How Do You Relieve Dyspepsia (Indigestion) Symptoms Naturally Via Behavioral/Lifestyle Change?
Dyspepsia (indigestion) symptoms affect over 20% of all Americans. Also called functional dyspepsia, symptoms such as stomach pain, bloating and nausea can be alleviated with a number of behavioral or lifestyle changes. Eat smaller, but more frequent meals. The Mayo Clinic (See Resource below) also recommends eating slowly and chewing your food thoroughly to prevent or alleviate indigestion symptoms. Eating too fast and swallowing food in chunks is a common cause of indigestion. Sit up rather than slouch when eating and shortly after eating. Lose excess weight. Additional weight tends to put extra pressure on the stomach, causing or aggravating heartburn and other indigestion symptoms. Exercise. This helps aid digestion as well as lose weight and lower stress levels. Aim to get 30 to 60 minutes of some moderate level activity daily, such as walking or cycling. However, don’t exercise right after you eat. Avoid foods that trigger or worsen your indigestion symptoms. Foods that tend to d
