Stomach Ache Remedies

A week or two ago I read about Jiang Musheng, a 66 year old man living in South East Asia, who has been devouring rats and frogs for the last 20 years to avoid intestinal complaints. According to him, it apparently works; unlike him, just thinking of such savory delights makes me want to puke.

Earlier today I was looking up cures for an upset or a gas bloated stomach and came across these alternative stomach ache remedies at answers.com:

• Acupressure. Pressing both Sp 16 points (located below the bottom of the rib cage) can relieve stomachaches.
• Aromatherapy. Sucking on a sugar cube containing one drop of the essential oil of peppermint can ease stomachaches. Taking honey containing one drop of essential oil of tarragon, marjoram, or rosemary reduces digestive tract spasms.
• Hydrotherapy. Stomachache can be relieved by drinking water containing activated charcoal powder. A hot water bottle or hot compress placed over the abdomen can help relieve stomach pains.
• Juice therapy. Digestion can be improved and gas dispelled by drinking fresh apple juice with mint, fennel, and ginger.

I've also found that drinking carbonated drinks (aka soft drinks like pepsi, sprite, etc) helps a lot. Ginger Ale could be another great solution.