Indigestion

Non-ulcer dyspepsia, or indigestion, is a common intestinal ailment characterized by a chronic pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen due to reflux of intestinal acids. It is often the cause of heartburn and irritation of the esophagus.

Symptoms
Symptoms are abdominal pains, acid reflux, chronic burping, flatulence, heartburn, nausea, and stomach bloating.

Causes
Dyspepsia occurs dues to certain body disorders or lifestyles such as anxiety, ant-inflammatory drug intake, excessive alcohol consumption, pregnancy, peptic ulcer, smoking, stress, and digestive tract-related diseases.

Home Remedies
Lemon juice: Mix lemon juice or apple cider vinegar in a glass of water. Take it before each meal to prevent stomach acidity.

Mint essence: Every 3-4 hours, mix 2-3 drops of mint essence in a glass of water and drink it.

Garlic: Mix 2-3 drops of garlic oil in ½ cup of soy oil and massage the mixture in the stomach.

Ginger: Prepare some ginger tea and take it after meals to promote good digestion.

Herbal teas: Blackberry, raspberry, mint or chamomile flavored herbal teas are effective remedies for indigestion.

Honey: Mix equal parts of honey and lemon juice to make one glass of this mixture. Add baking soda in a glass of water and drink to get instant relief.

Diets
Break down the usual 3 large meals into several small ones.

Drink plenty of water and also herbal teas.

Limit chocolate intake.

Quit smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages.

Avoid tea, coffee, or any drinks that contains caffeine.

Avoid hot and spicy, and fatty foods.

Other suggestions
Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes.

Set aside some time for a 30-minute walk everyday.

Take plenty of rest to prevent stress.

Avoid doing any activity or physically challenging sports immediately after taking meals.

Do regular physical exercises to stimulate digestive tract activities.

Eat your meals regularly on time and chew your foods slowly and properly.