If you want a real fix, here’s the boring but effective list. Water is your best friend. Peppermint tea actually relaxes the gut muscles. Fennel seed tea is a gas-destroying ninja. And diluted apple cider vinegar can balance stomach acid—but it tastes like you’re drinking a crime scene.
A surprising fact: In studies, plain water outperformed commercial ginger ale for reducing nausea in 9 out of 10 cases. The tenth case was a guy who really, really loved ginger ale and lied on the survey.
The Verdict (With a Side of Sass)
Does soda help a stomach ache? Usually, no. It’s a gamble where the house always wins—the house being your digestive tract. You might get a brief moment of cold relief, followed by an hour of “why did I do this” regret.
But hey, if you’re an adult and you need your fizzy fix, I’m not your mom. Just don’t call it medicine. Final joke: Calling soda a stomach ache remedy is like calling a piranha a dental hygienist. Both will make your mouth feel weird, but one is definitely going to make things worse. Drink responsibly. Or don’t. Your stomach will let you know.
