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There are many populations around the world (such as Thailand, Sri Lanka and the Philippines.) who have thrived for multiple generations by eating large amounts of coconut.
The health benefits of coconut oil include hair care, skin care, stress relief, cholesterol level maintenance, weight loss, boosted immune system, proper digestion and regulated metabolism. It also provides relief from kidney problems, heart diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, HIV, and cancer, while helping to improve dental quality and bone strength. These benefits of oil can be attributed to the presence of lauric acid, capric acid and caprylic acid, and their respective properties, such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-fungal, antibacterial and soothing qualities.

13. Health Benefits of Coconut oil

1. Heart diseases


There is a misconception spread among many people that coconut oil is not good for heart health. This is because it contains a large quantity of saturated fats. In reality, coconut oil is beneficial for the heart. It contains about 50% lauric acid, which helps in actively preventing various heart problems like high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure. The saturated fats present in coconut oil are not harmful as you commonly find in vegetable oils. Coconut oil does not lead to increase in LDL levels, and it reduces the incidence of injury and damage to arteries and therefore helps in preventing atherosclerosis.

2. Good For Your Cholesterol


Coconut oil is loaded with saturated fats, although different from those in steak and cheese. Unlike it was previously thought, saturated fats actually do not harm the blood lipid profile. However saturated fats DO raise HDL cholesterol, the good kind, and change the LDL cholesterol to a benign subtype.

3. HIV And Cancer

It is believed that coconut oil plays an instrumental role in reducing viral susceptibility of HIV and cancer patients. Preliminary research has shown indications of the effect of coconut oil on reducing the viral load of HIV patients (Reference).

4. Blood Sugar Regulation


If your body is unable to control blood sugar levels, many complications can arise, including obesity, constant hunger and food cravings, hypoglycaemia and even sever hypoglycaemia or diabetic shock that can lead to loss of consciousness, which can be life threatening. Because coconut oil can supply needed energy without insulin, it helps slow down the absorption of sugars into the bloodstream. Coconut has a low glycaemic index, and helps prevent blood sugar fluctuations. This balances the amount of sugar that enters the bloodstream with the amount of insulin produced, helping reverse insulin resistance and improve glucose control. Taking 2-3 tablespoons of coconut oil can lower blood sugar levels that are 80-100 points above normal within half an hour, reducing cravings and improving energy levels.

5. Blood Pressure


Because coconut oil is approximately 92 percent saturated fat and contains medium chain fatty acids, or Omega-3 fatty acids, it is believed to be better for lowering blood pressure than vegetable oils. The consumption of polyunsaturated fats, such as Omega-6 fatty acids like soybean and vegetable oils, causes your blood vessels to constrict. However, the Omega-3 fatty acids in coconut oil do not have the same effect. In fact, they widen your blood vessels and relieve inflammation of the arteries.

6. Digestion


Internal functions of coconut oil occur primarily due to it being used as cooking oil. Coconut oil helps to improve the digestive system and thus prevents various stomach and digestion-related problems including Irritable Bowel Syndrome. The saturated fats present in coconut oil have antimicrobial properties and help in dealing with various bacteria, fungi, and parasites that can cause indigestion. Coconut oil also helps in the absorption of other nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and amino acids.

7. Wrinkles


Coconut oil has been used as a skin moisturizer for thousands of years. It is ideal for dry, rough and wrinkled skin…and is easily absorbed by the skin. Rubbing coconut oil all over your body after the shower is so good for your skin. It keeps the elasticity and suppleness and your skin looking radiant and hydrated like you have never felt before.

