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Stomachache is the abdominal discomfort
caused due to pain in the stomach or abdomen. |
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| Stomachache
is the abdominal discomfort caused due to pain in the stomach or abdomen. |
| Remedies The
number of remedies for this ailment are as many as the number of reasons that
can lead to stomachache.
Here are some remedies that are tried and tested over
generations. | Top
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Ginger (adrak): Mix 2 teaspoons of ginger juice with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
and a pinch of salt and black pepper and drink it with or without water. |
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Ajwain (carom seeds): One teaspoon of ajwain combined with 2 pinches of salt should
be chewed and swallowed for quick relief from flatulence |
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Mint (phudina): The juice of mint combined with honey is one of the age-old remedies
for stomachache. Refer to the recipe of Lemon Phudina Pani, for instant relief. | | 4. | Ginger
powder (soonth) and jaggery (gur): The tummy Reliever, is soothing for your stomach
and also in cold weather to keep your spirits warm. Mountaineers carry this magic
portion to keep their strengths up in the harsh mountain terrain. |
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Spicy
and oily foods
Deep fried foods
Aerated drinks
Fast foods like pizza,
burger etc.
Refined foods like maida, sugar, pasta and polished rice
Canned
and preserved foods |
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Try to serve foods at room temperature or lukewarm as too hot food may cause irritation |
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Have small and frequent freshly cooked meals throughout the day as it aids in
digestion. | | 3.
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Eat easily digestible foods. Consume foods that are liquid or semi-liquid in consistency. | | 4. | Have
plenty of fibre as it initiates regular bowel movements. Fibre rich foods include
fruits, vegetables and whole grains like whole wheat, wheat bran, oats, buckwheat
etc. | | 5. | Restrict
the consumption of fat to minimal as fats take a long time to digest.virus. | | 6. | Chew
the food slowly and eat in a relaxed environment, as sometimes tensions tend to
upset our tummy. | | 7. | Avoid
eating in unhygienic environments on roadside. | |
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Lemon
and Coriander Soup
Tummy Reliever
Digestive
Soda |
