Heartburn, bloating, flatulence, diarrhea or constipation: digestive problems can be signs of serious diseases, but they can also appear as a completely harmless problem. The reason for this is usually the individual diet of the person affected. If they are temporary and diet-related digestive problems, they can be treated in a simple way with home remedies.
What helps against digestive problems?
Psyllium seeds serve as a food and a remedy. They function as an intestinal regulator and promote the formation of intestine-friendly bacteria. Heartburn often manifests after high-fat, lavish meals. Alcohol and “sweets” can also cause the unpleasant burning sensation in the throat and sternum region. The reason for this is the reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus. This is favored if the affected person bends over, lies down or is constricted by a tight-fitting belt. Active movement is better than rest in this case. A short walk is often enough. Constipation is another widespread digestive problem. Here it can help to increase the daily drinking quantity, because this has a decisive influence on the stool consistency. The same applies to the fiber content of the diet. Dietary fiber causes the stool to swell. They make it soft and thus easy for the intestines to transport. A lack of dietary fiber is noticeable in the form of firm, hard stools that remain in the intestines for a long time and thus put a strain on the body. People who suffer from constipation on a permanent basis should change their diet to foods containing appropriate amounts of fiber. In addition, taking psyllium husks can help. Psyllium husks are available in pharmacies. Stirred into yogurt or liquid and consumed daily, they ensure regular stools in a tasteless manner. A third and no less obstructive digestive problem is diarrhea. The most common cause of diarrhea is a bacterial infection of the intestines. However, diarrhea can also result from eating spoiled food. Grated apple, for example, is recommended as a home remedy for diarrhea. For this purpose, an apple is finely grated together with the peel and the core and eaten. This home remedy owes its effectiveness to the pectin contained in the apple, which acts as a swelling agent and thus thickens the liquid stool.
Quick help
If quick help is needed for digestive problems, the following home remedies can help: Heartburn can be relieved by the person drinking plenty of water. The water neutralizes the stomach acid located in the esophagus and the irritated mucous membrane can recover. The same effect is achieved by chewing and swallowing dry bread. Caraway or fennel tea helps against bloating or flatulence after eating. Constipation can be easily relieved by eating sauerkraut juice or prunes. One to two glasses of sauerkraut juice, drunk quickly, or four to five prunes are sufficient to stimulate intestinal activity in the long term. The effect occurs after two to three hours at the latest. Diarrhea is usually accompanied by physical complaints such as abdominal pain or vomiting. Here there is a risk of dehydration of the already weakened body. In the case of acute diarrhea, it is therefore essential for those affected to get plenty of rest and drink plenty of fluids. Foods that are difficult to digest should be avoided completely for the duration of the symptoms. Light food or even one or two days of fasting help the digestive system to recover quickly.
Alternative remedies
As alternative remedies for digestive problems are mainly known Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), homeopathy and the Mayr cure. TCM works for this purpose with needling (acupuncture), heating (moxibustion) and herbal remedies in the form of teas, drops or tablets. TCM does not know a “passive healing”, therefore the patient is always involved in the healing process by an appropriate change of his lifestyle. Homeopathy treats digestive disorders with remedies such as Argentum metallicum, Argentum nitricum or Kalium iodatum. These can be taken as globules or drops. Purification and intestinal cleansing are in the foreground of the Mayr cure. The Mayr cure is a natural healing method based on the three basic elements of sparing, cleansing and training. Central element is fasting. The aim of the Mayr cure is not an isolated recovery of the diseased intestine.Rather, the concern of the Mayr cure is to help the whole person achieve greater health and well-being.