8. Body Moisturizer


If you rub a little bit of coconut oil between your hands, you will immediately notice how incredibly moisturizing it feels on your skin. As a face and body moisturizer, coconut oil is much more hydrating than average store-bought lotions because the oil penetrates deep layers of the skin and actually helps to strengthen underlying tissues (Huffington Post). It will also help remove dead skin cells, removing any rough or flaky texture from your skin’s surface and giving you a full body glow. You can use coconut oil as a moisturizer for your entire face, but I like to put it under my eyes and on my lips before bedtime. For my body, I mix equal parts coconut oil and body lotion together to create an ultra hydrating cream, and I apply it right when I get out of the shower. You can also add essential oils like lavender or vanilla to scent your oil, but many people love the natural,tropical scent as it is. The best part about this oil is that it will absorb into your skin without feeling oily or greasy.

9. Skin


When applied to the skin, coconut oil is an excellent skin moisturizer. It makes your skin feel incredibly soft without feeling greasy. It also makes you smell really good. If you keep the oil in your bathroom, you can apply it right when you get out of the shower. This is the best time to apply products to your skin. Start with a small amount and then work your way up to the amount that's right for you. Within a short period of time, you will notice a difference in the feel of your skin. It will feel smoother and so soft. The results will motivate you to continue use of coconut oil.

10. Weight loss


Coconut oil is very useful for weight loss. It contains short and medium-chain fatty acids that help in taking off excessive weight. It is also easy to digest and it helps in healthy functioning of the thyroid and endocrine system. Further, it increases the body’s metabolic rate by removing stress on the pancreas, thereby burning more energy and helping obese and overweight people lose the weight. Hence, people living in tropical coastal areas, who use coconut oil every day as their primary cooking oil, are normally not fat, obese or overweight.

11. Hair Care


Using coconut oil in your hair has similar benefits to using it on your skin. It softens your hair by conditioning it and it will smell great. The best way to use coconut oil on your hair is to apply is before your shower. If you apply it at night, before bed, and use a shower cap while you sleep, you should wash your hair in the morning. The longer the coconut oil sits in your hair before washing it out, the better. It will help make your hair stronger.

12. Candida

Coconut has been shown to prevent and even cure candida. It provides relief from the inflammation caused by candida, both externally and internally. Its high moisture retaining capacity keeps the skin from cracking or peeling off. Further, unlike other pharmaceutical treatments for candida, the effects of coconut oil is gradual and not drastic or sudden, which gives the patient an appropriate amount of time to get used to the withdrawal symptoms or Herxheimer Reactions (the name given to the symptoms accompanying body’s rejection of toxins generated during elimination of these fungi). But, in the treatment of this condition, people should systematically and gradually increase their dosages of coconut oil and shouldn’t initially start with a large quantity.

Candida, also known as Systemic Candidiasis, is a tragic disease caused from excessive and uncontrolled growth of yeast called Candida Albicans in the stomach. This yeast is more or less present in everyone’s stomach, but it doesn’t manifest any adverse effects since its growth is controlled by the beneficial bacteria which also resides in our stomach. There are many reasons for this uncontrolled growth of yeast. For example, if other destructive bacteria or the use of antibiotics which ultimately end up in eliminating these bacteria, there can be an imbalance of bacteria and a problem like Candida can develop. Also, bleaching or washing of your stomach with medicines or
excessive use of chemical laxatives or ingestion of poisonous material can cause the yeast or fungi to start growing very fast and can lead to Candida.

13. Bones

As mentioned earlier, coconut oil improves the ability of our body to absorb important minerals. These include calcium and magnesium which are necessary for the development of bones. Thus, coconut oil is very useful to women who are prone to osteoporosis after middle age.

Those of us with healthy eyes tend to take eye health for granted. Instead of waiting until our vision heads south, let's take a look at our diets to improve our eyes. Since we’re wrapping up Healthy Vision Month, Vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, beta carotene, lutein have been shown to reduce risk for cataracts and macular degeneration. Here are foods that are high in these nutrients, plus ideas for how to incorporate them in your diet.

12. Best Foods and Tips To Improve Eyesight

1. Eat for Good Vision


Protecting your eyes starts with the food on your plate. Nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E might help ward off age-related vision problems such as macular degeneration and cataracts, studies show. Regularly eating these foods can help lead to good eye health.

