John Myers
So many things upset our stomachs. Eating the wrong food, drinking too much alcohol, traveling, taking medication or even stress trigger symptoms such as pain or nausea. With our tips, you can calm your stomach again.
This will calm your stomach
The digestive organs are not only sensitive to foods that are difficult to digest, but also to certain living conditions. Who doesn’t know the butterflies in your stomach when you’re newly in love? If you are afraid of exams, on the other hand, you need to calm your stomach nerves. When traveling, high waves can make you nauseous on a boat trip – and after a party with a lot of alcohol, the stomach should also be calmed. The top priority now is not to additionally irritate the organ. If at all, only eat stomach-friendly foods, drink tea instead of coffee, and rest. If the pain is persistent and very severe, serious illnesses can be behind the stomach problems. Better see a doctor then.
Just wait and see
If the causes are harmless, such as overeating or stage fright, home remedies can help. To soothe the stomach during nausea and vomiting, it is best to drink plenty of unsweetened tea. Proven herbs that calm the stomach are peppermint, lemon balm, fennel, anise, and chamomile. An infusion of ginger can also alleviate the symptoms. When the urge to vomit has subsided, rusks and oatmeal are ideal as first meals. The abdominal nerves are also calmed by warming measures from outside. The good old hot-water bottle or warm envelopes can do a good job here. If it is not enough to soothe the stomach with peppermint tea & Co., you can get drops with high doses of medicinal herbs and essential oils from the pharmacy.
Head calms, stomach calms
And what if you suffer from abdominal pain more often? Then you should examine your living conditions. What many people don’t know is that the brain is connected to the gastrointestinal tract, and nerve signals are transmitted directly via the so-called gut-brain axis. So the “gut-brain” really does exist. In addition to a balanced diet – our food pyramid provides orientation – you should make sure that you have enough relaxation phases in your life. Regular exercise in the form of sports, going for walks or bike rides, reading a good book, meditation and other stress-reducing activities often work wonders.
