Soothe common digestive bothers

The holiday season is just around the corner, and with that comes family time, cozy weather and yummy food. But unfortunately, indulging in too many holiday sweets and treats can sometimes leave us feeling less than our best. Luckily, these simple tricks help eliminate GI bothers quickly so you can get back to the festive fun

- —Marcy Lovitch

Nauseous? Pop some gum

When holiday fare leaves you feeling queasy, that pack of gum in your purse may be the solution. Australian researchers found that chewing gum eased nausea as well as prescription medication, with 75% of gum chewers saying their symptoms went away within just 10 minutes. Chewing gum stimulates saliva production, which neutralizes nauseating stomach acid and kick-starts digestion.

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