How to Calm an Upset Stomach Naturally

Series Summary

People are becoming increasingly wary of western medicine. And, unfortunately, there is good reason. In today's world, a pill seems to be the answer to everything. Doctors are over prescribing drugs. Who knows what the long term effects are of taking prescription drugs? So, the populace is shifting. Now, we are becoming increasingly interested in alternative, holistic medicine. Through the use of natural herbs, people are finding healing without a trip to the doctor's office. In this free video series on alternative medicine, a doctor of Oriental medicine discusses several natural remedies for common symptoms as well as safe and healthy body cleanses. Find out how to fast for up to 10 days while staying healthy and hydrated, and discover modified cleanses, like juice cleanses and the master cleanse. Find out how to alleviate sore throats, stomach aches and fevers naturally without prescription or over-the-counter drugs. For a healthier more natural lifestyle, consult this alternative medicine guide.

Video Transcript

"So you have an upset stomach and it's late at night, don't know exactly what to do about it. Hi my name is Mark Brinson doctor of Oriental medicine and physical medicine specialist. Some of the best products that you can keep on hand in the kitchen are things with ginger in them for upset stomach. Whether it's a natural ginger ale, and I say natural because most ginger ales although the fizzy quality can help your stomach a little bit, they don' t really have ginger in them. So something with a good ginger in it. Also teas that are just little packets that just sometimes have brown sugar added, those are really good for upset stomach as well. Ginger has been used for thousands of years to cure just that. You've maybe even noticed that it's given in sushi, the ginger is supposed to be curative for seafood poisoning as well as have antimicrobial and antiviral effects. One of the oldest sayings in eastern medicine is if you want to live a hundred years you should have a piece of ginger after every meal. Now granted that comes from a time when food wasn't of the same quality or the same freshness as it is today. In addition to ginger type products, one of the better things that you can do during and around the time that you are having problems with the stomach is to keep your food choices very simple. So things that are warm, things with a maybe a soup or a stew quality to it or that have either chicken or rice that are easily digestible is probably your best bet. My name is Mark Brinson, doctor of oriental medicine, physical medicine specialist wishing you a happy healthy and balanced day."