Home remedies for bloating and gas include herbal teas, dietary modifications, gentle exercise and eating probiotics.
There are several remedies you can try at home to alleviate bloated stomach and gas:
- Drink herbal teas: Try to drink teas like peppermint or ginger tea. Peppermint and ginger can help soothe digestion and relieve bloating.1,2
- Eat probiotics: Try eating food such as sauerkraut or miso. Foods rich in probiotics can promote healthy bacteria in the gut, such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium which help break down food more efficiently and reduce digestive discomfort.3
- Do light exercises: Exercises like walking or gentle yoga poses can stimulate digestion and reduce gas.4
- Chew your food slowly and thoroughly: By doing this you can prevent swallowing excess air which can lead to bloating.5
- Avoid gas-producing foods: To reduce bloating and gas you should try to avoiding food that are gas-producing such as beans, broccoli, cauliflower, onions, dairy products (if you have lactose intolerance) and carbonated beverages. 6