Charco Caps - Say Goodbye Naturally to Gas, Pressure and Bloating

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and good food. However, intestinal gas and traditional holiday fare also go hand in hand. While we all experience flatulence, we can get it under control, without completely avoiding our favorite Thanksgiving foods .

Some of the gassiest culprits we are likely to encounter at a holiday party include and apple cider, cheese cubes and fried appetizers. Gravies and cream sauces are also likely to cause a gas build-up. While digging into the veggie platter is a healthy alternative, broccoli, cauliflower, corn, radishes and green peppers are very gassy. Instead, opt for lean turkey, mashed potatoes without the skin, winter squash and vegetable soup.

For those of us who can’t refuse fried turkey, the following tricks and remedies can help minimize the gas’ impact and odor:

• Certain foods in moderation: Certain foods have a higher propensity to produce gas, since they are poorly absorbed by individuals, while others cause gas in just about everyone. They include beans, cabbage, onions, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, asparagus and corn; fruits such as pears, apples, prunes and peaches; whole grain products and oats; milk, ice cream and cheese; and carbonated drinks, fruit juices and alcohol.
• Deactivate gas with activated charcoal: Take CharcoCaps® Homeopathic AntiGas Formula   to control embarrassing flatulence while at the Thanksgiving table. CharcoCaps (activated charcoal) helps stimulate and support the body’s own defense system against the discomfort of intestinal gas and the embarrassing/uncomfortable symptoms associated with it while aiding in the fast relief of gas.
• Walk it off: Instead of keeping still after a meal or taking a post turkey-eating nap, get moving: take a post-dinner stroll to keep your body moving and the gas flowing. The gas just sitting in the bowels causes distension and pain, so moving around helps it pass easier and faster to make you more comfortable.

If you are going to be taking to the skies this Thanksgiving, be prepared for “jet bloat ,” the body’s increased volume of gas due to airline travel – the higher the altitude, the more the gas in our body expands. To limit added bloat, avoid airport food that you don’t tolerate on the ground and drinking beverages rich in electrolytes, such as tomato or fruit juices. Also avoid alcohol, coffee, tea and sodas that will dehydrate you.

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Experiencing gas can be uncomfortable and embarrassing, but daily flatulence is normal and, actually, necessary. Everybody- including every celebrity, politician, model, and rock star- expels gas about 14 times per day either as burping or flatulence. However, some experience gas more than others, so here are some recommendations from gastroenterologist Patricia Raymond, MD on how to minimize it:

Keep a gas diary: If gas occurs frequently, try to determine if your gas is related to a particular food by noting the volume of gas within six hours of your last meal. It takes about a full six hours for portions of a meal to be released as gas. If you find that you are gassy, note all items in your last several meals to crosscheck against other meal periods where you experience gas.

Determine odor: Non-smelling flatulence results from swallowed air, which is symptomatic of chewing gum, drinking through straws, sucking on hard candies or nervousness, rather than something you’ve eaten. Foul-smelling flatulence is related to the breakdown of actual foods as they go through the intestinal tract.

Deactivate gas fast: Take CharcoCaps® Homeopathic Formula products as a natural and safe way to relieve gas/flatulence. The activated charcoal/carbo vegetabilis in CharcoCaps is commonly used by people suffering from gas discomfort, pressure and bloating, since it serves to adsorb the gas, reducing both the gas and its smell.

Certain foods in moderation: Certain foods have a higher propensity to produce gas, since they are poorly absorbed by individuals, while others cause gas in just about everyone. They include beans, cabbage, onions, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, broccoli, asparagus and corn; fruits such as pears, apples, prunes and peaches; whole grain products and oats; milk, ice cream and cheese; and carbonated drinks, fruit juices and alcohol.

Slow on fiber: If your physician recommends that you increase your fiber intake, do this slowly. Fiber breaks down in the intestines and causes gas.

Walk it off: Instead of keeping still after a meal, take a post-dinner stroll, do some chores around the house, or walk the dog to keep your body moving and gas flowing.

Consult your doctor: If excessive or malodorous gas persists, see a doctor. What’s making your belly bloat might not be gas, but a symptom of an underlying condition, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), celiac disease, pancreatic insufficiency or lactose intolerance. A gastroenterologist can make these determinations and prescribe proper diet and/or medication.

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It’s time to rethink what’s cooking at the tailgate party when the “exhaust fumes” are coming from you, not the parked car. Intestinal gas is one of the body’s most embarrassing functions, especially when the sound isn’t muffled by cheering fans and the odor is pungent. In fact, according to a recent survey for CharcoCaps Homeopathic AntiGas Formula , 72 percent of adults nationwide admit to passing gas in public or in front of someone else.

Most pre-game celebration fare – hamburgers, baked beans and alcohol – have a tendency to trigger intestinal gas. Dr. Patricia Raymond, M.D., gastroenterologist and assistant professor at Eastern Virginia Medical School, says “we all experience flatulence. Yet, we can get it under control if we slightly change our diets – even at a tailgate party.”

