Of the ten top selling drugs in the United States, three are specifically for indigestion and heartburn. That’s because we live in a culture marked by poor diet and digestion–and the poor health and short life span that go with it.

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Natural and Healthy Lifestyle

You’ll find many tips on this website for practices that can help with a healthy lifestyle, such as controlling your weight, getting exercise, eating smaller meals, reducing stress, and avoiding coffee, cigarettes, alcohol, and deep-fried or processed foods.

Natural Herbal Remedies

In addition to the healthy tips above, taking certain common, easily available herbs on a regular basis can prevent or relieve digestive problems.

Chamomile flower

Peppermint has many well-documented properties; it increases healty gastric secretions, relaxes the intestines, soothes spasms settles the stomach, and alleviates gas.

ginger root

Ginger, also extensiviely studied, has been shown to soothe the digestive lining and balance gastric juices.

Chamomile is another excellent herb for settling the stomach. You can combine these three herbs, steep them as tea, and drink it at or after mealtimes.