Apple cider vinegar. A natural safe cure for indigestion.

Try taking digestive enzymes...they sell them at health food/vitamin stores. Drinking aloe vera juice or gel also helps, so does taking probiotics. You can get any of these things at a vitamin or health food store.

The correct treatment depends on what is causing the indigestion. Indigestion may be caused by any of the following: - Swallowing air, typically while eating and drinking. - Eating too rapidly or too much food at a sitting. - Food allergies or sensitivities. - Lactose intolerance (a food sensitivity, but the most widespread) from consuming dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt. A surprising number of people are lactose intolerant and may exhibit symptoms such as indigestion. Up to 75% of the world population may be lactose-intolerant, ranging from about 20% of the Caucasian population to about 80% of the Asian. - Acid reflux, which may cause the regurgitation of stomach acids (and some of the contents). - Physical problems with the stomach, such as gastritis, ulcers, or cancer. Some medical conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrom, may also cause indigestion. - Stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental conditions. - Reactions to medications. First, find out what is causing your indigestion. This may take some time and you may need to use a process of elimination. Then look for legitimate remedies for the condition. Taking a medication may not be appropriate, as it may only treat the problem symptomatically and not get at the root of it. If this is a chronic condition, you should discuss the problem with a doctor. The best solution is always to identify the exact problem and then take appropriate countermeasures. I suffered from indigestion and stomach pain for a while. It turned out to be caused by a case of gastritis. The gastritis, in turn, was stress-induced. Once the source of the stress was addressed, the problem disappeared. It wasn't cured in a day, but by managing the stress, managing my diet, and taking something regularly for symptomatic relief helped my body repair most of the damage. I have only the very occasional twinge to remind me and I can tolerate a broad range of foods that were formerly restricted. ---------------------------------------- Concerning "Yogurt ... can help indigestion problems" This is only true if the yoghurt product contains a sufficient number of live bacteria. More than half of the commercial products do not contain any live bacteria. The production processes employed with these products kills the bacteria (killed culture). A good indicator that a yoghurt product is killed is when it contains gelling agents (e.g., pectin), texturizers (e.g., guar gum), or if it has been pasteurized - all bacteria are killed during the pasteurization process. Even if the yoghurt product does contain live bacteria, the consumer has no means to determine how many live bacteria are present. Studies on commercial brands have shown a wide range of bacteria viability, with some brands containing a hundred times the bacteria count per unit volume of others. Some brands contain almost none. Caveat emptor. Far more reliable than depending on the presence of bacteria in commercial yoghurts is to consume the bacteria directly as a food supplement. These products, however, must be fresh to be of any use, since most of their effectiveness is lost before the expiration date is reached. Commercially-prepared bacteria and yeast cultures generally lose 5% to 10% of their viability per month in storage, more if they are stored improperly. A bacteria supplement is particular useful if you have been prescribed a course of broad-spectrum antibiotics, which tend to give many people diarrhoea since the drug kills beneficial bacteria normally found in the gut. This is an unfortunate side-effect of antibiotic use. But I hold to my assertion that is is important to identify the source of your indigestion before you set about a self-directed course of treatment. ---------------------------------------- A comment... One of the most popular homeopathic remedies promoted today is apple cider vinegar, which apparently helps cure everything from acne and arthritis to some medical condition beginning with the letter 'z' (I can't think of one right now, so please insert the dizeaze of your choice). This one is based on the ancient concept that like things cure. Too much acid? Take some acid (e.g., apple cider vinegar) to cure it. It was used in many ancient civilizations, apparently, including some that didn't know what an apple was. And it's full of dozens of healthy things, especially if you buy it from the right outlets. No valid studies, but lot's of anecdotes. This is different from the ancient concept that opposites cancel one another out, such as placid milk (usually from cows, who are particularly placid) healing an angry ulcer.

Also get a medical check asap to ensure it is in fact indigestion, there are other conditions (don't want to scare you but some are serious) that appear to be indigestion but are not. Even if it is indigestion it could be caused by some medical condtion such as an ulcer or hiatus hernia so better sure than sorry.

Teaspoon of plain mustard. simple, convenient and effective.

Don't chew with your mouth open don't drink too much while you eat chew your food really well, don't swallow massive bites.

Drinking water right after or while eating reduces the acid in the mouth by 61%. It also reduces the acid in your stomach and can lead to indigestion. The best thing you can do is wait at least 30 minutes after eating and then have a glass of water.