INDIGESTION

Indigestion
Not quite a disease by itself, this condition of 'Agnimandya' in Ayurvedic terminology, it denotes a condition wherein food taken does not get digested.
Root Causes
Aggravation of the three doshas - vata, pitta, kapha.
Excessive intake of improper food (for more details, click diet planning).
Psychic factors as anger, anxiety and worry.
Fast eating habits
Eating less of high-fibre foods.
Symptoms
Feeling of heavy stomach
Stomach pain
Puking
Vomiting
Nausea
Diarrhoea
Acidity
Burning Sensation in the chest.
Healing Options
Herbs Hing (Asafoetida) Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Lemon juice with rock salt
Ayurvedic Supplements Agni Bardhak Bati Lavan Bhaskar Churna Ajwain Ark
Diet Take a light fat -less diet Have plenty of water and juices, especially lemon juice laced with a pinch of salt. Intake of raw garlic is very beneficial
Lifestyle Avoid sleeping just after having a full meal. Try to gain mental peace. Physical exercise is a must.
Yoga Peacock (Mayurasan) Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasan)