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Tips to Ward Off Heartburn

Saturday, January 17, 2015

(StatePoint) Everybody suffers from indigestion, heartburn and an upset stomach from time to time --and triggers can range from stress to an odd schedule to over-indulgence in rich or spicy food.

While sometimes the habits that lead to these symptoms are unavoidable, you don’t need to be in pain afterward. Take steps to make day-to-day living more pleasant on your stomach:

• Seek balance: Eating a balanced diet is a key factor in preventing indigestion, constipation and other digestive problems, but accomplishing this goal may be a bit tricky at times.

Drink plenty of water and be sure to incorporate fruit, vegetables, lean meats, whole grains and low-fat dairy – especially yogurt – into your daily diet.

• Enjoy slowly: Enjoy meals slowly. You’ll be more likely to practice portion control this way. Additionally, digestion will be easier if you don’t make your body process too much at once.

• Reduce stress: Stress can manifest itself through the digestive system in the form of heartburn. Carve out a few moments daily to relax.

• Cook smart: Certain herbs are well known to aid digestion or settle an upset stomach. Counteract the effects of all those rich foods and drinks by incorporating basil, dill, mint, cilantro and ginger into cooking.

• Listen to your body: Symptoms are usually an expression of the body’s attempt to correct an imbalance. Instead of masking symptoms such as acid indigestion, upset stomach, nausea, heartburn or a hangover, try a homeopathic medicine that works with the body to alleviate discomfort.

For example, Boiron makes dissolvable pellets called Nux vomica for symptomatic relief. The sweet-tasting pellets melt in your mouth without water, and won’t bother an already upset stomach. Be attentive to the body’s signals and use it at the first sign of symptoms. For a natural indigestion remedy or natural hangover remedy, try it after too much coffee, alcohol, spicy or rich food, or when feeling drowsy after a big meal. More information can be found at www.BoironUSA.com.

• Kitchen cabinet remedies: Your kitchen cabinet contains an arsenal of remedies, say experts.

“Take two tablespoons of organic apple cider vinegar before eating to help with digestion. You can also try drinking a cup of organic herbal tea, such as chamomile, dandelion or burdock, with fresh lemon juice after meals to help with liver detox and promote relaxation,” says celebrity chef and culinary nutritionist Amie Valpone, HHC, AADP.

More healthy eating tips from Valpone can be found at www.TheHealthyApple.com.

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