Homemade Remedies for Calming an Upset Stomach

Stomach upsets can happen when we least expect it. It can occur after a large meal or can happen when we are more stressed. There are many things that cause upset stomachs so it's easier to cure when you know what has triggered your tummy aches.

I like many suffer from acid reflux and have many days and nights when I go with no symptoms at all. Then I can eat something as simple as a salad and I'm belching and have the worse case of heart burn you can imagine. If you suffer from constant pains in your stomach then I would recommend you seek medical attention from your doctor, but if you know that it's just a simple case of indigestion or something you ate didn't sit right with you, then here are some suggestion's for curing those problems at home.

The first thing you will want to do is drink plenty of water. Carbonated sodas tend to cause more swelling of your stomach but carbonated ginger ale or something in that area actually helps you to belch which can eliminate the added gas in your stomach.

According to The Mayo-Clinic.com web site you can try eating smaller meals rather than large greasy or fatty meals which can cause gas build up. They also recommend you eat more frequently and try to avoid alcohol as well as caffeine which can trigger your stomach pains.

Mayo Clinic web site also recommends one to seek other measures of relaxing techniques to release some of the stress in your life which can cause stomach upsets. Things you may wish to try are, yoga or hypnosis therapy. Any form of exercising also helps and when you try just simply walking this some how releases the built up gas in the stomach and relieves you of the pain.

You may also wish to try drinking herbal tea or baking soda. Baking soda may sound nasty but actually it helps immediately with releasing extra gas in the stomach and I usually take about a teaspoon full and then wash it down with a half glass of milk.

According to web site home-remedies for you.com coconut or potato juice helps release some of your pain from your upset stomachs. I have heard of many people using different herbs or oils too. Mint as well as cinnamon is a good source of relieving the pain as well as eating smalls bites of saltine crackers for your tummy aches.

Some of the herbs you may wish to look into that some have found to help are Thyme and Ginger. When making a tea concoction out of these two herbs they help relieve the pain as well as soothes you and relaxes you. Fennel seeds are another great thing you may want to try to chew on when experiencing pain in the stomach.

When I have had bouts of stomach upsets I simply try to calm myself down because getting worked up only makes the pain more severe. I walk up and down the sidewalk and then I have found that a heating pad or electric blanket can actually help as well.

Try sucking on ice which will get your mind on the coldness in your mouth and off the stomach pain as well as a cool shower that may help relax you and alleviate some of the stress that may be triggering the symptoms. So the next time you have bloating or gas or a bad case of acid reflux think about taking a walk or grab a cup of warm water and stir in a cinnamon stick and then drink it.

Lighting candles and taking in small deep breaths will also help you relax. Sipping on warm tea or decaffeinated coffee may also help.

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Author: Candus Poyner

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