Kitty litter that is made from clay or bentonite is slightly radioactive. Cat litter is sufficiently radioactive that it can set off radiation alerts at international border checkpoints. Actually, it's not all cat litter you need to worry about -- only the stuff made from clay or bentonite. Radioactive isotopes naturally occur in clay at the rate of about 4 pCi/g for uranium isotopes, 3 pCi/g for thorium isotopes, and 8 pCi/g of potassium-40.
1 This causes you to swallow air, which can aggravate indigestion. 2  Chew food completely and eat slowly. 3  Drink fluids after meals, rather than during. 4  Avoid late-night eating. 5  Avoid spicy, greasy foods. 6  Quit smoking. 7  Avoid alcoholic beverages. 8  Avoid caffeine. 9  Wait at least one hour after eating to exercise.
The symptoms of indigestion (dyspepsia), including heartburn, are caused by stomach acid coming into contact with the sensitive protective lining (mucosa) of your digestive system. The stomach acid breaks down the mucosa, which causes irritation and leads to the symptoms of indigestion.s well as pain, indigestion may cause: 1  heartburn, a burning sensation caused by acid passing from the stomach into the oesophagus. 2  feeling uncomfortable or heavy. 3  belching (burping). 4  regurgitation (food coming back up from the stomach). 5  bloating.