The time after Diwali comes with mixed emotions; Enjoy celebrations and celebrations with family and friends. However, it also has some challenges like cleanliness and pollution. Lights and fireworks increase air pollution which causes haze in the sky and affects the air quality. Moreover, feasting during festivals can take a toll on your health. Therefore your body also needs detox and cleanup.

Consuming the best foods with sweets and desserts can lead to digestive problems like bloating and indigestion. Therefore, it is important that you eat light food for the next few days as this can help reduce these problems. Consuming certain foods and beverages can help with bloating and flatulence after the Diwali feast.

Here, take a look at some home remedies for digestive problems.

ginger tea

Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce swelling and stimulate digestion. A cup of warm ginger tea after a meal can reduce gas and discomfort, helping food move smoothly through the digestive tract.

peppermint oil or tea

Peppermint helps relax the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract, making it beneficial in reducing bloating and indigestion. A few drops of peppermint oil in warm water or a cup of peppermint tea can help ease stomach discomfort after a feast.

fennel seeds

Chewing fennel seeds or drinking fennel tea after meals may help reduce gas and bloating. Fennel contains natural compounds that help in relaxing the digestive muscles, thereby releasing trapped gas and providing relief from indigestion.

lemonade

Lemon juice in warm water stimulates the flow of digestive juices and bile, which helps break down food. Drinking it in the morning or after meals can help cleanse the stomach, reduce bloating and prevent acid reflux.

apple cider vinegar

Drinking one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water before meals can help balance stomach acid levels and improve digestion. This natural remedy reduces gas and bloating while keeping the stomach environment healthy.

asafoetida and water

Asafoetida is known for its gas-relieving properties. To reduce gas formation, bloating and indigestion, drinking a pinch mixed in warm water provides relief. It works by relaxing the intestinal muscles and reducing digestive inflammation.

Curd

The probiotics present in curd help improve gut health and digestion. Eating a small bowl of plain curd replenishes the good bacteria in the intestine, which eases digestion and reduces bloating after Diwali.

Carrom Seeds (Ajwain)

Celery contains active enzymes that help promote digestion and provide relief from gas. Drinking warm water mixed with a pinch of celery and a pinch of black salt can help reduce bloating and stomach discomfort after a heavy meal.

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