4. Peppermint Tea
If your struggling with the symptoms of bloating, steep yourself a cup of peppermint tea to soothe cramps and reduce gastrointestinal inflammation. Peppermint tea and peppermint extract are well-known for their ability to alleviate the symptoms of IBS, as well as assist the gut with digestion and remove inflammation from the intestinal wall. Peppermint also relieves tension headaches, and it helps to eliminate bad breath as well.
Peppermint is an effective muscle relaxant. Drinking a cup of peppermint tea will help your muscular system deal with cramps and spasms. If you’re experiencing bloat and have trouble passing gas, then peppermint releases the tension in your digestive system, relieving the pressure and helping the gas to pass.
People suffering from a hernia of the stomach lining, also known as a hiatal hernia, as well as those suffering from gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD), should avoid peppermint. Peppermint irritates the esophagus, exacerbating the symptoms of the disorder.