Indigestion

Indigestion

Also see HEARTBURN

*Sudden severe "indigestion" in someone who has previously been symptom-free should always be investigated professionally for a possible underlying heart condition.
**Chronic indigestion can also be a sign of peptic ulcers, gall bladder disorders, liver problems, or cancer; expert diagnosis is essential.

Foods to Eat More Of:

Fruits: apricots, bananas, lemons, kiwi, mangoes, melons, papayas, pineapple
Vegetables: artichokes, arugula, cabbage, collard greens, kale, romaine lettuce, spinach, squash, sweet potatoes, watercress
Red Seaweed/Algae (laver and carrageen).
Almonds, barley, apple cider vinegar, flax seeds, brown rice, yogurt (daily)
Cilantro, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, cumin, cardamom

Foods to Avoid or Minimize:

Alcohol, coffee, excessive salt/sugar & soda
Red meat & dairy products (except yogurt)
Artificial additives, refined foods & fried foods
Eating fruit immediately after a meal (try to wait at least an hour)

Essential Oils:
*If additional information or precautions are available, the links below will direct you that information. If not, you will be directed to Amazon for purchasing options.

Ginger, spikenard, peppermint, lavender, laurus nobilis (bottom of feet, stomach).

Natural/Herbal:
*If additional information or precautions are available, the links below will direct you that information. If not, you will be directed to Amazon for purchasing options.

Aniseed, bergamot, calendula, cardamom, cayenne, cilantro/coriander, cinnamon, dandelion root, dill, fennel, German chamomile, ginger, lemon balm, meadowsweet, slippery elm, nutmeg, parsley, peppermint, raspberry, rosemary, slippery elm bark powder, star anise, turmeric, yarrow, yellow dock
If using the above herbs in tea, try to drink in between meals (instead of during)
Tea Blend: 2 parts chamomile flowers, 2 parts lemon balm herb, 1 part lavender flowers (1-2 teaspoons of dried mixed herbs per cup of boiling water, infuse for 5 minutes, strain and drink).
Elevate head and legs when sleeping.
Slippery Elm and marsh mallow, either combined in capsules or mixed as powders with a little water to form a paste, make a useful remedy and are safe to take during pregnancy.
Take vinegar and/or garlic mixed with 2 Tablespoons water before bed.
Mix 1 teaspoon honey and 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar in glass of warm water and drink it 30 minutes before you eat.
Put 1 teaspoon caraway seeds in a cup of hot water, let it cool and drink it.

Yoga Therapy:

Yoga for Heartburn & Indigestion (15 minutes - Christina D'Arrigo Yoga - ChriskaYoga)
Yoga For Acid Reflux (13 minutes - Yoga with Adriene)

Mind-Body Connection:

Can represent anxiety or fear over an upcoming or recently completed event.

Recipes-Food Medicine:
*Note: Not all recipes are nutritionally perfect, but the options below are a great way to start incorporating beneficial foods into your diet in delicious ways. Always try to buy organic, and feel free to make substitutions to accommodate gluten-free, vegan, etc diets. Recipes naturally Vegan and Gluten-Free are marked as such (V=Vegan; GF=Gluten-Free).

Smoothies/Beverages

Meals:

Sides & Salads: