Icare Gas Tea

Icare Gas Tea

Bad digestion is probably the leading cause of gas. This may be caused by a lack of betaine hydrochloric acid or pancreatic enzymes that help the digestion process. If you have gas, bloating, and an upset stomach, take one or two tablets of each with a large meal.

Dietary Certain foods create gas in some people, so by eliminating these foods you will reduce or eliminate the problem. Try removing them one at a time to see which one is causing your problem: beans, onions, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, radishes, peanuts, and raw apples are some of the main offenders.

A study done at the University of Iowa medical found that 30 percent of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms had fructose (a form of sugar) on their breath, and were experiencing stomach pain, gas, or diarrhea. Once fructose consumption was curbed, the symptoms were significantly reduced. Fructose is found in many things, but especially as a sweetener for sodas. Fructose intolerance is rapidly rising due to the tremendous increase in soda consumption.

Other Benefits

Betaine hydrochloric acid will help digest excess food that your digestive system can't handle on its own and help relieve gas, bloating, and an upset stomach. Older people especially are low in this very necessary acid.

Carbonated water It encourages belching to relieve the gas. Celery seeds Chew (but don't swallow) a teaspoon of seeds. This remedy is supposed to provide quick relief.

Chamomile helps improve digestion and aids in expelling trapped gas in the digestive tract. Make a tea by pouring one cup of boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons of the dried herb; cover; steep for fifteen minutes; strain. This remedy is excellent for babies who have colic, too. Give the baby 1/4 cup of tea diluted with an equal amount of water in a bottle before each feeding.

Fennel helps improve digestion and aids in expelling trapped gas in the digestive tract. Make a tea by pouring one cup of boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons of the dried herb; cover; steep for fifteen minutes; strain. This remedy is excellent for babies who have colic, too. Give the baby 1/4 cup of tea diluted with an equal amount of water in a bottle before each feeding.

Peppermint oil improves gas and bloating problems by causing gas trapped in the colon and intestines to be absorbed into the body.

Peppermint The herb peppermint, either in tea form or chewing the leaves, will relax the intestines and make it easier for the gas to escape. Peppermint is a carminative, which is a substance that removes accumulated gas from the stomach and intestines. Make a tea by pouring one cup of boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons of the dried herb; cover; steep for fifteen minutes; strain. This remedy is excellent for babies who have colic, too. Give the baby 1/4 cup of tea diluted with an equal amount of water in a bottle before each feeding.

Ginger Mix one teaspoon of fresh grated ginger with one teaspoon of lime juice; take immediately after eating. Pancreatic enzymes will aid digestion and help relieve gas, bloating, and an upset stomach. Take as directed.

This same calmative, relaxing effect on our G.I. tract is likely to be the reason why ginger tea is such an effective remedy for excessive flatulence. By stimulating the process of digestion and relaxing the smooth muscles of the digestive tract, ginger helps the food we eat pass through our system more easily. The more smoothly and effectively our meals travel through our gastrointestinal tract, the less chance of blockages in our system that can lead to food fermentation and those really smelly farts.