Drink water before and after your meal. Do not drink liquids during a meal. Excess liquid will dilute the digestive juices that you will need to break up the food. Choose soothing warm drinks such as hot lemon water or herbal teas, or drink room temperature water.
Chew each bite thoroughly — your stomach doesn't have teeth! Be mindful of your eyes being bigger than your stomach. Your best bet is to leave the table only three-quarters full. That will leave you content and energized, perfect for conversing with your loved ones.
Eat a decent meal before you go out, so that if you do drink, at least you will have something already in your stomach; and second, you will eat less of the stuff that irritates your digestive system. You will feel better as well. Party hardy, but carefully….you don’t want to “suffer” from the partying…..be moderate. Breathe deeper, enjoy people more. Hang out with small children whenever possible. They know how to party.
Digestive enzymes and probiotics can be of help to take with meals. You may even have to take some extra during the holiday time.
Coconut oil.. Two tablespoons a day. It’s a miracle oil. It actually will help you to lose weight. You can add it into a smoothie or some nut, seed and fruit cookies, either dehydrated or as an uncooked "ball".
Ginger and peppermint as a tea are excellent for the digestive system. Learn how to make the ginger raw. You can add a thumb nail size chunk to any fresh juices that you are making.
Walking and yoga are particularly good for digestion.
Ease your emotions Chinese medicine recognizes that an emotional element can come into play because the liver is highly sensitive to mood and feelings, and a weak flow of liver energy may manifest as bloating or flatulence.
Between the traveling and spending time with family, the holidays can especially be a time when emotions and stress ride high. Dandelion has been shown to aid digestion by supporting the liver; drink dandelion tea to ease your emotions and digestion.
For heartburns, dissolve 1 tsp baking soda in 8 oz cup of warm water and sip for immediate relief of acid reflux.
Apple cider vinegar is a traditional remedy to cure various digestive disorders. Taken internally, it supports liver detoxification, normalizes digestive juices, and reduces intestinal bloating. Mix 1 tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar with 12 ounces of warm water, and drink in the morning on empty stomach. Add a little raw honey if the taste is too strong.
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