It’s very uncomfortable when you’re stomach is upset, and embarrassing if it’s also making noises!
Indigestion, or dyspepsia, affects millions of Americans every day. The problem can be as simple as eating too much too fast. More seriously, the discomfort could be the result of an ulcer, gastrointestinal disease or irritable bowel syndrome.
Consequently, if these natural elements, or even over-the counter treatments from a pharmacy, don’t clear up the problem in a couple of days you need to consult a medical professional.
From a whole variety of natural materials the LifeDaily team has selected the seven most proven remedies.
Checkout this list:
Cinnamon
When mixed with other herbs such as ginger, cinnamon can be effective in reducing dyspeptic symptoms.
Charcoal
Charcoal is a well known remedy for soothing an upset stomach. A recent study found that Carbosymag— a drug made of charcoal, simethicone and magnesium oxide — helped significantly reduce a feeling of fullness, pain and bloating compared to a placebo.
Banana
In a 1990 study in the medical journal “Lancet,” banana powder helped relieve upset stomach symptoms in 75 percent of patients. The mechanism driving this relief is not yet known or understood but eating bananas is a traditional remedy for diarrhea.
Baking Soda
Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is a common home remedy for indigestion. One 2009 study found that it may help eliminate gas and rebalance the pH value.
Ginger
A 2011 Taiwanese study found that this popular home remedy helps move food through the digestive tract quickly. Unfortunately, on its own it does little to alleviate the symptoms of an upset stomach
Ginger is more effective for symptoms when paired with peppermint. It was found that 74 percent of patients’ dyspeptic symptoms improved after being given a combination of ginger and peppermint.
Peppermint
Peppermint and other members of the same plant family, including spearmint, have been used to treat upset stomachs for thousands of years. Today, peppermint oil and leaf are often combined with caraway to relieve irritable bowel and dyspeptic symptoms. It seems that the compounds menthol and menthone in peppermint may inhibit smooth muscle contractions thus reducing gastrointestinal spasms.
Caraway Seeds
This popular cooking spice has been used to treat gastrointestinal issues since as early as 1500 BC. Recent studies have shown that when taken with peppermint, some 95 percent of people suffering from dyspepsia experienced improvement in symptoms.
Again we must stress that you must seek medical advice if the stomach pain persists for more than two or three days.
Have you ever used any of these items for an upset stomach? Do you know of other natural materials that have worked for you or other people?
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