Flatulence is the emission of a mixture of gases called 'flatus' present in the intestine. This gas is produced by symbiotic bacteria and yeasts found in the gastrointestinal tract. Flatus is usually released under pressure through the anus which creates sound and is often accompanied by a foul odor. Flatulence, many a times causes discomfort and pain due to bloating, not to mention social embarrassment.

• Swallowed air is major cause of flatulence. Some people swallow air as a matter of habit. While the oxygen present in the air thus inhaled is absorbed by the body, the nitrogen is expelled in flatus as it is poorly absorbed by the mucous lining.
• Presence of excessive amounts of bacteria in the intestines.
• Consumption of large amounts of fibrous foods.
• Consumption of products that contains malt extracts.
• Digestive disorders that affect the GI tract such as gastroenteritis.
• Irritable bowel syndrome.
• Irregular bowel movements or constipation.
• Food or water that may be prepared under unhygienic condition.
• A high-fat diet generates a huge amount of carbon dioxide, some of which is released as flatulence or gas.

• A feeling of bloating and discomfort.
• Excessive expulsion of wind.
• Belching.
• Pain in the abdomen.

• Chew one teaspoon of celery seeds.
• Mix 1/2-1 spoon of fennel seeds to three spoons of yogurt and eat.
• Blanch fennel seeds and drink (also good for breast feeding moms).
• Drink chamomile tea to calm the gas and pain
• Massage the stomach.
• Add one teaspoon of grinded fresh cardamom seeds to one cup of boiling water. Wait ten minutes and drink. Repeat three times daily before meal.
• Mix one teaspoon of cayenne to one cup of boiling water. Take one teaspoon from the mixture and mix with a cup of water; drink when needed.
• Boil one cup of water, with 2-3 carnation sprouts, cook for five minutes and drink three times a day. Can add cinnamon stick.
• Blanch dill leaves and drink.
• Drink anise liqueur to help with the gas problem.
• Blanch parsley and drink several times a day (also good for babies).
• Drink/ chew kummel.
• Cook potatoes in water, then drink the liquid.
• Drink peppermint tea.
• Eat yogurt and sour cream.
• Eat a lot of peppers.
• Blanch half a teaspoon of ginger with half a teaspoon of cinnamon in a cup of boiling water; add honey, wait 3 minutes and drink.
• 1-1/2 spoons of caraway melted in water or with food. 4-6 times a day if it's a bad case (Don't eat if you have constipation).

• Eating smaller meals is a good idea rather than consuming a large meal at a time.
• Avoid meals containing a large amount of monounsaturated and essential fats.
• Chewing the food slowly and steadily is important. Avoid swallowing or gulping down food.
• Properly masticated food is better digested.
• Regular exercise such as walks keeps the intestinal muscles in ship shape. Regular bowel movement keeps the level of gas producing bacteria low resulting in less flatulence.