Ate too much?
5 great tips against bloating
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Especially now on the festive days, we all like to feast extensively. Have you eaten too much and now suffer from bloating? These tips will help against it.
Regardless of whether it is Easter or Christmas: When a holiday dish such as a delicious roast with potatoes and red cabbage is on the table, very few can hold back. And when in doubt, we like to eat more than we should. However, this can have unpleasant consequences: a bloated, sore stomach, stomach cramps or nausea are not uncommon after you have eaten too much. But how do we get rid of the unpleasant feeling of fullness as quickly as possible?
The 5 best tips against bloating
Did you eat too much? With these home remedies you can get rid of the symptoms in a gentle way:
1. Abdominal massage
A gentle massage helps against all kinds of abdominal complaints. It is best to place both hands on the right and left of the navel and then massage gently upwards in circular movements with gentle pressure and then downwards around the navel. The whole thing can be repeated several times. The best way to do the massage is lying down – the gastrointestinal tract is optimally relaxed and not cramped.
2. Herbal tea
Various herbs have a positive influence on the gastrointestinal tract: Some stimulate digestion, others relieve cramps or have a relaxing effect. The types of fennel, chamomile and anise, which are best consumed in the form of tea, are particularly helpful for stomach problems. To do this, pour hot water over the dried herbs (from the pharmacy or health food store), let them steep briefly and then strain. Drink the tea slowly several times a day in small sips.
3. Loose clothing
Of course, we want to dress up properly, especially on holidays, and prefer a shift dress or suit to sweatpants. However, tight-fitting clothing is the greatest enemy of a relaxed stomach: If the stomach is compressed by tight clothing, digestion can only work to a limited extent. Therefore either open the trouser button after dinner or swap the festive clothes for comfortable items, to avoid uncomfortable pressure against the stomach.
4. Movement
We usually have the urge to lie down and take a nap sooner after eating, but this is rather counterproductive for the stomach. Exercise is much better for our digestion. It doesn't even have to be an intense sport session – According to researchers, a light walk in the fresh air can help. For example, research shows that light walking speeds up the time it takes for food to move from the stomach to the small intestine. Means: The digestion is accelerated.
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5. warmth
Heat is always a good remedy for stomach pain: It has a relaxing and calming effect. The easiest way to do this is to put a hot water bottle on your stomach, but you can also use a cherry stone pillow.
What about the classic digestive schnapps?
Do you also like to treat yourself to a digestive schnapps after a hearty meal? There is a persistent rumor that alcohol can get a grip on digestive problems such as bloating. However, doctors advise against digestive schnapps. Because studies even suggest that the alcohol puts additional strain on digestion.