Even doctors can’t believe this behavior that hurts the stomach!

Ms. Zhang has been suffering from stomach pain recently. She feels bloated if she eats a little more, and stomach medicine does not provide relief. I went to the gastroenterology clinic of Harbin Medical University Fourth Hospital and found out through gastroscopy that I had gastric ulcer. Ms. Zhang was puzzled. She always had three meals on time, including breakfast, and thought her eating habits were very good. Why did she get stomach problems? After a detailed consultation, I found that Ms. Zhang was an introvert and because her husband was studying for a doctorate abroad, she often ate alone. Her stomach problems were mainly caused by eating alone all year round.

When the family enjoys dinner together, or when dining with close friends or lovers in a harmonious atmosphere, one can feel relaxed and digestion is more complete. When eating alone, or reading a newspaper or thinking about something while eating, one is prone to various emotions such as worry, anxiety, and anger, which affect the functioning of the gastrointestinal digestion function. Especially when a person is emotionally nervous, the blood vessels in the gastrointestinal tract will contract more severely, hindering their activity and inhibiting the secretion of digestive juices, thus laying hidden dangers for stomach problems.

The mucous membrane on the stomach wall continuously secretes mucus to protect the stomach wall from erosion by gastric juice. When you are nervous, the blood vessels passing through the stomach wall will contract, blood circulation will slow down, and the secretion of mucus will also slow down, but the secretion of gastric juice does not decrease, which can easily lead to penetration of the stomach wall and cause gastric ulcers.

Therefore, we recommend: change the habit of eating alone, and keep a relaxed and happy mood while eating; during working hours, it is best to have lunch with colleagues, and change the habit of discussing work while eating; be sure to have a meal with your family when you get home from get off work, and if you are single, it is recommended that you listen to cheerful music while eating. Don't worry about things or read newspapers, so as not to affect the body's digestion and absorption of food and cause stomach problems.

To nourish your stomach, follow this schedule

7:00 in the morning, drink a cup of warm water.

Drinking half a cup to a cup of warm water after washing up in the morning can replenish lost water, promote gastrointestinal motility, and help the gastrointestinal tract prepare for breakfast.

8:00 is the best time for breakfast.

It is best to have breakfast one hour after waking up and four hours between it and lunch. Skipping breakfast for a long time can easily lead to nutritional imbalance and increase the risk of gallstones.

12:00 Don’t take a nap immediately after lunch.

Try to give yourself plenty of time for lunch and don't rush into work after eating. It is best to stay quiet for a while after eating to ensure that a large amount of blood flows to the gastrointestinal tract so that it can function normally. In addition, it is not advisable to take a nap immediately after lunch. It is best to rest for a while before going to sleep.

14:00 A cigarette after dinner means you will see the gods early.

Smoking causes blood vessels to constrict and the stomach's protective ability to decrease. At the same time, poisons such as nicotine and nicotine will also enter the saliva, which can cause gastric ulcers.

Having a snack after 16:00 is the best for the stomach.

If you feel hungry in the afternoon, you can have some snacks and fruits. Long-term fasting can easily lead to gastric ulcers and gastrointestinal dysfunction.

19:00 Stand for half an hour after dinner.

People with gastroesophageal reflux should try not to lie down or sit down after a meal, as this will cause stomach acid to reflux into the esophagus and aggravate the symptoms. It is best to stand for half an hour after a meal, but do not do strenuous exercise, otherwise it is easy to cause indigestion.

20:00 Don’t be a couch potato for one hour after a meal.

This is the time when fat is most likely to accumulate. Try not to sit in front of the TV like a "couch potato". Take a walk or jog instead.

22:00 Try not to eat before going to bed.

Drinking milk before bed is not a good health recipe for everyone. This will stimulate the secretion of gastric acid and bile. People with poor stomach should not eat before going to bed.

Foods that nourish the stomach

1. Porridge

When it comes to nourishing the stomach, porridge is definitely the best choice. It is very easy to digest, especially eight-treasure porridge, which is most suitable for people who need to nourish the stomach. This is because Eight Treasure Porridge contains a large amount of peanuts, almonds, white sugar, etc., and the calories are also very high. Regular consumption has a good protective effect on the stomach. Fresh peanuts also contain a large amount of protein, fat and other substances, which can effectively protect the stomach and intestines.

2. Milk

Milk is very rich in nutrients. It can be said that milk is a perfect drink. Research has found that milk also has a good stomach-nourishing effect. The main functions of milk are to nourish the lungs and stomach, produce body fluids, and moisten the large intestine. It has a good effect on stomach pain caused by yin deficiency, constipation due to lack of body fluid, etc. Modern medical research has found that milk has a very effective therapeutic effect on peptic ulcer disease, habitual constipation and other conditions.

Although milk has a good stomach-nourishing effect, experts remind that patients with diarrhea, spleen deficiency, dampness, etc. should not drink excessive milk in daily life.

3. Soup

In addition to porridge which has a good stomach-nourishing effect, there is another food that has the same stomach-nourishing effect, that is soup. But please note that it is best not to use meat broth as the soup because it also contains a large amount of acidic substances, which is not good for nourishing the stomach. The best soup is vegetable soup, such as spinach, vermicelli, egg soup, etc. You can also add some chicken essence to it for seasoning, so that the stomach-nourishing effect will be more obvious.

4. Staple Food

When it comes to what to eat to nourish the stomach, you should eat more staple foods in moderation. Among the staple foods, noodles are the most nourishing to the stomach. Rice contains a lot of acidic substances, so people with poor stomach should eat less rice. If you make porridge, add a little baking soda, it is good for your stomach.

5. Cabbage

If you want to nourish your stomach, cabbage is absolutely indispensable. It has the effects of strengthening the spleen and stomach, relieving pain, detoxifying and reducing swelling, clearing away heat and promoting diuresis. Cabbage also contains a large amount of vitamin C, which has the effect of relieving pain and promoting ulcer healing. Stewing cabbage with coix seed, tangerine peel and honey can also treat epigastric pain, upper abdominal distension, gastric and duodenal ulcers.

6. Spinach

When it comes to what to eat to nourish the stomach, you can also eat more spinach in moderation. Traditional Chinese medicine points out that spinach has the effects of moisturizing the liver, benefiting the intestines and stomach, and relieving constipation. Eating more spinach in moderation in daily life can promote the secretion of the stomach and pancreas, thereby promoting digestion. Spinach is also rich in fiber, which can help intestinal peristalsis and facilitate defecation.