Home Remedies for Indigestion or Dyspepsia

After dinner this indigestion, also called Dyspepsia, is bothering you or your baby. But with these Natural Home Remedies for Indigestion you're saved. They are Powerful, Proven and very Effective

After lunch or dinner you feel bloated and it seems like the meal doesn't want to go down. Something seems to keep it from going its normal way, we know all about how that feels

Or even worse, your baby is screaming and you have no idea what to do. You're desperate to give some relief to your baby…and yourself

Don’t let it get to you, do something about it now!



These home remedies for indigestion have been very helpful to millions of people. They were struggling with the same problems you are dealing with now, but have been saved. And most now know what to do and what to avoid to not letting it happen again

These effective and proven indigestion treatments are here to help you. You will find the remedy that gives you that relief. And you will find ways to prevent it from happening in the future

Most ingredients for these home remedies for indigestion you probably already have in your kitchen or medicine cabinet. They are affordable, easy to apply and very powerful

We'll start with the remedies and after it give you some useful useful do's and don'ts. We divided the home remedies in a different sections to make your search easier

  • Kitchen treatments
  • More useful fruits & vegetables
  • Herbal teas against indigestion
  • Alternative treatments
  • Indigestion do's & don'ts

    • Lets get started then



    Home remedies for indigestion

    Kitchen treatments


    Most natural home remedies for indigestion are simply food stuffs or herbs you probably have stored somewhere in your kitchen cabinets right now. So they are easy to make and use


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    Apple cider vinegar

    Apple cider vinegar is considered a "multi-cure" in natural cure country. It is very useful to treat many kinds of ailments including indigestion

    Mix about two to three teaspoons of apple cider vinegar with 16 oz. (1/2 liter) of water. Stir it well and drink this during the day. It is useful to prevent indigestion if you drink it at least one hour before a meal


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    Buttermilk

    Buttermilk is used for centuries in many different ways as a home remedy for indigestion. It neutralizes the acid that causes indigestion and coats the stomach. We will give you five different ways to use it

    The most obvious version is to simply drink a glass of buttermilk right after breakfast or lunch; this will improve your digestion dramatically

    When you add a little salt and roasted cumin seed powder to your buttermilk it will even enhance the effect

    You could also drop one or two teaspoons of coriander juice in it, this also helps your digestive system

    Another way is to first soak a teaspoon of celery seeds in a glass of buttermilk for about five to six hours. Then drink it. As you will see later, celery is used as a worldwide remedy against indigestion

    The last way is to grind and mix equal amounts of ginger, black pepper and rock salt. Take about a third of a teaspoon of this mix and put it in a glass of buttermilk. Drink this immediately whenever you have indigestion, it will solve your problem within minutes

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    Ginger

    Ginger has been used to as a home remedy for indigestion and other digestive problems for thousands of years. You can basically take it in two ways to effectively help you in your case of indigestion

    The first is to simply chew a small piece of fresh ginger with some salt five to ten minutes before meals. This will stimulate your digestion very effectively

    The second is to make a nice cup of ginger tea and drink it after meals. This also promotes a good digestion

    To make it fresh you can peel a 2 inch piece of fresh ginger root and slice it, take 4 cups of water and boil it in a pan. Then add the ginger, cover it and reduce to simmer for 15 to 20 min. Strain the tea. You can add honey and lemon to taste. It also soothes the stomach


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    Hot water

    If we're talking about simple natural home remedies for indigestion, this must be the king of simplicity. But its simpleness does not affect its effectiveness at allSimply drink two glasses of hot water (as hot as you can take). This is especially helpful when the indigestion is caused by floury food or rice


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    Plain soda water

    Another very simple indigestion remedy is to drink a glass of plain soda water


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    Cinnamon

    For ages in the Indian and Arabian kitchen cinnamon is a very common spice to help solving digestion. So for indigestion after a seriously heavy meal add two to three teaspoons of cinnamon to a glass of water. Drink it about one hour after the meal and it will give you relief


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    Baking soda

    For immediate indigestion relief you put the juice of half a lime into in a glass of warm water and solve one teaspoon of baking soda in this. Drink it as soon as you feel indigestion coming

    Caution     Caution     Caution

    Be cautious with internal use of baking soda, don't use too much at once or too much for a longer period of time, this can do more harm than good


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    Lemon juice

    Lemon juice is very effective to relieve your indigestion or prevent acid indigestion. Take a cup of hot water and mix in a tablespoon of lemon juice. Drink it before a meal, or use it three to four times during the day

    You can also mix a spoonful of lemon juice, a spoonful of ginger and two spoons of honey in warm water. Stir well and drink it to immediately solve your indigestion


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    Parsley

    Parsley is one of those natural country side home remedies for indigestion. Very fresh and effective

    You can eat 1/4 teaspoon of dried parsley or a few sprigs of fresh parsley. Chew the parsley very well and take a glass of water right behind it



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    More fruits & vegetables


    There are a few vegetables and fruits that you can add to your meals, make salads from or eat separately (in case of some fruits) to treat your indigestion

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    Celery

    For some people eating a stick of celery at the first signs of indigestion is almost a religion, that's how effective celery can be. It is known ages and ages to help your digestive system

    When you use celery in salads that go with heavy dishes you're already setting up a good mechanism against indigestion

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    Potato

    Some people swear by eating a raw potato when indigestion hits them. Just eat a part of the potato as big as your thumb. Chew very well before you swallow it

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    Bananas

    In India doctors are prescribing bananas or banana powder to for people suffering from indigestion. A western study of the use of banana powder against indigestion showed that 75% of the patients were relieved of their indigestion

