How to Improve Digestion with 4 Simple Methods

Indigestion creates ama, a toxic material which blocks flow of vata in the channels and creates pain. To remove ama from the body, first you have to strengthen your digestive fire.

Fight indigestion:

We shall see the different ways to fight indigestion. These 4 simple methods can help you improve your digestion process.

Ayurvedic treatment for digestion

Fasting (Langhana) is an effective way to reignite digestive fire. For a day, eat kichdi and drink fruit juices or coconut water. For dinner, eat something light like daal.
Take a pinch of sendha salt along with a spoon of lemon and ginger juice to improve your digestion.
Soak 2 teaspoon Triphala churna in lukewarm water and drink 30 minutes before going to bed. This will help in clear bowel movements and eliminate ama.

Home remedies for digestion

Chewing ½ tsp of jeera, a pinch of salt and asafoetida followed by a cup of hot water provides relief
Ajwain is a great ingredient to fight indigestion. Boil 1 tsp ajwain in a litre of water and have it at regular intervals.

Important Dos for good digestion:

Chew your food properly.
Never fill up your stomach. Leave a quarter of your stomach free for easy digestion
Use ginger, pepper, asafoetida, garlic, and jeera while cooking
Having lukewarm water while eating food can help digestion
Chewing a piece of fresh ginger with salt can help improve digestion