Health Tip: Preventing Indigestion
Indigestion is that uncomfortable feeling that develops when you've eaten too much, or when you've had too much of the wrong foods.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers these suggestions to help ward off indigestion:
- Eat meals slowly. Allow plenty of time, and don't rush.
- Always chew food thoroughly.
- Allow time to digest food. Don't exercise or get too active immediately after you eat.
- Have a calm, relaxing meal, and rest for a few minutes afterward.
- Don't take a painkiller -- such as an aspirin or NSAID -- on an empty stomach.
- If you do get indigestion, see if an antacid provides relief. Stronger over-the-counter medicines also are available for indigestion.
Health Tip: Foods That Can Aggravate Heartburn
That burning, uncomfortable feeling in the chest after a big meal, lying down or eating certain foods is known as heartburn. Heartburn occurs when acid from the stomach backs up into the esophagus.
The American Academy of Family Physicians says the following foods can trigger or aggravate heartburn:
- Coffee and other products with caffeine, carbonated drinks and alcohol.
- Citrus fruits, onions and chocolate.
- Tomato-based foods.
- Peppermints and other mint-flavored products.
- Fattening or spicy foods.
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