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5 Effective Home Remedies for Gas

5 Effective Home Remedies for Gas

July 11, 2019

Stomach gas is something that everyone faces once a while, though it might sound like a general and very common issue, it can not only be uncomfortable but also extremely embarrassing. Often released during the process of digestion, gas in stomach is also caused by swallowing of air during food chewing and gulping, and drinking of water with food. Your food choices, intolerance to some foodstuff, long meal gaps or other stomach problems can also cause gas trouble which might result in bloating, sharp stomach gas pain, cramps, swelling, tightness, etc. 


While there are multiple over-the-counter medicines to cure the gas problem, it is best to take a trip to your own kitchen and get any of these 5 effective home remedies for gas that work their magic quickly and provide you relief from gas problems.


Ajwain or Carom Seeds


This is one of the most effective and easy home remedies that you can take to cure gas in stomach and get instant relief from gas. Ajwain contains thymol that helps in secretion of gastric juices and restores healthy digestion. Take a teaspoon full of ajwain and mix it with some black salt and dried ginger to cure gas trouble symptoms.  Alternatively, you can also soak three tablespoons of ajwain in lime juice and let it dry; once done, mix the dried powder with black salt and intake a tablespoon twice a day to get rid of gastric problems permanently.


Ginger Tea


Ginger is a very strong natural carminative and is full of anti-oxidants that help break and release stomach gas. It also efficiently eases gastric contractions and gastrointestinal irritation through its phenolic compounds. Take some (about an inch) fresh grated ginger and mix it in a cup of hot water, letting it sit for 5 minutes.

Once the water is enriched with ginger essence, strain it and drink it warm. Use can also add lime or honey to enhance the taste as per need. Drinking ginger tea two to three times a day can help effectively treat the gas problem. Take ginger tea post meals for best results in gas relief.


Jeera Water


Benefits of jeera for gas have been known for decades. Jeera/cumin seeds are enriched with natural oils that stimulate salivary glands and promote better digestion. It is also very effectual in reducing stomach pain and stomach burning. You can take a tablespoon of cumin seeds, boil them in two cups of water for approximately 10-15 minutes until the essence is extracted into the water. Once done, let the water cool down after which you can strain the water and drink it after all three meals to get rid of gas problems.


Heeng or Asafoetida


Very widely used in cooking meals, Heeng is a boon for people suffering from a gas problem. Enriched with anti-bacterial, anti-spasmodic, laxative, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic elements, Heeng can cure gas troubles, flatulence, and irritable bowel syndrome. Heeng is anti-flatulent and hence stops the growth of gut bacteria that produce excess gas in the body. Take about half a tablespoon of Heeng powder and mix it with some lukewarm water. Drink the mixture once a day to ensure gas relief. You should also include this magical ingredient in your daily meals as it helps digest heavy food easily. If you do not like the taste of it, you can take some Heeng, mix it in lukewarm mustard oil, and massage it on and around your navel for instant relief from gas. You can also add some Heeng to your ginger tea; the combination has proven to be extremely successful in curing the gas problem.


Lime Juice with Baking Powder


This easy home remedy does not only provide relief from gas problem but also solves a lot of internal body problems. It is one of the easiest, fastest, and effective home remedies for acidity and gas troubles. Post your meals, simply take half a tablespoon of baking soda, a teaspoon full of lime juice, and add it to a glass of water to relieve the gas in stomach. This superb concoction of lime juice and baking soda is known to create carbon dioxide which helps in digestion. The mixture starts working immediately and is widely famous to reduce bloating and flatulence in the body.


These are some not all but definitely the most effective home remedies for gas problems. Apart from these remedies, you can also incorporate some of the below changes in your diet and lifestyle to keep all gas problems at bay.


•    Include yogurt in your diet
•    Avoid junk food
•    Eat small, healthy meals in small intervals
•    Eat slowly and chew well
•    Do not talk while eating
•    Avoid straws
•    Eat light and less oily meals
•    Choose non-carbonated drinks
•    Quit smoking

Healthy eating and habits are the secrets to a healthy tummy. Healthy tummy is always happy tummy!
 


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