How to Relieve Gas & Bloating Naturally

While fruits and vegetables rank high on the list of foods recommended for a healthy diet, sometimes even a healthy meal can leave you feeling bloated and uncomfortable. Fruits, veggies and many other foods and beverages contribute to gas and bloating, but you may not want to eliminate them from your diet. Fortunately, there are few natural remedies that may help ease the pain once the bloating and gas have begun.

Things You'll Need

• Garlic
• Cloves
• Salt

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Instructions

• 1

  Chew slowly to decrease the amount of air you swallow. Excess air can cause bloating and gas.

• 2

  Drink more water throughout the day. Water promotes digestion and can ease bloating.

• 3

  Eat smaller amounts of food and beverages known to cause gas and bloating. Carbonated beverages, sugar, starches such as pasta and potatoes, dairy products and foods rich in fiber such as beans and most fruits can cause bloating and gas. Eat these foods sparingly and increase intake gradually.

• 4

  Exercise more. Movement helps ease digestion, which can reduce bloating and gas.

• 5

  Use peppermint to reduce bloating and gas. Peppermint relaxes digestive muscles allowing gas to pass. Peppermint tea and capsules are commercially available.

• 6

  Take charcoal capsules to reduce gas. Charcoal may reduce the smell of flatulence as well.

• 7

  Eat foods seasoned with herbs called carminatives. Carminatives like caraway, coriander, cumin, garlic and ginger prevent the formation of gas or aid digestion.