It is possible to relieve the stomach by halving the digestion time by taking a digestive walk within one hour after the meal. No need for sportswear or running sneakers, the goal is different.

The idea is to move the body so that the striated muscles trigger the action of the smooth muscles, thus stimulating all the organs involved in the elimination.

In addition, in Chinese medicine, the stomach meridian is strengthened by stimulating the central point of the foot-neck during walking, which promotes a lighter digestion. f

In aromatherapy, several essential oils can be of great help to relieve digestive problems. The essential oil of peppermint (Mentha × piperita) is particularly suitable to help you feel better after a hearty meal or in case of lazy digestion. You can simply place 1 to 2 drops under your tongue, on a neutral tablet, in a spoonful of honey or a teaspoon of olive oil.

If you are worried about ingesting an essential oil, you can easily prepare a massage lotion. Take a bottle and pour 30 ml of vegetable oil of your choice. Add 5 drops of fennel essential oil (Foeniculum vulgare) and let stand for a few hours so that the oil absorbs the benefits of fennel.

Gently massage your abdomen with a few drops of this mixture. You will immediately feel the benefits of fennel, which has aperitif, digestive, laxative, diuretic and carminative properties.

It is important to note that fennel essential oil is strictly contraindicated in cases of cancer or hormone-dependent diseases, as well as in young children and pregnant women. The essential oils that act on the digestive sphere are numerous, and it is possible to combine them to create interesting synergies. However, it is recommended that they be used with full knowledge of the usual contraindications and ideally under the supervision of a therapist.

Why not consider concluding your meal with a digestive tea? Today there are many herbal tea options available in organic shops, herbal stores, or even grocery stores, which can be used safely, without risk of contraindications.

If you prefer, you can also make your own herbal tea using organic dried plants. Here's how:

1. Take a tea filter and place a portion of melise leaves and a portion of peppermint leaves. Also add a badian star.
2. Boil water at about 85 degrees Celsius and pour it on the plants in the tea filter.
3. Let infuse for about ten minutes.
4. Avoid adding refined sugar to sweeten your herbal tea. If you need a sweet touch, prefer honey.

In addition, many natural dietary supplements can perfectly support your digestion and help fight problems such as gastric reflux, excessive eructations, heartburn or intestinal cramps.

It goes without saying that these natural methods can be of great help if you occasionally experience these digestive discomforts. However, it is essential to understand that the first step is to change your food hygiene by taking a more responsible approach to your diet. This can be achieved by focusing on organic products to avoid the accumulation of pesticides and other harmful substances, by opting for fresh, local and seasonal products, by avoiding as much as possible industrialised foods whose exact composition is less and less transparent, and by learning to read product labels to protect you from the dangers of modern industrialization.