Indigestion is a condition that is frequently caused by eating too fast, especially by eating high-fat foods quickly. Symptoms of indigestion are as follows: A pain or a burning feeling in the upper portion of the stomach Feeling sick to one's stomach; nausea Feeling bloated Sometimes uncontrollable burping Heartburn A bitter taste in the mouth from ...

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Indigestion

• To dream of indigestion, indicates unhealthy and gloomy surroundings.

Source: 10 000 Dream Interpretations, by Gustavus Hindman Miller

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Alphitomancy (from Greek alphito, 'barley', and manteia, 'divination') is a form of divination involving barley cakes or loaves of barley bread. When someone in a group was suspected of a crime, the members of the group would be fed barley cakes or slices of barley bread. Supposedly, the guilty party would get indigestion, while all others would feel well. Other related archivesGreek, barley, crime, divination, indigestion

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Hinduism and Food

According to Hinduism, food is verily an aspect of Brahman (annam parabrahma swaroopam). Because it is a gift from God, it should be treated with great respect. The gross physical body is called annamayakosh or the food body, because it is nourished by food and grows by absorbing the energies from the food. Orthodox Hindus offer food to God mentally before eating. 

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An antacid is any substance, generally a base, that counteracts stomach acidity. It is taken by mouth to relieve heartburn, sour stomach, or acid indigestion. Most antacids buffer gastric acid, raising the pH to reduce acid damage. If antacids are ineffective, medication (H2-receptor antagonists or proton pump inhibitors) may relieve the symptoms. Poor response to medication may be a reas

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A water ionizer is an appliance that ionizes water, producing both alkaline and acidic water. Water ionizers have been used for decades in Japan but the western world has only just discovered the uses of ionized water. In Japan and other Far Eastern countries some water ionizers have been endorsed by their own governmental health & welfare departments and used by their hospitals to treat, Chronic diarrhoea, Indigestion, Gastrointestinal abnormal fermentation, Hyperac ...

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Tum or tum can refer to: Technische Universität München (Technical University Munich) Ra, the Egyptian god tum, Tumbuka language (ISO 639-2 language code) The Tum ethnic group of Laos Rigoberta Menchú Tum, 1992 Nobel Peace Prize laureate The singular of Tums, an antacid/calcium supplement use for helping with acid indigestion, heartburn, and sour stomach Other related archivesISO 639, Laos, Nobel Peace Prize, Ra

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An antiflatulent agent is a drug used for the alleviation or prevention of excessive intestinal gas, i.e. flatulence. Antiflatulent - Mechanisms of Action. For the alleviation of flatulence, an antifoaming agent such as simethicone may be taken orally. This agent will coalesce the smalller gas bubbles into larger bubbles, thereby easing the release of gas within the gastrointestinal tract via burping or flatulence. For the prevention of flatulence, an enzyme-based dietary supplement may ...

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The Mexican marigold is a species of the genus Tagetes native to Mexico and Central America. In Mexico, this plant is found in the states of San Luis Potosí, Chiapas, State of México, Puebla, Sinaloa, Tlaxcala and Veracruz. This plant reaches heights of between 50 and 100 cm. Its flower, the cempasúchil is also called the Flower of the Dead in Mexico ("Flor de Muertos") and is used in the Día de los Muertos celebration, every November 2nd. Since prehispanic times, this plant has had medicinal purposes and it is thought to cure stomach ache, parasites, diarrhea, liver illnesses, v ...

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The Betel (Piper betle) is a spice whose leaves have medicinal properties. The plant is evergreen and perennial, with glossy heart-shaped leaves and white catkins, and grows to a height of about 1 metre. The Betel plant originated in Malaysia and now grows in India, Indonesia and Sri Lanka. The best Betel leaf is the "Magahi" variety (literally from the Magadha region) grown near Patna in Bihar, India. Betel - Ingredients. The active ingredients of betel oil, which is obtained from the leaves ...

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SI units were used where possible. Unless otherwise stated, standard conditions were used. Disclaimer and references Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), or sodium hydrogen carbonate, also known as baking soda and bicarbonate of soda, is a soluble white anhydrous or crystalline chemical compound, with a slight alkaline taste resembling that of sodium carbonate. It is foun ...

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Tadalafil Lilly ICOS LLC pyrazino[1 ,2 :1,6]pyrido[3,4-b]indole-1,4-dione, 6-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-2,3,6,7,12,12a-hexahydro-2-methyl-, (6R,12aR)- C22H19N3O4 389.41 Amides, Amines, Benzene, Ether, and Methyl Tadalafil is a drug used to treat male erectile dysfunction (impotence). It was developed by the biotechnology firm ICOS and marketed worldwide by Eli Lilly and Company under the brand name Cialis. It works by inhibiting an enz ...

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Vietnamese Coriander (Polygonum odoratum syn. Persicaria odorata, Polygonaceae) is a herb whose leaves are commonly used in Southeast Asian cooking. Other English names for the herb include Vietnamese mint, Vietnamese cilantro, Cambodian mint and hot mint. The Vietnamese name is Rau răm. In Malaysia and Singapore it is called daun kesom or daun laksa. It is not related to the ...

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In anatomy of the digestive system, the colon, also called the large intestine or large bowel, is the part of the intestine from the cecum to the rectum. Its primary purpose is to extract water from feces. In mammals, it consists of the cecum, ascending colon and approximately the first two-thirds of the transverse colon on the right (or proximal) side and the last third of the transverse colon to the splenic flexure, the descending colon, the sigmo ...

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Physicians typically diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) based on symptoms alone. When the clinical presentation is unclear, other tests can be performed to confirm the diagnosis or exclude other disorders. Confirmatory tests include: Ambulatory pH Monitoring A probe can be placed via the nose into the esophagus to record the level of acidity in the lower esophagus. Because some degree of variation in acidity is normal, and small reflux events are relatively common, such monitors must be left in place for at ...

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Heartburn - Prevention. If heartburn occurs when lying down, raising the head with pillows or sitting up frequently provides relief – although care must be taken to avoid placing continuous strain on the neck. Avoidance of certain foods shortly before bedtime is frequently advised to avoid future attacks. Heartburn - Medications. Antacids, H2-receptor antagonists and proton pump inhibitors are used (in that order) to treat heartburn. Daily treatment with Antacids is effective for 25-30% of people with GERD. Acid-blocking medications are the most effective f ...

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The symptoms of tropical sprue are: Diarrhea Steatorrhea or foul-smelling feces Indigestion Cramps Weight loss and malnutrition Fatigue Left untreated, nutrient and vitamin deficiencies may develop in patients with tropical sprue. These deficiencies may have the following symptoms: Vitamin A deficiency: hyperkeratosis or skin scales Vitamin B12 and folic acid deficiencies: anemia Vitamin D and calcium deficiencies: spasm, bone pain, numbness and tingling sensationSee also:

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For the alleviation of flatulence, an antifoaming agent such as simethicone may be taken orally. This agent will coalesce the smalller gas bubbles into larger bubbles, thereby easing the release of gas within the gastrointestinal tract via burping or flatulence. For the prevention of flatulence, an enzyme-based dietary supplement may be helpful. Substances indigestible by humans are usually present in foods associated with flatulence. When these substances reach the large intestine intact, they may be fermented by intest ...

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Available over-the-counter, it is most commonly used in alleviating constipation, but can also be used to relieve indigestion and heartburn. According to MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia[1] milk of magnesia is useful against canker sores (aphthous ulcer). ...

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