Health – Stomach and digestion

בריאות – קיבה ועיכול

These are the Rebbe's letters to individuals about their own situations. Throughout, the Rebbe instructed people to consult an expert doctor and follow his guidance; anyone facing a medical question should do the same.

The Rebbe's guidance on stomach and digestive problems:

Ulcers: most heal through keeping a proper diet precisely and resting both mind and body, which is preferable to surgery. The medication is added to speed the healing (IK 1737, 8304).

Digestive trouble: have the doctor arrange a regimen for eating and drinking along with suitable medicines. Check tefillin and the mezuzos in the home, and wear a kosher tallis katan with checked tzitzis (IK 3770).

Eating before davening when it is for a medical reason, such as preventing a buildup of stomach acid, is explicitly permitted (IK 7070).

Shiurim in this topic

1387. Medical Guidance, Chassidus Study, and Blessings for Children הדרכה רפואית, לימוד חסידות, וברכות לבנים

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1737. Advice on Ulcer Treatment, Consulting Specialists, and Spiritual Strength עצה בענין ריפוי אולסער, התייעצות עם מומחים, וחיזוק רוחני

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3770. Advice for Bad Breath: Physical, Spiritual, and Practical Guidance עצה לריח הפה, גשמית, רוחנית ומעשית

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4908. Trust in Hashem, Medical Advice, and Perspective on Health Challenges בטחון בה', עצה רפואית, והשקפה על אתגרי בריאות

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5625. Trust in Hashem and Practical Guidance for Blessings and Peace בטחון בה' והדרכה מעשית לברכות ושלום

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