Intestinal Gas Remedies

Intestinal gas is a normal byproduct of digestion like your daily passage of stools.



It is a sign that your digestive system is working at its best. It is normal for an average adult to pass gas 14 to 23 times a day and produce 1 to 4 pints of intestinal gas daily.



But there are times when this air flow towards the gravity doesn’t stop like when you are on a high fiber diet, smoking, chewing gum, you have a habit of eating food or drinking fast, have difficulty in digesting the carbohydrates, have premenstrual bloating and sedentary life. Belching (commonly known as burping), bloating and passing gas (flatulence) is perfectly normal, but when it gets excess or interferes with your daily activities then it can indicate something and might need a medical attention.

Certain intestinal gas remedies work best for most people, try the following.

• Food and gas – It is believed that high carbohydrate or high fiber foods are responsible for excess gas production in the intestine like bananas, apple, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, citrus fruits, cabbage, cauliflower, beans, egg plant, radish, onions, peaches, prunes, and tomatoes.
  
  
  
  But certain fiber free foods like artificial sweeteners, cream, milk, ice creams and pastries can also cause flatulence equally. The best intestinal gas remedy is to monitor these offenders and avoid them.
• Swallow less, not food or water but the air – Chewing gums, hard candies, ill fitted dentures, drinking through straws, carbonated beverages, gulping the food or water quickly and smoking can all cause you to swallow excess amount of air which can cause trouble, so the best remedy for intestinal gas is to avoid them.
  
  
  
  If you are constantly caught by post nasal drip then treat it as it is seen that people with post nasal drip often tends to swallow lot of air.
• Ginger and fennel – Ginger is considered one of the best natural remedies for intestinal gas. Just suck a small piece of ginger soaked in lemon juice and salt after your meals.
  
  
  
  Another natural remedy for intestinal gas is chewing some fennel seeds or aniseeds after meals.
• Holy basil – Chewing few fresh holy basil leaves in the morning on an empty stomach is also considered one of the best home remedies for intestinal gas.
• Water - Drink plenty of water. One of the other best remedies for intestinal gas is drinking a glass of lukewarm water with lime juice and honey in the morning on an empty stomach.
• Exercise and posture – Increase your physical activity. Don’t lie down while eating or drinking as this can trap excess gas in your stomach. Preferably have meals 2-3 hours before going to bed. Have regular meal timings and avoid stale, junk and packed foods.