According to John Hopkins Health Alerts, more than 70 million people suffer from some form of a digestive issue. Disorders like GERD (gastro esophageal reflex disorder) or IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), and complaints of indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, etc. have led many to prescription or over-the-counter medications to ease these issues. Hanna’s digestive remedies can bring relief without the worry of side effects.

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  Find these home remedies and many more in Hanna’s New Book on Healing.

  Bay leaf is a digestive aid and stimulates the appetite.

• For diarrhea try strained carrots, cinnamon, apples, or rice gruel for relief.
• Barley is an excellent food for children suffering from diarrhea or other inflammation in the bowels.
• Tomatoes and papaya will help digest protein and artichokes improve weak digestion.
• Sage improves digestive function and helps the body digest protein.
• Arrowroot is very easily digestible, creating no gastric upset. It forms a nourishing diet. People suffering from bacillary dysentery and gastric upset would find it most suitable. Take a teaspoonful of arrowroot, make a smooth paste with cold milk or water, stir well, and boil. Add a little lime juice just before taking it.
• Thyme is a digestive tonic, improving sluggish digestion. It has been used for gastric problems such as colic, indigestion, and gas.
• Alfalfa seeds are loaded with vitamin C and vitamin K. Alfalfa contains many trace minerals that improve digestion.
• Blackberries are food for your colon and are especially helpful for diarrhea.
• Caraway is very much like anise, and when mixed with anise, it is twice as good. It is antispasmodic, and subsides gastric distention. It is a digestive aid, and is used to prevent cramping when added to laxative formula.
• Celery aids in protein digestion. It increases appetite, is good in curing mucus, and is useful in gastric trouble.
• Marjoram has been used for gastrointestinal difficulties.
• Citrus fruit and bell peppers both make protective enzymes that aid in digestion.

Find these remedies and more in “New Book on Healing” and be sure to check out our website for products that Hanna recommended for digestive issues like Digestive Enzyme, Enzymes, Healthy Gut, and Taurin Dophilus.

Want more remedies for digestion? We’ve got part one of Hanna’s remedies in this post.

Take your time at meals and be sure to chew your food throroughly and spend some time talking with family and friends at the table once the meal is done–our grandmothers had the right idea!