Table of Contents
- INTRODUCTION
- QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
- POPULAR REMEDIES
- Acidophilus
- Activated Charcoal
- Anise Seeds
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Bitters
- Caraway Seed Tea
- Citracal
- Coca Cola
- Coconut Oil
- Culprits
- Cumin
- Dietary Suggestions
- Eliminate Bleached Flour
- Energy Drink
- Fennel Seeds
- Fenugreek
- Goldenseal Enema
- Gripe Water
- Ground Ginger
- Miso Soup
- Oregano Oil
- Popcorn
- Psyllium and Flax Meal
- Remedies Needed
- Rosemary Tea
- Strawberries
- Swedish Bitters
- White Pepper Tea, Exercise
Gas Remedies
"Flatulence is the presence of a mixture of gases in the digestive tract of mammals. Such a mixture of gases is known as flatus, and is expelled from the rectum in a process also known as flatulence, or as 'breaking wind' or 'farting'.
Flatus is expelled under pressure through the anus, whereby, as a result of the voluntary or involuntary relaxation of the anal sphincter, the rapid evacuation of gases from the lower intestine occurs. Essentially this happens when the flatus pressure inside the rectum exceeds the anal sphincter's ability to restrain it. Depending upon the relative state of the sphincter (relaxed/tense) and the positions of the buttocks, this often results in a crackling or trumpeting sound, but gas can also be passed quietly. The olfactory components of flatulence include skatole, indole, and sulfurous compounds. The non-odorous gases are mainly nitrogen (ingested), carbon dioxide (produced by aerobic microbes or ingested), and hydrogen (produced by some microbes), as well as lesser amounts of oxygen (ingested) and methane (produced by anaerobic microbes)." (Wikipedia)
DISCLAIMER
Our readers offer information and opinions on Earth Clinic, not as a substitute for professional medical prevention, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your physician, pharmacist, or health care provider before taking any home remedies or supplements or following any treatment suggested by anyone on this site. Only your health care provider, personal physician, or pharmacist can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for your unique needs or diagnose your particular medical history.
POPULAR REMEDIES:
| Apple Cider Vinegar | 8 YEAS |
| Baking Soda | 5 YEAS |
Acidophilus
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[YEA] 04/14/2008: Lindsey from Columbus, United States: "I had horrible gas too for the longest time (since I got married 2 years ago). I do think it was partly because of birth control pills but I took acidophilis and I'm not smelling horrible any more!!"
Replies08/16/2011: Ruth from Stavanger, Norway (american, Working In Norway) replies: "Can I ask if you took any special brand of acidolpholus, when and how you took it, and how much? Nothing I have tried seems to help my gas!"
08/16/2011: Ti from Houston, Usa replies: "Excessive gas may be due to candida too. So cut out sugar fruits and carbs for a while and see how your body responds. I successfully take Jarrow Acidophilus and Usana Probiotic once daily, and my gas disappears in a few days. Also Apple cider vengar 2 tblsp in 8 oz lukewarm water helps."
[YEA] 10/20/2005: Chloe from Lacey, Washington: "I had such terrible gas for 2 weeks straight I couldn't stand myself. I finally humbled myself and asked my midwife what to do and she said to take acidophilous. It worked awesome."
Activated Charcoal
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[YEA] 10/16/2008: Karina from San Francisco, California: "For GAS the best thing is to buy CHARCOAL PILLS ..they have coated (pink) and uncoted (black) its not medicine..its staright powder charcoal. take 2 at once. It absorbs toxins in your body ..like gas... they give it to poeple(in higher dose) when they overdose on drugs.
its perfectly safe...but checking with doctor is always good idea...every person is different.
{!!!} ONLY WARNING: if you are taking medicine for something...wait an hour before taking the charcoal...it will absorb ALL Toxins, that includes medicine you have taken.
I WISH YOU THE BEST!!!"
[YEA] 08/26/2009: Melanie from Kobe, Japan replies: "After checking this site, I purchased activated charcoal for the relief of gas. I've been suffering for months with gas pains in my stomach & colon & activated charcoal is the only thing that has provided me with any relief. I feel considerably better!!! I take 2 capsules whenever i start to feel 'yuck'. Thank you sooo much for Earth Clinic!!"
