Dyspepsia, or common indigestion, and upset stomach are often accompanied by bloating, gas, and a burning pain in the stomach.

If you think you have been exposed to contaminated water or food poisoning or if you have vomiting and diarrhea, you must see a doctor. This is especially so for infants and debilitated or elderly people. It is important to replace lost fluids. For more information on diarrhea, listen to program number 345.

Common indigestion that is repeatedly treated with antacids may get worse as the stomach rebounds to counter the effects of the antacid.

Nutritional Therapy
1. Because foods are more easily digested when properly combined, try a diet in which starches and proteins are eaten during separate meals. Proteins such as meats, fish, and dairy products would be eaten separately from high starch meals of bread, rice, potatoes, and pasta.

Vegetables and salads can be added to either type of meal. Add as many as possible.

Fruits need to be eaten separately from these main meals, at least 2 hours apart.

2. Do not eat within 3 hours of going to bed.

3. Chewing food slowly in a relaxed environment greatly aids in digestion.

Supplements
1. Digestive Enzymes ­ 1 or 2 capsules with each meal.

2. Hydrochloric Acid ­ 1 capsule with meals. Do not take it if suffering from an ulcer or heartburn.

3. Charcoal ­ 2 to 3 capsules with meals. This is used to diminish gas.

Herbal Medicine
1. To aid in the digestion of foods, the following herbs can be used by themselves or in combination: Golden Seal, Gentian, and Ginger. One capsule of each is taken before or after meals.

2. To diminish gas, use Fennel, Chamomile, and Mint. You can make a tea by steeping 1 heaping teaspoon of the dried herbs per cup of boiling water. Take right after meals.

3. If indigestion is associated with nervousness or mental stress, Hops and Chamomile can be taken as a tea or in capsule form. One capsule is taken before meals.

Homeopathy
From the following homeopathic remedies, choose the one that best matches the symptoms. Dissolve 3 pellets under the tongue for 2 days while necessary.

Nux vomica 12c: For indigestion that is worse after overindulgence of food or drink.

Lycopodium 12c: If food takes many hours to digest and there is a sensation of bloating after meals.

Source: Copyright 1991 Natural Health Inc

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