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Indigestion Treatment
The feelings of discomfort and distress in the abdomen are often caused by overeating, eating too rapidly or not chewing properly. Overeating or eating frequently produces a feverish state in the system and overtaxes the digestive organs. It produces excessive acid and causes the gastric mucous membrane to become congested. Hyperacidity is usually the result. Overeating makes the work of the stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels harder. When the food purifies, its poisons are absorbed back into the blood and consequently, the whole system is poisoned.

Many people gulp their food due to stress or being in a hurry.  When food is swallowed in large chunks, the stomach has to work harder and more hydrochloride is secreted. Eating too fast also causes one to swallow air. These bad habits force some of the digestive fluids into the esophagus, causing burning, a stinging sensation or a sour taste, giving an illusion of stomach acid.

Certain foods, especially if they are not properly cooked, causes indigestion. Some people react unfavorable to certain foods like beans, cabbage, onions, cucumber, radishes and seafood.  Fried foods as well as rich and spicy foods often cause abdominal discomfort, gas and aggravate the existing condition. 

Excessive smoking and intake of alcohol can also cause stomach upsets. Constipation may interfere with the normal flow of ingested matter through the gastro-intestinal tract, resulting in gas and abdominal pain. Drinking too much water with meals, insomnia, emotions such as jealousy, fear and anger and lack of exercise are among the other causes of indigestion.

The Cure
The only effective treatment for indigestion is a thorough cleansing of the digestive tract; adoption of a sensible diet and a change in the style of living. The best way to commence the treatment is to adopt an all-fruit diet for about five days. After the all-fruit diet, the patient may take to a restricted diet of easily digestible foods, consisting of lightly cooked vegetables, juicy fruits, and buttermilk for about 10 days. Thereafter, gradually embark upon a well-balanced diet.

The use of fruits, in general, are beneficial in the treatment of indigestion. They flush out the undigested food residue and accumulated feces and re-establish health to perfect order. Being rich in water, they clean body mechanisms thoroughly. The best among the fruits for dyspepsia is lemon. Its juice reaches the stomach and attacks the bacteria, inhibiting the formation of acids.
 
Lemon juice removes indigestion by dislodging this acid and other harmful substances from the stomach, thereby strengthening and promoting a healthy appetite.

Orange is another effective food remedy for chronic indigestion. It gives rest to the digestive organs and supplies nutrition in a most easily assailable form. It also stimulates the flow of digestive juices thereby improving digestion and increasing appetite. It creates suitable conditions for the development of friendly bacteria in the intestines.

Grapes are a light food which removes indigestion and irritation of the stomach in a short time and relieves the heat.

Pineapple is also valuable. It acts as a tonic in dyspepsia and relieves much of the digestives disorders of dyspeptics. Half a glass of pineapple juice should be taken after a meal in this condition.

The sufferer from indigestion must always follow the under-mentioned rules regarding eating: Never eat and drink together. Water or other liquids should be taken half an hour before and one hour after a meal. Milk, buttermilk, and vegetable soups are, however, foods and can be taken with meals.

Never hurry through a meal. Eat very slowly and chew your food as thoroughly as possible.  Never eat to a full stomach. Always leave the table with a feeling that you could eat more.

Never sit down to a meal, feeling worried, tired, excited or in a bad temper as such feelings temporarily paralyze the manufacture of digestive juices including hydrochloride.

Do not eat if appetite is lacking. Miss a meal or two, if necessary, until real appetite returns.

Never boil vegetables, always steam them.

Do not mix too many foods at the same meal. Never eat raw vegetables and raw fruits together as they require a different set of enzymes. Take protein and starchy foods separate as far as possible.

Water Treatment
A daily enema should be administered to cleanse toxic bowel waste. Other beneficial water treatments include a wet girdle pack applied at night, application of ice bags over the stomach half an hour after meals, a daily cold friction bath and alternate hot and cold hip baths at night. Massaging of the abdomen also helps.

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