(i) Green, leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale, and collards
(ii) Salmon, tuna, and other oily fish
(iii) Eggs, nuts, beans, and other non-meat protein sources
(iv) Oranges and other citrus fruits or juices

Eating a well-balanced diet also helps you maintain a healthy weight, which makes you less likely to get obesity-related diseases such as type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults..

2. Spinach


Toss these lutein superstars into lasagna, layer leaves in sandwiches or even blend in a smoothie (you won’t taste it mixed with fruit!). Just 10 milligrams of lutein per day—about 1/2 cup spinach—can help prevent vision loss, research has proven.

3. Beyond Carrots


You've probably heard that carrots and other orange-colored fruits and vegetables promote eye health and protect vision, and it's true: Beta-carotene, a type of vitamin A that gives these foods their orange hue, helps the retina and other parts of the eye to function smoothly.

But eating your way to good eyesight isn't only about beta-carotene. Though their connection to vision isn't as well-known, several other vitamins and minerals are essential for healthy eyes. Make these five foods a staple of your diet to keep your peepers in tip-top shap.

4. Eggs

Start your day off with an egg or two to keep your vision on track. Eggs contain proteins that are beneficial to the lens of your eye. The yolk is equally good for you as it helps prevent eye diseases as you age.

5. Salmon
Delicious, heart-healthy salmon is rich in B-vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids, both of which can help protect eyes. Salmon is particularly rich in the B-vitamin niacin; several scientific studies have shown that people who eat a diet containing plenty of foods rich in riboflavin and niacin can slash the risk of cataracts by about half. Salmon's healthy fats may also help stave off macular degeneration by protecting light receptor cells in the eye from damage by sunlight and free radicals. One study found that people who ate just one weekly serving of fish, generally a good source of omega-3 fats, cut their risk of macular degeneration by over 30 percent. If you want to take advantage of this promising research, I recommend eating fatty fish like salmon, sardines, Atlantic mackerel, striped bass, and trout at least two times each week.

6. Carrots Bring Two Benefits


Foods with beta-carotene are like a one-two punch of health benefits! Once you ingest beta-carotene, your body changes it into vitamin A, which helps not only with good eye health, but also with a strong immune system and healthy skin. Mom always told us to eat our carrots and she was right! Nonprocessed "adult" carrots are a top source of beta-carotene (almost 5,000g of vitamin A in an average carrot), but baby carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, spinach, and greens also contain a healthy dose. A few servings of these veggies a day will yield great results in your vision.



7. Fish


fish particularly salmon, tuna and cod — contains healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in the retina. Omega-3s are also known for enhancing your brain power which indirectly leads to better vision. If you're not a fan of fish, take fish oil pills for similar results.

8. Sunflower Seeds


Along with vitamin C, lutein, and beta-carotene, vitamin E is a member of a group of antioxidants that can neutralize free radicals. One study revealed that women who ate a very healthy diet full of all kinds of antioxidants from vegetables, fruits, and whole grains were half as likely to develop cataracts as women who did not eat such a healthy diet. In addition, numerous studies have observed that people with high dietary intakes or blood levels of antioxidants — particularly vitamins C and E — are at a significantly lower risk for cataracts. A diet full of foods rich in vitamin E, like sunflower seeds, almonds, peanuts, and butters made from these nuts and seeds can protect your vision (and benefit the rest of your body, as well!)

9. Avocados



Avocados contain more lutein than any other fruit. Lutein improves eyesight by reducing your chances of cataracts and other eye diseases.

