Tips from the therapist

Suggestions for Alleviating Gas 

Having some gas is a normal part of intestinal health and functioning. Excessive and/ or painful gas is not! 

  • Use herbs, digestive enzymes, or charcoal.(Remember charcoal or bentonite clay will also pull out the good metals and minerals so use with discretion).
  • Exercise with yoga, swimming and walking.
  • Practice breathing exercises
  • Meditate
  • Massage the abdomen gently
  • Take colon hydrotherapy treatments
  • Fast
  • Take a hot bath
  • Avoid complex sugars and starches
  • Peppermint oil supplements
  • Have hot lemon & ginger infused tea

 

Hi there

Recession is here and we are all feeling stressed,this may be the very cause of digestive problems for some and exacerbation of it in others. These are some herbs found in our kitchens which are helpful in soothing digestive problems.

Garlic : a powerful digestive aid and gas reliever. It is also an antibiotic and works on pathogenic bacteria.

Anise: A tea brewed from the crushed seeds can relieve digestive disorders and cramps.

Fennel: similar in taste to Anise, is used to relieve gas too. It is sold fresh in some supermarkets and can be juiced or chopped into salads.

Ginger: A time proven remedy for upset stomach, indegestion and cramps. Fresh ginger and orange juice are the basis for the much loved oriental sweet and sour sauce and salad dressings.

Olive Oil: An excellent laxative and it also stimulates the production of liver bile.

Parsley: A natural antispasmodic which helps to settle the stomach after a meal. It is great juiced with carrot or minced in salads.

Tumeric: Essential to the foods of India ,especially in curry. 3000 years ago Indian healers used it to treat obesity. It stimulates the flow of bile from the liver, which breaks down dietary fats. In Asia, it was used to treat stomach disorders and liver related ailments, modern research shows that it protects against gallbladder disease.

Dill: Best known as a digestive aid and remedy for a sour, gassy stomach.

Caraway: Soothing for gas and other stomach disorders,toss a few seeds in your next soup or stew.

Basil: Greek word for king, is an effective remedy for a variety of digestive disorders including stomach cramps, vomiting and constipation.

Cardamom: A standard ingredient of curry. it stimulates the production of gastric juices, improves metabolism and even helps relieve gas.

Peppermint: Lessens the amount of time food spends in the stomach by stimulating the gastric lining. It also releases the intestinal muscles, effective also for stomach ache, vomiting and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).

Papaya: Breaks down and metabolises protein and relieves indigestion.

Celery: Has a calming effect of the digestive system, relieving gas and indigestion. Why not try a pint juiced!

Next time helpful hints to ease constipation.

That's all for now!  Keep checking to see my other tips to help ease your digestive problems.

Veronica