INDIGESTION

About Indigestion

It’s important to differentiate between ‘Indigestion’ and ‘heartburn’.

Indigestion is often caused by lack of stomach acid (hydrochloric acid) and enzymes.  It can also be caused by over-eating, eating too fast or on the move or whilst under stress, and it’s often a symptom of bacterial imbalance or fungal infection in the intestines, in which case you probably also suffer from wind and bloating.

On the other hand, ‘heartburn’ is sometimes caused by excessive stomach acid or a hiatus hernia or ulcer.  An experienced nutrition consultant will be able to distinguish between the various possibilities, but in the meantime you could try the following:

Nutrition facts & Diet Advice for indigestion

Consider the following nutrition guidelines:

	Eat slowly and chew well.
	Do not eat overly large meals. Do not eat for three hours before bedtime.
	Follow the ‘Food Combining’ way of eating (separating proteins from starches).  See book below.
	Avoid soft drinks, carbonated drinks, fried food, processed food, sugar, alcohol and spicy or highly seasoned foods.
	Drink at least 1½ litres of spring or filtered water every day, at room temperature or warmer.

Health Supplements for Indigestion

The following health supplements should be considered:

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For indigestion:

	1 x Supergest with each main meal (digestive enzyme plus betaine hydrochloride)  (Higher Nature)
	2 x Bio-acidophilus (BioCare)
	1 x Multivitamins and Minerals (eg VM75 from Solgar) )Lots of nutrients are needed for proper digestion).

 For heartburn:  

	1 x Polyzyme Forte (Biocare) (not suitable for individuals with colitis, gastritis or ulcerative conditions of the stomach or colon)
	1 x Multivitamin and mineral (lots of nutrients are needed for proper digestion) (e.g. VM75 from Solgar)

For stomach ulcer:  

1 x Enteroplex twice daily 20 minutes before food (contains Cabagin, or vitamin U, which acts against ulcers)  (BioCare)