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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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.