24-Jan-2023

As 2022 draws to a close, there are many occasions to celebrate, including Christmas, the New Year, December—known for being wedding season—or just a regular get-together.

The yumminess and tasty foods that accompany festivals and holidays make the foodie in us want to try every dish on the menu. 

These joyful events evoke a distinct sense of joy, warmth, nostalgia, and INDIGESTION! You didn't expect "indigestion," did you? 

If you've been partying a lot lately and have consumed junk and oily food and alcohol, you must be suffering from indigestion. Now you only want to know, "How do I relieve indigestion naturally?"

Well, it usually happens when we eat too much or eat something that doesn't go well with our digestive system, which causes problems like indigestion, acidity, and gas. In this instance, you can deal with these digestive issues with a few home remedies. Read on.

Digestive health does not have to be difficult. Using common household items, you can now improve your gut health.

Also Read: 7 New Year's Resolutions for a Healthier, Happier 2023

How to Improve Digestive System? Ayurveda Perspective

​​​Our Agni, or digestive fire, is the name given to our digestive system in Ayurveda. Our Agni is an absolute power of insight inside our body. According to Ayurveda, a strong Agni is necessary for health, happiness, vitality, and strength in all aspects of our lives.

The type, quality, and temperature of our food, as well as our emotional state and lifestyle, significantly impact Agni's strength and health. Cold drinks, certain food combinations, processed meats, and other foods can cause ama in the gut. Ama is food and toxins that are not digested and remain in the digestive tract, where they can cause physical, mental, and emotional problems. A strong digestive fire is necessary to properly assimilate food and nutrients to nourish our bodies and minds.

Many of us struggle with overactivity, and sluggish or slow Agni, which can cause trouble bowling, pain, emotional problems, and even disease. However, increasing our digestive fire does not have to be difficult.

Following are the common ingredients or easy digestion food available on kitchen shelves to improve digestion with simple home remedies to boost Your digestive fire and improve Your overall health.​

Flaxseed (Isabgol)

Flaxseeds contain soluble and insoluble fiber, adding bulk to your stool and makes it easy to pass through.

• At night before sleeping, boil 1 tbsp of flaxseed in a cup of water for at least 2 to 3 minutes.
• Then drink the whole cup, including the tea and the seeds.

Castor oil

• Make yourself a cup of ginger tea (either by boiling some fresh, sliced ginger in water, or by adding some powdered ginger to a cup of hot water.
• Add two teaspoons of castor oil to the tea and drink it.

Black Raisins

Black raisins contains concentrated amounts of fiber and this can help to treat constipation and trigger bowel movements.

• Soak 20 black raisins in 1 glass water overnight 
• Drink this in the morning.

Eat Fennel Seeds After Food For Better Digestion

According to Ayurveda, fennel seeds are an excellent digestive herb that can alleviate stomach pain after eating. They can assist in relieving cramping, heartburn, bloating, and gas that can occur after eating by increasing our digestive fire without producing excessive heat in the body. 

If you experience heartburn or any uneasiness after eating, have a go at biting a teaspoon of raw or delicately broiled fennel seeds after dinners to assist with mitigating your stomach.

CCF tea:

Ingredients:

• Take 1 teaspoon of Cumin, coriander, and fennel seeds for every 1 cup of water
• After boiling the water, simmer the seeds for 5 to 10 minutes
• Drink and relax

The holy grail of healthy digestion in Ayurveda is a tea made with cumin, coriander, and fennel. In addition to easing digestive discomfort and pain, it gently cleanses the body. Drink up to three cups of CCF tea daily to aid digestion if you experience gas and bloating.

Other Ayurvedic tips for Better Digestion:

Eat completely cooked food:

If you experience swelling, pain , or stomach-related uneasiness, you must avoid raw food. Raw foods are much more difficult to digest, and if your digestive system is weak, it won't be able to process and eliminate them properly, resulting in ama (toxin accumulation). To maintain a healthy digestive fire, cook your food and eat it warm.

Go on Walk after Eating:

After eating, walk. Walking stimulates our digestive system and speeds up the digestion of food. Take a leisurely 15 to 20-minute walk after meals to aid your body's digestion. Take nourishing deep breaths as you move slowly.

Takeaway:

Eat mindfully, slowly, and without distraction. In Ayurveda, mealtime is sacred. Allow yourself to be present and express gratitude for your meal while putting away all devices. We can digest food more easily when our bodies are calm. Make it easier for your body to digest your food by thoroughly chewing it. Take your time and eat mindfully, savoring each bite of food.

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