06/16/2010: Crazydogjack from New Castle, Pa replies: "Where can you purchase activated charcoal?"
EC: Most pharmacies carry activated charcoal, typically in powder form.
Online sources here: http://www.google.com/products?q=activated+charcoal&hl=en&aq=f
[YEA] 03/04/2008: Sharon from Santa Fe, NM: "After menopause, I seemed to be bloated in my midsection most of the time. My lower stomach was puffy most of the time. I'm a thin person, and thought this was weight gain due to menopause & quitting smoking. Ond day I took 2 activated charcoal capsules for gas, and I ended up spending a lot of time in the bathroom that day. By that evening, I realized that my stomach was flat again! I figured that the charcoal had detoxified my system!! I will continue to take the charcoal once or twice weekly now. I am extremely happy with the results!!"
Replies10/14/2010: Annmarie from Brooksville, Fl replies: "OMG I have been looking for an answer for bloated midriff and stomach, I am so going to try this charcoal stuff, OH God I hope it works for me, too.. I'll let u know. Thanks
By the way where do u buy these charcoal tabs"
05/03/2011: Jwarren07 from Conway, Nh Usa replies: "I have also been dealing with gas and bloating and have also quit smoking. I too am thin and thought maybe I was gaining weight like alot of people do when they quit but was actually having a hard time breathing when laying on my back from the pressure and constant gas that was very smelly (my poor boyfriend). Blackstrap molasses in milk has been very helpful but if I dont take it morning and night the gas and bloating comes back. I will def try the charcoal for a more permanent solution."
11/15/2012: Acvinegar from Ont replies: "Please do follow up with your gynecologist and have your ovaries checked."
Anise Seeds
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[YEA] 09/07/2008: Heidi from Ogden, UT: "Whenever anyone in the family has gas, we pop a tsp of anise seed into the mouth and chew it thoroughly, swallow it. It will completely stop the gassiness, and very quickly, too. I don't have exact measurements, but I'd say 1/2 teaspoon of whole seed. Chewing it thoroughly is important, and swallow it."
Replies[YEA] 10/13/2011: Richard from Williamsburg, Va replies: "When my children were newborns and they had gas, we would put a little anise seed into some water in their bottles to settle their tummy and de-gas them. It worked every time."
Apple Cider Vinegar Remedy for Gas
Folk Cure Ingredients
- Apple Cider Vinegar - 1 Teaspoon
- Filtered Water - Large Glass
Adding the apple cider vinegar (ACV) tonic to your daily diet can increase your digestive acids and enzymes, help cleanse your digestive track, and thereby reduce the amount of gas your body produces. Take one teaspoon of ACV (natural sweetener optional) and mix it in a large glass of water. Drink this tonic with breakfast or at each meal of the day. Slowly you can increase the ACV in each glassful to as much as 2 tablespoons.
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[YEA] 01/15/2010: Marshall from Berkeley, Ca, Us: "I've been having some horrible digestive trouble for weeks, and most recently began experiencing horrible gas pains every 15 minutes. The gas was trapped and would not come out either end. After 3 days of suffering, I decided to give ACV a try at this website's recommendation. GAS PAIN GONE! Almost instantly, the gas pains disappeared and I began farting and burping. I have never felt so grateful for flatulence! :-D Thank God for Apple Cider Vinegar and this website!!!"
Replies12/15/2011: Ms. Cynt from Chicago, Il replies: "I have the Apple Cider Vinegar pills. I stopped taking them because they made me go to the bathroom. But as some of you said, Apple Cider Vinegar helps remove the toxins from your body. So I will try to use them again. Thanks."
[YEA] 02/27/2008: javaid from Manama, Bahrain: "upon ur suggestion i have tried the organic apple cider vinegar.well it seems it has started working.now I dont feel lots of gas in my stomaach.although some of it still remains. I think it will go too. thanks to the acv but it should be organic. dont drink neat. it will harm ur throat. mix with quarter glass of water or juice. drink afater having ur lunch and again after dinner."
[YEA] 12/29/2007: Rozita from Mitchellville, Maryland: "I was diagnosed with Acid Reflux August 2006. I was subscribed Nexium, which I used for over a year until one month ago. I found your website through an employee. I can't believe it but ACV healed my reflux and gas problems. I take 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons of ACV with water every morning before I do or eat anything. I don't have any problems anymore. I can sleep laying flat now. It is wonderful. I will use this for the rest of my life."
