Most everyone suffers form an upset stomach every now and then. Upset stomach or indigestion is a disturbance of the digestive system. It is usually caused by eating things that don't agree with you or not eating enough You likely get an upset stomach after eating a heavy holiday meal. Stress and digestive disorders may be other causes .The first instinct is to run a d buy an over-the counter remedy which can be costly. You should consider a more natural treatment.  Home remedies are an alternative to the commercial medicines. There are quiet a few remedies to calm an upset stomach and many of them are already in your house.

Mint is a popular home remedy for an upset stomach. Mint has a soothing effect on the stomach. Maybe you remember you grandparents handing out mint candy or peppermint after meals to ease digestion. The menthol oil form the plants is what gives mint its healing properties. Buy natural mint candies or peppermint candy. Peppermint candy isn't all natural but still contains menthol. Use mint leaves to make a tea or add a drop or two of peppermint oil to a cold beverage. It isn't hard to grow you own mint leaves. If you have heartburn, stay away from mint.

Baking soda is another excellent home remedy for upset stomachs. It is a common household item that some people use to brush their teeth and it is inexpensive. Baking soda is a bicarbonate which helps to neutralize acid. It normally starts easing an upset stomach in ten to fifteen minutes. Drink a whole eight ounce glass of water followed by a tablespoon of water and then a half glass of water. You can also mix ½ teaspoon of baking soda with ½ cup of warm water. Repeat every three hours. Be careful if you are pregnant or have hypertension. Baking soda can increase blood pressure and water retention.

There are a few foods and drinks you can eat to calm an upset stomach and reduce heartburn.  Bananas work the same as an antacid to reduce heart burn and calm stomach pain. Try eating papaya or pineapple to settle a stomach ache if you already have indigestion. Many have claimed a teaspoon of mustard works to reduce stomach acid. Sometimes the problem is too little acid.  Take a teaspoon of vinegar to put more a little more juice in your stomach.

Plain toast and crackers are also good to calm the stomach without irritation. Drink Sprite or 7-up. These drinks are carbonated with no caffeine so they are fine for the stomach. Don't drink milk for heartburns. Milk  feels soothing going down but it contains proteins and fats that could cause the stomach to secrete more acid. There are also some  foods to avoid like tomato products, tomatoes, alcohol, chocolate, spicy food, and citrus fruits. Sleeping at an upright angle or on your left side can keep acid in its place.

These are a few home remedies for heartburn and upset stomach.  Everyone's body is different so what works for someone else may not work for you.  Persistent pain, diarrhea, vomiting could be signs of irritable bowl syndrome, ulcers, or other serious conditions. See your doctor  for further evaluation of symp