Are you tired of feeling uncomfortable and full of gas? You are not alone, an estimated 25% of the U.S. population suffer from bloating on a regular basis.
The good news is, there are many natural remedies and simple changes you can make to relieve this common condition.
For relief you must first determine the type of bloating you suffer from.
Intestinal swelling is caused by undigested food reaching the colon (colored green in the digestive system diagram on the right), where it is fermented by gas producing bacteria.
Stomach swelling is caused by too much gas in the stomach due to swallowing air.
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How to Get Rid of Bloating Naturally
Excessive gas production can be painful and embarrassing but can be cured by finding the cause. Too much gas in the intestines is nearly always caused by diet.
The best way to stop bloating for good is to eliminate your trigger foods. First you should be aware of everything you eat and drink. Keep a record or food diary of every drink, snack and meal you consume.
Every time you feel uncomfortable and full of air, go back and look at what you’ve eaten. Experiment with your diet and look for patterns. If you suspect a food is causing problems, don’t eat it for a week then see if your stomach swelling is reduced. Remember to only experiment with one type of food at any one time. If you stop eating many different foods at once, you won’t know which one is effecting your digestion.
Foods That Commonly Cause Excessive Gas Production
Potatoes, bread, pasta, noodles, corn, oats are complex carbohydrates or starch. Any food that contains starch does not get fully digested. The undigested sugars end up in the large intestine where it is broken down by gas producing bacteria.
Beans, broccoli, asparagus, cabbage, brussels sprouts, other vegetables and whole grains all contain the sugar raffinose. Raffinose can’t be digested by humans because we lack the enzyme Alpha Galactosidase. Over the counter products containing Galactosidase are available to help improve your digestion.
Milk, cheese, yoghurt and other dairy products contain the sugar lactose. Up to 75% of adult humans produce reduced amounts of lactase, the enzyme needed to digest lactose. Without enough lactase enzymes you may be lactose intolerant and produce excess gas. There are plenty of lactose free products on the market or alternatively you can buy the lactase enzyme.
Apples, pears, peaches, prunes, sugar free chewing gum, diet drinks, sugar free mints, and many other diet (sugar free) products contain sorbitol. Sorbitol is very slow to digest and often reaches the colon where it is fermented by bacteria creating gas.
Natural Remedies
There are many over the counter medications available the provide relief. Here are three of the most popular natural products;
RezVera
ResVera is a unique dietary supplement containing 100% natural ingredients. It is designed to relief bloating, gas, IBS and improve overall digestive health.
ResVera contains 18 different enzymes, aloe vera and resveratrol. Enzymes aid the breakdown of foods in the digestive system. Aloe vera is one of the top natural remedies for IBS. Resveratrol is a natural wonder ingredient found in red wine. Well known for its anti-aging properties, it also aids digestion, boosts energy, reverses damage to blood vessels, reduces bad cholesterol and relives IBS symptoms among many other things.
Taken in capsules before meals ResVera is a convenient effective way to aid your digestive health.
Gasolve Relief
Gasolve Relief is a 100% natural herbal remedy. It is used to support your digestive system while reducing gas production.
Gasolve Relive contains carbo veg, fennel, ginger and burdock. Carbo veg supports the digestive system and discourages wind. Fennel is a herb that has been taken after meals for hundreds of years as a digestive tonic. It reduces the “rumbling stomach” and promotes digestive calmness. Ginger has a long history in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. It supports the digestive juices and has many other wide ranging health benefits. Burdock supports natural detoxification and promotes healthy bowel movements.
Gasolve Relief is taken in 15-20 drops 3 times daily either directly or alternatively can be diluted with juice or water.
Digestrol
Digestrol provides natural enzyme support to aid healthy digestion.
Digestrol contains 6 active digestive ingredients; pancreatin, alpha amylase, pepsin, papain, ox bile extract, betaine hydrochloride. These enzymes help the breakdown and aid the absorption of food, there-by reducing the amount of painful abdominal swelling.
Digestrol is a tablet taken 30 minutes before each meal daily.
Herbal Teas
Herbal teas are a great natural way to treat mild digestive problems;
Fennel Tea – Fennel is a powerful natural digestion aid, the seeds are commonly eaten after meals in the Indian sub-continent.
Peppermint Tea- A few drops of peppermint oil in a glass of water or a cup of peppermint tea after meals can help aid digestion and reduce gas.
Ginger Tea – Ginger is a super food that helps aid digestion and has a long list of other health benefits.
Herbal Tea- Herbal tea containing a combination of fennel, peppermint and ginger can be an powerful way to aid digestion and relieve gas.
Garlic – Garlic is another super food that is known to aid the functioning of the intestines.

Tips to Reduce Stomach Bloating
To reduce the amount of air that enters the stomach, you should try to avoid; chewing gum, carbonated drinks, eating too fast, eating extremely hot or cold foods, talking while eating, swallowing air, smoking and lying down after meals.
To aid the digestion process and help your stomach out, you could try; chewing your food thoroughly, eating slowly, going for a walk after a meal, eating small meals frequently though out the day, instead of three large meals and drinking more water.



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