Natural Remedies for Flatulence and Belching
Last updated August 08, 2010
What causes flatulence and belching?
Flatulence is excessive stomach or intestinal gas, caused by the increased intake of gas or increased production of gas caused by stomach bacteria breaking down undigested foods.
Belching is caused by the improper swallowing of air while eating or unconscious swallowing of air out of habit such as: rapid drinking or drinking of carbonated beverages, chewing gum, use of tobacco products and sucking on hard candy.
Common, particular foods and drinks create gas in most people. Most foods that contain carbohydrates can cause gas, while natural fats and proteins create little gas. Lactase deficiency is another major cause of gas. It is usually connected to diarrhea and cramping but has been known to appear as solitary gas.
Gas is normal and the average person passes gas about 10 times each day; gas passed more than 25 times a day can be considered excessive gas and an indication of a more serious condition.
Belching is also a normal occurrence, however excessive belching may indicate a more serious condition such as peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or gastroparesis.
Abdominal bloating is also a symptom of gas, however, can also be a symptom of a more serious condition, such as irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn disease, or colon cancer.
Common treatments of gas include:
Changing diet – as discussed, excessive gas can be caused by gas-producing foods. Removing or cutting down on these foods one group at a time can help relief. Sorbitol and fructose are the most common and are a good place to start
Taking natural digestive supplements that supplies your body with digestive enzymes to aid digestion to release gas normally and reducing the amount of air swallowed, without giving your body the dietary components that cause gas
Eating slowly and avoiding behaviors that cause the swallowing of air – chewing gum, using tobacco, or eating hard candy are known for producing belching
Avoid overeating – overeating (especially high in fat foods) contributes to flatulence since the stomach will empties slower, delaying the gases from moving into the small intestine
Natural Remedies for Constipation Relief
Last updated August 08, 2010
What Causes Constipation?
Constipation, like other bodily functions, is likely an uncomfortable subject to bring up with anybody, even your doctor. Naturally, the embarrassment of asking what the cause of this condition is overshadows the curiosity, and more importantly, what can be done about the condition.
The causes of constipation are preventable. Most of the time it is a diet deficiency and the body is not fully nourished. Common causes include: inadequate water intake, inadequate fiber intake, disruption of regular diet or routine (such as traveling), immobility/lack of activity or exercise, large intake of dairy, stress, resisting bowel movement urges, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, hypothyroidism, medications (such as narcotics, antidepressants, or iron supplements), depression, eating disorders, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, pregnancy, and colon cancer.
Knowing you are suffering from constipation is more than being unable to pass a stool. Consider these symptoms to determine whether constipation as a self-diagnosis: pain, vomiting, swollen abdomen or abdominal pain, infrequent bowel movements and/or difficulty having bowel movements, and hard stools more than 25% of the time.
If your symptoms are prominent, some home remedies to be used to treat constipation include:
Natural supplements such as RezVera – these supplements give you the nourishment boost you need in order to get your digestive system working again. RezVera supplies your body with digestive enzymes to aid digestion during and after digestive complications.
Drinking two to four extra glasses of water each day (in addition to the recommended six to eight) – because constipation can be caused by severe dehydration, drinking extra glasses of water will help soften the stool for the passing of a bowel movement
Drinking warm liquids, especially in the morning – this will also soften the stool for the passing of a bowel movement and calm your stomach
Adding foods with a high fiber content (such as fruits and vegetables, prunes, and bran cereal) – fiber increases the body’s ability to produce a stool (and quickly)
Constipation may be a symptom of a more serious condition, such as colon cancer or irritable bowel syndrome; if the constipation continues for more than 10 days after home treatments, a doctor should be consulted.
