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Stomach relief during the holidays

Stomach relief during the holidays


The end of the year is just around the corner, and one festive menu follows another. Foie gras, champagne, snail butter, meats in sauce and chocolate, this year we're celebrating the pleasure of getting together! It's a mouth-watering occasion, but not the only one.

During this period, your stomach is put to the test: heavy meals, acidic, fatty and sweet foods, a variety of beverages, enough to give it a run for its money. It's hard to have healthy digestion at the end of the year.

To avoid unpleasant burning and irritation after a meal, there are natural and effective solutions for enjoying festive menus without regret. Here are a few tips to help you end the year on a high note!

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How does the stomach work?

Let's start by understanding how our stomachs work and its role in the body. The stomach is located on the left side of the abdominal cavity, and is one of the organs that make up the digestive tract.

The stomach's primary mission is to grind ingested food into a pulp. Its sack-like shape enables it to store food for several hours. This time is necessary to allow the stomach to stir the food, while at the same time secreting water.hydrochloric acid. This mush, called chyme, is transformed in 4 to 6 hours, depending on the quantity ingested. The stomach's storage capacity varies according to the individual; on average, it can hold up to 4L.

The stomach can therefore be compared to an acid bath. Knowing that it produces on average between 2 to 3L of gastric juice per dayThe question is, how can this organ withstand such a high level of acidity? Here again, nature has a way of doing things. To preserve itself and continue to perform its role, the stomach naturally secretes a kind of protective barrier, a mucus that covers the entire inner mucosa. This mucus prevents acid secretions from attacking the stomach walls, thus ensuring the continuity of the digestive process.

Why do we suffer from heartburn during the holidays?

To keep stomach contents from flowing back up into the esophagus, a valve-like structure is used to bridge the gap between the two. The esophageal sphincter is a muscular band that closes to control the passage of the alimentary bolus, but also to prevent acid reflux. Unlike the stomach, the esophagus cannot protect itself from stomach acid. The sphincter plays this role.

However, it sometimes happens that a malfunction appears and causes problems. acid reflux in the esophagus. This can lead to very unpleasant burning and irritation sensations when lying down, or simply after a meal.

These symptoms are common during the holiday season. They are often due to the particular diet of this period. The copious meals, the quantity of acidic, fatty and sweet foods coupled with the beverages ingested during this period regularly engender digestive disorders and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

How to adapt your diet to limit the risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Certain habits can lead to acid reflux. Here are a few tips to limit the risks:

  • Limiting heavy meal and too high in fat

  • Limit energy consumptionirritating foods such as spicy, tomato-based dishes, citrus fruits and mint.

  • Reducing consumption alcohol

  • Reduce consumption of soft drink and coffee

  • Stop consuming tobacco

How to relieve heartburn during the holidays?

It's hard to put a stop to hearty meals over the festive period, so what can you do? Here are a few tips to help you adapt your diet while enjoying celebrations with family and friends:

  • Adapt your diet before and after festive meals: favour intermittent fasting with just two meals a day. Replace sugar with honey and cut down on milk and dairy products.

  • Practise regular physical activity: favour the walkIt's time to take the time to enjoy some digestive walks with the family.

  • STIMCARE Digest patches before, during and after the festive season: the natural composition of STIMCARE patches promotes blood microcirculation and relaxation of the stomach's smooth muscles. Applied to specific points, the patches stimulate and revitalize the sphincter. They can be used for both preventive and curative purposes, to help you make the most of this festive season. All you need to do is follow the "Relieving stomach tension" tutorial (photo below).
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The festive season and the hearty meals that go with it are no picnic for your stomach. STIMCARE Digest patches allow you to enjoy the festive season to the full, while naturally preserving your digestion.

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