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In recent years, with the acceleration of the pace of life and the change of eating habits, many people have experienced an upset stomach. Faced with this situation, you may go to the doctor, and the doctor may also ask you to "drink Coke". For this doctor's advice, you may be confused and wonder if drinking Coke can really relieve gastrointestinal discomfortToday, as an experienced Chinese medicine practitioner, I am here to answer this question for you.
First of all, we need to identify the cause of an upset stomach so that we can prescribe the right medicine. According to TCM theory, tummy discomfort may be caused by a variety of reasons such as improper diet, emotional instability, and organ dysfunction. Specific symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, etc. In such cases, many people tend to choose to drink cola to relieve their discomfort.
However, can drinking Coke really relieve an upset stomach?Traditional Chinese medicine believes that cola is a cold drink, and its main ingredients include water, sodium bicarbonate, sugar, caffeine, etc., which has certain irritating properties. Although the sugar in cola can provide energy quickly, excessive sugar intake can increase the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and aggravate the symptoms of stomach discomfort, especially for people with gastrointestinal diseases such as gastric erosion and gastritis, drinking cola may cause more serious problems.
So, what should we do in the face of stomach discomfort?First of all, the diet should be light and easy to digest, and avoid overeating, spicy and stimulating foods. Secondly, keep your emotions stable and avoid excessive anxiety and tension. In addition, we can also use some famous Chinese medicine prescriptions to relieve stomach discomfort.
1.Cloves: Put an appropriate amount of cloves into boiling water and boil, and when the water temperature is suitable, soak your feet or take a bath in warm water to help promote blood circulation, relieve muscle pain, and relieve symptoms of stomach discomfort.
2.Lily and barley porridge: Cooking porridge with an appropriate amount of lily and barley seeds can clear away heat and detoxify, strengthen the spleen and stomach, diuresis and reduce swelling, and have a certain relieving effect on symptoms such as stomach discomfort and bloating.
In addition, there are many other TCM prescriptions that can relieve stomach discomfort, such as ginger boiled water, lotus seed barley soup, etc. However, it should be reminded that these methods are suitable for mild stomach discomfort, and for serious gastrointestinal problems, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time and seek professional Chinese medicine**.
To sum up, although many people choose to drink cola to relieve stomach discomfort, TCM believes that cola has certain irritants and negative effects, and should not be consumed for a long time. In the face of stomach discomfort, we should choose the appropriate Chinese medicine according to the specific situation**, and follow the principles of Chinese medicine health preservation, maintain good living habits and dietary structure, and cheer for gastrointestinal health.
Thank you for taking the time to read our article. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. I wish you all the best!
References: 1 deng, j., wu, x., yang, m. (2019). therapeutic potential of chinese herbal medicines in inflammatory bowel disease. current opinion in pharmacology, 50, 55-61.