To combat bad digestion one should take teas and juices that facilitate the digestion of food and, when necessary, take medicines to protect the stomach and accelerate the intestinal transit, making it decrease the sensation of full stomach.
Poor digestion can be caused by excess food in the meal or by foods with too much fat or sugar, and when left untreated, this problem can lead to diseases such as reflux and gastritis. Here are some tips to combat this problem.
1. Taking teas
Some examples of teas to combat bad digestion are:
- Boldo tea;
- Fennel tea;
- Chamomile tea;
- Macaque tea.
Tea should be prepared minutes before being taken, but should not be sweetened because sugar worsens poor digestion. To have the expected effect, one should take small sips of tea every 15 minutes, especially after meals.
2. Take digestive juices
Some juices that help improve digestion are:
- Orange juice with cabbage;
- Pineapple juice with mint;
- Lemon, carrot and ginger juice;
- Pineapple juice with papaya;
- Orange juice, watercress and ginger.
The juices should be prepared and taken fresh, so that the maximum nutrients are used by the body. In addition, you can consume digestive fruits, such as pineapple and orange, in the main meals dessert, as this will help to better digest the meal. See all the benefits of pineapple.
3. Taking medicines
Some examples of medicines for poor digestion are:
- Gaviscon;
- Mylanta plus;
- Eparema;
- Milk of magnesia;
- Eno fruit salt.
These medicines can be bought without a prescription but should not be used in children under 12 years of age and in pregnant women without the advice of a doctor. In addition, if the cause of poor digestion is the presence of H. pylori bacteria in the stomach, antibiotics may be needed. See the symptoms and treatment to combat H. pylori.
How to Fight Bad Digestion in Pregnancy
To combat bad digestion in pregnancy is due to:
- Drink fennel tea;
- Eat 1 slice of pineapple after main meals;
- Take small sips of water throughout the day.
- Eat small portions every 3 hours;
- Do not drink liquids during meals;
- Identify foods that cause poor digestion and avoid their consumption.
This problem in pregnancy is caused by hormonal changes and baby growth in the mother's belly, which tightens the stomach and hinders digestion. If the problem is frequent and disrupts the proper diet, you should seek the doctor and, if necessary, start treatment with medicines.
Here's how to prepare juices and teas for bad digestion.
