Thinking of Food: Overeating Tip

Since it is once again the overeating season, I know many people face indigestion this coming week and over the next many weeks, concluding with that New Year's Day feast.

A sensible rule is to try an eat less, about 25% less than normal.

Eating till overly full makes your stomach and intestines work overtime, and done regularly can lead to a number of digestive and intestinal disorders.

If you start feeling uncomfortable and bloated you might think of my now grown daughters who used to go the the Ladie's Room to press their little tummies on the edge of a sink.  This seemed to be something they concocted so they could return to the dining room for more.

Growing up in a home that was always prepared to feed Cox's Army on holidays discomfort was common, albeit unspoken.

So what might you do?

Of course it is wise to pace your eating and try to remember to move away from the plate when you feel the slighest bit of fullness.  You can chew slowly and refrain from liquids while you are trying to down that turkey leg or just more stuffing and mashsed potatoes.

Try also to have a few digestive enzymes, some probiotics, and extra Betaine HCl on hand.  Even one teaspoon of raw, apple cider vinegar in a glass of water before you eat can help.  And then there is trusty, old baking soda if you have nothing else.

If this fails try this approach from Oriental Medicine - 

First, warm your hands by rubbing them together.  Then, in the direction of your larger intestine, starting at the lower right side of your abdomen, slowly massage your bellly, around and around, a few times until you feel relaxed and unbloated (10 minutes or so).

You can learn more here - STOMACH MASSAGE

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Thinking of Food: Overeating Tip

Since it is once again the overeating season, I know many people face indigestion this coming week and over the next many weeks, concluding with that New Year's Day feast.

A sensible rule is to try an eat less, about 25% less than normal.

Eating till overly full makes your stomach and intestines work overtime, and done regularly can lead to a number of digestive and intestinal disorders.

If you start feeling uncomfortable and bloated you might think of my now grown daughters who used to go the the Ladie's Room to press their little tummies on the edge of a sink.  This seemed to be something they concocted so they could return to the dining room for more.

Growing up in a home that was always prepared to feed Cox's Army on holidays discomfort was common, albeit unspoken.

So what might you do?

Of course it is wise to pace your eating and try to remember to move away from the plate when you feel the slighest bit of fullness.  You can chew slowly and refrain from liquids while you are trying to down that turkey leg or just more stuffing and mashsed potatoes.

Try also to have a few digestive enzymes, some probiotics, and extra Betaine HCl on hand.  Even one teaspoon of raw, apple cider vinegar in a glass of water before you eat can help.  And then there is trusty, old baking soda if you have nothing else.

If this fails try this approach from Oriental Medicine - 

First, warm your hands by rubbing them together.  Then, in the direction of your larger intestine, starting at the lower right side of your abdomen, slowly massage your bellly, around and around, a few times until you feel relaxed and unbloated (10 minutes or so).

You can learn more here - STOMACH MASSAGE

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A Few Simple Ideas To Stop Heartburn In Its Tracks

If you experience heartburn, easing your symptoms might be
as simple as changing a few habits. Read on for a few ideas
to stop heartburn in its tracks.

Lots of people experience heartburn discomfort while they're
trying to sleep. But just by cutting out your bedtime snack,
you can get a lot of relief. Aim to keep from eating for at
least two hours before you go to bed. This can be hard if
you're inclined to be a late-night snacker. But keep in mind
that you won't have a restful night if you give in to
temptation.

When you eat is important, but what you eat is equally
critical. For example, foods that are acidic like coffee,
alcohol, citrus juices and tomato products all raise the
chances of experiencing heartburn. Excess production of
stomach acids can be caused by even seemingly harmless food
items. Foods that are highly spiced or high in fat will also
set off an incident of heartburn.

Another factor in warding off severe heartburn is to limit the
amount of food that you eat. This means that you shouldn't
overeat during a meal. If your stomach becomes too stuffed,
the food is forced back up into your esophagus. And since it's
already absorbed some of the acids in your stomach, it fuels
that burning pain in your chest.

If you're overweight, try dropping a few pounds. If they do
so, a number of heartburn sufferers experience a reduction
in their symptoms. They often discover that there's less
pressure on their stomachs and they have more space in which
to digest their food. Therefore it isn't quite as likely
that it will be returned up the esophagus.

Occasionally you might give in and eat too much or choose
the wrong foods. When that happens, it's critical that you
stand or sit upright and avoid lying down. This makes it
easier for the food to stay in your stomach and not in the
esophagus, and speeds up digestion.

It's not just those who are overweight who need to make some
lifestyle changes to avoid heartburn. Smokers are also at
higher risk of experiencing this condition. The esophagus
muscles of those who smoke aren't as efficient. This means
it's more difficult to prevent food from leaving the stomach
by way of the esophagus. Also, the chemicals that smokers
ingest make their stomach acids even more toxic. Each puff
of a cigarette raises your chances of experiencing
heartburn.

Keep in mind that changes to your lifestyle might not be the
cure for severe heartburn. Some will still require a visit
to their physician before they get any relief.

Just about everyone experiences heartburn at one time or
another. Learn more about the symptoms, prevention and
treatment of this uncomfortable condition at
(http://heartburnreliefadvice.com/) Heartburn Relief.

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