It is common to feel a little ill before bedtime. Maybe you had too much dinner or ate too quickly. An upset stomach is never pleasant, but especially when you are trying to relax. Poor digestion may result in acid reflux, heartburn, or interrupted sleep. However, there are some natural remedies for issue. A mixture of turmeric, ginger and coconut milk create a great anti-inflammatory drink that improves digestion and prevents acid reflux and heartburn.
Turmeric
Turmeric has many proven health benefits. It may be the most effective nutritional supplement available, and many studies show its benefits for the body and brain. Some benefits of turmeric include:
• natural anti-inflammatory
• increases the antioxidant capacity of the body
• boosts brain-derived neurotrophic factor, which is linked to improved brain function and lowered risk of brain diseases
• lower risk of heart disease
• helps prevent cancer
• helps prevent Alzheimer’s disease
• helps arthritis
• fights depression
• fights age-related diseases
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Coconut Milk
Coconut milk can help soothe an upset stomach and relieves constipation. It also:
• improves heart health
• builds muscle
• provides electrolytes
• helps with weight loss
• helps control diabetes
• prevents joint inflammation
• helps prevent ulcers
Ginger
Ginger is a simple and effective antidote for nausea. It is in the same botanical family as turmeric, and has been used to relieve nausea and vomiting for centuries that has been caused by illness and seasickness. Ginger also has other various health benefits.
Ginger reduces pain and inflammation, which helps to relieve arthritis, menstrual cramps, and headaches. It also helps to stimulate circulation and inhibits the common cold. Ginger also inhibits bacteria such as Salmonella which can lead to illnesses such as Trichomonas and diarrhea. Ginger can help to reduce gas and painful spasms in the digestive system and prevent stomach ulcers that have been caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
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How to make the remedy
Ingredients:
• 2 cups of coconut milk
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp ginger powder
• ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp of organic honey
To create this drink, mix all of the listed ingredients together, leaving the honey out for the end. Once everything is mixed, put the mixture into a saucepan. Heat this drink on low heat for about five minutes before adding the honey at the end.
Drinking this beverage each night before bed will help soothe any stomach pains and help to prevent them from showing up in the middle of this night. This will help ensure a quality night’s sleep.
The black pepper in this recipe increases the absorption of curcumin, which is the main and active ingredient in turmeric. Honey contains enzymes, vitamins, amino acids, and minerals that improve digestion and ease digestive irritation.
This is a very easy drink to make, and is quite soothing and delicious. It works quickly to combat heartburn and acid reflux, because it soothes the stomach and improves digestion.
