Intestinal Gas (Belching, Bloating, Flatulence)

I figured that the healthier i eat the "gasier" i become, pardon my expression. But i know i'm not the only one out here, around 40% of people suffer from intenstinal gas.

Gas (flatus), burping, and bloating are all normal conditions. Gas is made in the stomach and intestines as your body breaks down food into energy. Gas and burping may sometimes be embarrassing. Bloating, which is a feeling of fullness in the abdomen, can make you uncomfortable. 

 I just wanted to post a few links that would help me and you overcome these uncomfortable symptoms.

http://www.medicinenet.com/intestinal_gas_bel ching_bloating_flatulence/article.htm

http://health.ivillage.com/digestion/digas/to pics/0,,4v1b,00.html

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gas-and-gas- pains/DG00014

Some helpful suggestions:

* Take some careful observation to notice what foods cause increased gas. Keep a food diary and note excess passage of gas.

* Swallow less air - don't suck on hard candy or chew gum, and steer clear of carbonated beverages. Don't drink through a straw because this causes you to swallow more air.

* Drink more water.

* Reduce the intake of caffeine and alcohol.

* Limit high-fat foods. Fat slows digestion, giving food more time to ferment.

* Add some herbs to your food such as ginger, thyme, cinnamon, black peppers and mint.

* Have a warm herbal tea after your meals. (Chamomile, ginger, or peppermint tea)

* Get moving. It may help to take a short walk after eating.

* In general, avoid overeating because this contributes to flatulence.

excellent post Nooree!

I always notice an increase when i eat the *legumes* ~ starchy beans like kidney and black beans (in chilli or black bean soup or refried beans). 

I've heard "beano" can help with gas caused by these, but haven't tried it myself.

Thank you united :)

I hope you found this helpful..

I also heard about a pill called gas-X but haven't tried it as well..

thanks! good post