Combat indigestion the natural way

Posted by editor07 on Monday 23 Mar 2009

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Indigestion or dyspepsia is a disorder of the gastrointestinal tract in which the patient has abdominal pain, feeling of fullness after eating meals, nausea or vomiting, lack of appetite, heart burn and excessive gas. There may be a bad taste in the mouth accompanied by a coated tongue, bad breath and pain in the stomach.

Indigestion is caused by dietic errors resulting from overeating, eating too fast or not chewing the food properly. Overeating or eating frequently produces a feverish state in the system and overtaxes the digestive organs thereby, resulting in the production of excessive acids and causing the congestion of the gastric mucus membrane. This results in hyperacidity which makes the work of the stomach, kidneys, liver and bowels harder. When the food putrefies, its poisons are absorbed into the blood stream resulting in the toxicity of the entire system. Constipation can also result in indigestion as it interferes with the normal flow of the ingested matter through the gastro intestinal tract, resulting in gas and abdominal pain.

Treatment for indigestion:

Juice therapy: Lemon juice is one of the best natural remedies for indigestion. It attacks the harmful bacteria in the stomach and inhibits the formation of toxic acids. Lemon juice also stimulates a healthy appetite and helps in the removal of the harmful substances from the stomach. Extract the juice of one lemon and add it to a glass of water. Drink this 3-4 times a day to get rid of indigestion.

Fruits for combating indigestion: Grapes are also highly beneficial for treating indigestion. They combat irritation of the stomach and relieve heartburn. It is recommended to eat a bunch of grapes in order to fight this condition.

Bael fruit is one of the best remedies for treating constipation and is known to cleanse and tone up the intestines. Eating it regularly for 2-3 months helps in expelling even the old accumulated fecal matter from the body. Though it is generally used to check diarrhea, Bael fruit contains both laxative and constipative properties and helps nourish the intestinal tract.