The right spa treatment
In the event of chronic reflux or gastritis, the digestive disorders and metabolic disorders cure at the Thermes de Vichy, in Auvergne, helps relieve pain. On the menu, a drink treatment, carbogas baths (analgesics), underwater massages, affusion showers, aerobics, etc.
Aroma side
To facilitate digestion, take 1 to 2 drops of essential oil of peppermint, cardamom or tarragon after a meal, as an 8-day course. No prolonged use without medical advice.
The homeo solution
In case of acid hypersecretion: Muriaticum acidum 5 CH. For acid reflux, especially at night: Robinia 5 CH. In case of burns and gastric acidity: Iris versicolor 5 CH. 2 granules of the remedy (s), 3 times / day.
The winning plants
If your acidity is reinforced by stress, the fig tree bud, anti-acid, will soothe them (10 drops of glycerin macerated buds 3 times / day, in cure of 3 weeks per month). As a basic treatment, regulate the production of gastric acid with infusions of licorice roots (or marshmallow if you are hypertensive): 1 tsp. in a cup of boiling water, 10 min, strain and drink lukewarm, 3 cups / day. Complete morning and evening, after the meal, by 1 tsp. of lithothamne powder in a glass of water, for at least two months.
The naturo proposal
Limit acidifiers (coffee, tea, cocoa, alcohol, dairy products, sugars, ready meals, saturated fats, fried foods, etc.) and focus on alkalizing foods (green and colored vegetables, potatoes, sweet potatoes, lemons, chestnuts , bananas, almonds, etc.).
Season your dishes with aromatic herbs (basil, tarragon, coriander, mint, thyme, rosemary…), which facilitate digestion.
Stop smoking. Eat slowly and chew well, in order to predigest the food in the mouth.
The express tip
In the evening, avoid meals that are too heavy to digest and sleep with your head slightly elevated.
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