What are Home Remedies for Bloating?

I have and most of the woman in my family have a family history of bloating and discomfort in the epigastric region. I thought maybe it was hereditary but it can't be. I have been having problems with my stomach for a very long time.

I avoid gas forming foods and prefer not to indulge in them. My aunt went for endoscopies but they couldn't find the problem -- just gall stones which were removed. but she still suffers from the same stomach cramps, bloating, tiredness and abdominal pains. We have tried everything but nothing really helps. Eating is a nightmare. We have to watch what we eat at all times. What is the problem?

To reduce episodes of bloat, eat less, drink clean water (no chlorine), and walk at least 30 minutes several times a week, and remember apple cider vinegar in your water helps keep candida to manageable levels.

@anon43688-- Why do you get bloating? You have to find the reason first before you figure out how to fix it.

I have chronic bloating because I swallow air while talking. Many people say soda is bad but sugar-free soda is great for bloating. I have soda every day and it works really well for me.

I have my soda at home obviously because I can't belch in public. So this might not be the best remedy for everyone, but it's better than taking medicine.

@anon88974-- If you're lactose intolerant, you shouldn't be having milk products with lactose. You need to get the lactose-free milk. That's the only bloating treatment for you.

@anon297991-- That sounds like a great remedy. I love ginger. I wonder if this is also the reason that chai is drank after meals.

Indian chai is made with various spices like cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and ginger. My Indian friends drink it all the time, especially before and after meals. It must help with digestion and bloating from food. Especially considering the number of lentils used in Indian cooking.

@turquoise-- I know what you mean, that's the worst part about menstruation for me. I feel so bloated and my pants feel tight all of the sudden.

There is no quick fix to bloating unfortunately because it's a part of the process. Menstruation really can't take place without some bloating. But you can make things easier for yourself by doing a couple of things.

A great remedy for menstruation bloating is a warm bath with Epsom salt. I learned this from my sister who is a nurse and it really works. I take a bath with Epsom salt in it in the first couple of days of my period and my bloating is not as bad.

The other thing I do is I try not to eat salty foods. Salt holds up water so it will make you even more bloated. Same goes for caffeine. Caffeine actually gets rid of water in the body but that means that you have to drink more water to replace what you lost and that leads to more bloating.

Are there any remedies for bloating during menstruation?

This is the only time I get bloating and it's very uncomfortable.

The best way to prevent bloating has to be avoiding foods that cause flatulence like beans, cabbage and cauliflower. These foods cause a lot of gas in the digestive system because they contain sugars that our body can't digest. It will cause intestinal bloating in everyone regardless of their overall health.

I do eat these foods but not very often. I also make sure to soak beans overnight before eating them and I always cook cabbage and cauliflower thoroughly. These tips decrease bloating somewhat.

You can have lukewarm water with some crushed ginger juice in it when bloating occurs. This helps relieve the gas trapped in the body causing bloating.

I think that water is one of the best bloating remedies. Most people just don't drink enough pure water every day to flush all the toxins out of their bodies, so gas builds up and causes pain.

I used to drink one or two sodas every day, along with sweet tea and coffee. After I replaced the soda and tea with several bottles of water per day, I stopped having bloating pains. It's a simple remedy that anyone with a faucet can try.

@StarJo – Broccoli, almonds, and sunflower seeds have helped me resolve my bloating issues. However, some people get really bloated after eating broccoli, so anyone trying it for the first time should just eat a little bit and see what happens.

Raw broccoli is great with Italian dressing. Steamed broccoli tastes good without anything added to it, and it's so easy to make. It's the perfect side dish to just about any meal.

@olittlewood – Back when I ate white bread, I had constant bloating. After I switched to whole grain bread, the bloating stopped.

I also switched to whole grain cereal, and I started eating granola bars for snacks. Even though you aren't supposed to add a whole bunch of fiber to your diet at once, just making one switch like this at a time is helpful.

I rarely ever experience bloating anymore. I have gradually incorporated other high-fiber foods into my diet.

Apples can cause bloating in some people, but in others, they can actually provide bloating relief. I've experienced both, and I think that the timing was the difference.

I ate an apple for dessert once I was already almost full, and it gave me gas and stomach pains. However, I ate one on an empty stomach and washed it down with a glass of water, and it didn't hurt me at all.

In fact, it relieved my constipation. I had heard that apples were good for this, and it is true. Apple juice can work even faster, but don't drink too much of it, or you will get diarrhea.

I have the same problem and what can I do?

I am allergic to milk and milk products (lactose intolerance). What do I do in case of stomach bloating? Please help.

eating ripe paw paw (papaya) helps get rid of my gas problem. Eat at least a cereal bowl full in the morning and before going to bed.

is there anything else I can use at home to relieve my bloating? This gives me an idea but tea also makes me sick. Any help is appreciated.

are there any foods that you can add to your daily diet that can help reduce that abdominal bloating?