Carbonated water eases constipation, as well as the symptoms of some forms of stomach ailments. I had to learn this the hard way, which, unfortunately, is usually how my lessons are learned.

The main symptom of stomach problems that I have is feeling bloated from fullness in the upper abdominal region after overeating; admittedly, overeating is something I do a lot. I normally just suffer until I started working for a man who would always take water and baking soda whenever he had these symptoms. One day, really miserable, I tried his remedy; after a short while, I felt much, much better.

Consequently, I wanted to learn why this works so well. This was long before antacid medications were sold over the counter (OTC) and also long before people could run to the doctor with every ache, or stomach problem, or pain. Basically, adding baking soda with water produces carbon dioxide gas with bubbles; somehow the bubbles and the ingredients form a solution that aids the movement of the digestive tract, relieving some of the difficulties from overeating – that bloated feeling goes away.

This adding baking soda and water actually forms 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 assist the digestive process. This, basically, is what I was making with baking soda and water. I discovered no information on which component — the mineral-rich carbonated water or the bubbles — is more effective.

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, stopping as soon as possible. Also everyone should drink a healthy amount of fluids to maintain movement of your GI tract and preclude constipation.

I read about some devices to make homemade carbonated water, which you can use for drinking. By adding a number of flavors, this seems to be a great option for drinks instead of regular soda pop, especially if you want to avoid the calories. If you make this homemade drink with water rich in minerals, you have concocted 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.

What I know from personal experience is this: when you have overeaten but must work for the rest of the day, and feel absolutely miserable, carbonated water does help.

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