What food you take determines your health. Same is the case with gastric problems. First you need to diagnose the causes of gastritis and then apply the right medicine. Gastric pain is mainly caused by culprits like infectious microorganisms, injury, food poisoning, food intolerance, excessive alcohol consumption, caffeine or continuous use of pain killers.
What are the Natural Remedies ?
Homeopathic medicines are safe to use and gentle within the body without unwanted side effects of allopathic medicines. Selected medicines in the right proportions like Calc phos, Carbo veg, Nat phos, Mag carb and Silicea help to absorb poisonous substances in the body. They act as a catalyst in neutralizing acid in the stomach and calm the digestive system by acting as an internal cleanser.
Eat more fresh organic fruits and vegetables which are rich in antioxidants. They support the body to resist and heal diseases and infection. They are also high in fiber and help in recovering from stomach ulcers and also prevent the occurrence of one.
Apple cider vinegar helps to reduce the acid reflux and calms the stomach and helps in easy digestion. It is rich in minerals and vitamins, which reduce acid environment in the body.
Chemical medicines might toxify the body. Using natural herbs are good remedies. Peppermint calms the stomach. Licorice when taken coats the stomach with a protective gel and prevents the attack from gastric acid.
Rice is the only grain that does not induce gas production. But if you are experiencing bloating and gas pain, its better to replace your grains with brown rice, basmati rice or wild rice.
Soy based milk alternative is good for lactose intolerant people. Soy protein is a complete protein containing all the essential amino acids that your body requires.
Some Good Food Habits
LiveStrong reports that the basic principle of reducing acidity in the stomache is to consume small frequent meals rather than 3 large meals in a day. Small amounts of food are less burdensome on the stomache and will require less acid secretion.
Mayo Clinic states that chewing food slowly and thoroughly can reduce acid reflux. Being relaxed can also promote easy of digestion. Staying up without going to bed while eating and 1 hour afterward will cause the food to go into the stomache without causing back flow.
Avoid eating before going to bed. Eating before bed time can cause secretion of gastric acid during the night. If too many problems occur due to acidity during the night, its best to elevate the head of your bed 6 to 8 inches.
Eating alkaline foods like fresh green vegetables, fruit, healthy nuts, seeds and oils and soy products can be an antidote for acidic body conditions. Raw food and plenty of clean water should be part of regular diet.
Don’t smoke a cigarette after meals. If you are a alcoholic stop drinking beer. Even if you take other beverages, don’t take with soda.
Ayurvedic Medicine
Indian traditional cure for bloating and acidity. Two tips are mentioned in a magazine.
Tip #1
Mix the following herbs in equal quantities into powder (also called “churnam)
- Carom Seeds
- Dried Ginger
- Cumin Seeds
- Long Pepper
Daily take half-spoon powder and another half-spoon with jaggery in the morning and evening. This will reduce gastric problems.
Tip #2
If you eat 4 mint leaves daily, digestive system will improve.
Conclusion
The foods to avoid for gastric problems are fried food, processed food, carbonated drinks, alcohol, meat etc. Eating rice, fruits and vegetables, soy products can reduce acidity and keep your stomache more alkaline.
Also regularly cleaning your digestive system naturally from time to time will reduce the bad bacterial. Also undergoing liver detox reduces the toxin load on the liver.
Do you have gastric problems? What type of foods do you consume? What type of food you avoid? Please comment and share your thoughts!
Palla Ramarao
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Dear concerns
I have a problem in digestive system when I eat some food then I feel weakness at in body in eating time . Please help me my contact no. 9990136416
I have gastric problem, so please suggest me the vegetables that should eat reguarly
Please help me for gastric problem digestion.
@Praveen: Drink more water. Also don’t eat spicy foods. Use lot of butter-milk. If possible use Rabesec-20mg. It gives good relief for bloating. Let me know if this helps. Also use natural remedies more than artificial remedies.