1. Start by adjusting your lifestyle. At the very least, eat three meals a day at regular times and in appropriate portions. It's best to set a schedule for yourself and then strictly adhere to it. This will also affect your sleep schedule, because some people who go to bed late and wake up late combine breakfast and lunch. This habit must be changed. It's not something that can be compensated for by eating a late-night snack, because although the human biological clock can shift, it always stays within a certain range and cannot be drastically altered. If you don't believe this, you can look up relevant information about the human biological clock.
2. Generally, people with poor digestive function experience symptoms such as feeling full after eating only a small amount, and bloating after eating slightly more. Eating too much, especially at night, can also disrupt sleep due to stomach distension. Hard, fibrous foods are difficult to digest. Therefore, it is recommended to eat smaller, more frequent meals. If it's not yet mealtime, you can have a small snack, but not too much. Remember, this is not a main meal; main meals should still be eaten normally. Foods should be soft and easily digestible. Avoid eating too much of anything chewy or crunchy, as these are the most difficult to digest. It's best to drink soup before meals; drinking it after meals can increase digestive difficulties. It's best not to eat anything two to three hours before bedtime, as this can easily interfere with sleep. If you feel hungry, drink more water.
3. People with stomach problems should abstain from smoking, alcohol, coffee, strong tea, carbonated drinks, and spicy or acidic foods, as these are most harmful to the stomach. The stomach prefers dryness and dislikes cold, so cold drinks and ice cream must also be avoided. Food should be eaten warm, which is a challenge for anyone, especially during the hot summer months. Two drinks should be consumed more often: milk and hot water. Milk can form a protective film in the stomach; drinking a glass of milk first thing in the morning before eating is ideal. Drink plenty of water, especially hot water, because people often mistake dehydration for hunger.
4. Soy milk is good, but it is cold in nature and cannot replace cow's milk.
5. Steamed buns are good for the stomach; you might try them as a staple food. 6. Other vegetables and fruits are essential for the body, so you should eat enough of them. However, it's best to cook them until soft before eating, as this will be easier on the stomach. Vegetable and fruit peels are high in fiber and can be eaten in moderation, but not too much as they are difficult to digest. Therefore, you can eat relatively more fruits.
7. People with stomach problems should not exercise after meals. It is best to rest until the food in the stomach is almost digested before starting work, or take a slow walk, which is also good for digestion. In short, it is not advisable to work after meals.
8. In non-acute cases, medication is not recommended, as long-term medication has side effects, and stomach problems are chronic and cannot be cured in a short period. If necessary, it is recommended to see a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, as traditional Chinese medicine remedies are particularly effective in nourishing the stomach.
9. Papaya is suitable for the stomach and can be considered a stomach-nourishing food. However, people with high stomach acid should not consume too much. Also, remember that the stomach prefers dryness and dislikes cold; besides icy foods, other cold foods like mung bean soup should also be avoided. 10. To reiterate, stomach problems are chronic and cannot be cured in a short time. The best treatment relies on proper care; it cannot be rushed and can only be achieved through lifestyle changes. We all need a healthy stomach, and these habit changes are essential.
