Home remedies to get rid of trapped gas

Gas is a normal part of digestion process. On an average, human beings expel gas at least 14 times a day. If gas builds up in your intestines and you’re unable to expel it, you may start to feel pain and discomfort. It is quite a painful experience often leading to stomach cramps, bloating, heaviness and heartburn. Home remedies for gas are highly effective in dealing with the condition.

Garlic
Fresh garlic works great for those with regular indigestion problems, especially gas. The heating qualities of garlic stimulate gastric fire. You can eat one or two cloves empty stomach with a glass of water or prepare garlic soup.

Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar offers fast and effective respite from many ailments, especially indigestion and other digestive system-related problems. Drink apple cider vinegar mixed in a glass of warm water to get instant relief in gastric problems.

Turmeric
Turmeric is rich in polyphenols, polysaccharides and sterols which relieve digestive and inflammatory medical conditions. It stimulates the liver to function better and regulates bile flow, thereby improving digestion.

Ginger
Ginger works great in helping one get rid of gas. You may either eat it raw or add a few pieces into boiling tea kettle. You may also sprinkle small amount of ginger in your food to prevent gas. A teaspoon of fresh grated ginger before your meal will keep gas problems at bay.

Fenugreek seeds 
Fenugreek seeds are rich in mucilage, a substance responsible for formation of a protective coating on mucus membranes and improving digestion. It not only relieves gas and heartburn, but also strengthens the digestion process. Don’t consume fenugreek if you are allergic, are pregnant or taking anticoagulant drugs.

Chamomile tea 
Chamomile tea has relaxing and sedative properties. It is the perfect home remedy for digestive problems. The herb helps to relieve intestinal gas, diarrhea, chronic heartburn, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and motion sickness. Drink two to three cups in a day.

Lemon
Lemon can be used in many ways. Drinking lemon water or lemon tea is a good way to get some relief from gastric trouble. Adding a pinch of black salt, cumin powder, Ajwain to lemon water makes a great drink for gastric troubles.

You must also avoid foods that aggravate gas and indigestion or are related to its cause in any way. Those with indigestion problems must abstain from fried and processed foods. Stay away from foods that cause gas, such as wheat products, milk and high-fat foods. Watch out for foods such as beans, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, onions, apples, corn, oats, potatoes, pears, prunes and peaches. Figure out your sensitivity to foods that are causing gas. Be observant and proscribe those foods from your diet for a while.