There are two major side effects of
Indigestion: 1) Sluggish bowel movement or hard stool. If the stool is stored
in the large intestine, longer than it should. The body will reabsorb the extra
fluid, making it harder to pass the stool as well as making it very dry. 2)
Increase in toxins in the body: If the feces stays in the large intestine
longer, the body will reabsorb the toxins within the feces. This may cause
damage to both the bowel and the body.
The large intestine likes to be empty, and
dislikes being full. This indicates that the feces should be cleared everyday.
To encourage your body to have a bowel movement everyday around the same time.
Chinese medicine considers cold (temperature) foods or beverages to affect the
circulation and movement through the intestine. It is believed that
having warm (temperature) food and beverages helps to improve the circulation
and movement through the bowel. Try to avoid eating or drinking foods straight
out of the fridge, especially on a cold day.
3. Symptoms of indigestion (sluggish bowel
movement)
Bloating, hard or sluggish stool with
pungent smell, irregular bowel movement (not everyday), pass smelly wind, lack
of energy, insomnia, head aches, vivid dreams, weight gain (hard to lose
weight), face and skin gets a rash easily, hemorrhoids burning or pain sensation
after bowel movement.
4. What foods are best for bowel function
and movement?
Eggplant,
cucumber, celery, spinach, chinese cabbage, white radish, carrots, green tea,
peppermint tea, honey, sweet potato, most green vegetables, banana, plums,
prunes, tomato, lemon, orange.
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