Les meilleurs remèdes contre les digestions difficiles - Epycure

DIGESTION-MICROBIOTE The best remedies for difficult digestion

Andréa Denolle ANDRÉA DENOLLE

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Baking soda

Baking soda is an excellent remedy for heartburn, also known as acid reflux. It is a burning sensation just below or behind the breastbone that extends to the esophagus and sometimes even the throat. This unpleasant burning sensation occurs when the valve separating the esophagus from the stomach does not close properly, allowing gastric acid and partially digested food to rise back up toward the throat. Heartburn is usually occasional. Baking soda neutralizes excess acid in your stomach, which eases the burning sensation in your chest and throat and makes digestion less uncomfortable. However, if you suffer from severe heartburn more than twice a week, consult your doctor, as you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease.

How to use it: after a large meal, dilute 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water and drink.

Activated charcoal

Charcoal has remarkable absorbent properties that allow it to effectively capture the gases produced during digestion, as well as unwanted elements such as viruses, parasites, bacteria, and heavy metals, which are eliminated in the stool. It is also highly beneficial in cases of food poisoning.

How to use it: in capsules or as a powder diluted in a large glass of water.

Clay

Clay is a rock with many health benefits. Rich in minerals and trace elements, it has both a preventive and curative effect on the entire digestive system:

  • It combats heartburn and gastric reflux
  • It soothes pain, irritation, and inflammation of the intestinal walls and mucous membranes by acting as a protective dressing
  • It relieves bloating and gas
  • It regulates intestinal transit: it combats constipation and relieves diarrhea, whether infectious or viral in origin
  • It rebalances the intestinal flora

How to use it: pour the equivalent of one teaspoon of clay powder into a large glass of water. Leave it to settle for at least 5 minutes. At bedtime or upon waking, drink it while taking care not to ingest the clay that has settled at the bottom of the glass.

 

Essential oils

Peppermint essential oil 

Peppermint essential oil is a powerful ally in treating irritable bowel syndrome. It reduces nausea and colon spasms, relaxes the intestinal muscles, and may help reduce bloating and gas. 

How to use it: ideally, take 1 to 2 drops of peppermint oil orally with a glass of water before meals. You can also apply 2 to 3 drops topically to your abdomen.

Tarragon essential oil

Tarragon essential oil improves digestion simply by stimulating the secretion of digestive juices (gastric acid and bile in particular) in the stomach, helping to break down food properly, promoting the absorption of nutrients, and improving intestinal peristalsis. This encourages the proper elimination of waste and prevents constipation.

How to use it: ideally, take 1 to 2 drops of tarragon oil orally with a glass of water before meals.

 

Herbal teas and infusions

Fennel 

Fennel increases the secretion of gastric juices and bile, reduces gas production, soothes the intestinal mucous membranes and walls, and stimulates intestinal transit for the proper elimination of waste.

Artichoke

Artichoke leaves increase the secretion and flow of bile, facilitating the breakdown and assimilation of fats. This is why they are ideal for treating slow digestion, which causes heaviness, abdominal distension, and flatulence. 

Chamomile

Chamomile is one of the most useful plants for the digestive system. It helps prevent the buildup of gas in the stomach and relieves abdominal heaviness. It is ideal at the end of a meal.

 

Spices

Ginger

Historically used as a natural remedy for seasickness and pregnancy-related nausea, ginger is known for its ability to treat nausea and vomiting, as well as prevent gastric ulcers and stimulate intestinal motility.

Cumin

Thymol, a compound found in cumin, stimulates the glands that secrete gastric juices, bile, and digestive enzymes. In addition, because cumin seeds are rich in fiber, they stimulate intestinal transit and combat constipation. Finally, cumin has carminative properties, meaning that it prevents the formation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract, which can sometimes cause stomachaches and increased intra-abdominal pressure.

Anise

Anise stimulates the secretion of digestive juices, combats bloating, and reduces gastrointestinal pain because it has an antispasmodic effect throughout the digestive system.

 

 

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