Ways To get Relieved from Bloating And Gas

We all have that one relative in our family who is constantly burping or complaining of bloating and gas as soon as they eat chole bhature, aloo puri, or any other fried item. Or there will be someone who may always feel bloated no matter how less or more they eat.

I have had many in my known ones who eventually either decided to either avoid these delicious fried items or continued with their burping stories forever. Well, the choices are always ours to make.

But to tell you the truth, we have all gas or bloating issues at some or other, but we just don’t talk about it as it could make us look like that burping relative.

And more often than we confuse our bloating or gas with acidity, be our own doctors, and start eating pudin hara or digene. But the fact is that bloating, gas, and acidity are different things and not necessarily a digestion issues.

With little tweaks and twists, you can get relieved from these issues and continue to enjoy your delicious meals.

Let’s look at what each means and what you can do to get relieved.

How Do You Know You Have Gas?

The most common way of telling that you have gas is when you start to burp, especially sour burp (or as we call it in Hindi – khatti dakkar), or when you start to feel excessively bloated.

In most cases, bloating may happen due to excessive gas in your stomach that may be there for some time now. I am sure this would have instantly reminded you of every Indian mother’s dialogue, “zyada der bhuke mat raho warna gas ho jayegi.” It is the same gas that she has always tried telling you.

The most common reasons you have these issues in the first place are your food-eating behavior and, in some cases, bacterial fermentation in certain types of food.

Some other behaviors, such as chewing gum for long and gulping (eating quickly) your food or drink, can even cause you to swallow more air, making you feel bloated or gas. You should try and include food items that are good for the stomach and will not cause gas and bloating.

Let’s look at some of the things that can lead to these situations.

Eating Behaviors

• When you are talking while eating.
• When using a straw instead of a glass to drink.
• When you overload your stomach with excess food.
• If you have had something very hold or cold.

Food Reasons

1. Drinking carbonated-rich beverages, such as cold drinks.
2. Eating spicy, fatty, or fried food products.
3. At times, it can also happen with eating broccoli or onions.
4. Consuming too many beans, like channa or rajma.
5. Eating food that is high in sugar content.

What are the Different Ways of Avoiding Gas and Bloating Issues?

By now, you may have known why you feel bloating or gastric on certain occasions. It is time to figure out how to control or reduce these episodes. After all, nobody likes a gastric experience after eating something that they love the most.

1. We have always been taught to eat lighter and more frequent meals; it is time to implement this in case you experience these issues.
2. Remember how our parents used to scold us if we used to eat food fast without chewing correctly? So, eating slowly and chewing properly is the key.
3. Prefer drinking your favorite drink at room temperature.
4. Increase your physical activity and indulge in walks, runs, swims, or jogs.
5. Always sit up straight and do not lie down immediately after eating food.
6. Try taking a small stroll after eating; it will help quick digestion.

Remember to eat every kind of food item in your diet as a perfect and balanced diet is a mix of all.

Try eating smaller meals and gradually increasing after seeing the difference.

Good to know –

Eating reduced or limited quantity meals will result in healthy gut, making your tummy a healthier and happier.

What are Some Home Remedies to Get Relieved from Bloating and Gas?

I am sure you would have seen a lot of advertisements on TV for products that are good at resolving these issues. Or you may have people telling you to take medicines they have been using for the same problem.

Before doing any self-medication, getting in touch with a doctor and discussing your case will be a good idea.

It is not necessary that you will need to take medicines to get rid of your bloating issues; instead, you can even try these home remedies for good digestion and see if something works for you.

1. Tea for Bloating

If you frequently face gas-related issues, keep peppermint and chamomile tea handy with you. Peppermint tea has a high concentration of flavonoids (an element that helps to calm the bacteria in your digestive tract) that helps relieve these issues.

It is the best tea known for soothing and relaxing your gut.

On the other hand, Chamomile tea has oils that have a very carminative (an herb that helps prevent and control gas) effect that helps break molecules in the digestive tract and prevent you from such episodes.

2. Star Anise for Bloating

Star Anise or Chakra Phool is an Indian spice widely used in our kitchens.

But people don’t know how important it can be to help reduce your bloating episodes ⁽¹⁾. You can boil 2-3 star anise in water, let it cool, and drink it to reduce the bloating or gastric issues.

3. Caraway Seeds for Bloating

Like Chakra Phool, Caraway seeds or jeera, as we say in India, are also effective in curbing your bloating issues⁽²⁾. You will always find jeera in your kitchen, and by boiling some in water and drinking it, you can get instant relief from the problem.

Moreover, giving it to your kids who may experience gastric or bloating issues is even safe. You can even check for caraway seed oil and apply it to your stomach for instant relief.

4. Coriander Seeds for Bloating

My mother-in-law had always told me to soak coriander seeds in water overnight and drink them in the morning as a home remedy for any digestion problems, which used to work^(3). You can try doing it if you have gas and bloating issues frequently.

If you can’t soak them overnight or miss doing it, you can even boil these seeds in water, strain them, and drink them for quick relief.

5. Fennel Seeds for Bloating

Not everybody knows why they are given sugar-coated fennel seeds in restaurants after eating. Fennel seeds are great in aiding digestion and preventing gas; hence, the reason for food joints giving “saunf cheeni” when they ask you to pay your bill ⁽⁴⁾. Fennel seeds have properties that help soothe and relax your gut, thus preventing bloating episodes.

You can boil some of these seeds in water or milk and give these to your kids and family commonly. And, if your family is fond of drinking tea, add some when preparing it for them. It will not only enhance the taste and also keep your gut healthy.

6. Turmeric for Bloating and Gas

Yet another power-packed ingredient that is readily available at all times. Remember the “haldi wala dhoodh” you must have had and heard about its incredible benefits.

Turmeric is a golden spice with numerous health benefits, including helping prevent bloating and improve digestion ⁽⁵⁾.

Drinking turmeric-infused water can save you from gas issues while proving effective in your weight loss journey.

So, just like drinking golden milk has its benefits, now drinking this golden water will help you in your digestion.

Final Take on Bloating and Gas

With lifestyle change, there is a change in our eating habits that sometimes tend to cause different health-related problems. Among so many eating options, people often end up either eating more than required or eating what is not required and suitable for their bodies.

At times they may result in people feeling bloated or having gas issues.

The good news is that not always having these episodes means you have a digestion issue and must meet your doctor. You can use natural and safe home remedies that offer instant relief from your problem.

Besides, all these items listed above are great and full of nutrients with many health benefits.

So, while you may be taking them to relieve gas and bloating, they may be doing more wonders in your body than you may know.

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