To minimize the impact and odor

• Certain Foods in Moderation: High gas-producing foods that are staples at a tailgate party are hot dogs and hamburgers (fatty meats), baked beans, coleslaw (cabbage), and alcohol. Instead opt for less gassy alternatives such as grilled chicken, angel food cake and low-fat frozen yogurt for dessert.
• Deactivate Gas with Activated Charcoal: Don’t forget to pack CharcoCaps Homeopathic AntiGas Formula for a natural and safe way to control embarrassing flatulence while with family and friends at a tailgate. CharcoCaps is commonly used by people suffering from gas discomfort, pressure and bloating to help stimulate and support the body’s own defense system against the discomfort of intestinal gas and the embarrassing/uncomfortable symptoms associated with it.
• Walk it Off: Instead of keeping still during the game, take a half-time stroll to keep your body moving and the gas flowing.

And don’t forget to take the Gas Etiquette Quiz and enter for a chance to win a monthly pre-paid gas(oline) card (while supplies last).

It’s hard to believe summer is already over and Labor Day is upon us. At least we have time for one more BBQ with family and friends before we hang up our white pants and our BBQ tongs.

Unfortunately, traditional barbecue fare “hot dogs, baked beans and alcohol” may leave you gassy. Patricia Raymond, M.D., gastroenterologist and assistant professor at Eastern Virginia Medical School, says that we all experience flatulence and that we can get it under control with some moderation to our diet. Her tips to minimize the impact and odor include:

• Certain Foods in Moderation : High gas-producing foods that are staples at a barbecue are hot dogs and hamburgers (fatty meats), baked beans, cole slaw (cabbage), corn, melon and alcohol. Ice cream and pastries are also high-gas foods. Less gassy alternatives include grilled chicken, summer squash, kiwis, plums and nectarines, followed by angel food cake and low-fat frozen yogurt for dessert.
• Determine Odor: Non-smelling flatulence results from swallowed air, symptomatic of chewing gum, drinking through straws and sucking on hard candies, rather than something you ate. “Foul-smelling flatulence is related to the breakdown of actual foods as they go through the intestinal tract,” says Dr. Raymond.  “If nutrients are poorly absorbed, they ‘feed’ bacteria in the gut, which then produces smelly flatulence.”
• Deactivate Gas with Activated Charcoal: Dr. Raymond suggests taking CharcoCaps Homeopathic AntiGas Formula to control embarrassing flatulence while with family and friends at a barbecue. CharcoCaps (carbo vegetabilis/activated charcoal and other homeopathic ingredients) helps stimulate and support the body’s own defense system against the discomfort of intestinal gas and the embarrassing/uncomfortable symptoms associated with it while aiding in the fast relief of gas.
• Walk it Off: Instead of keeping still after a meal, take a post-dinner stroll to keep your body moving and the gas flowing. “The gas just sitting in the bowels causes distention and pain, so once you have it, you might as well mobilize it,” says Raymond.

And don’t forget to take the Gas Etiquette Quiz for your chance to win a monthly pre-paid gas(oline) card (while supplies last).

With all the added fees from the airline industry, the thought of getting on a plane often causes stomach pains. However, once on-board, these pains won’t just be from shelling out money to check luggage or to get a drink on the plane the pains will be from “jet bloat”.

“Jet bloat” is the body’s increased volume of gas that occurs from airline travel the higher the altitude, the more the gas in our bodies expands. In fact, a survey for CharcoCaps® Homeopathic AntiGas Formula found that 16 percent of adults admit to passing gas during public travel.

While we don’t know the exact cause of excess gas while flying, there are many possible triggers. Excessive gum chewing, candy sucking and air swallowing to equalize the inner ear air pressure for take-off and landing will lead to non-smelling flatulence, while harried eating at the airport is another contributor to jet bloat.

If you find yourself experiencing jet bloat and becoming gassier during airline travel, follow these tips from gastroenterologist Patricia Raymond, M.D., for eating and drinking at the airport and while in flight:

1. When scouring the food court, avoid anything that you’ve shown intolerance for on the ground. If milk intolerance is your downfall - avoid all dairy. Try to avoid foods that will probably make you gassy, such as fried foods, beans, bananas, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, or broccoli. If you get gassy, the volume will expand, even in the pressurized cabin as you reach flight altitudes - so there will be even more volume of gas, which can lead to discomfort from jet bloat.
2. If you do eat gassy food, take over-the-counter CharcoCaps® Homeopathic AntiGas Formula immediately, so you don’t inflate like a bag of pretzels as you reach cruising altitude. The Carbo Vegetabilis (activated charcoal), along with other homeopathic ingredients, will stimulate the body’s defense system against the discomfort of intestinal gas. Travelers sitting near you on the plane will be grateful.
3. Drink beverages rich in electrolytes, such as tomato or fruit juices, which help with hydration. While water is also fine, avoid coffee, tea and sodas since they will dehydrate you, and the carbonation in the soda can cause gas issues. Since alcohol is also a dehydrator, hold off until you are on the ground at the hotel.

Patricia Raymond, M.D., gastroenterologist and assistant professor at Eastern Virginia Medical School; author of Colonoscopy: It’ll Crack U Up and Don’t Jettison Medicine; expert on stomach ailments and all things gas