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Am I hot because I have stomach issues? Or, do I have stomach issues because I’m hot? It’s truly a question that nags at me constantly. Because regardless of what I’m doing or where I’m going, I’m bound to have a stomach ache. Running for coffee? Gotta make sure there’s a bathroom within 15 feet. Going to a concert? You better believe there’s Pepto in my bag.
Stomach pain as a woman is also one of the world’s biggest mysteries. Am I cramping because I’m constipated, getting my period, or because I added extra cheese to my Chipotle order yesterday? The world will never know. TG for social media though, because up until a few months ago, I thought I was suffering alone which couldn’t be further from the truth. And because social media is where I go to for any ailment, here are some things the hot tummy ache girls said would help.
Spill The Tea
This shit might as well be a magic potion, because whenever I have a stomach ache (especially after eating) this tea really helps. I also get really bad anxiety when a tummy ache arises and the act of drinking tea helps me stay in the moment.
Shop it: Yogi Stomach Ease Tea, $17, Amazon
Bring The Heat
Move over Lululemon belt bag, there’s a new wearable accessory in town and it’s helping girls everywhere with unavoidable cramps. This cordless heating pad is way more convenient than a traditional one—now you can actually leave couch if you need to (emphasis on the word need). Who said stomach aches couldn’t be fun and fashion-forward?
Shop it: Portable Cordless Heating Pad, $49.99, Amazon
Spice Up Your Life
Don’t sleep on these ginger chews. I once had to drive up a mountain at 3 am and the only thing that kept me from puking from car sickness was sucking on a ginger chew. Yes, the taste of ginger can be polarizing, but honestly, anything is better than puking out a car window.
Shop it: Prince of Peace Original Ginger Chews, $11, Amazon
Bubbles Make Everything Better
IDK what it is about bubbles that settle my stomach but they always do. I used to love drinking a Coke whenever I was feeling shitty, but these Poppi sodas are so much better and *actually* have ingredients that can help.
Shop it: POPPI Sparkling Prebiotic Soda, $30, Amazon
If You Have To Go, At Least Make It ~Chic~
If you haven’t heard of one of these, you’re welcome. Use this aesthetic ottoman to help move things along (if you catch my drift).
Shop it: Tushy Ottoman, $74.95, Amazon
Your Shit Won’t Stink
I keep one of these in every bag because you can literally never be too prepared. As if using the bathroom in public wasn’t embarrassing enough, at least you can cover up the smell. The scent actually masks odors and always come in handy when you’re in a pinch or traveling. The OG citrus is a personal fave.
Shop it: Poo-Pourri Before-You-Go Toilet Spray, $25, Amazon
Popping Antacids Like Candy
I’ve never been able to stomach the original chalky tums, but when these came out they literally saved my life. I have to be careful or I’ll start eating these like candy because not only do they taste good but the instant relief is addicting.
Shop it: Tums Chewy Bites, $9.99, Amazon
Just Thrive Probiotic
If you’re a constipated girlie, or honestly just a woman, you should have a quality probiotic in your rotation. I’ve personally used Just Thrive for the last 3 months and the difference in my digestion is legit night and day.
Shop it: Just Thrive Probiotic, $125, Just Thrive
Because You Don’t Already Have Enough Beverages
Like every other woman on the planet, you probably have at least 4 beverages in front of you already. Why not add another? I swear bone broth has healed my gut. Plus it’s like drinking a mug of chicken noodle soup and TBH, what’s more comforting than that?
Shop it: Bare Bones Bone Broth Instant Powdered Mix, $29.99, Amazon
Relief For the Bloat Queens
Nothing worse than showing up to a bloat-inducing dinner in your “standing room only” jeans. I’ve never *added to cart* faster than when I learned about Arrae because I’m never going to give up cheese and pasta, but I would be a hell of a lot happier if I didn’t have to unbutton my pants before dessert.
Shop it: Arrae Bloat Digestive Enzymes Supplement, $50, Amazon
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There are two types of people in this world—you’re either a gut-issue girlie or a headache girlie. (Sorry, I don’t make the rules.) What category do I fall in you might ask? I’m in the headache group. Always have been, always will be.
To add a little context to the conversation, I had two brain surgeries in my twenties. Needless to say, I have a pretty good routine when those headache days arise. I reach for some water to hydrate, an Excedrin to dull the pain, and I take a shower so hot that it could literally melt your skin off. (Just ask my husband who complains about the lukewarm water I use to clean the dishes he’s been “soaking” for the last 24 hours.)
Sure, this routine works in most cases, but no one warned me that the minute I turned 25, a single glass of wine after 8 pm on a weeknight would actually ruin me for two days straight. It’s during those harsh, “I swear I’ll never drink again” hangovers while contemplating what I’ve done with my life that it’s time to bring out the big guns.
Enter: The headache hat. I mean, this thing has truly saved my life more than once. I bought it after seeing a few TikToks go viral about it and I would give my first born child to go back and buy one sooner.
Shop it: TheraICE Form Fitting Head Gel Ice Cap, $29.95, Amazon
Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think I’d be able to survive a migraine without some sort of medication. But the one thing about this magic cap is that it provides instant gratification—kind of like when someone cancels plans when you’re desperate not to go. It can be used hot or cold, but given my history with violently hot showers, I’d like to keep the heat in the bathtub. So I throw mine in the freezer alongside the bag of frozen peas that I promise to use (but won’t ever touch). I grab it out of there whenever pain strikes and throw it on like a beanie that conveniently covers my eyes. It’s like your own personal black-out curtain to help drown out the rest of the world while you’re waiting for that damn painkiller to kick in. TBH, it works so well, I secretly use it when my husband asks me to watch sports with him and I’d rather be listening to a podcast.
It’s also made of gel which makes it super comforting. I’ve used the above-mentioned bag of frozen peas as an ice pack before, but the crunch of ice and inevitable condensation build up from thawing veggies makes it less-than-appetizing. And how could I forget about the essential headache-relief nap? This thing allows you to remain horizontal for as long as you need. And since it offers 360 degree relief, you can toss and turn on your pillow without having to balance it on your face.
While I’ll never understand what it’s like to have a million gut issues, this headache hat will come as a welcome relief to those suffering from headaches on the reg. And while I’m certainly no expert, but I am the queen of headaches, and let me tell you, this sh*t is worth all the hype.
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