INDIGESTION

Indigestion can often be prevented by attention to one's diet, general stress level, and ways of managing stress. Specific preventive measures include:

• Stop smoking.
• Cutting down on or eliminating alcohol, tea, or coffee.
• Avoiding foods that are highly spiced or loaded with fat.
• Eating slowly and keeping mealtimes relaxed.
• Practicing yoga or meditation.
• Not taking aspirin or other medications on an empty stomach.
• Keeping one's weight within normal limits.