experiencing heartburn on a regular basis, maybe it\u2019s time to look at your diet<\/a>: There are many factors which can be adding literal fuel to the fire in the form of foods that are too acidic. These types of foods only add to the amount of acid that you have in your stomach, which then leads to this acid pushing up and causing the feeling of pain and discomfort associated with heartburn.<\/p>\n Examples of foods that you should be avoiding if you have chronic issues with indigestion and heartburn include tomatoes, vinegar-based dressings, dairy products and often meats. Some spices are also often considered taboo if you are trying to cut down on indigestion-causing foods. Many fruit juices and sodas are also extremely acidic and will only make the problem worse. Avoid anything that could cause more acid: Repeated attacking of the stomach lining with acids can lead to problems like a stomach ulcer or rupture of the stomach lining or intestines.<\/p>\n Pineapple<\/a> is well-known for being highly beneficial to your health: It\u2019s full of vitamins and minerals, and it makes a great snack on its own \u2013 or eaten as part of a fruit salad. It\u2019s so versatile that it can even be added to many types of desserts, including a simple jelly-and-fruit trifle or something as elaborate as a pineapple upside-down cake. You can also find pineapple juice available at most places.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re struggling with indigestion that\u2019s directly tied to the food you eat, then the only thing that will bring you any kind of relief is changing your diet \u2013 or supplementing your diet with something that helps you digest. In this case, it\u2019s pineapple. Ideally, you want raw pineapple for the best digestive benefits \u2013 and there\u2019s nothing wrong with substituting canned pineapple for fresh ones when you aren\u2019t able to source it: Both forms of pineapple are perfectly fine.<\/p>\n A glass of fruit juice taken with meals \u2013 before, after and\/or during \u2013 could help alleviate the cause of heartburn, especially if the cause can be pinned down to an exceptionally heavy, rich or fat-loaded meal. Sometimes dishes high in sodium or containing large amounts of meat can be the trigger; other times it\u2019s a certain combination of foods, ingredients or spices.<\/p>\n In most of these cases, the heartburn and indigestion is caused by the fact that your body is having trouble digesting everything you\u2019ve been throwing at it. Certain types of fruit juices can help you to digest \u2013 in particular, apple and pineapple. With pineapple juice, the enzymes help to break down the food inside your body, making it less likely to produce heartburn-inducing acid. Take care to avoid juices that are overly acidic as they might only make indigestion worse if they aren\u2019t the direct cause of the problem \u2013 for example, orange juice.<\/a><\/p>\n Indigestion doesn\u2019t just cause heartburn to surface. There are a few other nasty symptoms that can sometimes go along with a bout of indigestion, including stomach pain and releasing gas \u2013 from either end of your body. This can also cause bloating and bubbling, and a feeling of general discomfort. Sometimes it might alleviate the condition to massage the stomach, especially if you are experiencing pain from the movement of gases \u2013 or anything that might be trapped due to a potential case of constipation<\/a>, which can also cause indigestion or mirror its symptoms.<\/p>\n Be careful when you are attempting to massage your stomach yourself: Pressing could aggravate certain conditions such as a hernia. Your best bet is light pressure massage combined with the application of heat, which can get tight stomach muscles to relax \u2013 both internally and externally \u2013 and manage to take care of the pain and discomfort associated with indigestion. <\/p>\n There are many instances of heartburn where some of the methods we\u2019ve listed here will not be enough to cure your heartburn \u2013 or to relieve symptoms enough. This is common in cases where the cause of the heartburn is instead due to chronic factors or another disease, usually related to the digestive or intestinal tract and diseases<\/a> thereof. If this is the case, then your doctor or pharmacist might be able to recommend some over the counter medication that can bring you relief when you have an attack of heartburn.<\/p>\n Medications like these includes Gaviscon, and many of them can even help if you are struggling with an ulcer by relieving the further symptoms that are associated with it at the same time. If this still isn\u2019t enough, make an appointment with your doctor: They will be able to find the root cause of the problem and be able to recommend more serious prescription medication.<\/p>\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Milk.jpg\")
<\/h3>\n2. Drinking Milk<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n3. Baking Soda<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n4. Drinking Water<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n5. A Sip of Soda<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n6. Apple Cider Vinegar<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n7. Ginger<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n8. Herbal Tea<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n9. Drinking with Food<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n10. Changing Your Diet<\/h3>\n
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11. Altering Eating Habits<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Weight-Loss.jpg\")
<\/h3>\n12. Dropping Your Weight<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n13. Cutting Out Culprits<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n14. Changing Your Position<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n15. Flavoured Waters That Help<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n16. Avoiding Acids<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n17. Eating Pineapple<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n18. Certain Fruit Juices<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n19. Massaging the Stomach<\/h3>\n
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<\/h3>\n20. Over the Counter Medications<\/h3>\n
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