The Day I Ditched Antacids and Listened to My Gut Instead

I used to rely on antacids like they were breath mints. If I felt bloated or had stomach cramps, I’d just reach for the nearest pill. But over time, I started wondering — am I actually fixing anything, or just numbing it?

That curiosity pushed me into the world of home remedies. I talked to my mom, scrolled through health posts, and eventually stumbled upon remedies that actually worked. One night after a particularly heavy dinner, I gave the old ajwain and black salt trick a try. Just a teaspoon of ajwain, a pinch of black salt in warm water — instant relief. I later saw others swearing by the same fix in this helpful Instagram post:
👉 https://www.instagram.com/p/DMsKkLntMt6/

Fennel tea became another favorite. A small spoon of saunf steeped in hot water after meals worked wonders. I found a great breakdown on Threads that explained not only how fennel eases gas, but also freshens breath:
👉 https://www.threads.com/@askdocdoc/post/DMsKi47thzv

Ginger and lemon in warm water, sweetened with honey, became part of my morning routine. If you need guidance on how much of each to use, this Pinterest guide really helped me get started:
👉 https://www.pinterest.com/pin/928445279436563148

I also learned that it’s not always about what you take — sometimes a simple warm compress on the stomach does the trick. I came across this Facebook post suggesting gentle yoga with tea, and it made a big difference:
👉 https://www.facebook.com/122099392514743210/posts/122135072396743210

What really opened my eyes, though, was a post on LinkedIn that talked about how most OTC antacids treat symptoms, not the actual causes. It pushed me to rethink my approach to gut health:
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/askdocdoc_most-otc-antacids-treat-symptoms-not-causes-activity-7355922669357191168-qBEo

Then I found this gem of a post on X (formerly Twitter) that said something so true — most of us don’t know the difference between short-term discomfort and a long-term issue:
👉 https://x.com/1881713393369030656/status/1950156897291469303

Eventually, I came across this incredibly helpful article by AskDocDoc that gave a full rundown of effective, Indian-style home remedies. It’s detailed, practical, and made me feel like I finally had a plan:
👉 https://askdocdoc.com/articles/765-effective-home-remedies-for-stomach-ache-and-gas-in-india

Now, I keep fennel, ajwain, and ginger stocked in my kitchen. I haven’t touched an antacid in over a month. My gut feels better — and more importantly, I feel better knowing I’m actually listening to my body.