Flatulence can be prevented or improved through proper nutrition, avoiding heavy or spicy meals, and reducing the consumption of gaseous beverages.
Eating in an orderly way is also important. Eat in quiet without the distration of the television, radio, or newspaper. Eat meals at regularly set times without skipping any meals.
Chew food well, eat slowly, and drink liquids in moderation while eating, especially carbonated drinks.
Cook pasta fully so that it does not lead to gastrointestinal discomfort and avoid freshly baked bread.
Replace coffee with decaffeinated teas or homemade teas of mint, anise, fennel or sage, or add a few grains of anise, fennel or cumin to an infusion of chamomile.
These herbs and spices aid digestion and relax the muscles of the large intestine, which helps relieve the discomfort of excess gas.
If these measures fail, you may wish to consider medicinal activated charcoal tablets, such as brand name CharcoCap.
Charcoal tablets have been reported as effective in reducing both the odor and quantity of flatus when taken immediately before food that is likely to cause flatulence.
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