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You are:
The Nervous Stomach Type
You tend to stress out easily and feel anxious and/or irritable. You are also prone to irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux, and other digestive disorders triggered or worsened by stress. ​
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Possible Symptoms:
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constipation or diarrhea
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alternating diarrhea & constipation
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gas
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bloating
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abdominal pain
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Causes:
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Eating while stressed
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Eating in a hurry
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Holding in your emotions
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Helpful Tips:
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Eat your meals in a relaxed and comfortable environment.
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Avoid eating while stressed or angry.
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Don't eat while you are working, driving, or when in a hurry.
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Manage stress and emotions by getting acupuncture regularly.
Best foods to eat:
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Meat: chicken, beef, lamb, liver, turkey, venison
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Seafood: anchovies, crayfish, halibut, mackerel, prawns, tuna, trout, salmon, shrimp
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Vegetables: cabbage, carrots, celery, chives, fennel, kelp, leeks, mustard greens, onions, peas, pumpkins, radishes, seaweed, sweet potatoes, turnips, winter squash, yams
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Starches/grains: rice, sweet rice
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Fruits: apples, apricots, cherries, dates, figs, grapefruit, grapes, lemons, limes, peaches, plums, raisins
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Nuts/seeds: black sesame seeds, hazelnuts, peanuts, pistachios, sesame seeds, walnuts
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Spices: aniseed, black pepper, cayenne, cinnamon, coriander, garlic, ginger, marjoram, nutmeg, turmeric
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Other: vinegar
What to Drink:
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Room-temperature or hot/warm water
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Warm water with apple cider vinegar
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Hot water with lemon
Foods & Drinks to AVOID:
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raw & cold/frozen foods and drinks
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food dyes & preservatives
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coffee
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alcohol
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dairy
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sugar
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sweet foods
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spicy foods (in excess)
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fruit (especially bananas, oranges, pineapples, watermelons)
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fruit juices
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smoothies
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ice cream
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cucumbers
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tomatoes
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salads
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wheat beer
Recipes for the Nervous Stomach Type:
