Gas and gas Pain are normal but can be a stinky embarrassing situation

If its one of those Sneaky petes that you think you an get away with and no one will ntice believe me that stinky smell coming from you will definitely give you away. Ha ha ha.. Gas and gas pain are normal. It is really embarrassing if by chance, you pass gas with a stinking smell before someone. You might be wondering about its solution. You can easily avoid it. Know more about it-causes, symptoms and prevention and best home remedies in the following article.
Gas and gas pain are often caused by air you swallow when you eat or drink fast and breakdown of some indigested food by harmless bacteria. It is also made by the food you're digesting. High fiber foods such as beans, vegetables, fruits and grains can create a lot of gas. So can dairy foods for some people.
Most adults pass gas from 8 to 20 times a day. Now thats a smelling day. Smile.. Seriously tho Gas of the stomach consists primarily of odorless vapors-carbon dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and sometimes methane. The unpleasant smell of flatulence (anus) comes from bacteria releases small amounts of gas that contains sulphur.
Common Causes of Gas and Gas Pain:
Swallowed air
Normal breakdown of some undigested foods by harmless bacteria present in the large intestines.
Symptoms of Gas and Gas Pain:
Burping
Passing gas
Pain or bloating in the abdomen
Abdominal bloating
Belching
Prevention of Gas and Gas Pain:
You can almost avoid too much of gas and gas pains by simply changing your diet. The following are few suggestions.
Buy dry beans rather than canned ones. Soak them overnight in water, then pour out the water and replace it with fresh water for cooking. Make sure to cook the beans until they are soft.
If you do use canned beans rinse them first. Its best tho if your going out on a date or get togethere with friends that you eat no beans at all that day and the day before to make be safe and not embarrase yourself with a smellAdding beans and over the counter digestive aid.
For a good source of protein try tofu a soy food: it's easier to digest than beans.
Drink plenty of liquids.
Avoid foods and snacks sweetened with fructose or sorbitol.
Eat slowly, chew your food thoroughly and don't over eat.
Take a walk after meals. Mild exercise improves digestion and helps move gas through the system faster.
Avoid carbonated drinks and don't chew gum or drink through a straw; these can put extra air in the system.
Tips to Cure Gas and Gas Pain:
Try teas made with anise, peppermint, chamomile or fennel to relieve gas pains.
Take simethicone an (antacid) to help reduce gas.
If you need to release gas do it- even if you have to leave the room.
If you have sever gas pains, try lying on your back and pulling your legs up to your chest. It's easier to expel the gas this way.
Do not smoke or use other tobacco products.
Increase the amount of fluid you drink, especially water. Adults should drink at least 10 glasses of liquid a day.
Home Remedies for Gas and Gas Pain:
Take some lemon verbena leaves, blanch them and drink.
For stomach pain due to gas mix 1 teaspoon of fresh grated ginger and 1 teaspoon of lime juice. Take it immediately after your meal. You can massage your stomach with fennel oil to relieve the pain.
Put sliced or powdered root in a glass of boiling water, wait for 5 minutes and drink. Repeat 3 times a day.
Blanch parsley and drink 3 to 4 times a day.
Blanch two grams of passion fruit; mix it with 1/4 cup of water and drink.
Take one glass of boiling water and put two tablespoons of peach leaves in the water. Wait for 10 to 15 minutes and drink it. Repeat it 3 times in a day.
You can drink peppermint tea or chamomile tea.
Eat coriander seeds. It relieves you from both gas and gas pain.
Drink carbonated water
Take a cup of boiling water; add grinded ginger root and honey and it as tea. I hope these old folks remedies will help those of you with gas problems. Believe me your not alone with this problem, but at least you can do something abut it without going out and spending alot of money buying stuff at the drugstore when you have all these things right in your kitchen that can help you out,,,.......... Lilyruths"This and that friendly cottage" Pets welcomed. "Old folks remedies, to cure what ailes you.. find it here. You can leave your COMMENTS, your likes or dislikes,"this and that" Speak about anything is what this cottage is all about! Tell your friends. about "Lilyruths "And SUBSCRIBE to my Readers Feeds: http://feeds.feedburner.com/LilyruthsThisAndThatFriendlyCottageYourPetsAreWelcomed and please if you enjoy my articles and feel they are of value to you then do Donate so that I can make my dream come true by being able to reach my goal of getting my own shelter for dogs who need homes and food and especially love; Your kind donations can make a difference and help get this shelter so please open your hearts and Donate whatever you can just HIT THE DONATE BUTTONS.... thank you Lilyruth