People react to stress in a number of different ways. While some may break out in a cold sweat or become extremely emotional, others may develop a nervous, upset stomach. Tranquilizers and prescription medications can help calm your nerves and relieve the feeling of butterflies fluttering around in your upset stomach. However, there are also natural approaches available that can help calm your nervous, upset stomach without side effects.
Step 1
Practice deep breathing techniques to help calm your nerves and your stomach. Inhale and exhale deeply and slowly, to oxygenate your brain, slow your heart rate and relax your muscles. Since your stomach is a muscle, deep breathing will have the same effect.
Step 2
Drink a cup of lavender tea. The University of Maryland Medical Center explains that lavender has a slowing effect on hyperactive nervous symptoms. Insert one bag of lavender tea into a cup of boiled water. Allow the tea to steep and cool for 10 to 15 minutes before drinking.
Step 3
Dissolve ¼ tsp. of ginger powder in 1 cup of hot water. Add some lemon and honey to the ginger water for taste. According to "Reader's Digest," ginger helps calm an upset stomach. If you do not have powdered ginger, shred ¼ tsp. in hot water and allow it to steep for 15 minutes before drinking.
Step 4
Chew on peppermint, because it has a calming effect on the stomach. Chewing on a piece of peppermint gum may be just enough to help you relax and settle your stomach.
Tips and Warnings
- Purchase lavender tea from a health food store or online health food website.
- If your physician has prescribed anxiety or anti-depressant medications, continue taking them. Do not stop taking any prescribed medication without speaking to your physician first.
Things You'll Need
- Lavender tea
- Ginger powder
