Now and then, we end up eating outside or overeat our favorite dish, leading to a bad reaction to our stomach. While we do regret our decision after suffering the painful consequences (like vomiting, constipation, or diarrhea), we somehow keep making the same mistakes. No cure exists for stomach aches as such, making us likely to suffer from it again; home remedies can help relieve some pain and may help you recover more quickly. Therefore, we have found 5 foods to eat as home remedies for stomach pain.
Home Remedies For Stomach Pain: 5 Foods To Eat For Easing Stomach Pain:
1. Ginger
Common symptoms of stomach aches are nausea and vomiting. When we take care of these two, our body starts to feel better. A natural remedy for nausea and vomiting can be ginger. "Ginger is good in any of its forms; you can eat it raw or cooked and even consumed it as a liquid for effective results. People even use ginger to combat motion sickness. Ginger has excellent digestive and anti-inflammatory properties," says Dr. Ahuja, Fortis Hospital.
Chamomile tea is soothing.
2. Chamomile
Chamomile has been historically used for remedies for multiple ailments, including stomach aches. This herbal plant has been used for various intestinal problems like gas, indigestion, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Chamomile is also used in herbal supplements that relieve colic in babies. Although the gut-soothing effects of chamomile are widely recognized, it still requires more research to understand exactly how it works.
3. Peppermint
Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a chronic gut disorder that can cause stomach aches, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. Peppermint may help reduce these uncomfortable symptoms. The menthol in peppermint may help reduces muscle spasms in the intestines and prevent vomiting and diarrhea. A study by Mymensingh College Hospital, Bangladesh, supports this statement.
4. Green Banana
Green bananas may help reduce the amount, severity, and duration of diarrhea episodes. Green bananas have a special type of fiber known as resistant starch that has powerful antidiarrheal effects. The resistant starch gets slowly fermented in the gut to produce a short-chain fatty acid that stimulates the bowels to absorb more water. Bananas also contain vitamin b6, potassium, and folate. These nutrients help to ease cramps, pain, and muscle spasm. Dr. Thais Alvarez-Acosta, a Venezuelan Paediatrician, conducted a study on the benefits of green bananas in managing diarrhea, and the result was positive.
Plain yogurt is healthier than flavored yogurt.
5. Yoghurt
Stomach ache can be caused by dysbiosis. Dysbiosis is an imbalance of bacteria in your stomach. Foods rich in probiotics may help correct the imbalance and reduce symptoms like gas, bloating, or irregular bowel movements. Plain yogurt contains live and active bacterial culture that may help with constipation and diarrhea. Plain yogurt is easy to digest on a sensitive stomach. Ena Ray Banerjee, associate professor in the zoology department of the University of Calcutta, stated that probiotic products hold great promise for their anti-inflammatory and pro-regenerative roles in cases of IBD.
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