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Soak your beans. Beans are
a great source of fiber and protein, but for many prople, eating them can
be an "explosive" enterprise. Rather than give up beans, however, you can
try adjusting the way you prepare them. A doctor suggests the following
technique for decreasing the flatulogenic effects of beans: Soak the beans
overnight, then dump the water out. Pour new water in and cook the beans
for about half an hour. Throw that water out, put in new water and cook
for another 30 minutes. Drain the water out for the last time, put water
in and finish cooking.
Stay calm. Emotional stress can play a major role in worsening a flatulence problem. The gastrointestinal tract is exquisitely sensitive to anxiety, anger and depression. A network of nerves connects this area of the body to the brain and when you are under stress, muscles in the abdomen tighten. The results are painfull spasms. Eating while inder stress also make you swallow air, which can worsen the problem. Get physical. Sometimes, flatulence is less a matter of a faulty diet than of a faulty digestive process; the smooth passage of foods down the digestive tract may be hindered. Exercise helps to regulate the process. A doctor recommended taking a walk when things get uncomfortable. You can also apply pressure to your abdomen or lie facedown of the floor with a pillow bunched up under your abdomen to help relieve discomfort. Rocking back and forth on the floor with you knees drawn up to your chest and your arms wrapped arounf your legs may also help. So might a heating pad placed on your abdomen. Bust the belch. Habits that can lead to excessive belching can also cause problems with flatulence. Get activated. Activated charcoal tablets, available without a prescription may help to absorb some excess gas and calm flatulence. If you are taking any prescription medications, however, ask your pharmacists whether the activated charcoal will interfere with them. Reach for relief. A variety of nonprescription preparations containing simethicone (such as Mylanta and Maalox) may ease gassiness. |
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