10. Quinoa


Emerging research suggests that certain foods — most notably low-quality carbohydrates like sugary foods and white refined carbs — may increase the risk of developing cataracts and macular degeneration. Generally speaking, these foods are categorized as high-glycemic carbs, which means they are quickly digested and absorbed by the body, causing a rapid, unhealthy surge in blood sugar levels. Glucose eventually moves from the blood into the eye, and scientists believe that long-term exposure to high sugar loads may damage the retina and tiny capillaries in the eye. Therefore, your eye health is just one more good reason to sweep these foods out of your kitchen. Replacing low quality, refined carbs with whole grains like quinoa (a delicious grain that's a complete protein), brown rice, oats, and whole grain bread is a smart strategy for overall health.

11. Try Taking Vitamins For Vital Vision

 Help your eyes by getting plenty of vitamins A and C, as well as Lutein & Zeaxanthin. Don't forget Omega 3's. Omega 3 fatty acids are essential nutrients that can help maximize your health. Most people know that they're good for your heart - what many don't realize is that Omega 3's can help keep your retinas healthy and stop age-related eyesight deterioration.

12. Dark Chocolate

Make room for dessert — dark chocolate is good for your vision! Specifically, it contains flavonoids that protect the blood vessels in your eyes. Strong blood vessels equal strong cornea and strong lens,
so eat up dark chocolate.

Summer is the time to indulge in fresh, succulent juicy melon when they are in season and deliver an array of nutrients, vitamin and minerals. It is also incredibly hydrating (up to 92% water!) and is naturally low-fat. Make this melon a part of your daily diet and you will reap amazing benefits that range from improving cardiovascular health to nourishing your eyes and revving up your immune system. The long list of healthy or beneficial effects of watermelons are mainly derived from its unique nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and organic compounds. These include significant amounts of vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, fiber, protein, and a very large amount of potassium. Furthermore, they contain vitamin A, vitamin B6, niacin, thiamin, and a wide variety of carotenoids and phytonutrients, including lycopene. These components of watermelons contribute to its major impact on health; let’s explore some more details of those benefits below.

11. Health Benefits Of Watermelon

1. Controls Blood Pressure


The good amount of potassium and magnesium that is present in watermelons is very beneficial in terms of bringing down blood pressure. Potassium is considered a vasodilator, meaning that it releases the tension of blood vessels and arteries, thereby stimulating increased blood flow and reducing the stress on the cardiovascular system. The carotenoids present in these fruits also prevent hardening of artery walls and veins, thereby helping to reduce blood pressure and the chances of blood clots, strokes, heart attacks, and atherosclerosis.

2 . Cardiovascular & Bone Health


The lycopene in watermelon is especially important for our cardiovascular health and is now being recognized as an important factor in promoting bone health. Consuming large amounts of watermelon has also been correlated with improved cardiovascular function because it improves blood flow via vasodilation (relaxation of blood pressure). Dietary lycopene (from foods like watermelon or tomatoes) reduces oxidative stress which normally reduces the activity of osteoblasts and osteoclasts (the two major bone cells involved in the pathogenesis of osteoporosis) – this means stronger bones for those consuming lycopene-rich foods. Watermelon is also rich in potassium which helps to retain calcium in your body, resulting in stronger bones and joints.

3. Healthy Heart


To maintain a healthy heart needs to follow a diet lows in fat, cholesterol, and rich in antioxidants such as (lycopene), which works to fight free radical compounds. Thereby protecting the vessels and arteries from hardening. And watermelon red rich in antioxidants, citrulline compound. Which helps to maintain good levels of histidine-arginine. Necessary for the production of nitric oxide. Which plays an important role in maintaining the elasticity of the arteries and blood vessels by helping to curb the interactions of oxidative stress.

4. Diabetes


Diabetic patients, who are supposed to have a low energy and low sugar diet, often complain about starving since they don’t get to eat their staple diets, which gives them the feeling of being half fed. Watermelons can be a good supplement for them. In spite of being sweet in taste, a thick wedge will give you very few calories, since ninety nine percent of its total weight is composed of water and roughage. Moreover, the various vitamins and minerals such as potassium and magnesium help in proper functioning of insulin in the body, thus lowering the blood sugar level. Arginine, another component found in watermelons, is very effective at enhancing the impact of insulin on blood sugar. Diabetic patients can also have curries, steaks, and salads made from water melon rinds, which are even lower in sugar.

