How to Prepare a Home Remedy for Indigestion

How to Prepare a Home Remedy for Indigestion



When faced with illnesses, many people try the home remedy approach using items found around the home. This approach has been used to address a wide range of ailments, from dandruff to halitosis. Indigestion is a stomach condition whose symptoms may include belly pain, flatualence, excessive burping, nausea, bloating and heartburn. Home remedies may be used to treat indigestion.







Things You'll Need:





Lemon juice




Apple cider vinegar




Mint essence




Baking soda




Coffee grinder







Prepare a Home Remedy for Indigestion




1


Get minty-fresh. Add 2 to 3 drops of mint essence to about 8 oz. of water. Consume this mixture every 3 to 4 hours.





2


Discover new uses for baking powder. To an 8-oz. glass of water, add 1 heaping tsp. of baking soda, and consume. This is one of the oldest known remedies for indigestion.





3


Go with ginger. About 10 minutes before your meal, nibble on some ginger, combined with table salt. Ginger is said to help promote digestion.





4


Have some honey. Prepare a brew consisting of 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, 1 tsp. honey and 8 oz. of water. Some swear by honey's ability to soothe the tummy.





5


Spice it up. In India, a common cure for indigestion involves taking equal parts dried mint leaves, black pepper, coriander seeds, ginger powder, cumin and asafoetida (hing) and grinding them into a powder using a coffee grinder. This powder should be taken 2 times a day, after meals.





6


Learn more about home remedies by visiting the Home Remedies for Natural Cures and Common Illnesses Web site (see Resources below).








Tips & Warnings










Plan on spending very little cash should you choose to treat your indigestion using home remedies. The items needed are quite inexpensive.








Understand some of the causes of indigestion. The condition may be brought on by consuming heavy meals, eating without taking the time to properly chew your food, smoking, stress and excessive alcohol consumption.








If you experience severe or prolonged stomach pain and/or nausea, see a doctor. Your symptoms may be the result of an ailment more serious than indigestion.








Caffeine can trigger or worsen indigestion, so if you're wrestling with this problem, it's best to avoid tea, coffee and other beverages high in caffeine.








Don't give honey to
babies
, since it may cause a serious ailment that could result in paralysis of your infant.








Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Each state and each discipline has its own rules about how alternative medicine practitioners can be professionally licensed. If you decide to visit one, choose one licensed by a recognized national organization. Consult your primary health care provider about your decision first. Keep your doctor informed about the alternative medical technique you undertake.



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