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Make your festivities easier to digest

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Vincent
Published date22 December 2020
Date22 December 2020
Dyspepsia - to give its proper name - is typically caused by overeating, eating too quickly or overindulging in caffeine, alcohol, carbonated drinks, or chocolate. Symptoms can include burning in the upper abdomen, bloating, discomfort and in some cases, nausea.

It's estimated we consume almost 20,000 extra calories over the course of December, almost 6,000 of which on Christmas Day alone, so it's crucial to give our bodies enough love to minimise the risk of indigestion.

Hussain Abdeh, superintendent pharmacist at online pharmacy Medicine Direct, says there are things you can do to minimise indigestion. Here are his top tips:

TAKE TIME OVER MEALS One of the biggest causes of indigestion is eating too quickly. Consciously take the time to chew food thoroughly, and once you have finished, allow at least 20 minutes before carrying on with your day.

A good tip for taking your time is to avoid looking at the plates of your friends and family when eating with a group as it can subconsciously force you to speed up - make sure to go at your own pace, enjoy your food and digest it properly.

AVOID STRENUOUS ACTIVITY STRAIGHT AFTER EATING THIS means anything involving too much movement which could upset your stomach. Avoid lying down or bending over after Christmas lunch as this is often enough to trigger acid reflux or other symptoms such as the burning sensation in your gut or bloating.

THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU ARE EATING AND DRINKING IT may seem obvious, but really make a conscious effort to think about...

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