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Weak Digestion

The term digestive weakness summarises various symptoms and problems with digestion, which often occur in interaction with each other. Some weaknesses are solely due to the stomach and are accompanied by gastritis and similar symptoms. Others are related to the intestines, pancreas and gall bladder and mean that various nutrients cannot be absorbed. The general term digestive weakness merely indicates that the body has difficulty digesting the food and drink it is fed. This can be the result of an acute trigger, for example, the ingestion of an intolerable food. In general, however, digestive weakness refers to a disease that occurs regularly and, in the worst case, is a chronic problem in everyday food intake.

Symptoms

    Bloating
    Belching and gas
    Nausea
    Vomiting
    Fullness during or after a meal
    Growling stomach
    Burning in your stomach or upper belly
    Belly pain
    Upset stomach
    Food intolerances

Made Worse By

Bacteria and viruses can be triggers as well as malnutrition over weeks and months. Stress or other physical illnesses can also promote digestive problems.

How Common

Basically, every person can be affected by various symptoms of digestive weakness. However, increasing age contributes to higher susceptibility. The same applies to an extremely stressful lifestyle as well as a one-sided diet, such as through too many sugary products.

Diagnosed By

The causes of digestive weakness are many and varied, and an examination of the stool provides important indications. A clarification by the doctor is useful, as the individual symptoms could also stand for a variety of other diseases.

Remedies that may help with Weak Digestion

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Bitter Remedy for Weak Digestion

Centaury contains, among other things, many bitter substances. Combined with chiretta, it causes the body to release more gastric juice and bile.

Ailments this remedy may help with:
Herbs used:
Instructions:
  1. Take 1-2 drops of one of the tinctures on the tongue.
  2. Repeat every hour.
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Lemon Juice for Weak Digestion

Lemon water contains digestive enzymes and pectin, which also stimulates and supports digestion.

Ailments this remedy may help with:
Herbs used:
Instructions:
  1. Squeeze the juice out of a lemon.
  2. (Optional) Mix with a little water.
  3. Drink every morning.

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