The Bull stops here

There must be some genetic mutation that us blokes may have, which includes gulping down food that it would actually take longer to sniff it. Personally, I blame it on my childhood coming form a very poor family where we didn't have much to eat, so as soon as we food was placed on the table you ate it as quickly as possible before one of the siblings tried to snatch it away. The problem is, as I have got older, still 'wolfing' down my food, I have now developed indigestion!

Indigestion is caused by stomach acid irritating the lining of the digestive system which may cause heartburn, bloating, abdominal pain and nausea.

To avoid getting indigestion in the first place as hard as it may be is don't eat in a hurry. Other ways wyas to manage indigestion is eating regularly, eat small meals and avoid eating late at night because lying down on a full stomach can bring it on.

There are some foods which can trigger indigestion:

• Spicy food
• fatty food
• alcohol
• coffee.

Research Updated: 7th March 2011