Flatulence Causes

Probiotics: Pros and Cons, Benefits, Side Effects and How to Get Rid of Bad Bacteria in the Gut

There has been a lot of interest in recent years in the health benefits of probiotics, but just what are they and how can they help your digestive system? Probiotics are live, naturally occurring and beneficial microorganisms that live in your digestive tract. When your intestinal environment is populated primarily with friendly bacteria, they can […]

Why Sugar Alcohols Cause Gas, Bloating and Diarrhea

As the epidemic of obesity and other disorders of excess sugar consumption have taken their toll, consumers have looked for ways to lower their calorie intake. Food manufacturers have taken notice and many have turned to alternative sweeteners for their products. Sugar alcohols, like sorbitol, maltitol, xylitol and est sugar alcohol , emerged with the […]

The Hidden Costs of Poor Protein Digestion and 4 Natural Remedies

While getting enough protein in your diet is important for optimal wellness, not properly digesting the protein foods you eat can harm your body in many ways. Here’s how undigested protein in your gastrointestinal tract can lead to much more serious issues than just bad gas. Also, why low stomach acid is often the key […]

Coffee and Digestion: 8 Digestive Problems with Coffee

After doing the research for this post I gave up coffee. I’m done with it. I took the last I had to work as an offering to the caffeine addicts there and replaced it with this caffeine-free yet coffee-tasting substitute. It was actually easier than I’d expected. Giving up their daily caffeine fix is a […]

Is Soda Acidic? — How Cola Impacts Digestive Health

How did so many of us come to be pouring highly acidic cola down our throats over and over again each day? And what kind of negative effects are these acid drinks having on your teeth, stomach, digestive system and long term health? Ahead is the pH level of soda and just how acidic Coke […]

How to Give Up Coffee in 10 Simple Steps without Withdrawal Headaches

A Coffee Replacement Plan with caffeine withdrawal support products and the 10 coffee replacement steps to minimize withdrawal symptoms and let go of caffeine addiction.

Digestive Enzymes: What They Are, How to Use Them and The Best Brand to Take

Here’s why digestive enzymes are so important and why you may need to supplement them if you’re not digesting your food properly. Common symptoms and signs of low enzymatic production and more serious conditions that can result from longer term pancreatic enzyme deficiency. Also, what to look for in a good digestive enzyme supplement and […]

14 Vegetables That Cause Gas and Less Gassy Alternatives

Vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. Regular intake is associated with a lower risk of many serious conditions and they provide a wide range of nutritional benefits. Unfortunately eating too much of certain vegetables can also cause bad gas and other digestive issues like belly bloat, intestinal cramps and even diarrhea. If […]

Lactose Sensitivity: Why Milk Makes You Fart and How to Stop It

Lactose sensitivity is a very common cause of digestive problems, such as bloating, intestinal cramps and excessive gas. A person who is sensitive to the sugar in milk will often experience gastrointestinal issues soon after consuming dairy products, or one of the many other hidden sources of milk sugar. Ahead is what causes lactose sensitivity […]

12 Fruits That Cause Gas & Non Gassy Alternatives

Healthy fruits taste great and provide valuable antioxidants, minerals, vitamins and other nutrients. Unfortunately, certain fruits eaten in excess can also be a hidden cause of gas, bloating, stomach ache and intestinal cramps for many people. If you are experiencing digestive problems and are wondering whether a certain type of fruit could be the culprit, […]

Why Beans Make You Fart & What to Do About It

Most people know that beans like pinto beans, black beans, navy beans and baked beans make you fart. But just why do these popular legumes make your body so gassy? Also, if you still choose to eat beans, which are quite a healthy and high fiber food, how can you greatly minimize the amount of […]

High Gas Foods and Non-Gassy Alternatives: 7 Smart Food Swaps for Better Digestive Health

Here’s why it’s so important to give your digestive tract a break from high gas foods if you are suffering from bloating, tummy cramps, excessive flatulence and other symptoms of gastrointestinal distress. Ahead you’ll find 7 smart food swaps you can easily make, from the most gassy foods and drinks to low gas alternatives, for […]

Gluten Sensitivity: Why Wheat Causes Bloating and Gas

Here’s why high gluten foods, like wheat bread, breakfast cereal and pasta, can irritate your intestinal lining and are causing digestive problems for a growing number of people. Following this is a list of foods that contain the most gluten and a corresponding list of gluten-free alternatives, including grain based foods. Also ahead, how to […]

Fructose Malabsorption: Why HFCS Causes Gas, Bloating and Diarrhea

A common, but still relatively unknown cause of an upset stomach, bad gas and other digestive issues is fructose malabsorption in the gastrointestinal tract. More and more people are becoming aware of how unhealthy high fructose corn syrup is. Far less know that too much of this fruit sugar can also lead to bloating, intestinal […]

Healthy Soda Alternatives You Can Make at Home

Just quitting soda cold turkey is a lot harder than finding a healthier drink to replace it with. To make withdrawal easier an effective cola substitute should be similar enough in taste, while cutting out the unhealthy and addictive ingredients like sugar, phosphoric acid and caffeine. It sounds like a tall order but it is […]

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