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Who among us has not had an unpleasant experience with overeating? These stomach aches, and other digestion problems, are something we all want to avoid. But, if we cannot prevent it, we will welcome anything that offers fast relief!
Carbonated water eases constipation, as well as the symptoms of some forms of stomach aches. This is something that I had to learn the hard way, which, unfortunately, is usually how I learn all my lessons.
My main symptom of stomach problems is feeling bloated from fullness in the upper abdominal region after overeating — something I do a lot. Suffering was my regular experience; then I started working for a man who would always take water and baking soda whenever he had these symptoms. One day, I was really miserable, so I tried his remedy and after a short while, I felt much, much better.
As a result, I did some studying to learn why this works so well. This was long before antacid medications were sold over the counter (OTC) and long before people became accustomed to run to the doctor with every ache, pain or stomach ailment. Basically adding baking soda with water produces carbon dioxide gas with bubbles and somehow the bubbles and the ingredients form a solution that aids the movement of the digestive tract, relieving some of the symptoms from overeating – that bloated feeling goes away.
This adding baking soda and water actually forms carbonated water which has been used for years to treat digestive complaints, yet no research exists if it is effective or how it works. I did find some information about studies showing that both the bubbles of carbon dioxide and the presence of high minerals can make a positive difference to the digestive process. This, essentially , is what I was making with baking soda and water. There was no other information on whether it is the bubbles or the mineral-rich carbonated water that is the more effective component.
I found some suggestions for stopping these problems before they develop, such as avoiding foods that cause you stomach problems, eating smaller meals, reduce eating a lot of fat, and if you smoke, stop as soon as possible. Everyone should drink a healthy amount of fluids to maintain movement of the Gastrointestinal tract and prevent constipation.
I read about some devices to make homemade carbonated water, which you can use for drinking. By adding a number of flavors to carbonated water, an option to regular soda pop is created, which is especially great if you want to avoid the calories. If you make this homemade drink with water rich in minerals, you have made a very healthy and low calorie drink called sparkling water which is good for your whole family. A large assortment of calorie free flavors to flavor sparkling water to great taste is sold at allfreight.com.
From personal experience I can tell you this: if you have overeaten but feel absolutely miserable and must work for the rest of the day, carbonated water does help.
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