Undoubtedly, the stomach has extraordinary powers of expansion, but there are limits. Another problem is sluggish digestive mobility, trapping food in the stomach. Again, it is not clear why this happens. Here we provide a brief guide on how to stay free of trouble - and to help yourself to a merrier Christmas. Ten ways to keep your stomach in the best of health.
Smoking relaxes muscles, which makes acid leakage into the gullet more likely.
Eat smaller meals regularly. If you have a windy disposition, try not to gulp air. Avoid excess alcohol, spicy food, coffee or tea, saturated animal or dairy fat, acidic fruit drinks, citrus fruit, rhubarb or scalding-hot food. These may burn or irritate the stomach or gullet lining. Put an end to digestive stress.