Natural Remedies For Common Digestive Problems
All too often when we aren’t feeling well we reach for an aspirin or an antacid tablet. More often than not, these chemically compounded medications can do more harm than good. Of course we all have heard that aspirins can prevent heart attacks or can lessen the severity if taken during the onset of a heart attack. Unfortunately, antacids can have the opposite effect than what we are taking it for. Actually acids are necessary for digestion. So it may not be in your best interest to take Tums or Rol-aids for indigestion. There are many natural, herbal remedies that can be taken to treat common digestive ailments.
When you are nauseous, ginger is a wonderful tonic. If you have an excess of stomach acid, ginger does the trick. The Chinese have used ginger to counteract nausea for centuries. In fact, it is frequently put in chicken soup and offered to pregnant women to give them relief from morning sickness. It is a much safer alternative than antacids and will not harm the fetus.
For bloating and/or gas you might try rosemary, fennel, lavender or mint. Then there is slippery elm which can minimize diarrhea while psyllium can combat constipation. Marshmallow root when combined with meadowsweet and chamomile is used to treat heartburn.
Herbal and natural remedies are endless when it comes to aiding and healing the digestion. If you go to any herbal apothecary, health food store or online site you can find a wealth of information your doctor never told you.
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