Home Remedies For Bloating And Indigestion After Diwali Feasting
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Post-diwali is a time that comes with mixed feelings; joy from festivities and celebrations with family and friends. However, it also has some challenges like cleanups and pollution. The lights and fireworks increase air pollution which leads to hazy skies and affects the air quality. Also, feasting during festivals can impact your health. Therefore, your body too needs a detox and clean-up.
The indulgence in the best of foods along with sweets and desserts can lead to digestive problems such as bloating and indigestion. Therefore, it is important that you eat lightly for the next few days as it can help to alleviate these issues. Consuming certain foods and beverages can help with bloating and ingestion after Diwali feasting.
Here, take a look at some of the home remedies for digestive issues.
Ginger Tea
Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce bloating and stimulate digestion. A warm cup of ginger tea after meals can reduce gas and discomfort, thereby, helping food move smoothly through the digestive tract.
Peppermint Oil or Tea
Peppermint helps to relax the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, thereby, making it beneficial for reducing bloating and indigestion. A few drops of peppermint oil in warm water or a cup of peppermint tea can help alleviate post-feast stomach discomfort.
Fennel Seeds
Chewing fennel seeds or drinking fennel tea after meals can help reduce gas and bloating. Fennel has natural compounds that help to relax digestive muscles, thereby, allowing trapped gas to pass and relieving indigestion.
Lemon Water
Lemon juice in warm water stimulates digestive juices and the flow of bile, helping in breaking down food. Drinking this in the morning or after meals can help cleanse the stomach, reduce bloating and prevent acid reflux.
Apple Cider Vinegar
A tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water before meals can help balance stomach acid levels and improve digestion. This natural remedy reduces gas and bloating while keeping the gut environment healthy.
Asafoetida (Hing) and Water
Asafoetida is known for its gas-relieving properties. Dissolve a pinch in warm water and drink it to reduce gas buildup, bloating and indigestion. It works by relaxing gut muscles and reducing digestive inflammation.
Yoghurt
Probiotics in yoghurt help to improve gut health and digestion. Eating a small bowl of plain yoghurt helps replenish good bacteria in the gut, thereby, easing digestion and reducing post-Diwali bloating.
Carom Seeds (Ajwain)
Ajwain has active enzymes that help to boost digestion and relieve gas. A pinch of ajwain with a pinch of black salt in warm water can help reduce bloating and stomach discomfort after heavy meals.
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