After a heavy meal, stomach bloating can feel miserable. Here's a simple way to ease it and prevent gas buildup.
It’s truly uncomfortable, but a trusted grandmother's remedy can help eliminate painful stomach gas.
A naturopath colleague shared this effective natural trick for bloating relief.
Simply mix a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water. Here's how:
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 glass of water
1. Pour water into a glass.
2. Add the baking soda.
3. Stir well with a spoon until fully dissolved.
4. Drink the mixture slowly.
5. Use once a day, no more.
There you have it! Baking soda helps release trapped gases from your stomach. :-)
Quick, easy, and highly effective.
Drink after meals to deflate or with gas-inducing foods like white beans.
Timing matters for optimal results.
- During digestion: Reduces gastric juices and acidity, but may induce burping. Add a few drops of lemon if needed.
- After digestion: Dissolves mucus and deflates the stomach, but absorbs into the bloodstream faster. Avoid if on a low-sodium diet.
Baking soda is an alkaline salt.
It neutralizes stomach acidity, the main cause of bloating.
Effective against bloated belly from certain foods. Opt for fine baking soda for quicker dissolving.
Bloating often brings flatulence as air escapes.
Great news: this remedy also works against flatulence.
Use sparingly, as its salt content can elevate blood pressure.
Not suitable for those limiting salt intake.
Common causes include:
- Eating too quickly, swallowing excess air.
- Drinking carbonated beverages.
- Chewing gum.
- High stress levels.
- Consuming fermentable foods.
- Overly large or fatty meals.
- Antibiotic use disrupting gut flora.
- Using straws for drinks.
