It is an embarrassing problem that few people wish to discuss, but the fact is it is a fact of nature. We all pass gas now and then. But there are some people who do it more often than others. In fact, some people even have a chronic flatulence problem.
This problem is more common than believed, and is usually due to dietary reasons. It could also have to do with the fact that one is allergic or has problems digesting certain types of food. In fact, the most common cause of flatulence is lactose intolerance. Lactose intolerant people are unable to properly digest dairy based food products. Other people might have problems with grain based foods such as rye or wheat. Still others have problems with flatulence as the result of eating meals that are heavy in carbohydrates.
As embarrassing as it can be, there are several home based herbal remedies out there that can help eliminate the problem of gas. Depending on which remedy you choose to employ, the gas will either be neutralized or expelled altogether from your body.
One of the best herbal remedies for gas is peppermint or spearmint. It can be taken in the form of candies, teas, or naturally. This is also a good cure for nausea and vomiting. Babies with stomach problems can also be treated with mint. Simply stick a small mint candy in a bottle with distilled water and feed it to the baby. Babies tend to like the taste of mint, because it is sweet.
You can also drink green tea, or take Alfalfa or Parsley supplements to get rid of your flatulence. This is a good way of neutralizing gas.
People with serious flatulence problems often turn to garlic as a means of curing their ills. Garlic is an effective herbal remedy. It expels gas from the digestive tract, as well as the intestines. As chronic farting is often a sign of an overgrowth of yeast bacteria in one’s digestive tract, taking garlic for a few days can help get rid of that overgrowth and balance one’s body functions.
Since flatulence is primarily a digestive problem, however, it is best to change your diet in addition to taking these herbal remedies. Gas sufferers might want to simply experiment with the way they eat for a few days to see if that takes care of the problem.