Home Remedies For Flatulence

Intestinal gas, also known as flatulence is known for its unpleasant smell. Also known to cause stomach pain, it can be very uncomfortable for the patient. Though passing gas is natural, if one experiences passing gas more than 20 times on a daily basis then he or she may be suffering from flatulence.

Treatment of flatulence is possible with simple home remedies such as dietary change or exercises that can help improve the gas problem.

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Simple Homemade Solutions For Flatulence

Also known as flatus, flatulence is not considered a serious health disorder. But flatulence can be an extremely embarrassing and condition can lead to bloating. Home remedies for flatulence are considered a better option than over-the-counter medications that are often accompanied by minor side effects.

Herbal Tea

One of the most effective and common treatments for flatulence is to drink herbal tea made of peppermint and chamomile after a meal. The tea helps in relaxing the intestinal tract and prevents stomach pain.

Also, the tea can relieve gas which helps in eliminating flatulence condition. But if one is suffering from heartburn then peppermint tea must be avoided as it can worsen the condition.

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Limit Intake of Gas-Causing Beverages

If you suffer from frequent gas problems, then one must avoid having carbonated drinks and alcohol that can cause flatulence in most cases. Avoiding bubbly drinks can improve your flatulence condition.

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Avoid Gas-Causing Food

Like beverages, one must also avoid gas-causing food substances such as cabbage and beans. Also, food containing high amount of sulfur such as eggs and cauliflower can also cause gas buildup so avoid having it to treat flatulence.

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Exercise

Flatulence can also be treated with regular exercises after meals. You can resort to either walking or jogging or cycling for approximately 30 minutes and it can increase circulation which helps in releasing trapped gas in the body. This in turn helps treating flatulence. So, one can simply get involved in simple yoga exercises to release trapped air and treat flatulence.

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Peppermint

According to a number of researches conducted, peppermint can reduce flatulence as it relaxes the intestinal muscles and allows the gas to naturally pass through without any pain. But if you are nursing or pregnant then one must avoid having peppermint.

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Lactose-Free Milk Products

Flatulence can also be treated with lactose-free milk products. You can find lactose-free yogurt, cheese and milk that can help in the digestion process and eliminates gas problems considerably. Before you consider it as an option to treat your flatulence condition, one must consult a doctor and make sure that your digestive system supports the excess of lactose and is capable of digesting it.

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Ginger

Patients suffering from flatulence can also use ginger root to make a soft drink or tea to decrease symptoms of flatulence. Considered safe, one can also chew onto slices of ginger tea regularly to treat gas problems such as flatulence.

But if you are on a regular dose of aspirin or other anticoagulant medications then one must avoid having raw ginger or its supplements as it can cause an unwanted reaction and make matters worse.