Stomachache Got You Down? These 5 Foods Will Get You Back on Your Feet

Ginger's anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, and stomach-soothing properties top its list of holistic benefits, which is why it has been used as a natural cure-all for centuries. If your stomachache has you feeling a bit queasy, brewing a simple ginger tea should bring you some quick relief. All you need are hot water, a little fresh ginger, and this recipe.

Terra Santos, a functional medicine certified health coach based in Crestwood, KY, shared that, "Sometimes the best food for a stomachache is no food." If your bellyaches and pains are a result of overeating, it may be best to "give the gut a break and allow your digestion to recover" by fasting during your next meal time.

Terra does advise you stay hydrated, and a great way to do so is with a warm, comforting bone broth. In addition to providing much-needed hydration, bone broth provides gut-soothing collagen and amino acids like glutamine and glycine.

Santos also tipped us off to a surprising upset-stomach remedy: baking soda. "A great indigestion relief tool that I've used (and swear by) is to add around 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to a glass of water. It helps neutralize excess acid in your stomach and can give nearly immediate results."

This one takes a little bit of prep work, but it's way more fun (and tasty!) than popping a pill. These anti-inflammatory ginger gummies are made with grass-fed beef gelatin (like this one from Vital Proteins), which boasts the same gut-taming properties as bone broth. The addition of ginger and turmeric to these gummies boosts the healing factor even further!

Peppermint, like ginger, has been used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes (you know, in the times before Tums and Tylenol). Meg Doll, a registered holistic nutritionist and restorative wellness practitioner in Saskatchewan, Canada, told POPSUGAR that certain herbs can be highly effective for easing a stomachache.

"Peppermint is able to soothe inflammation, reduce bloating, and promote healthy gastrointestinal motility," Doll said. In fact, some studies have shown that peppermint essential oil can be effective in naturally supporting individuals with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

You can find peppermint in the form of teas, essential oils, or supplements, but definitely talk with your healthcare practitioner before trying anything more potent than a tea you can buy at the health food store.