5. Immune Support, Wound Healing & Prevents Cell Damage


The vitamin C content in watermelon is astoundingly high. Vitamin C is great at improving our immune system by maintaining the redox integrity of cells and thereby protecting them from reactive oxygen species (which damages our cells and DNA). The role of vitamin C in healing wounds has also been observed in numerous studies because it is essential to the formation of new connective tissue. The enzymes involved in forming collagen (the main component of wound healing) cannot function without vitamin C. If you are suffering from any slow-healing wounds, up your intake of vitamin C heavy fruit!

6. Sexual activity


Natural Viagra by this name describes the researchers watermelon red, because it is a rich source of amino acid citrulline, which works to farther expand the blood vessels, thus allowing the passage of more blood vessels to the penis leading to erection. Dr. Patel from the University of Texas turns acid citrulline to acid arginine. This is a precursor for the production of nitric oxide, which helps to aneurysm.

7. Weight Loss


Watermelons make an excellent weight loss fruit, as it’s high in water content  and low in calories. This sweet and watery fruit is high in fiber, making you full and helps to cut down on the calories. Watermelons contain citrulline, an amino acid that converts into arginine with assistance from the kidneys, that reduces the buildup of fat in our fat cells. When citrulline is absorbed in the body, it can convert arginine (an amino acid). When citrulline is consumed, it has the ability to block the activity of TNAP (Tissue-Nonspecific Alkaline Phosphatase), making our fat cells create less fat and prevents over-accumulation of body fat — making an excellent weight loss food!

8. Prevents Cancer


Watermelons have been in the public eye more and more in recent years, primarily because of their impressive level of lycopene, a carotenoid phytonutrient compound that is increasingly being linked to cancer prevention. As the years go by and the studies continue to bring in consistent results, lycopene has been shown to significantly reduce the risks of prostate, breast, colon, lung, and endometrial cancer. All in all, between the antioxidant potential of vitamin C and the impact of lycopene, watermelon is a great anti-cancer fruit!

9. Improves Eye Health


Watermelon is a wonderful source of beta-carotene (that rich red hue of watermelon = beta carotene) which is converted in the body to vitamin A. It helps produce the pigments in the retina of the eye and protects against age-related macular degeneration as well as prevents night blindness. Vitamin A also maintains healthy skin, teeth, skeletal and soft tissue, and mucus membranes.

10. Anti-Aging

Watermelons are a great anti-aging fruit, as it contains phenolic compounds that  included flavonoids, carotenoids, and triterpenoids. These materials help deal with inflammation and gives protection versus free radicals. Plus, watermelons make your skin glow. Here’s a beauty tip: If your watermelon is organic, blend the entire melon (with the green skin, white membrane and red flesh) and rub it on your face. Or rub watermelon water on your face. This removes lines from the face, makes you look younger and tightens your face.

11. Muscle soreness

 Watermelon and watermelon juice have been shown to reduce muscle soreness and improve recovery time following exercise in athletes. Researchers believe this is likely do to the amino acid L-citrulline contained in watermelon.

Itching eyes are actually a symptom of an underlying cause.  Though itching eyes do not cause any threat to eyesight, they can be a source of irritation and anxiety for patients. It can affect the quality of day- to- day life of a person. Itchy eye is a common problem and it gets worse during the pollen season or in the highly – polluted environment. Any unpleasant itchy sensation in and around the eyes is considered as an itchy eye. This is a very common condition seen with people suffering from allergy. To treat itchy eyes it is necessary to find out the underlying cause of itchiness.

