Home Remedies to Cure Upset Stomach

Are you sick of having an upset stomach? Do you avoid travelling too far or attending parties due to stomach issues?

Upset stomach includes a wide range of symptoms from gastritis, GERD to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It can present in various forms like gassy feeling, nausea, cramping abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, bloated stomach, flatulence, so on and so forth. It is definitely miserable for a person going through this. Most people look for a quick fix at home to be able to get back to their normal routine at the earliest.

Well, here are a few ways you can cure an upset stomach at home:

• BRAT diet: As most of you know, BRAT diet or the Banana, Rice, Apple sauce and Toast diet can be effective in treating common stomach upsets. These are low-fiber non-spicy foods that can help fill your stomach if you have an upset stomach and are hungry.
• Ginger:  Since ancient times, people are known to use ginger for stomach ache and it does help in treating it. Take ginger in any form, it helps. Ginger juice, ginger tea, ginger milk, ginger root drink, ground ginger - all of them help in relieving symptoms of diarrhea and nausea.
• Apple cider vinegar: A tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of warm water with honey can help relieve indigestion and gassy feeling instantly.
• Rice water tea: Drain the water from cooked rice into a glass and drink it warm. It soothes the intestines and calms the stomach down.
• Yoghurt: Fresh yoghurt contains probiotics that help in replenishing the normal intestinal flora. This is greatly helpful in diarrhea and other forms of upset stomach.
• Peppermint tea: It helps fix nausea and upset stomach. It is a natural analgesic. Try brewing a cup or chew the leaves.
• Warm lemon water: It helps in problems with digestion and maintains the hydration level too.
• Fennel seeds: Chewing fennel seeds help in the process of digestion by stimulating the secretion of digestives juices and reducing the inflammation and pain caused by it.
• Chamomile Tea: It is anti-inflammatory on the stomach and decreases stomach cramps and pain.
• Precautionary measures: Know your triggers and avoid them. Excess coffee, alcohol, smoking, stress, vegetables that cause gas like cauliflower, broccoli, beans, high fatty food are all possible triggers towards an upset stomach.

With these home remedies, one can quickly recover from a stomach upset and prevent such episodes in the long run.