[YEA]  12/07/2007: T.S.Rajah from Wimledon, UK writes: "Fenugreek's leafy form belongs to the spinach family. However, its seeds are useful when cooking to combat the flatulence caused by certain foods, such as lentils and cauliflower. Its anti-viral properties mean it also helps against sore throat and mouth ulcers. Historically, fenugreek has been used to treat diabetes and is now thought to reduce blood pressure."

[YEA]  11/16/2008: Mark from Portland, Oregon writes: "Hi, I have found a great gas/bloating remedy. If you put a capsule of golden seal in an enema bag with warm (purified) water, it makes the best enema. At least for me, it makes me go and go until I am completely clean and fresh. I like it much better than coffee, and it really clears my head. I feel like it gives the digestive tract a fresh start and cleanses my blood. This is also a great way to move out hardened waste and therefore lose some excess weight. It also seems to cure constipation which I used to get, but now is very rare, which usually comes on from eating something bad. I just do another enema! Also I do one whenever I feel like I am starting to get sick and if I do it early enough it just goes away. In fact I haven't taken a sick day in over 4 years! It only takes a few minutes to do and then I just jump in the shower. All the benefits of golden seal in a powerful and quicker way."

[YEA]  12/11/2007: Joyce from Joelton, Tn. writes: "To people who are troubled with flatulence (gas) you may find ginger easier to find than fenugreek seeds -just add 1/4 tsp. of ground ginger to your pot of beans, cabbage,etc. -changes taste little or none."

[YEA]  05/16/2011: Savvyherb from Pittsburgh, Usa writes: "Hi, I'd like to add Oil of Oregano as an amazing remedy for smelly gas. I had tried everything - digestive enzymes, probiotics, betaine (HCL acid), garlic and nothing really worked that well. Or they worked for a while but then stopped working. Now I take a capsule of oil of oregano twice a day with meals. More if I eat a dessert. I've been doing this for over a year and I now rarely have gas. It's truly amazing. But, it may not work on its own - you may need other supplements/diet changes."

[YEA]  11/29/2011: Amy from Marshall, Mn writes: "If you eat popcorn when you have gas, it will relieve the pain and make the gas go away."

[YEA]  01/08/2008: Jake from Chicago, Il writes: "whipple operation for duodenal cancer, psyllium, and flax seed meal. After my cancer operation in 1991 I suffered terrible flatulence - gas in both directions. It was a difficult time for several years - my doctors prescribed pancreatic enzymes that were useless. Eventually I realized because of the removal of my duodenum, digestion of oils and fats especially was impeded. I was better avoiding all oils and fats, but that was not a long term solution. My triglycerides were elevated and I was slowly depleting my essential oils and drying out based on my skin condition. Adding back essential oils (flax mixture) brought my tryglicerides back to normal in the first week but my original gaseous problems were still there. Eventually, after 10 years or so, I discovered psyllium seed that cured the condition entirely when I added it mixed in water before major meals - or before oily or in some cases even when I indulged in pig-out foods. My movements still were not perfect and recently, only the last 5 months or so I discovered flax seed meal or powder is even better - not quite as course in elimination and adding substantially more vitamins and nutrients as I understand it. Either of course would be a life saver for anyone else out there who's an outcast because of runaway flatulence."

02/07/2012: Christine O from Maricopa, Az writes: "Hi, love this site, fascinating to read.. You are a God Send.

Had kidney stone attack, fifth one in 4 years. Try to dissolve stone naturally with lemon juice and apple cider vinegar, did for week and a half, still not passed. Got some kidney stone pills at health food store, did and got relief a week or so later.

Decided to go on alkaline diet, Mornings I have a three fruit smoothie, lunch is basically vegetables and maybe cucumbers and celery and hummus. Cut out all gluten products and sugar.

Eat hardly any meat or dairy, maybe some goat milk cheese on the salad. Lost weight, but the bloating in my stomach has come back the last few days. Started on some Unsulfured organic blackstrap molassed a few days back, was hoping to get more calcium into me without eating dairy. Could that be the culprit? Also started eating bananas in my smoothies in the morning. I have had a bloated stomach since I was 17, I am 58 now.

I also do proper food combining now, but I am still bloating, do you have any suggestions? I have been following diet tips from a nutritionist from Africa who advocates eating lots of fruits, just make sure you eat with nothing else. You mentioned in one of your replies you did not believe we were made to eat fruit, because body can't handle all fructose, so I am really confused. I would love to hear any suggestions, this belly bloat is driving me nuts, I really thought eating this healthy would take care of it. God Bless"

10/12/2011: Lisa from Thousand Oaks, Ca, Usa replies: "Hi Beryl, May I suggest you go to acupuncture and a really good Chinese herbalist. Often they're well trained in both but, not always. I had a lot of help for problems after my 5th child. That was 12 years ago now. My stomach would not go down and I had the worst bloating whenever I would eat. After 3 years, I finally went to a Traditional Chinese Medicine Dr. because no matter how much exercise and diet change, nothing! This was not the reason I was going for though. Interestingly enough, after about 4 sessions my stomach was flat, I had a waist again and I no longer bloated after eating. I hope this helps!"

10/13/2011: Timh from Louisville, Usa replies: "Beryl, you didn't mention having ever done any kind of detox or colon cleansing. So many things influence digestion that it could take yrs to find your cure, but begin with detoxing. Oral bentonite clay will help for sure. I am a big believer in healing magnets. I sleep on a magnetic pad at night and wear a belt during the day. I rotate the belt to: liver, colon, spleen, and stomoch. The magnets remove bad energy, inflammation, and promote healing. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress."

10/13/2011: Bess from Calgary, Alberta, Canada replies: "Hi Beryl - One of the recent books I borrowed from the library is Digestive Wellness by Elizabeth Lipski. She mentions that healing options for intestinal gas include: chewing your food well and eating slowly, increasing fiber gradually, supplementing with probiotics, using digestive enzymes, exploring food sensitivities (including lactose intolerance), not chewing gum, avoiding alcohol sugars (sorbitol, maltitol, etc. ), taking chlorophyll, using ginger, fennel and anise (eg, put 1/2 teaspoon dried ginger in a cup of boiling water - let steep until cool enough to drink), using activated charcoal tablets. Try one at a time and see if it makes a difference. If you have a rebounder (mini-trampoline), the jumping tends to promote gas release and it's good to get the lymph fluid moving.

She also said if the simple measures above don't work, get the following lab tests done: small intestinal bacterial overgrowth test, organic acid testing, comprehensive digestive stool analysis with parasitology, IgE and IgG allergy testing. One of her patients had parasites which caused excessive gas. Once he was treated, no more gas (well, no more than usual and it is usual to pass gas - supposedly 10 to 15 times a day).

Good luck - I hope some of these tips work for you. Cheers, Bess"

11/02/2011: Tony from Streator, Illinois replies: "Hi Beryl, it sounds like you and I have the same problem I had colorectal cancer surgery 3 years ago and adhesions formed around my small intestions causing tremedous pains usually when I am less active such as during chemo or radiation treatments. Mayo clinic told me I would have to put up with it until it got bad enough to do surgery lol wich causes more adhesion. Also, I have been trying to work on this myself and have been good since April. Then 2 weeks ago, had radiation and fatigue set in and wouldn't you know it it happened again- my pains and discomfort last approx 12 hrs after throwing up what is left in my stomach and laying in bed tossing and turning. It finally subsides. My stomach sounds like a thunderstorm right now. I do know when the noises stop that means a blockage is coming. I hope this has helped- feel free to contact me if any questions."

01/21/2012: David from London, Uk replies: "Hi, Beryl you ask what is causing you wind (gas) problem, I have had trapped gas (wind) twice in my life (OMG what pain), and found one time it was caused by severe constipation, but more importantly for me the second time I wasnt constipated, but I had for some time been wearing my trouser belt to tight and I'm convinced it was this.... hope this may be of some help."

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