    Now we don't expect you to directly have a box of banana powder in your kitchen cabinet, but eating a ripe yellow banana is definitely worth the effort. (The green ones can cause more indigestion or constipation

    )

    Caution     Caution     Caution

    Don't go bananas on bananas because too many can worsen your indigestion and even cause constipation as well


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    Pineapple

    Pineapple contains another combination of digestive enzymes called bromelain. You can drink fresh pineapple juice straight up or take a cup of the fresh juice and add a pinch of ginger, a pinch of black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon organic sugar. Drink this three times a day

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    Papaya

    Contains the digestive enzyme papain and is well known to help to digest food and clear your stomach

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    Pomegranate

    Pomegranate juice is known for helping your digestive system

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    Orange

    Oranges are also a very effective home remedy for indigestion because they ease the digestive organs and also supply nutrition

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    Grapes

    Again a very effective as an indigestion treatment, also eases irritation of the stomach

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    Grapefruit

    A newbie in fruit-country (only 300 years old) but already recognized for its help to your digestive system

    All these fruits and vegetables are very useful as home remedies for indigestion no doubt. But remember that a healthy diet with a lot of vegetables and fruits work to prevent indigestion anyway

    Important Note     Important Note     Important Note

    For all the home remedies for indigestion using food goes that excess of any food can cause indigestion. So be careful with the quantities you take

    Needless to say that it is smarter to keep your body healthy and fit by eating healthy and balanced meals, drinking lots of water and fresh fruit juices and exercising regularly. This way you not only prevent indigestion but probably many or even most ailments and diseases


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    Home remedies for indigestion
    Herbal Teas


    Herbal teas can do wonders on your stomach and digestive system especially when they are made fresh. We already mentioned the ginger tea but here are three more that can solve your indigestion problem

    Peppermint tea

    Bruise about 1/2 cup of packed mint leaves in a tea pot, add 2 tablespoons loose-leaf Chinese gunpowder tea or green tea and pour 4 cups of boiling water on it. Later add honey to taste

    Chamomile flower tea

    Add 1 teaspoon of dried chamomile flower heads to one cup of boiling water and leave to infuse for ten minutes. Strain and drink a few cups. It soothes the gastrointestinal tract

    Fennel tea

    Because of its gentle nature fennel is very useful in young children, especially for indigestion after a carbohydrate rich meal. It was actually an official drug in the US and primarily used for indigestion

    Crush or grind some fennel seeds take one or two teaspoons of this put it in a cup and poor boiling water on it. Leave it for ten minutes, then drain it and drink



    Home remedies for indigestion
    Alternative treatments



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    Massage

    Mix a cup of soy oil with three drops of garlic oil use this to gently massage your stomach, this will stimulate your system

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    Ice

    You can put an ice bag on your stomach right after a meal. Do this for about half an hour. The cold stimulates the blood flow and activates your system

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    Cold friction bath

    This is basically a very old remedy to stimulate circulation. After you have taken a hot shower take a washcloth and soak it in cold water about 50 or 60 degrees F (10 to 15 degrees C). Now firmly rub your body or the affected area in a circular way with the cold washcloth. When you're done again firmly rub yourself dry with a towel

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    Hot & Cold bath

    Stimulates in the same way as the cold friction bath. Alternate between hot and cold shower or hot and cold bath

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    Do's and Don'ts for Indigestion
    or Dyspepsia


    Make your meals light and relatively small, full with greens and high fiber vegetables

    It's better to take 4-5 small and healthy meals a day than taking one heavy meal. Also try to eat at fixed times of the day

    Eat slowly and chew your food thoroughly. It takes 10 minutes before your stomach signals your brain that you're full. Eating slowly therefore avoids overeating. Generally it is better to eat just a little less than what you would like; 80% full is enough!

    Relax when you are eating. If you eat when you're stressed, in a hurry, upset or very tired this will raise the chance of getting indigestion

    Do regular exercises, this keeps you in shape and your weight is under control and it prevents indigestion

    Drink a lot of water each day. Depending on your build, 7 or 8 glasses of water a day is a good beginning

    For some people a low-carb diet can control indigestion

    Don't overeat, it also causes indigestion. Eat only as much as your stomach allows

    Keep meals low fat and avoid oily foods. So don't eat fried, fatty and over spicy food

    Avoid alcohol, caffeine, tea, fizzy drinks and chocolates, they all can cause or worsen your indigestion

    There are food combinations which you better avoid, like: milk and sugar, fruits and vegetables, sugar and protein. These can cause or worsen your indigestion

    For your children, don't let them play right after lunch, let the meal settle first

    After a meal, don't immediately do seriously heavy physical work, let the food settle. Wait at least one hour before doing any serious physical activity

    Do not drink liquids, especially cold ones, with or right after your meals, because this dilutes your stomach juices and slows the digestion down

    Don't mix hot and cold food, eat them seperate

    Meat is very hard to digest, so if you suffer from indigestion a lot, try to cut down on the meat or don't eat it at all

    Don't eat fruits right before or after a meal, eat it two hours before or after a meal

    If you found out that some food or drinks cause indigestion, simply stop taking them. For a lot of people milk causes indigestion, this is because they have lactose intolerance. Then you should obviously avoid milk and milk products

    Don't eat under- or overcooked food

    We know how it sounds but we say it:anyway: Stop smoking! First of all it's very unhealthy for you and your environment. And second it can cause indigestion or make the one you're suffering from even worse


    Final Note     Final Note     Final Note

    Remember that all people still are individuals and all cases of indigestion are also different. What works for one person in one situation might not work for another. So don't despair if a home remedy doesn't immediately work for you

    You can try another one probably with more success

    If however the indigestion does not resolve even after trying some of our suggestions contact your doctor




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