Homeopathic Cure for Flatulence

Flatulence, or stomach gas, may be something that everyone experiences, but when you suffer from frequent bouts of gas, it becomes an embarrassing and uncomfortable situation. Those who have stomach gas problems will find several natural solutions to flatulence that they can try at home to help them overcome this common problem.

Dietary Changes

• One of the simplest ways to cure flatulence is to stop eating the foods that cause it. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC) indicate that most gas is caused by carbohydrates. Gas can be caused by sugars such as sorbitol, found in fruits; fructose, found in wheat, fruits and some vegetables; lactose, found in milk products; and raffinose, found in vegetables and whole grains. Starches, with the exception of rice, also produce gas as they break down in the body. Soluble fiber is another food source of gas.

  Some people's intestinal tracts are more sensitive to particular foods than others. For example, people of Asian, African or Native American backgrounds often experience more gas troubles from lactose (dairy) than those of other backgrounds, as people those races tend to have lower levels of lactase, the enzyme that breaks down lactose. Learn the foods that trigger your flatulence and avoid them or eat them in moderation.

Herbs to Reduce Gas and Bloating

• Some herbal remedies appear to help with gas problems. According to the Northwestern Health Sciences University, fennel can reduce bloating, which can in turn help with gas problems. An Indian spice called "hing" may reduce the pain from gas when rubbed into the belly button. Peppermint and garlic can both be used to clean the intestinal tract and settle the stomach, which helps reduce gas.

Lifestyle Modification

• Besides changing your diet and adding some natural remedies, you might be able to reduce flatulence with some lifestyle modification. The Mayo Clinic recommends eating smaller meals more frequently throughout the day, giving your body more time to digest the food you eat. Also, chew all food thoroughly so your intestinal tract will not have huge pieces to digest. Put your fork down between bites to encourage slower, relaxed eating.

  Do not eat when you are anxious or in a hurry. Do not chew gum, suck on hard candies or drink through a straw, as those activities make you swallow air, which gets trapped in the intestines. If you have chronic gas pain issues, engage in regular mild exercise, which the Mayo Clinic says can relive gas pain.