Natural Home Remedies For Itchy Eyes

 1. Cold Compress

Applying cold compresses around the affected eye area can help you to get instant relief. The simplest way to do this is to soak a cloth in ice cold water and place it over your eyes. Do this several times a day. Chamomile tea bags used as cold compresses can also help relieve itching eyes. Put used chamomile tea bags in the refrigerator for half an hour. Place the chilled tea bags over the affected eye(s) for at least 10 minutes. Do this three to four times a day for fast recovery.

2. Cucumber

Cucumbers have anti-irritation properties that help in reducing inflammation, puffiness, swelling and irritation contributing to itchy eyes. Thoroughly wash a cucumber and cut it into thin slices. Refrigerate the slices for 15 to 20 minutes, and then put them over your eyes for at least 10 minutes. Repeat the process four to five times a day.

3. Cold Milk

Milk is also one of the popular home remedies for itchy eyes. Dab a cotton ball in cold milk and rub it around the eyes. You can also place a cotton ball soaked in milk on the eyes as a compress for an instant cooling effect. Do this twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening.

4. Rosewater

Pure rosewater is one of the most effective home remedies for itchy eyes. It is soothing and cooling for the eyes and helps clear them. It can be used in a couple of ways. Rinse your eyes with rosewater at least twice a day. You can also use rosewater as eye drops for instant relief. Put three drops of rosewater into the inflamed eye.



5. Water And Salt

Water and salt are easily available and helpful in treating painful and itchy eyes. When used as an eye rinse, the combination is good for irritated and inflamed eyes and helps wash away the debris collected in the eyes. Plus, salt being an antibacterial agent kills bacteria.

Make a natural eye wash by mixing a cup of distilled water with one teaspoon of salt. Boil the solution until the salt dissolves completely. Allow the solution to cool and then use it to flush the eyes. Repeat several times a day for two to three days.

6. Green Tea

Green tea has many health benefits including providing relief from itchy eyes. It soothes the eyes and has anti-inflammatory benefits. Make an eye wash by boiling two green tea bags in one cup of distilled water. Allow it to cool completely. Flush the eyes twice a day with the solution until your symptoms subside.

7. Aloe Vera

Owing to its soothing and moisturizing properties, aloe vera is another effective home remedy for dry, sore, and itchy eyes. Mix aloe vera gel extracted from an aloe leaf with one teaspoon of honey and one-half cup of elderberry blossom tea. Rinse your eyes with the solution at least twice a day until the problem is solved. Alternatively, you can simply use aloe vera juice as an eyewash.

8. Raw Potatoes

Raw potatoes can bring quick relief from itchy eyes due to their astringent properties. Thus, they help relieve redness and inflammation. Cut a raw potato into thin slices and keep them in the refrigerator for several minutes. Put the chilled slices over your eyes for 15 to 20 minutes. Do this daily for two or three days, at night before going to sleep.

An upset stomach is an uneasy condition accompanied with symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, indigestion, stomach ache, gas etc. It has become a common ailment due to unhealthy and irregular eating habits, adulteration in food and a stressful life. 

To quickly alleviate symptoms and prevent health complications, try some simple home remedies at the first sign of trouble to soothe an upset stomach and restore regularity to your GI system.


10. Home Remedies To Cure Upset Stomach

1. Bitters And Soda

A bar is probably the last place you'd look for relief from nausea, but many people swear by five or six drops of cocktail bitters mixed into a cold glass of tonic, club soda, or ginger ale.

Most common bitters brands, such as Peychaud's and Angostura, contain a blend of herbs like cinnamon, fennel, mint, ginger, and others. This may be why bitters help ease nausea in some people. 

2. Carrot And Mint Juice
It might sound iffy, but this concoction is helpful if you're suffering from the winter flu; the carrot provides nourishment and peppermint soothes your upset stomach. Boil four sliced carrots, four cups of water, and one teaspoon of dried peppermint or one peppermint teabag. Turn the heat to medium-low and cook about 15 minutes or until carrots are soft. If you're using a teabag, remove it, then blend the mixture until smooth and enjoy! You can also add a pinch of ground ginger to further soothe, or a squeeze of lemon juice for flavor.

