Ballooning, the feeling of gravity in the belly, nausea... Difficult digestion, also called dyspepsia, is a very widespread evil. The management of the cause of these symptoms is the key to rapid healing. Nevertheless, some natural remedies are often very effective in overcoming these unpleasant ailments. Explanations.
Difficult digestion: knowing how to recognize it
The impression of digesting difficulty called medically 'dyspepsia', is a very widespread evil.
There are many causes linked to poor digestion:
- gastroenteritis;
- the meal too generous or too fatty;
- stress;
- tobacco or alcohol consumption;
- pregnancy ;
- taking certain drugs;
- Chronic diseases of the digestive system (gastro-duodenal ulcer, MICI, esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux, gastritis, biliary lithiasis, any other involvement (like cancer) of an organ involved in digestion, etc.).
But when bad digestion finds no explanation, we are talking about 'functional dyspepsia'.
You will recognize difficult digestion by manifestation of the following signs:
- the impression of being satisfied quickly during a meal;
- The printing of an overflow belly after a normal meal;
- Other signs such as bloating, flatulence, belching, abdominal pain, nausea (even vomiting), diarrhea, etc.
The treatment of difficult digestion requires the management of its cause if it exists. Natural remedies to relieve unpleasant digestive signs are effective and avoid the use of drugs that often have deleterious effects on health.
Attention
This advisory sheet is not intended to replace a medical consultation. If difficult digestion signs worsen or persist, consult a doctor.
An infusion to digest
There are many plants prepared in herbal tea which have the power to appease digestive disorders. We find in particular the lemon balm, the thym2, the verbena3, the fennel4, or the ginger5. In addition, absinthe, boldo, orthosiphon, rosemary, dandelion, harpagophyton, thistle-Marie, and turmeric would produce a beneficial effect on digestion indirectly by their effects on the liver (they stimulate bile production by the liver and promote its secretion in the intestine).
Manual
You will easily find these infusions in the trade, whether in the form of small sachets to infuse or dried herbs in bulk. Make sure the water is simmering at Bouillante when infusing. Leave to infuse for 5 to 6 minutes. It is possible to add a little honey to give a gourmet note to this drink with therapeutic virtues. On the other hand, it is not recommended to add milk, often difficult to digest.
Food baking soda in the event of acid lifts
Food baking soda can help regain a digestive balance if it is difficult to digest after a meal or in the event of acid lifts. Certain studies even demonstrate that bicarbonates produced naturally by the mucosa of the digestive organs exert a protective action against the gastroduodenal ulcer6.
Manual
Just mix a teaspoon of food bicarbonate in a glass of water and drink it. It is possible to ingest up to 10 grams of food bicarbonate per day if necessary.
Contraindications of food bicarbonate
This treatment is not recommended for:
- children under 6 years old;
- people following a salt-free diet;
- People with hypertension, blood pressure, stomach ulcer, heart or kidney failure, pulmonary edema, kidney disease, liver, respiratory acidosis or alkalosis metabolic;
- pregnant women.
Vegetable charcoal absorbs undesirable substances
- detoxification of the body;
- attenuation of digestive disorders;
- stimulation of the digestion process;
- Gas reduction (flat belly).
- However, in the long run, vegetable charcoal can cause constipation.