Indigestion Problems and Msg No. 1358 from Bonnie

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Dear Jay and Bonnie

 

The indigestion and flatulence, as well as lack of hunger is due to

Mandagni, and wrong eating habits.

 

Instead of two meals per day, spread your input to smaller

quantities at say 4-5 hour intervals. In case you do not have acid

reflux problem, (Hyperacidity) you may try following for increasing

hunger (Agni). Ayurveda has number of formulations for increasing

hunger and digestive juice flow also. If digestion is slowed down due

to weak liver, following remedies may not help. If you find that

bloating or flatulence increases after fats, then liver function is

weak. If you notice bloating or flatulence after you eat beans, then

following may help. Beans and pulses require some sour spice (Lemon

juice for instance) to increase saliva as digestive aid. In india, we

add tamarind or similar spice to all pulses. Eating onion with pulses

is also recommended.

 

Amongst following five home remedies, choose any one which is most convenient.

 

1. Cut green ginger into thin slices, sprinkle a pinch of rock

salt/common salt and eat about 10 min. before meal. Will cure

indigestion. And you will feel hungry. OR

 

2. Flatulation is cured by sipping mixture of mint juice and

rock salt. OR

 

3. Drinking the mixture of 1/2 tsp bishop weed seed, a pinch of rock

salt/common salt in lemon juice. OR

 

4. Mix 1 tsp green ginger juice and 2 tsp honey in a glass of warm

water and drink 10 mins. before food. OR

 

5. If you don't feel hungry at all, then by eating 1/2 tsp bishop

weed seed twice a day after chewing it properly will make you feel

hungry.

 

Many more remedies exist for increasing hunger and reducing

indigestion by making increase in digestive juices. Only five have been given

here for simplicity.

 

Aurveda has number of formulations to increase Agni and also

digestive juices. However, due to difficulties in obtaining those in

western countries, I have suggested home remedies.

 

For indigestion, fasting on orange juice/vegetable soups for a few days and

gradual transition to semi-solid and solid food will always help. Body gets

necessary rest to regenerate the liver. The liver is a wonderful organ. Given

rest, it recuperates itself.

 

One requires strong and unclogged liver to digest fats, ghee, certain

pulses. For non-vegetarian food, liver requires further strength. If one is

prepared to add enzymes, vitamins through other means, he can make food more

digestible by over-cooking.

 

Regards

Dr. Bhate