Stomach pain

Stomach pain can occur commonly due to indigestion, acidity, menstrual cramps etc. Some women suffer pain after delivery.

For pain due to indigestion the following remedies are useful

• A mixture of nutmeg (optional), ginger juice and lime juice helps to control pain due to indigestion.

• A mixture of black tea with lime juice

• For Acidity

• Boil fried cumin in a cup of a water for some time, strain and have the liquid.

• Chew a few coriander seeds and swallow its juice.

For pain after delivery

• Make a chutney with small onions, green chilies, salt and 2-3 pieces of cocum ( Kudum Puli) and have it for some days soon after delivery.

For menstrual cramps

• Taking care of your food habits during your periods can help a lot.

• Reduce salt, sweet and spicy consumption

• Intake of a lot of food at one stretch should be avoided.

• It helps to avoid intake of tea , coffee, coke, chocolate, cold water etc during this time. Lemonade, herbal tea etc works better.

• After food, take vitamin B and Calcium supplements. This helps to reduce the pain.

• Have fish, chicken, vegetables and fruits along with rice

• Bathe in warm water

• Keep a bottle of warm water above the stomach for some time.

• It helps to do simple exercises (in yoga) in the days before you get your periods.

• Take pain killers only after food or along with milk. Avoid having them on empty stomach.

• Intake of Dates everyday helps to solve problems during periods.