Chinese New Year is approaching, and it is the happiest time for people. It is a time for family reunions, visiting relatives and friends, and it is lively and festive. Eating and drinking during this time is inevitable, but it is also a peak period for various stomach diseases. So how to take care of your stomach and learn about stomach maintenance methods?
Tips for Stomach Maintenance
1. Drink a glass of lemon water in the morning
American naturopathic expert, Freck, suggests that drinking a glass of lemon water (half a lemon with a cup of water) in the morning can help with intestinal digestion.
2. Press acupuncture points
American holistic health researcher, Winters, suggests that pressing the Neiguan point (located approximately three finger-widths above the wrist crease) 20-30 times, holding for 5-10 seconds each time, can help relieve stomach bloating.
3. Check candy labels
Dr. Mole, an American food research expert, suggests that "holiday snacks" such as candy contain a lot of sugar and food coloring, high calories, and many additives such as preservatives. These can cause bloating, cramps, and rapid weight gain.
4. Abdominal essential oil massage
American yoga instructor, Glennstein, uses organic castor oil, peppermint, ginger, and other anti-inflammatory essential oils to massage the abdomen, which helps with digestion.
5. Eat more fruits and vegetables, drink more water
Traditional Chinese medicine suggests that abdominal cramps and bloating after the holidays are often caused by excessive intake of salt and preservatives, leading to dehydration. Drink more water and eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Various leafy greens, cucumbers, celery, melons, and berries are good choices.
6. Drink ginger tea
Yoga teacher, Bidegian, suggests that ginger can stimulate the digestive tract and reduce bloating. Boil two cups of water with sliced ginger for 5-10 minutes, and add black pepper and honey for flavor when drinking.
7. Drink apple cider vinegar
Internal medicine specialist, Dr. Li, suggests that the active substances in apple cider vinegar can balance the intestinal flora. After a heavy meal, drink a cup of warm water with 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to reduce indigestion and stomach bloating.
