Getting Rid Of Stomach Gas

Is There A Natural Remedy For Stomach Gas?

Getting rid of stomach gas isn't just desirable for social reasons. It's also necessary because it can cause gas pains in the stomach and upper abdominal area.

Gas in the stomach comes from a number of different sources, including the food we eat and even the air we breathe (swallowing air is called aerophagia). When this gas builds up in the stomach, it can cause pain that rates anywhere from moderate to severe. The goal of this article is to give you info on how to get rid of stomach gas by using traditional and natural natural remedies.

Here are some quick tips for how to get rid of stomach gas and bloating, along with the flatulence and belching that often accompany gas in the stomach.

Peppermint tea may be a non-antacid possibility for getting rid of stomach gas. It has long been touted as a way to relieve an upset stomach because it relaxes the stomach muscles and soothes the colon lining.

Chamomile tea is also natural remedy for stomach gas. It will aid digestion and make it easier to expel stomach gas. Pour a cup of boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons of the ; chamomile, cover it, and let it steep for about 15 minutes before straining.

Fennel tea: same recipe as chamomile.

See if you can work up a burp. If you can do it, burping or belching can bring instant relief from gas in the stomach. We recommend, however, you keep your social circumstances in mind if you're going to do this one.

A little carbonated water will help bring gas in the stomach to the point where it's easier to work up a burp.

Chewing--but not swallowing--a teaspoon of celery seeds.

Betaine hydrochloric acid, generally available in tablet form, which usually helps digest the excess food that overloads your digestive system. It's also reportedly good for an upset stomach. Senior citizens often lack enough certain necessary stomach acids, and these tablets can help.

Activated charcoal This can used on a short term basis because it helps bind the gas and reduce the bloating. Be careful with this one though if you're taking other kinds of medications. It will bind to them too, and that could spell trouble.

Ginger This is a popular natural remedy for stomach gas. As soon as possible after your meal, take one teaspoon of fresh grated ginger mixed with one teaspoon of lime juice.

Peppermint in herb form. It's believed that by making it into tea or chewing the leaves, you can help the intestines relax, which makes it easier to expel gas.

Antacids This is a common step for getting rid of stomach gas, as you can tell from dozens of TV commercials you see offering antacids under various brand names. Calcium carbonate will help reduce sour stomach, acid indigestion and heartburn. Follow directions on the label and keep in mind some won't need to be taken with water or juice.

Simethicone Simethicone is an oral antifoaming agent. It causes small bubbles to coalesce into larger ones, which are easier for the stomach to expel. Simethicone is the active ingredient in Gas-X, and is also known as Phazyme and Mylicon.

Get some exercise. Even a little walking or cycling may help, as could doing some simple stretching exercises.

For more information, click on stomach gas causes.