If you like to hover over the buffet table more than usual at this time of year, indigestion may dog you long after the party's over. Here are some tried-and-true treatments.
Drink hot ginger. Jennifer Strong, a registered acupuncturist in Comox, B.C., who also practises traditional Chinese medicine, suggests that you drink one-eighth to one-quarter teaspoon of ginger powder brewed in hot water with some honey to help with stomach trouble.
Brew herbal tea. A cup of mint or ginger tea will help ease gas and bloating, says Julie Zepp, a naturopath in Regina.
Be relaxed. It's best to be relaxed before you eat, says Strong. When you're stressed, the parasympathetic nervous system, key to healthy digestion, shuts down. Try stress-reducing meditation to keep discomfort at bay.
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