Abdominal gases
Many people suffer from the problem of flatulence, and collect gases in the digestive system, and the exit of some embarrassing and disturbing sounds, due to many negative habits, and eating some foods that contain gases, and there are many drugs that help to get rid of this problem, But sometimes it is useless, and there are some herbs that help to get rid of gases, which is what we will mention in this article.
Causes of gas in the abdomen
- Gum Maker.
- Drink soft drinks.
- Wear large dentures.
- Smoking cigarettes.
- Neural colon injury.
- Constipation that causes bloating.
- Burping that increases the proportion of air in the digestive system.
- Take some medical drugs, some supplements.
- Bowel obstruction.
- Change in the rate of hormones in the body; ie period of menstrual cycle.
Foods that aggravate the problem of gases
- Legumes: Beans, lentils, chickpeas, beans.
- Vegetables: halion, artichokes, cabbage, cucumbers, onions, peas, potatoes, radishes, green peppers.
- Milk and dairy products: dairy, cheese.
- Eggs, and wheat bran.
- Fruits: watermelon, pear, apple, banana, apricot, peach.
- Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, fruit juice.
- Fatty, fried foods.
- Canned foods with high lactose content.
- Some supplements.
Treatment of herbal gases
- Fennel seeds: Chew fennel seeds after eating meals, add a tablespoon of fennel seeds to a cup of boiling water, let it soak for 10 minutes, then drain it, and eat it three times a day.
- Mint: Place a tablespoon of fresh mint in a cup of boiling water for 10 minutes, then take three cups a day, or place a few leaves of fresh mint.
- Aniseed: Eat a cup of boiled anise seeds that eliminates the abdominal gases because it contains properties that help to relax the digestive system.
- Ginger: Place five thin pieces of ginger in a cup of hot water, leave for ten minutes with honey, a little lemonade, eat three cups a day, or add a tablespoon of ginger before eating, or add ginger powder During cooking.
Tips for reducing abdominal gases
- Drink large amounts of water half an hour before eating meals, because it facilitates digestion.
- Eat and drink slowly; because eating quickly causes swallowing a lot of air, leading to the formation of gas in the abdomen.
- Reducing chewing gum, smoking, and eating juice through the straw causes the stomach to fill with air.
- Avoid eating meals containing artificial sweeteners.