Variety is the spice of life. But, unfortunately, too many changes to your diet and certain foods can disrupt your digestive rhythm. Added stresses from life can also put your gut in a precarious position, making it harder for your digestive system to do its work.

Life (and gut health) is all about balance, and it’s often not very practical or sustainable to banish the foods you love. Instead, a few lifestyle fixes can usually do the trick.

Eat slower: Whether you’re standing at the restaurant buffet or sitting down to family dinner, remember to chew slowly and savor each bite. You’ll be more likely to practice portion control this way. Additionally, digestion will be easier if you don’t make your body process too much at once.

Cook smart: Certain herbs are well known to aid digestion or settle an upset stomach. Counteract the effects of rich foods and drinks by incorporating basil, dill, mint, cilantro, and ginger into home cooking. 

Go for a walk. Heavy meal? Put on your shoes and head outside because a short, brisk walk after eating can move food through your stomach and intestines faster. And faster digestion has been linked to lower rates of heartburn.

Don’t use antacids because they can make digestive issues worse. It’s true, antacids work on heartburn by neutralizing stomach acid, but they also slow digestion. They can even interfere with the absorption of essential nutrients and vitamins, and interact with prescription medications. Some antacids contain magnesium that can trigger diarrhea, or aluminum, which can cause constipation.

If you’re still feeling discomfort after trying these tricks, turn to homeopathy to keep your body in balance and reduce digestive symptoms. Boiron offers plant-powered solutions for heartburn and gas with Acidil and Gasalia.* Both are available in convenient and discreet meltaway tablets that can be taken anywhere or anytime symptoms strike. They’re ideal to use on the go, while traveling, or right at home whenever you need.

Pick up Boiron’s digestive relief medicines at your local Mother’s.

*Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.

+These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.