[YEA] 11/13/2007: Tracy from Delray Beach , Florida: "ACV took away my (gas) pain! I, too, suffer from terrible gas -- just about everything in my heathy diet gives me a problem. Have tried many other things, such as Beano, Gas-X, etc. Nothing really made much difference. Decided to try the ACV, and have noticed a remarkable improvement in just one week: hardly any gas pains, rumbling noises, bloating -- just a little amount (normal) of flatulence in the a.m. I take a couple of tablespoons after meals, straight out of the bottle."
Replies10/29/2011: Delila from Tel Aviv, Israel replies: "Be careful when drinking Apple Cider Vinegar neat as it can ruin the enamel of your teeth. Drink it with a straw so that it does not touch teeth and after that rinse teeth."
[YEA] 10/20/2007: dj from perth amboy,NJ: "Apple Cider vinegar remedy cured my gas in 10 minutes."
Replies11/14/2011: Cougarmutt from Atlanta, Georgia replies: "I will be giving it a try this evening."
[YEA] 02/03/2006: Kat from Arlington, Texas: "I suffer from very bad gas. I used to be a fast food junkie and now eat lots of fruits veggies, and whole grains. I started using apple cidar vinegar to help with digestion since some of my gas didn't go away with cutting back the fast food. The Apple Cidar Vinegar really helps with these symptoms. I take 2 tbsp in the morning after breakfast, 2 after lunch and 2 or 3 tbsp before bed. I know it's alot but I now don't have strange noises coming from my stomache region while out in public."
Replies11/15/2012: Karen from Clarkston, Michigan replies: "I am going to give this a try too. I have switched over to an all natural vegan diet and heavens to besty, I cant stop the band... They keep tootin all day!"
[YEA] Denise from Brooklyn NY: "I have been taking ACV (2 teaspoons ACV and maple syrup) for almost a week. I have been having problems with gas--terrible gas. Everything that I ate gave me gas. I noticed in the very same day that I took the ACV my gas pains have disappeared. However, one of my tooth that has multiple fillings is hurting me. Now I understand why. I will just use a straw. I love my ACV. I am trying to loose weight also."
[YEA] Mom from Collierville, TN: "I was curious about ACV and decided to take a 2T shot of it. Yikes! I thought I had poisoned myself. It burned my throat, my esophogus, and stomach sooooo bad! After I realized I wasn't going to die (ha ha) I started to relax. Later in the evening I kept thinking...What is this feeling I'm feeling? I realized it was what I wasn't feeling...heartburn, gas and muscle pain. I might try it again...this time diluted of course."
Replies03/31/2011: Hia Ama from Miamisburg, Oh replies: "I loved your post. I too have used ACV with no pleasure to my tastebuds. Thanks Mom! However it has eliminated dibilitating menstral migraines. I have one more thing to add to the list of things to try for healing and well being. Stop referring to ailments as "yours". So many people claim illness as thier own... My headaches... My ulcer.. My PMS. Stop!"
04/08/2012: Magergenu1 from Upper Marlboro, Md replies: "Thank you for your reply! Correct, TRUE sicknesses are NOT ours! Don't sit back and accept it."
Baking Powder
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[YEA] 06/05/2008: Danielle from Winnipeg, Canada: "Baking powder instantly took away the pain from bloating caused by gas.It really works. After trying several things and feeling so nauseous with pain, I finally tried taking 1 tbsp of baking powder with hot water. Within minutes it took the pain away. It taste really awful, but works like magic."
Replies01/16/2012: Lori from Dania, Fl replies: "Please don't take baking POWDER..... Not powder. It's baking soda... Soda... Soda. Most people get it- I don't know where this guy is this mixed up."
Baking Soda
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09/09/2012: Chiara from Kennesaw, Ga/usa: "I was in serious upper abdominal gas pain for hours upon hours the today. I tried everything until finally I came across this website. I dont like taking medicine unless im practically dying so I was eager to try these remedies. I being a poor college student all I had was baking soda. After a coffee cup full of hot water and a tsp or baking soda, the pain finally subsided. I couldnt have gotten through the night with this pain so this was literally a life saver!!!!!!!
Totally amazing... Hope it works for everyone else too!!!"
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