How to reduce intestinal gas

Belching and flatulence, a part of life, is normal. But having too much gas in the stomach can be both uncomfortable and embarrassing in social situations.
Let's look at these simple guidelines that can help:

People sigh at work or under stress periods unknowingly. Each time you sigh, you swallow air. Try to be conscious of this so that you can refrain yourself. Avoid sucking hard candies or chewing gums containing sugar alcohol sorbitol, if possible.

Do not wash down your food. Consider drinking at the end of a meal. Do not sip, gulp or use a straw when drinking. Drink slowly from a glass or cup and keep your upper lip submerged by tilting the glass. Drinking hot beverage only causes you to swallow in more air.

Smoking increases saliva flow, excess saliva increases swallowing, excess swallowing increase air intake.

Certain fruits and vegetables that are high in fiber and certain hard to digest carbs are main culprits in producing gas in the stomach. Beans, onions, cabbage, apples, grapes, raisins, red wine and beer are the usual suspects.

Avoid all carbonated drinks from fizzy sodas to champagne; avoid all food that have air whipped into them which includes milk shakes, sponge cakes .

Lactose intolerance may also contribute. Either avoid milk based foods ( In my opinion, is almost impossible) or choose lactose free products.

Don't delay a bowel movement. Delaying causes gas build up in the colon making the condition worse.