After feasting on Christmas That helps you against the consequences of gluttony

Feeling of fullness and heartburn on Christmas days: so stimulate the digestion

On Christmas days, most families feast on a lot: Delicious cookies, the festive roast and sweet drinks like punch and mulled wine are not only noticeable on the hips. Often, they also cause health problems such as heartburn or stomach pressure. Some tips can help to reduce the consequences of gluttony.

Feasting with consequences

Cookies, festive roast, punch, mulled wine and champagne: Christmas is usually more feast than usual. In addition, the movement is often a bit too short. This not only provides extra hip gold, but sometimes leads to physical discomfort. Gastric pressure, acid regurgitation, heartburn and feeling of fullness are typical consequences of the treats on the holidays. But you can do something about it.

Luscious feasting at Christmas often leads to complaints such as heartburn and feeling of fullness. But you can do something about it. (Image: Kzenon / fotolia.com)

Exercise in the fresh air

One of the best ways to stimulate digestion is exercise. To prevent discomfort such as bloating or bloating, a short walk after dinner can help.

The exercise in the fresh air not only stimulates the circulation, but also promotes the circulation of the intestine, which makes the meal easier to digest.

Of cigarettes or liquor as digestive aids advise health experts from.

For coffee and espresso: The drinks stimulate the bowel movement in some people and accelerate defecation. They do not help with the emptying of the stomach.

Heartburns include home remedies such as chamomile tea.

Soothing belly massage

One way to soothe a swollen abdomen is by performing soothing tummy massages that help stimulate digestion.

The massage is best carried out calmly and evenly - without much pressure on the abdominal wall. For example, oils with lavender or cumin can be used for the massage.

In addition, a heat therapy with a warm granary pillow or a hot water bottle can relax the muscles and have a soothing effect.

Teas and herbs for indigestion

As a home remedy for fullness, there are also various medicinal teas with fennel, caraway, lemon balm, chamomile or peppermint. These have a calming and relaxing effect on the digestive tract.

Although medicines are available for the various indigestion, in most cases, active ingredients from nature can help just as well.

For example, spices such as cumin, fennel and ginger are tried-and-tested home remedies for stomach pain and flatulence.

Pay attention to eating habits

In order to avoid indigestion as much as possible, different dietary habits should be observed.

It makes sense to take time for food. Because in the hasty consumption too much air is swallowed and bloating arise.

People who are very vulnerable should better avoid bulky foods such as raw vegetables, beans or cabbages.

The excessive consumption of carbonated drinks brings additional gases into the digestive tract and can lead to discomfort. Heartburn is caused, among other things, by too spicy, too greasy or too rich food.

Get rid of excess pounds

Anyone who has consumed too much calories during the Christmas season and therefore weighs more kilos should try after the holiday without losing a yo-yo effect.

Health experts advise in particular to regular exercise and a reduction in daily calorie intake. To go through a zero diet is difficult for most people. It is much more advisable to go for light meals.

The motto is to eat less fat, more protein, enough vegetables and less sugar. Especially recommended is vegetarian food. (Ad)