Natural Remedies to Get Rid of Gas

Flatulence, also known as gas, can be associated with a feeling of bloating and discomfort, excessive expulsion of wind, belching, and/or pain in the abdomen. Swallowed air, excessive amounts of intestinal bacteria and the consumption of large amounts of fats, fibrous foods, or malt extracts are all diet-related causes.

Gastroenteritis, irritable bowel syndrome, irregular bowel movements, and/ or constipation also contribute to flatulence. Persistent bloating/gas might indicate a serious condition such as colorectal cancer, so consult a professional for further investigation if you have either or both.

Remedies for Occasional Gas

• • After a meal, chew a few slices of fresh ginger soaked in lime juice or nibble on peppermint leaves---peppermint soothes the digestive tract muscles.

  • Mix peppermint oil with caraway oil in equal portions; take 1 tsp to treat abdominal discomfort.

  • Immediately after a meal, take one tsp. honey with one drop of dill oil.

  • Grind together the following: 1 tsp. pepper, 1 tsp. dry ginger, 1 tsp. green cardamom seeds. Mix ½ tsp. of this mixture with water and drink one hour after a meal.

Remedies for Persistent Flatulence

• A persistent flatulence problem is often diet-related. In this case it's best to treat the source, not the symptom, by reconsidering what you eat and paying attention to how you combine foods.

  Foods at the top of the gas-producing list are: beans, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, yeast-containing foods like breads and cheese, carbonated drinks and high-carbohydrate foods like oats and potatoes. Eliminate them or consume them in smaller, less frequent amounts.

  Being mindful about what foods you combine when you eat a meal can also make a significant difference in the amount of gas produced. The top food combining tip for decreasing gas production is to always eat fruit alone. Eating fruit 30 minutes before or 2 hours after consuming other foods will ensure proper digestion. When the digestion of fruit is slowed by the digestion of other foods, it ferments in the digestive tract, causing gas.

  There are food-combining charts available that provide information on how to combine meats, diary, vegetables, breads, etc. Proper food combing can aid in all areas of digestive health.

Helpful Diet Tips

• • Eat several small meals throughout the day instead of only two or three large ones.

  • Make vegetables the center of your meal plan; it will help you avoid large amounts of monounsaturated fats, which can cause gas.

  • Chew your foods slowly and steadily. Avoid swallowing air and gulping food. Food that is properly chewed is easier for the body to digest.

  • Regular exercise is a must to keep the intestinal muscles fit and to maintain regular bowel movements, both of which usually result in less flatulence.