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Boil two slices of fresh ginger in water and then use a tea bag to make a ginger tea that Self.com says will soothe the stomach.
Ginger is used as a natural remedy for nausea and heartburn and to treat joint pain in chemotherapy patients. It has analgesic properties and is a light sedative. It also fights bacterial growth. You can make ginger tea or use ginger in a variety of recipes. Ginger is a common ingredient in many Asian dishes and has a strong, spicy and pleasant flavor. -
Replace your morning yogurt with kefir. Kefir is made from fermented milk that is very similar to plain yogurt. It contains probiotics, often 10 live cultures in comparison to one in regular yogurt, that aid in digestion, according to Self.com.
The bacteria in kefir can stop pathogens in the digestive tract that often cause stomach pain. You are likely to find kefir in the dairy or yogurt section of larger grocery stores. It can be used interchangeably with plain yogurt. - Make a traditional Indian chai with cardamom or use it in a variety of Indian recipes. The herb helps digestion, calms the stomach and reduces the presence of gas. Because of its laxative qualities, cardamom helps relieve stomachaches caused by constipation or bloating.
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Drink one cup of carrot juice or cabbage juice every day to relieve or prevent abdominal gastritis pain, BottomLineSecrets.com advises. Sauerkraut juice is an acceptable substitute for cabbage juice.
Aloe vera can produce similar results, but aloe also has a laxative effect that might not be desired. -
In addition to limiting portion size, avoiding high fat foods and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, you can take digestive enzyme supplements with each meal and at bedtime to help control acid reflux, according to BottomLineSecrets.com.
Dissolve enzyme formulas such as calcium citrate in water (usually 250 mg doses) and drink just after each meal and just before going to bed to relieve symptoms.
