Indigestion!

Did you eat too much turkey or even tofurkey this year? Are you suffering those familiar burning, heavy, gassy pains in your chest or tummy? Are you ready to reach for something to help that indigestion?

But wait – before you reach for the over-the-counter antacids, ask yourself why you suffer from this problem, and more importantly, if this is a regularly occurring problem for you.

If it is too late and you have already over-eaten or drank something citrus based that has brought on your latest bout of indigestion try dry white bed and milk. This can help level out the acid in your stomach and aid the digestive system to work away without all the problems that inadequate fluids that cause.

If you suffer regularly from heartburn and indigestion you may want to discuss this with your chiropractor.
In this study in Australia posted at Chiro Org. “Six-month prevalence of indigestion and mid-back pain rate of association between indigestion and mid-back pain, and distribution of thoracic dysfunction and manipulation. Proportion who report relief from manipulation.

Of 1567 persons who consulted 8 chiropractors on 2974 occasions during November 1994, 1494 responses were obtained. There were 119 first-time consultations. The mean age of respondents was 41 yr (range 10-94); 57% were women. Fifty-seven percent reported indigestion infrequently or more and 71% reported mid-back pain during the previous 6 months. Forty-six percent experienced both symptoms during this time. Of these, 36% reported the symptoms together at some time. Twenty-two percent of those with indigestion reported some relief after chiropractic care. Compared with those reporting no relief, mid-back pain was more common among those reporting indigestion. The level at which the manipulation was given was unrelated to relief. No major differences were noted between the three clinics in patient demographics or the main outcome measures.”

If you regularly suffer from this ailment absolutely consult your doctor, especially if there are additional symptoms. Be aware that this could be an indication of a more serious problem. Some advice will be the same if there are no serious medical conditions causing the problem, your doctor will suggest you lose weight, drink lots of water, eat smaller meals, consume less fried or fatty foods and most importantly, they will advise you get plenty of sleep and rest. Stress can make this problem worse. 

The National Digestion Clearing House suggests this:

• Some people may experience relief from symptoms of indigestion by
  eating several small, low-fat meals throughout the day at a slow pace
• refraining from smoking
• abstaining from consuming coffee, carbonated beverages, and alcohol
  stopping use of medications that may irritate the stomach lining—such as aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs
• getting enough rest
• finding ways to decrease emotional and physical stress, such as relaxation therapy or yoga

Happy eating!

Make an adjustment: Stay Healthy ~ Be Happy.

Call Dr. Paul or Dr. Susan at Fontana Chiropractic 303.674.1500 or email office@fontanachiro.com

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