Lower stomach pain - Alternative Medicine Message Board

Jennita · 11-30-2003, 08:40 PM

I was wondering if anyone knows of a good natural alternative to alleviate lower stomach pains/gas/some bloating. My daughter has been having alot of this In this past year; doctor's took tests and say things like IBS, or ulcer, or sugar intolerance. I think it's guessing time. She has given up sugars and dairy except cheese, which she takes a Lactaid before, just in case. She never used to have stomach problems before, no matter what she ate. She did take up drinking alot when this started with a group of friends, but now that she and them are 21 they have lightened up on that. Plus I've always warned her of the health-hazards, I don't drink. I wonder if she damaged her stomach in some way from drinking, but her friends are fine, so maybe not.

Anyway, are there any good remedies for the lower stomach pain? The doc gave her Zantac, but that caused too much diarreha.

Bob2 · 12-01-2003, 02:09 PM

I would try a couple of capsules of ginger to see if it would help. If you are a purest, try some ginger tea.

Jennita · 12-01-2003, 09:37 PM

Thankyou so much. She loves teas, so that will be a pleasure to try!

Any other ideas out there?

Copper · 12-12-2003, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Jennita

Thankyou so much. She loves teas, so that will be a pleasure to try!

Any other ideas out there?

Hi,

"bitters" before a meal may help, also. Personally, I use the outer leaves of broccoli or cauliflower. 1-2 leaves, WELL chewed, usually helps me. But, you can buy things like swedish bitters, and I'm sure, others.

Another thing you might try is flax seed. Gring it fresh and sprinle on cereal, yogurt, ice cream, whatever. Or just grind and eat, that's how my daughter does it. Start with 1 teaspoon, and build up to 2 tablespoons per day. Flax has excellent demulcent (soothing) properties, as well as an aid to bowel regularity, gas, bloating, and cleansing. Flax is also loaded with Omega 3 & 6 oils.

Marshmallow (plant, NOT candy!), a tablespoon mixed with hot water and allowed to sit a few minutes to thicken, then eaten, also works well to sooth the stomache and gas. A sprinkle of cinnamon on top enhances the bland taste, and is also good for the tummy.

Hope this helps some. Good luck!

Jennita · 12-13-2003, 12:25 AM

All these sound so good! In case she doesn't like the flax seeds, will the oil do the trick too?

Thankyou soo very much!!!!