Digestion and Nausea Remedy: Lemon Juice

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Ingredients:

• 1 lemon
• 1 glass of hot water

Method:

1. Slice the lemon
2. Squeeze the juice into the glass of water
3. Sip the drink until you feel better 
4. You can also just suck the juice directly from the lemon 

Why it works

Lemon juice contains neutralizing acid. This acid creates bicarbonates which help the stomach digest food properly. It also cleanses the digestive tract. The juice increases the production of saliva in your body which prevents bad breath and relieves nausea. Lemon contain multiple vitamins, riboflavins and minerals that are good for health. Hot water helps flush out the toxins in the body. 

Digestion and Nausea Remedy: Fennel Seeds

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Ingredients:

• 1 tsp of fresh dry fennel seeds

Method:

1. Chew the seeds as is or add it to your salad or other meals 
2. Use this remedy once a day or when experiencing indigestion

Why this works

Fennel is able to relax the muscles in the intestines and aid digestion. It contains an oil called anethole which helps the production of digestive juices and gastric juices which help break down the food. Fennel also contains properties that reduces inflammation in the stomach. It also contains a chemical called aspartic acid which helps gas. Fennel is rich in fiber so it helps constipation as well. This household ingredient contains anti-bacterial properties and amino acids that help digestion. All the properties of fennel help cure stomach aches, prevent bad breath and aid with digestion.

Caution: In excess, fennel can quicken menstruation in women. In great doses it can cause intoxication.

Digestion and Nausea Remedy: Ginger Tea

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Ingredients: 

• 1 Ginger Teabag
• 1 cup of Water

Method:

1. Heat 1 cup of water
2. Add teabag and let the tea infuse
3. Drink 1 cup of frequently to aid digestion and nausea

Why this works

Ginger aids digestion because it stimulates the production of salivary enzymes which help break down the food and digest it. Bitter foods such as ginger increase the productivity of the digestive juices in the stomach and digestive enzymes in the intestine. Ginger also helps the gallbladder release bile which is an alkaline that helps break down fatty foods so they can be absorbed by the body. This ingredient also contain phenols which are acidic compounds that help reduce nausea and vomiting. The release of all these digestive juices and enzymes also get rid of stomach acids that cause nausea. Ginger helps your digestion, nausea and creates appetite.

Caution: Patients with high fever, bleeding conditions, ulcers, inflammatory skin diseases and blocked intestines should avoid consuming ginger.