With Reflexologist Nuria Weaver
Home Remedies for Belching
Belching is the expulsion of gas from the digestive tract which involves mainly esophagus and stomach. It is commonly known as burp. In addition to the release of gas, it is sometime accompanied with sound and also a foul odor. In medical terms, it is referred to as eructation and can be easily reduced by following some home remedies for belching.
Causes of Belching
Swallowing of air while eating or drinking may be a typical cause of belching. Therefore it subsequently expels the gas in the form of burps. There may be some reasons of swallowing such large amount of air (aerophagia) which are listed below:
- Gulping of food and drink more rapidly
- Anxiety
- Carbonated beverages
- Chewing gums
- Poorly fitted dentures
- Mouth breathing
- Food allergy
- Food intolerances
- Emotional stress
- Relaxed esophageal sphincter during breathing
- Stomach acid deficiency
However, belching for some people is may not be necessarily because of excess air in the stomach but because of a habit. This can be a response to a type of abdominal discomfort which may be associated with some pain.
Symptoms of Belching
Belching and other gas formation problem resolve on their own. However, if the symptoms persist it is better to consult a doctor. The common symptoms are listed below:
- Diarrhea
- Nausea or vomiting
- Constipation
- Weight loss
- Persistent heartburn
- Abdominal or rectal pain
- Blood in stools
- Fever
There are a variety of effective home remedies which can reduce the symptoms and control belching.
Home Remedies for Belching using soups and herbal teas
- Soups if taken before the main course of meal are effective in treating belching. This is because they create the ground of digestion by eliminating salts and liquids which are responsible for gas in the stomach. In spite of all these, it also generates gastric acid which aids digestion.
- Herbal tea also gives instant relief from belching. You can prepare this by using mint, blackberry, raspberry and chamomile. This ensures the digestion of food to be smooth.
Home Remedies for Belching using fenugreek seeds, cloves and asafetida
- One of the ancient and ideal home remedies for belching is asafetida. It can be added to any food item and helps in releasing unwanted gas in the stomach.
- Cloves can be chewed after meals which is effective for belching. In addition to this chewing of cloves makes the mouth fresh and relief from the belching condition.
- Fenugreek seed are beneficial for all kinds of stomach related problems. You can soak a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds for two to three hours in a cup of water. In the morning, drink the water in empty stomach which will help you in a great way to relief the uneasiness.
Home Remedies for Belching using lemon and apple cider vinegar
- One of the best and important remedies that are easily available at home is lemons. In a cup of water dissolve two teaspoon of pure lemon juice and mix it well. Apart from this use apple cider vinegar to the solution and drink this before having your meals.
Home Remedies for Belching using pomegranate and mint
- Fruits like pomegranate and pineapples aid digestion. Therefore, including such fruits either in the raw or juice form is highly beneficial. This also reduces the anxiety.
- Some natural ingredients like mint and fennel have some cooling property. You can use them to prepare a strong tea that will cool the internal system.
Home Remedies for Belching ginger and garlic
- Eating few cloves of garlic before the main course of food is very effective treatment for belching.
- Ginger is also another good remedy for belching. Drinking ginger tea helps in controlling the problem associated with belching.
- One of the simplest home remedies for belching is by using baking soda. In a glass of water add a pinch of baking soda and drink the solution. This effectively treats burps.
Home Remedies for Belching using lime juice and cardamom
- In a cup of warm water add a small amount of baking soda and a tablespoon of lime juice. Along with this add a small amount of ginger paste and mix them together properly. This mixture is better if taken in the morning in empty stomach. Continue this for ten days to see some effective results.
- Another method to arrest belching is by chewing two or three pods of cardamom. This is better if taken before meals.
- Buttermilk is also effective by adding a pinch of asafetida. This helps in releasing gas.
Home Remedies for Belching using pepper and celery seeds
- Prepare a mixture by using a teaspoon of pepper, a teaspoon of dry ginger and a teaspoon of cardamom seeds. Mix them well and dissolve only half teaspoon of the mixture in water. Drinking this before the meal will reduce the belching problem.
- For instant relief chew a spoonful of celery seeds.
Nonetheless, a good and healthy life style also helps in preventing belching. For this you have to simply avoid smoking, consuming soda drinks and alcohol. According to a recent survey, staying in a particular posture helps for expulsion of the unwanted gases.
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