Try reflexology, polarity therapy, Oriental bodywork, CranioSacral Therapy, and massage. Reiki and Therapeutic Touch can enhance treatment.
Homeopathy
Homeopathic practitioners may recommend one of the following treatments for indigestion, depending on your symptoms:
Nux vomica-for heartburn and sour burps brought on by overeating and drinking too much coffee or alcohol
Pulsatilla-for discomfort from heartburn accompanied by queasiness, a bad taste in the mouth, and a heavy, bloated feeling that often comes from eating rich foods
Carbo vegetabilis-to help settle gas and eliminate rancid belching from overeating
Lycopodium-to relieve the painful gas produced by intolerance to beans, cabbage, onions, and garlic
Arsenicum album-to help relieve indigestion accompanied by a burning pain in the middle of the night
Hydrotherapy
For heartburn, try sipping a mixture of 2 to 3 tablespoons activated charcoal mixed with 10 ounces of water. Activated charcoal is available in most health food stores and in some drugstores.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture This modality may be used to help control the symptoms of indigestion (heartburn, gas, abdominal pain, nausea), though it won't necessarily cure any underlying causes, especially if used only short-term.
In most cases of indigestion, the practitioner begins by focusing on points related to the large and small intestine, stomach, pancreas, gallbladder, and spleen.
Acupressure To alleviate symptoms of indigestion, the practitioner may apply firm pressure to Stomach 25 and 36, and Large Intestine 4. Add Spleen 6 and Bladder 60 to counteract gas. Heart burn may be treated by manipulating Conception Vessel 6 and 12, Stomach 36, and Pericardium 6.
Chinese Herbal Therapy Codonopsis and fennel are two other commonly prescribed herbs for this condition and are thought to boost the body's ability to absorb nutrients from food and speed digestion; take a 5- to 7-gram codonopsis decoction twice a day, or a 1- to 3-gram fennel decoction three times a day.
Cardamom seed, nutmeg, and mint all have a soothing effect on digestive upset, while licorice and trifoliate orange act as stomach tonics.
Yoga and Meditation
Try a yoga position that massages the large colon which improves digestion by easing constipation. Yoga specialists favor the Wind Removal, Half Spinal Twist, Peacock, and Half Locust poses.
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Homeopathy
Homeopathic practitioners may recommend one of the following treatments for indigestion, depending on your symptoms:
Nux vomica-for heartburn and sour burps brought on by overeating and drinking too much coffee or alcohol
Pulsatilla-for discomfort from heartburn accompanied by queasiness, a bad taste in the mouth, and a heavy, bloated feeling that often comes from eating rich foods
Carbo vegetabilis-to help settle gas and eliminate rancid belching from overeating
Lycopodium-to relieve the painful gas produced by intolerance to beans, cabbage, onions, and garlic
Arsenicum album-to help relieve indigestion accompanied by a burning pain in the middle of the night
Hydrotherapy
For heartburn, try sipping a mixture of 2 to 3 tablespoons activated charcoal mixed with 10 ounces of water. Activated charcoal is available in most health food stores and in some drugstores.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture This modality may be used to help control the symptoms of indigestion (heartburn, gas, abdominal pain, nausea), though it won't necessarily cure any underlying causes, especially if used only short-term.
In most cases of indigestion, the practitioner begins by focusing on points related to the large and small intestine, stomach, pancreas, gallbladder, and spleen.
Acupressure To alleviate symptoms of indigestion, the practitioner may apply firm pressure to Stomach 25 and 36, and Large Intestine 4. Add Spleen 6 and Bladder 60 to counteract gas. Heart burn may be treated by manipulating Conception Vessel 6 and 12, Stomach 36, and Pericardium 6.
Chinese Herbal Therapy Codonopsis and fennel are two other commonly prescribed herbs for this condition and are thought to boost the body's ability to absorb nutrients from food and speed digestion; take a 5- to 7-gram codonopsis decoction twice a day, or a 1- to 3-gram fennel decoction three times a day.
Cardamom seed, nutmeg, and mint all have a soothing effect on digestive upset, while licorice and trifoliate orange act as stomach tonics.
Yoga and Meditation
Try a yoga position that massages the large colon which improves digestion by easing constipation. Yoga specialists favor the Wind Removal, Half Spinal Twist, Peacock, and Half Locust poses.
Read out for Home remedies. Check out green tea benefits and baby care.
