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| − | Bloating, burping and passing gas are natural and are usually caused by swallowed air or the breakdown of food through digestion.<ref>Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gas-and-gas-pains/in-depth/gas-and-gas-pains/art-20044739</ref> Although gas is often considered a social taboo, it is completely normal and experienced daily by every healthy person. If you are experiencing too much gas though, it can become awkward or painful. Follow the tips in this article to reduce or avoid gas and gas pains. | + | Bloating, burping and passing gas are natural and are usually caused by swallowed air or the breakdown of food through digestion.<ref name="rf17042">Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gas-and-gas-pains/in-depth/gas-and-gas-pains/art-20044739</ref> Although gas is often considered a social taboo, it is completely normal and experienced daily by every healthy person. If you are experiencing too much gas though, it can become awkward or painful. Follow the tips in this article to reduce or avoid gas and gas pains. |
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#Sip water throughout the day. Drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day will prevent bloating and constipation, but gulping the water can actually cause too much gas and bloating. Concentrate on sipping water during your meals and throughout the day. | #Sip water throughout the day. Drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day will prevent bloating and constipation, but gulping the water can actually cause too much gas and bloating. Concentrate on sipping water during your meals and throughout the day. | ||
#Drink tea. Several kinds of tea work wonders for reducing and eliminating gas. Try peppermint, fresh ginger, or lemon tea once a day and wait for results. You can use dried or fresh ingredients and get the same results. | #Drink tea. Several kinds of tea work wonders for reducing and eliminating gas. Try peppermint, fresh ginger, or lemon tea once a day and wait for results. You can use dried or fresh ingredients and get the same results. | ||
| − | #Chew on some seeds. Anise and caraway seeds aid in moving gas through your digestive tract. If you can handle the taste, chew on a handful of either seed throughout the day and keep track of the results.<ref>Everyday Roots, http://everydayroots.com/gas-remedies</ref> | + | #Chew on some seeds. Anise and caraway seeds aid in moving gas through your digestive tract. If you can handle the taste, chew on a handful of either seed throughout the day and keep track of the results.<ref name="rf17043">Everyday Roots, http://everydayroots.com/gas-remedies</ref> |
| − | #Reduce your anxiety. When you are anxious or stressed, you increase your breathing rate which causes you to swallow more air. Practice deep breathing when you get anxious to reduce the likelihood of gas later.<ref>Grandparents.com, http://www.grandparents.com/health-and-wellbeing/health/get-rid-of-gas</ref> | + | #Reduce your anxiety. When you are anxious or stressed, you increase your breathing rate which causes you to swallow more air. Practice deep breathing when you get anxious to reduce the likelihood of gas later.<ref name="rf17044">Grandparents.com, http://www.grandparents.com/health-and-wellbeing/health/get-rid-of-gas</ref> |
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
