Tummy Troubles? Try These Tips

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Are you having stomach problems? If so, it's possible to feel better without taking over-the-counter pain relievers, and these natural remedies might help! Here are some of the best natural remedies for an upset stomach that you probably wouldn't think of.

Drink a Small Amount of Soda

Drinking a carbonated beverage can help with nausea because after you burp up the bubbles from the soda, the level of pressure in your stomach is reduced, and that may reduce the chance that you'll vomit. In addition, putting a small amount of cocktail bitters into the drink can make this remedy even more effective. The botanicals that are used in bitters are known to calm the stomach and aid digestion.

Source: Healthline

Take Probiotics for Long-Lasting Relief

Your gut contains an entire colony of microbes, and these tiny critters help to ensure that your digestive system functions properly. Probiotic supplements contain small doses of gut bacteria, and they can often colonize your gut and remain there for the long run to ensure that you have a proper balance of internal microbes.

Try the BRAT Diet

BRAT stands for bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast. This diet has been shown to be effective for many people who are experiencing diarrhea, and it can even lessen the severity of some stomach bugs.

Try an Age-Old Herbal Medicine: Ginger

Ginger has been used to curb stomach problems since ancient times, and it's not just an old wives’ tale. In fact, studies have found it to be highly effective for many types of stomach problems. Ginger root can be steeped in hot water to make a soothing tea.

Source: Migraine Again

Relax Your Stomach with Chamomile

Chamomile acts as an anti-inflammatory, and it has this effect on your stomach. As a result of this property, you are less likely to experience gastrointestinal contractions after drinking chamomile tea, and that means that you will have less pain as a result of GI spasms.

Relieve Stomach Pains With Peppermint

Refreshing peppermint leaves contain menthol, and this compound can help to lower your levels of pain. While there are many ways that you can consume peppermint, one of the best ways to consume it is to brew a cup of peppermint tea.

Drink a Small Amount of Vinegar

You're probably wondering why this would help to relieve stomach pains, and it's because the vinegar can reduce the amount of starch digestion that occurs in the stomach. That allows the starch to reach the gut, which allows it to provide nourishment to gut bacteria. A lot of people take a spoonful of apple cider vinegar each day. That practice can prevent stomach problems from developing in the first place.

Source: TruthNutra

Use a Heating Pad

While the heat does not actually reduce stomach pain, it is a great way to distract you from it. Keep in mind that it's important to avoid leaving the pad on your skin for too long as it can damage the skin. If you do not have a heating pad, you can benefit from the same principle by using hot water bottles.

Try Mimosa Pudica

Mimosa pudica is also known as the "sensitive plant," and its seeds have been used to treat stomach problems over the centuries. Mimosa pudica can help with ulcers, heavy metal build-up, and even some parasites. While this remedy might not be available in your local supermarket, it's available from many online vendors.

Source: Microbe Formulas

Take Some Baking Soda

Ordinary baking soda is chemically similar to certain types of over-the-counter antacids. Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, and this compound is highly alkaline. Drink a mix of one tablespoon of baking soda in a glass of warm water for relief from stomach upset.

Try the Most Delicious Probiotic: Yogurt

You might be less prone to stomach problems if you regularly consume yogurt. Even if you aren't a big fan of unflavored yogurt, you might find that you enjoy the taste of certain flavored yogurts. Yogurt is teeming with beneficial bacteria.

Avoid Eating Before Bed

If you are suffering from heartburn, it is especially important to avoid eating before bed. Digestion slows down during the evening, and if you have food in your stomach, it's likely to sit there for an extended period of time. Furthermore, if you have heartburn, the fact that you are lying down at night means that the acid in your stomach is more easily able to travel upward. Not only does this mean that you shouldn't eat before bed, but you should also consider propping up your head with a pillow.

Source: WebMD

Drink Rice Tea

While it may sound odd, you can actually make a decent cup of tea with rice. The hot water will extract the compounds in it that help to alleviate diarrhea. You can flavor the rice tea to enhance the taste.

Add Cardamom to Your Tea

Adding cardamom to tea can act as an anti-emetic, and this remedy has been used for many years. In addition, this home remedy for vomiting is extremely popular, and it tastes good too!

Source: The Right Tea

Drink Plenty of Clear Liquids

While it is always important to make sure that you drink plenty of water, this is especially true if you have a stomach bug. That's because vomiting and diarrhea can dehydrate you, and drinking water, clear broth or clear sodas is most effective at replenishing these fluids.

Avoid Alcohol

If you have an upset stomach, it's important that you avoid alcohol entirely, and that's because alcoholic beverages can irritate the stomach. Alcohol can worsen stomach problems, and that is still true if the cause of your stomach problems is a bad hangover.

Drink Beverages With Plenty of Electrolytes

Not only is it important to make sure that you combat fluid loss, but you should also consider drinking sports drinks and other electrolyte-infused beverages to ensure that you have the right levels of sodium and potassium.

Final Say

While these are some of the most tried-and-true ways to curb stomach problems naturally, they are not the only tips. There's plenty of information available online about getting rid of stomach problems naturally, and it's a good idea to do your own research.

If you think some of your stomach problems are stress-related, why not take some time to pamper yourself and relax? We have everything you need to to rejuvenate your mind and body and help you face the day with a clear mind.

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