RX for The Tummy Turmoil Trilogy

Prescription for The Tummy Turmoil Trilogy: 5 Tips to Squelch Gas, Constipation and Heartburn

Holiday dinners and parties often focus on foods that cause tummy turmoil. It is estimated that gastrointestinal ailments affect 60 to 70 million Americans. The prescription for a better digestion is to eat a healthful diet, exercise regularly and slow down the eaten pace. Take time to real chew your foods and enjoy the wonderful flavors.

A healthy lifestyle can help squelch the tummy trilogy. Here are some suggestions from NutriTalk™, Inc.:

Eat small, frequent meals to control appetite and stomach discomfort.Drink at least eight cups of fluid a day.

Limit carbonated beverages if flatulence is a problem.Learn which foods cause more flatulence, such as beans, broccoli, milk, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and cucumbers.

Limit caffeine containing beverages if gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a problem along with all coffee, mints, and chocolate since they can loosen up the esophageal sphincter which allows reflux. Go easy on strong tea, carbonated beverages, alcohol, citrus juices, tomato juice and tomato sauce, if GERD is a problem.

Avoid lying down within two to three hours of eating.

Elevate the head of your bed (not just the pillows) four to eight inches if reflux is a problem. Lose weight if you are overweight and avoid wearing clothes tight around the waist.

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