Have you come across situations where your stomach feels heavy, burp frequently, acidity or even heartburns? Well, most of us know that these symptoms happen to be related to the infamous indigestion, and when it strikes, it can indeed be discomforting and uneasy.
Indigestion is mainly associated with unhealthy eating habits and stretched stress levels resulting in erratic digestive juices secretion in the stomach. But it is not, 'all hell is loose situation', and you do not have to rush to your local medical store to fetch some antacids to deal with troublesome stomach. All you need to do is to try some of these home remedies right at the comfort of your home.
- Lime and Ginger Magic: This one is really simple and all the ingredients will mostly be available in everyone's home. All you need is two spoons of lime and ginger juice, and honey mixed in a glass of warm water. This can be taken after your heavy meal.
- Zesty Orange: If you thought the previous remedy was cumbersome then try eating an orange after every meal and it will keep indigestion at bay. Experts claim that eating orange can give rest to the digestive organs and can supply adequate nutrition.
- Tangy Grapes: Now who could have guessed the connection between grapes and healthy stomach? So eat away those juicy grapes which are known to remove indigestion and irritation of stomach.
- Lemony Cure: If you are looking for prevention then it is best to drink hot lemon water (one tablespoon of lemon juice in a cup of hot water) before your meal as it is known to prevent acid indigestion. Lemon juice helps in curing indigestion as it fights against bacteria.
- Garlic n Soya: Whenever you suffer from stomach pain, take equal amounts of garlic and soya oil and massage it over your stomach. Allow the oil to get absorbed into the skin. It also gives instant relief from indigestion.
- Soda Relief: Take one spoonful of baking soda and mix it in a glass of water and gulp it. It will give relief to your stomach pain and reduce indigestion.
- Coriander Cure: Mix some cumin seeds and coriander leaf juice into a glass of water, and add a pinch of salt. Drink this water to get rid of painful stomach. You can also try mixing two teaspoon of coriander, one teaspoon of ginger, three cloves and cardamom in a glass of water to get relieved from gas trouble.
- Ice Me: Doctors recommend placing ice bag on your troubled stomach for at least half an hour after meals to ease the pain. Or you could even try some relaxing water treatment by taking cold bath or take alternative hot and cold hip baths at night for a stress-free stomach.
- Regular Drinks: Drinking buttermilk after every meal is an effective way to prevent indigestion problem as it helps the body digest food fast. Mint tea and blackberry tea are the two refreshing concoctions which can be taken to reduce stomach problems.
- Bishop's Weed Therapy: Carom seed (ajwain), also popularly known as Bishop's weed, mixed with a little rock salt is yet another cure for stomach troubles.
'Health is wealth' goes the old adage. But you may sometimes have to spend a fortune of your wealth just to preserve your health, if you are not careful. Staying away from oily and greasy junk food can help your cause a great deal. Also, regular exercising helps good digestion. But if you are a die-hard junky then try following these easy home remedies for a healthy stomach.
