Dyspepsia - Flatulence

Intestinal gases have two sources:

- exogenous : swallowed air,

• <b>endogenous</b>: produced by bacteria and yeasts of the gastrointestinal system.

Dyspepsia: difficult digestion whatever the cause. Flatulent dyspepsia: aerophagia or putrefaction and gas / acid dyspepsia: hyperchlorhydria.

The dyspeptic needs food substances rich in Magnesium.

Flatulence: production of intestinal gases giving rise to bloating of the stomach or intestine.

Slow digestion (digestive atony): discomfort occurring after meals.

Drowsiness after meals: sign of digestive leukocytosis.

Bloating: swelling of the abdomen from gases contained in the intestine

Chlorinated water can cause or accentuate bloating

Use herbs: cumin, juniper, chervil, tarragon, thyme, basil, caraway... (e.g.: caraway and juniper berries with cabbage, savory with beans, cumin and coriander with chickpeas).

Raw sauerkraut - Juice of beetroot - Barley, eggplant, celery, pumpkin, fennel, parsley, chickpea, potato, black radish, horseradish, pineapple, lemon, raspberry, peach, grape…

Digesrola (Superdiet), 2 comp. during each meal - LAB II (PariNat), 2 comp. X 3 / jour, L Base (PariNat) durant 1 semaine.

Eau chaude légèrement salée après le repas - Charbon végétal activé - Lithothamne - Pollen.

Enzymes digestives, 2 cap. after meals, the most recommended: alpha galactosidase.

Arabiasan (Bioforce), 15 drops, morning and evening.

Correct insufficient chewing and respect adequate food combinations.

Avoid white bread, sandwich bread, croissants, meringue, cold meats, soft drinks, milk, artichokes, asparagus, prune juice, beer and gas-producing foods: broccoli, cucumber, onion, legumes (lentils, flageolets, etc.), boiled cabbage...

Sorbitol is a sugar whose malabsorption can lead to excess gas with a feeling of bloating

Chewing well is necessary to reduce bloating and flatulence

Practice the required dental care if necessary

Local massage of the stomach with E.O. of lavender, lemon balm or thyme

Correct constipation

Stress disrupts digestion and can disrupt food absorption

Caution with excessive use of gum chewing that distends the intestine and stomach

Eliminate tobacco

EO of Star Anise (Illicium verum), Lemon Verbena (Lippia citriodora), Fennel (Fœniculum vulgare), Peppermint (Mentha piperita officinale), Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis camphoriferum), Orange Blossom (Citrus sinensis)

Thyme EO (Thymus vulgaris) in the seasonings of certain consumed dishes