Five bargain ways to indigestion from overindulgence over the festive period
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FESTIVE overindulgence can cause indigestion. As well as taking some simple steps to avoid it, you can beat the occasional burn by reaching for a homemade remedy. If the problem continues, though, best talk to a pharmacist or doctor. GLASS HALF FULL: If you’re feeling the effects of too much food and drink, make sure you’ve had enough water.
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Try this simple fix first, sipping a cool glassful to keep your body hydrated. Fill water glasses before a meal and make sure you keep drinking throughout the day. SODA SOLUTION: Bicarbonate of soda can soothe stomach acid. It’s an ingredient in many over-the-counter remedies.
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Stir half a teaspoon of bicarb into a glass of warm water and sip it slowly, but this is best avoided if you are pregnant. TEA IT UP: A cup of herbal tea could help settle your stomach. You could use camomile or ginger tea bags, or simply steep sliced fresh root ginger in just-boiled water.
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CHEW ON IT: Another popular remedy is to chew on sugar-free chewing gum. That’s because saliva, which our mouths produce when we chew, naturally works to neutralise acid. Pop in a piece of gum just after you finish your meal to get the best effects. EARLY RISER: Doctors recommend that you should eat your final meal of the day at least two or three hours before going to bed to avoid indigestion.
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This gives your stomach time to digest the food before you hit the sack. Lifting your head while you sleep can also help heartburn. The NHS recommends using wood, bricks or books to raise the head of your bed by around 10 to 20cm, so your chest and head are above your waist.
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