Home Remedies for an Upset Stomach

There are so many reasons to quit smoking now. Not only does smoking cause numerous types of cancer, but it also contributes to many common problems of the digestive system. Nicotine causes an increase in stomach acid production, resulting in an increased risk for heartburn, GERD and stomach ulcers. Smoking also increases the risk for pancreatitis, Crohn’s disease and colon polyps. In addition, if you smoke, you are at risk for harming your liver and its ability to metabolize and clear medications, alcohol and other toxins from the body.