I have been busy searching for an effective indigestion remedy for my husband who is relying heavily on indigestion medications at the moment. Sorting out his indigestion problem is crucial for him and for my sanity!
He is bloated a lot and he describes it as having a full stomach, he also gets a burning sensation in the middle of his belly, he gets nauseous and he burps a lot after eating and he is unable to control this. He also gets heartburn which he describes as a burning sensation in his chest.
So after doing some research I have discovered that we can make some basic lifestyle changes which will hopefully help both of us and particularly his indigestion symptoms. We are going to put them into practice together so I can encourage him as there are some big changes on the list!
- We are going to eat more slowly at mealtimes. We are also going to eat more frequent and smaller meals instead of a large meal in the evening.
- We are going to avoid acidic foods
- We are going to drink a lot more water and eat more fire rich foods
- We are going cut down on our alcohol consumption
- We are going to stop smoking
- We are going to get more rest - 7-8 hours sleep every night.
- We are going exercise regularly
I am hoping that these lifestyle changes will not only help us to feel healthier and have more energy but will help to keep my husband’s indigestion symptoms at bay.
I should point out here that in most situations indigestion is a mild condition and will go away without treatment and that changes in lifestyle can be an effective treatment. However, if you find that you have lost your appetite because of a bloated stomach, are breathless, sweat more than usual, vomit or have black or bloody stools, then it is important to visit your GP to get checked out.
Wish us luck on these lifestyle changes, I will report back soon whether they are helping.