Let me tell you a little story first.
I asked him about his usual eating habits, and he said that he especially likes to eat heavy foods such as barbecue and spicy tang;
And I am often busy until the middle of the night for work, and sometimes I eat a snack when I am hungry.
After listening to it, I understood that his stomach problems were largely caused by eating.
Nowadays, many people suffer from stomach problems due to improper diet, which seriously affects the quality of life, especially among young people.
So today, I'm going to take you to pick up the eating vices that quietly hurt our stomachs, and see which eating vices you still adhere to?
️ Heavy taste, stomach suffers
Those spicy, greasy, smoky fire-roasted foods, which look tempting, are actually a big test for the stomach.
There are a lot of irritating seasonings and fats in these foods, and eating too much will increase the secretion of gastric acid in the stomach;
If the gastric mucosa is irritated by these for a long time, it will become inflamed and even ulcerated.
Come to think of it, the gastric mucosa was originally meant to protect the stomach lining from erosion;
As soon as you are so stimulated, it will strike, and gastritis and stomach ulcers will naturally come to the door.
Hungry and full
Many people don't eat on time, and they are hungry and grunting, and then they are hungry and hungry.
Stomach acid is whether you have food or not, it works according to its own clock;
If you don't neutralize it with food on time, it will directly "attack" the stomach lining, and over time, the stomach wall will corrode and cause problems.
Therefore, eating regularly and keeping stomach acid levels balanced is the most basic respect for the stomach.
Late-night supper party, stomach upset
Staying up late at night and having a late night snack sounds pleasant, right?
The stomach also needs to rest at night, and when you eat a late-night snack, it has to work overtime to digest the food.
In the long run, the function of the stomach will be disordered, and it is easy to cause various problems, such as gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux and so on.
So for the sake of your stomach, it's better to go to bed early and don't let the late-night snack become a habit.
Hot and cold are not taboo, and the stomach suffers
The stomach likes a warm environment, drinking ice cola in winter and nibbling on iced watermelon in summer;
When the muscles and blood vessels in the stomach wall are suddenly stimulated by cold, they will contract, causing stomach cramps and discomfort.
In the long term, the normal peristalsis of the stomach will be affected, which can easily lead to indigestion, stomach pain and other problems.
️ Gobbling up, stomach unbearable
Eating too fast, the food is not chewed carefully, and the stomach has to work harder to process the large pieces of food.
In this way, the burden on the stomach will be heavy, and in the long run, the motility of the stomach will also decrease, and it is easy to form indigestion, stomach flatulence, and even gastritis.
Therefore, eating slowly and chewing slowly is the best care for the stomach.
How to nourish the stomach from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine?
Choose foods that are easy to digest:
People with stomach problems should choose foods that are easy to digest and rich in protein and vitamins;
Such as lean meat, fish, chicken, fresh fruits and vegetables, etc.
Eat small, frequent meals:
Patients with gastric disease have weak gastrointestinal function, and eating too much at one time may increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract;
Therefore, it is recommended to eat smaller and more frequent meals, and you can change three meals a day to four or five meals a day, and add meals appropriately between meals.
Increase your intake of high-fiber foods:
fiber-rich foods such as whole grains, legumes, vegetables, and fruits;
Helps promote intestinal peristalsis, improve digestive function, prevent constipation, and reduce stomach bloating.
Eat regularly:
Avoid overeating or excessive hunger, and minimize the number of snacks and late-night snacks.
Pay attention to food hygiene:
Avoid unclean food to prevent stomach problems from getting worse.
I know that some people usually have stomach pain, and they don't feel the need to go to the hospital, so they just think about dealing with it themselves;
I understand your struggles, and I will share some correct ways to deal with stomach pain, I hope it can help you.
How to properly handle stomach pain?
1. Massage
For massage, you can gently press your fingers on the belly button about four finger widths above your belly button, which is where the stomach is located.
Gently massaging in a clockwise circular motion will help the contents of your stomach go down and reduce pressure on your stomach.
This is especially useful when you feel gas in your stomach or have indigestion.
Also, you can try to find the Zusanli acupoint, which is in front of the calf, four fingers below the knee, and next to the outer leg bone.
Gently rub it to help relieve stomach pain and indigestion.
The Neiguan acupoint is two inches (about two horizontal fingers) on the wrist, and gentle pressure will help relieve the feeling of stomach pain. ,
2. Warm compress
Take a hot water bottle or a clean hot towel and place it on your stomach at a moderate temperature and not too hot.
This allows the blood in the stomach to flow better and the muscles to relax;
Especially if you feel stomach cramps or severe pain, a warm compress can help relieve it.
Remember, hot compresses are not heat therapy, the temperature should be controlled, don't burn yourself.
At the end of the day, we should take good care of our bodies, and at all times, good health is the most tangible thing that can benefit us.