What is it about ginger ale that makes a person feel better?

Question

I was drinking some, and I started wondering, why does it make me feel better ?

Answer 1

the C02 in it helps break up stuff and the gas helps get stuff out

Answer 2

It's the ginger.  If you had a stomach ache eating something with ginger in it helps your stomach.

Answer 3

It's curious that most ginger ales do not actually contain real ginger. So the soothing effect probably comes from the carbonation and sugar, some people prefer 7-Up for this. Real ginger however seems effective in helping to relieve nausea and seasickness. It has always played such a role in Asian medicine. Try Ginger tea instead for an upset stomach, it should contain real ginger.