I have no idea if Saltines and ginger ale really help settle an upset stomach, but I'm trying it because someone told me to when I was five. That's how medical science works, right?
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A majority of those are now controlled substances or are no longer available. When it comes to plants ALWAYS research interactions and side effects. Avoid some like St Johns Wort. If unsure contact a local kitchen (hedge) witch who can demonstrate a substantial knowledge of plants.
I once took some cops into the woods where I'd found a duffel bag that had a tuft of hair and an ear sticking out of it. One cop displayed his medical knowledge by poking the bag with a stick.... which trumped my stamping on the ground while clapping. Now I'm a nurse. You're probably doing it right.
Ginger, in all forms. Most ginger ale has no ginger, though, so you’re just getting bubbles. Pickled ginger is the gold standard for me (and easy to make yourself).
Saltines are questionable. Good for acid, bad for gas.
Once trade opened up between Europe and Asia, ginger quickly became the sailor's go-to to combat sea sickness. It has a genuine palliative effect on upset stomachs.
I think the saltines are more to have something bland on your stomach, but ginger does help with nausea. I don't know if ginger ale has real ginger in it though. An aunt used ginger candy chews.
Ginger ale is my go-to, just make sure it actually has ginger listed as an ingredient (some off brands do not) and pretzels, though saltines or any salty cracker work. I do not know the science but they help immensely.
A weak solution of sugar and salt is good, that’s basically your sports drink right there plus you have some slower carb and filler to slow it for absorption. Probably lots of human trials. Very science!
After my surgery & extreme queasiness due to meds, a friend brought me Fevertree & Reeds ginger beers. Real ginger! I'd only ever had Canada Dry & Chek off off-brand.
All I know is that the expensive stuff worked like a charm, better than pepto bismol or Zofran. Downside, I'm now addicted to Reeds.
Had a nasty case of food poisoning while traveling. Nice doctor at the Frankfurt airport recommended flat coca-cola, which works, but takes a while to be flat. I usually go for ginger beer from the mixers aisle. Also ginger tea steeped with a slice or two of fresh ginger. Pretzels over saltines.
some mountain climber speaker spoke at one of our work retreats and he said they (climbers) switched to plain pringles for a number of reasons, which I can't remember.
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Don't knock old time home remedies. Back before doctors were widely available they were the go to.
Saltines are questionable. Good for acid, bad for gas.
(I consume a lot of ginger for stomach problems….)
Another old remedy is to put salt in cola/water etc. Put salt in until it foams. Then drink it. That works for me.
All I know is that the expensive stuff worked like a charm, better than pepto bismol or Zofran. Downside, I'm now addicted to Reeds.