3. Drink Lots Of Water

Drinking water is the simplest cure for an upset stomach. Drink lots of water when your stomach hurts and it will soon subdue the pain by helping the digestive system to flow normally again.

This is because it aids smooth bowel movements. Drinking water also prevents dehydration which might occur due to loose motions. Make sure the water is clean and germ free. So drink lots of water to keep your stomach happy.

4.  Apple Cider Vinegar
When it comes to home remedies for upset stomach, apple cider vinegar definitely ranks among the best. The high pectin concentration in apple cider vinegar soothes an irritated stomach and relieves nausea. Also, its acidic nature helps get things moving in a normal pattern.

Add one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to a glass of water. Add a little honey to make the solution taste a bit better. Drink this with each meal until you get complete relief from your symptoms.

 5. Cinnamon

Cinnamon can treat various gastrointestinal problems and help calm an upset stomach. Due to its carminative properties, it helps stimulate the digestive system to move things easily and in normal manner.

Make cinnamon tea by stirring one-fourth teaspoon of cinnamon powder into a cup of hot water. Let it sit for up to five minutes and then sip it slowly. Drink the tea up to four times a day for two days.

Add one-half teaspoon of cinnamon powder and one tablespoon of pure honey to a glass of warm water. Mix it well. Drink this about three times a day for two days.

Sprinkle one-half teaspoon of cinnamon powder onto lightly buttered toast. Enjoy this several times a day for a few days.

6. Mint

A folk remedy for indigestion, mint can soothe a troubled tummy. Mint helps food move through the intestines properly and eases stomach cramps.

Sip a cup of mint tea to let the herb work its magic: Put 1 teaspoon dried mint in a cup and add boiling water. Cover the cup and let it stand for 10 minutes. Strain and drink up to three cups of the warm tea a day. Be sure to drink it on an empty stomach.

7. Ginger 

Ginger is an extremely valuable drug in curing digestive disorders like an upset stomach. Chewing a piece of fresh ginger after meals is an insurance against stomach troubles. This is because ginger helps in the secretion of saliva and enzymes which cure stomach ailments.

Take half a teaspoon of fresh ginger juice and mix it with one teaspoon each of fresh lime and mint juice. Now add a tablespoon honey to this mixture. Suck this mixture three times a day to tame an upset stomach.

8. Yogurt

Another very promising ingredient used for treating upset stomach and indigestion is yogurt. Not just any yogurt, but the one that contains live bacteria cultures like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium.

These live bacteria cultures help restore the balance of good bacteria in your intestines, which in turn helps your body heal more effectively and quickly from indigestion and diarrhea.

Simply eat two to three cups of yogurt daily until you get relief. You can also add banana or apple slices to it to enhance the taste as well as effectiveness.

Eat yogurt during stomach pain and you will feel good in no time. Yogurt will help removing bad bacteria from the stomach and helps calming the stomach nerves.

9. Lemon juice

Lemon juice is very soothing for our stomach and it helps a lot during hot flashes in stomach. Take a glass of cold water and squeeze two lemons in it. Add a pinch of black salt and black pepper in it. Drink this water 3-4 times a day. This will provide you relief from upset stomach and also make you feel better. 

10. Bananas

Bananas are considered a super food for treating gastrointestinal problems like indigestion and loose stools. The fruit is easily digestible and helps absorb excess acid in the stomach.

It is rich in pectin that will help solidify stools. Also, the high potassium content present in bananas helps replace electrolytes that may be lost when suffering from diarrhea.

Mash a ripe banana and mix it in a glass of buttermilk. Drink this two or three times daily for one to two days. Mash a ripe banana in a bowl and mix in one teaspoon of tamarind pulp and a little bit of salt. Eat this mixture twice daily for one to two days.