Can someone please tell me a natural remedy for gas in the bowel.?

Question

I would greatly appreciate if someone could tell me what I could take for excess gas in the bowel. It is extremely embarrassing to have to go to a function or meeting and have to leave the room several times to pass wind. I usually avoid eating foods that would make the situation worse but there must be some natural remedies that I could take to help me with this. Someone sugested Fennel or Ginger or is there something else that will help. I have tried Charcoal bu that didnt help much. Thanks Margaret.

Answer 1

Peppermint oil is a natural remedy.  Nothing works like simethecone though, it's effective and quick.

Answer 2

Fennel and chamomile. You can carry tinctures with you, Purse...car.  Or make a large batch of tea and drink as need... even at room temp. I know people who keep a small ziplock of fennel seeds with them and chew after a meal.

You also might want to supplement with a pro-biotic. It sounds like your intestinal flora is imbalanced.

You may also want to start keeping a food diary, making notes about what foods are worse then others and avoid those.

Answer 3

I saw a commercial for this once....

Take Beano & there will Beano gas lol

Answer 4

Treatment

If your gas pains are caused by another health problem, treating the underlying condition may offer relief. Otherwise, bothersome gas is generally treated with dietary measures, lifestyle modifications or over-the-counter medications. Although the solution isn't the same for everyone, with a little trial and error, most people are able to find some relief.

Diet

The following dietary changes may help reduce the amount of gas your body produces or help gas move more quickly through your system:

    * Try to identify and avoid the foods that affect you the most. Some of the worst offenders for many people include beans, onions, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, artichokes, asparagus, pears, apples, peaches, prunes, sugar-free candies and chewing gum, whole-wheat bread, bran cereals or muffins, beer, sodas and other carbonated beverages, milk, cream, ice cream and ice milk.

    * Try cutting back on fried and fatty foods. Often, bloating results from eating fatty foods. Fat delays stomach emptying and can increase the sensation of fullness.

    * Temporarily cut back on high-fiber foods. Add them back gradually over weeks. If you take a fiber supplement, try cutting back on the amount you take and build up your intake gradually. If your symptoms persist, you might try a different fiber supplement. Be sure to take fiber supplements with at least 8 ounces of water and drink plenty of extra liquids throughout each day.

    * Reduce your use of dairy products. Try using low-lactose dairy foods, such as yogurt, instead of milk. Or try using products that help digest lactose, such as Lactaid or Dairy Ease. Consuming small amounts of milk products at one time or consuming them with other foods also may make them easier to digest. In some cases, however, you may need to eliminate dairy foods completely.

    * Try a cup of peppermint tea. Peppermint oil contains menthol, which appears to have an antispasmodic effect on the smooth muscles of your digestive tract. You may find that a warm cup of peppermint tea can provide relief from gas and gas pain. On the other hand, peppermint may contribute to heartburn and acid reflux.

Lifestyle

The following modifications to your lifestyle also may help:

    * Try smaller meals. Eat several small meals throughout the day instead of two or three larger ones.

    * Eat slowly, chew your food thoroughly and don't gulp. If you have a hard time slowing down, put down your fork between each bite.

    * Avoid chewing gum, hard candies and drinking through a straw. These activities can cause you to swallow more air.

    * Don't eat when you're anxious, upset or on the run. Try to make meals relaxed occasions and eat slowly. Eating when you're stressed can interfere with digestion.

    * Check your dentures. Poorly fitting dentures can cause you to swallow excess air when you eat and drink.

    * Don't smoke. Cigarette smoking can increase the amount of air you swallow.

Over-the-counter remedies

Some products may help, but they aren't always effective. Consider trying:

    * Beano. Add Beano to beans and vegetables to help reduce the amount of gas they produce. For Beano to be effective, you need to take it with your first bite of food. It works best when there's only a little gas in your intestines.

    * Lactase supplements. Supplements of the enzyme lactase (Lactaid), which helps you digest lactose, may help if you are lactose intolerant. You might also try dairy products that are lactose-free or have reduced lactose. They're available at most grocery stores.

    * Simethicone. See if you benefit from using one of the many over-the-counter products that contain simethicone (Gas-X, Gelusil, Mylanta, Mylicon). Simethicone helps break up the bubbles in gas and may help with excessive belching.

    * Activated charcoal. Charcoal tablets (CharcoCaps, Charcoal Plus, others) also may help. You take them before and after a meal. They're available in natural food stores and many drugstores.

Answer 5

Gee whiz! What are you eating?! I agree with the beano and simethicone suggestions. Peppermint oil too. Maybe you should look into digestive enzymes. You can get these at any health food store.

Answer 6

peppermint plus which you can get at a vitamin store.

Answer 7

Try yoga to help balance your system, especially where you lie on your back and bring your feet over your head. Also, maybe stop drinking out of straws and try not to swallow air with your food.

Answer 8

Take a Teaspoon of coriander powder with some warm water + avoid drinking dark black tea (if you do that is)..........

and fix a cup of mint tea +lots of sugar or preferably sugar cubes (believe it or not there's a difference).

Good Luck

Answer 9

Have you tried "Beano"?