Reducing Flatulence in the Body

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One of the main complaints I hear from people who try to do a colon cleanse is that they can't stand the gas and bloating that results. They ask me if flatulence in the body is normal during a detox....well, the answer is yes and no.

The degree of bloating and gas a person experiences while cleansing seems directly proportionate to at least two factors....how healthy their daily diet and how healthy the colon, in general.

There are certain conditions which require checking with the doctor before undergoing a colon cleanse, too. These include diverticulitis, IBS, Krohn's and colon cancer. Read on to find out how to reduce gas and bloating when you are detoxing.

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Question on health care and healing:
I have been doing major detox program from Blessed Herbs, colon hydrotherapy, diet, far infrared sauna sessions, etc., etc., etc. I currently have had major problems with gas and now indigestion. Are those occurring because of detoxing?

Healing facilitation response:
It sounds to me like you are already doing a lot of the same things that I would do in your case. I have great respect for Blessed Herbs. I believe their formulas are among the most potent available and also respect the integrity of the herbalist, Martha.

Eliminating Excess Gas:

Flatulence is often a major detox symptom. The more congested and toxic the colon, the worse the gas may be. Activated charcoal helps me tremendously whenever I have excess gas but follow the caution below. Ginger root is also excellent and can be taken in capsules or as a delicious tea.

One note of caution on using activated charcoal: Be sure to take activated charcoal by itself, not with any other vitamin, mineral or medicine because it is such a good detox that it detoxes everything so it may reduce the effectiveness of medicines if taken within two hours of them. I would just wait two hours after I've taken anything else, take the charcoal, and then wait another hour before taking any other medication. It works better for me than anything.

Digestive Enzymes to the rescue:

You might also consider digestive health supplements , if you're not already taking them. Sometimes they can make bloating worse at first but after a couple of weeks, when the body adjusts to having more to handle from the food you eat, most people report great benefits. This is especially important if you are over the age of 40, since our natural production of enzymes wans after that time.

One note on digestive enzymes therapy: It is not uncommon for gas and bloating to initially get worse when you start a digestive enzymes supplements regimen. This is due to the amount of toxicity that is now attempting to digest and evacuate the system. The tendency is to blame the digestive enzymes and stop taking digestive health supplements but in those cases, most enzyme specialists suggest using more enzymes, not less.

Remember to Detox Mercury and Heavy Metals:

If you are doing a full body detox, it should include something to chelate out the heavy metals which your body may hold. Mercury is often overlooked in detoxes and I think a good heavy metal detox should be part of any full body detox program so look for that in whatever you buy, or get a cleanse specifically targeted at removing heavy metals. If you know which heavy metals you may have, you can also find homeopathic remedies to detox just about all the harmful ones. Cilantro is a natural heavy metal cleanser so munching on fresh cilantro will help eliminate any heavy metals that are still floating around. more on heavy metal detoxing.

Medical conditions that cause bloating:

In addition to menopause, which is a natural process of life, there are several health conditions that contribute to flatulence in the body. Among them, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), GERD (acid reflux disease), gastritis, ulcerative colitis, diverticulosis, and Crohn's Disease. If you've been diagnosed with one of these conditions, you should follow the instructions of your chosen health care provider. additional information on gas-causing health conditions. What else causes flatulence?

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Health Disclaimer: The information about gas and bloating contained in this health care / spiritual healing article is educational in nature and not presented as substitution for seeking medical attemtion where it may be needed. If under a doctors care for any intestinal concern such as colitis, diverticulitis, irritable bowel, etc, please check with your doctor before beginning a detox or colon cleanse.