9 natural plant remedies for stomach problems

Blackberries

Blackberries

In a 2013 study, subjects experienced an 88 percent reduction in stomach ulcers when given extracted ellagitannins from blackberries (ellagitannins are a type of antioxidant).

This was due to reduced inflammation in the mucosal lining of the stomach, as well as lowered levels of oxidative stress, which contributed to the formation of the ulcers.

However, blackberries have high levels of salicylates, a chemical similar to aspirin, commonly found in fruits and vegetables. If you have a sensitivity to aspirin, eating too many blackberries could actually trigger stomach problems, along with skin rashes and sinus inflammation.

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Gas, stomach upset, loose bowels, stomach cramps, headache and fatigue. These are all symptoms of a problem more common than you may think: Gluten intolerance. It’s often linked to autoimmune issues. Instead of the body digesting the protein, it treats gluten as an… MORE⟩⟩

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Joyce Hollman

By Joyce Hollman

Joyce Hollman is a writer based in Kennebunk, Maine, specializing in the medical/healthcare and natural/alternative health space. Health challenges of her own led Joyce on a journey to discover ways to feel better through organic living, utilizing natural health strategies. Now, practicing yoga and meditation, and working towards living in a chemical-free home, her experiences make her the perfect conduit to help others live and feel better naturally.

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