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

Tis the season for marathon running and participating in a variety of walks. But whether you’re running a marathon or around the neighborhood, running a road race is no fun if you feel like a blimp. In fact, the stomach pains and bloating is often a result of the foods eaten prior to the run. According to a recent survey for the CharcoCaps brand of anti-gas products, eight percent of adults feel that the worst public situation for passing gas is while exercising.

If you want to feel sleek, aerodynamic and less bloated as your feet pound the pavement, do a test drive of the foods you are planning to eat and see how it affects your gut . Many sports supplements are high in sugar, which can travel down stream and cause intestinal gas.

Other common pre-run foods include bananas, grain products, such as bagels and cereal, as well as energy bars, drinks or energy gel. While these carb-filled foods are great for fast energy, they can produce a lot of gas, which can be very painful. Instead, stick to complex carbohydrates, such as whole grain breads and cereals and starchy vegetables, if you can for longer term release of energy.

If you are concerned that you might have eaten too many gas-producing foods, take a CharcoCaps capsule before tying on those running shoes and eating that carb laden pre-exercise spread, to adsorb the gas and offer fast relief of gas discomfort, pressure and bloating.

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

Fourth of July and other summer celebrations are quickly approaching, which means one thing … BBQ season is officially underway. So while you’re gathering up the charcoal briquettes, don’t forget the activated charcoal for your gas pains.

Traditional barbecue fare - hot dogs, baked beans and alcohol - may leave you gassy during the fireworks extravaganza. But don’t fret … you’re not alone - the average person passes gas up to 14 times a day!

Patricia Raymond, M.D., gastroenterologist, says that we all experience gas and can get it under control with some moderation to our diet, especially at a BBQ. Her tips to minimize the impact:

• Deactivate Gas with Activated Charcoal: Take CharcoCaps Homeopathic AntiGas Formula to control embarrassing flatulence. CharcoCaps (carbo vegetabilis or 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.
• Certain Foods in Moderation: High gas-producing foods that are staples at a BBQ are hot dogs and hamburgers (fatty meats), baked beans, cole slaw (cabbage), corn, melon, ice cream and alcohol. 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 gas is related to the breakdown of actual foods as they go through the intestinal tract.
• Walk it Off: Instead of keeping still after eating, take a post-dinner stroll around the block to keep your body moving and the gas flowing.

At W.F. Young, Inc., maker of CharcoCaps® Homeopathic AntiGas Formula and CharcoCaps® Dietary Supplement, we have been hearing for years about people’s struggles with gas, pressure and bloating, and how it impacts their social and professional lives overall, how embarrassing and traumatic gas can be. We hope you find that our products have helped to change this all for the better.

So, on that note, we decided to create the “Pass the Gas” blog as an outlet for you to share information, even vent, about your struggles and success with embarrassing and painful gas in hopes that another person in this situation will see that it is a pretty common condition. After all, everyone passes gas more than 14 times per day - even the President! In fact, we did a survey and found that 72% of respondents admitted to passing gas in public!

Whether you feel your gas is a result of the food you are eating or a more serious condition, let us know about it. Our medical expert is here to offer some information, tips and advice, and we would love to hear your thoughts and feelings so we can share them with our audience (you can do this anonymously).

In addition to listening to your comments and suggestions, we will be sharing any good news we have about CharcoCaps®, including product and prepaid gas card giveaways, what the news media is saying about us etc.

We also encourage you to post your concerns, suggestions for future topics and other comments that can help make this blog and our new Web site (www.charcocaps.com) excellent interactive resources.