New Year is coming soon, and it is the happiest time for people. It is a time for family reunion and visiting relatives and friends. It is a lively and festive time with lots of eating and drinking, which inevitably leads to various stomach problems. So how to take good care of your stomach and learn some stomach care methods.
Tips for Taking Care of Your Stomach
1. Start the day with a glass of lemon water
American naturopathic expert, Frank, says that drinking a glass of lemon water (half a lemon with a cup of water) in the morning can help stimulate the intestines and aid digestion.
2. Acupressure
American holistic health researcher, Wentz, suggests pressing on the Nei Guan acupoint (located about three fingers' width above the wrist crease) 20-30 times, holding for 5-10 seconds each time, to help relieve stomach bloating.
3. Check candy labels
American food research expert, Dr. Morley, points out that "holiday snacks" like candies contain a lot of sugar and artificial colors, which are high in calories and often contain additives such as preservatives. These can cause abdominal bloating, cramps, and rapid weight gain.
4. Abdominal essential oil massage
American yoga instructor, Glanstein, suggests massaging the abdomen with organic castor oil, peppermint, ginger, and other anti-inflammatory essential oils to help with digestion.
5. Eat more fruits and vegetables, and drink plenty of 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. It is important to drink plenty of water and eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Various green leafy vegetables, cucumbers, celery, melons, and berries are all good choices.
6. Drink some ginger tea
Yoga instructor, Bedigian, says that ginger can stimulate the digestive tract and reduce bloating. You can boil two cups of water with a slice of ginger for 5-10 minutes and add black pepper powder and honey for flavor when drinking.
7. Drink some apple cider vinegar
Internal medicine specialist, Dr. Li, says that the active ingredients in apple cider vinegar can balance the intestinal flora. After a heavy meal, drinking a glass of warm water with 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar can help reduce indigestion and stomach bloating.
