CharcoCaps and More Tips Against Gas Discomforts

Filed in archive Consumer Alert , Digestive Disorders , Treatment on July 28, 2009

Gas can be an embarrassing subject, but everyone passes it more than 14 times a day.

This is where an all-natural anti-gas medicine comes in: CharcoCaps.

CharcoCaps is an over-the-counter activated charcoal brand that stimulates and supports the body's own defenses against intestinal gas and comes in easy-to-swallow capsules. While most anti-gas products have simethicone, a surfactant, which breaks up bubbles, activated charcoal serves to adsorb the volume of gas.

Therefore, CharcoCaps helps naturally relive gas discomfort, pressure and bloating since it is made of activated charcoal, which helps adsorb gas and the embarrassing odor. It's also great to take when flying since it helps eliminate 'jet bloat'.

You can get more information about the product at www.charcocaps.com.

Also, since the BBQ season is upon us...here are some anti-gas tips that may help:

Limit Gassy Foods: Carbohydrates (sugars, fiber, starches) are difficult to digest and often cause flatulence. Foods, such as cabbage, beans, and onions are common foods that cause gas. If you decide to eat gassy foods, make sure to do it in moderation or opt for foods that cause less gas, such as foods with fat and protein.

Start a Food Diary: Keep track of your daily diet by downloading the new online food diary available on www.charcocaps.com. This can be useful to monitor the symptoms youÂ've experienced and figure out potential causes of gas after eating or drinking certain foods or beverages. Keep in mind it can take four to six hours for food to be released as gas, so your gassy episode is likely from an earlier meal.

Take Your Time: When eating, make sure you chew food well and eat slowly to avoid excess swallowed air. Most of the gas that is passed during the day is caused from swallowed air that results from chewing gum, drinking carbonated beverages, or eating or drinking too quickly.

Use Activated Charcoal: If you do eat a gassy food, take an over-the-counter activated charcoal capsule, such as CharcoCaps, immediately. The activated charcoal will adsorb the gas and the odor. Adsorb means it attaches by chemical attraction and traps the chemicals, whereas absorb means penetration of a substance into another.

For those looking to take advantage of airline travel deals, be prepared for "jet bloat," the increased volume of gas that occurs from airline travel Â- the higher the altitude, the more the gas in our bodies expands. Some jet bloat tips include:

When scouring the food court, avoid anything that youÂ've shown intolerance for on the ground. If milk intolerance is your downfall Â- avoid all dairy. Try to avoid foods that will probably make you gassy, such as fried foods, beans, bananas, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, or broccoli. If you get gassy, the volume will expand, even in the pressurized cabin as you reach flight altitudes Â- so there will be even more volume of gas, which can lead to discomfort from jet bloat.

If you do eat gassy food, you can take over-the-counter CharcoCaps Homeopathic AntiGas Formula immediately, so you donÂ't inflate like a bag of pretzels as you reach cruising altitude. The activated charcoal will stimulate the bodyÂ's defense system against the discomfort of intestinal gas. Travelers sitting near you on the plane will be grateful.

Avoid sodas since the carbonation can cause gas issues.

Excessive gum chewing, candy sucking and air swallowing to equalize the inner ear air pressure for take-off and landing will lead to non-smelling flatulence.

And finally, here's the CharcoCaps Money Savers - a $1 off coupon is available at the CharcoCaps website.

Also, CharcoCaps not only helps relive the gas pains in your stomach, it also helps relieve your gas pains in your wallet. With gas prices still on the rise/high, CharcoCaps is offering a $100 pre-paid gasoline card (while supplies last).

Simply take the gas etiquette quiz and sign-up to win the gas cards. Winners are contacted each month so that the pre-paid gas card can be purchased for their local gas station.

Try CharcoCaps and enjoy these freebies.