Quick Household Remedies for Stomach Problems

Posted on August 24, 2006 by Aimee Amodio

You don’t always have to turn to the drug store when you’ve eaten something that doesn’t agree with you. There are plenty of things around the house that can help ease an upset stomach! Feeling nauseated? Having a bout of indigestion? Try this: Sip ginger ale. Any flat soda can help settle your stomach, but ginger has long been used in easing stomach problems. Try a spoonful of the syrup from a can of fruit. Many over-the-counter stomach remedies are mostly sugar anyway! Suck on a peppermint or chew mint gum. Mint is another stomach settler, and the act of … Continue reading →

Do I Have… Lactose Intolerance

Posted on February 23, 2006 by Aimee Amodio

Lactose intolerance is a fairly common digestive problem – between thirty and fifty million Americans may suffer from lactose intolerance! If you are lactose intolerant, it means you have trouble digesting lactose, a sugar that is present in milk and other dairy products. Your body may lack the enzyme lactase, which breaks down these milk sugars. Your body will complain pretty loudly if you are lactose intolerant. Some symptoms: Nausea Cramps Bloating Gas Diarrhea The symptoms may appear as little as 30 minutes after eating or drinking foods that contain lactose, which is the predominant sugar in milk and many … Continue reading →