this is embaressing (about *ahem* gas)

[lalakis]

So it seems like no matter what I eat, I get gas. Fruit does it....vegetables do it....and let's not talk about nuts because they are the worst when it comes to that.

I hear about people who don't smell when they go to the bathroom or have BMs and that seems crazy to me....because mine are very unpleasant.

Could I have some sort of growth I am unaware of? Or am I just getting too much fiber and not enough water? However I drink water CONSTANTLY so I dont see how it's a problem of not being able to digest so much fiber. Am I unable to digest something properly? I dont get it.

It's just very embarressing and irritating because I get it so often. And the smell is just god awful! Like something died in there.

Sorry to be so candid! I hope someone can help figure out what my issue is!

[spicyfull]

I don't have gas......I just make Beautiful Music..The Foods you are eating, makes gas and that's Natural. Mine DON'T smell and my don't stink. OK I know you are concerned and want some help. All I can tell you is to take some Beano, I don't know how Natural, RAW it is but if you are concerned about it I would take it.

I am sure you will be getting the Natural, RAW answer you are looking for soon. Remember Gas is Traped Air in your Instenstines, moving helps get the air out.

I heard this old Man in the Store tut, tutting away. I thought...what is wrong with him? At the same time, I thought, he is probably hard of hearing and doesn't realize it is happening......

[moncha moncha]

Usually gas is from eating combinations of food that aren't ideal. There is some great info about that here (http://www.rawfoodexplained.com/application-of-food-combining-principles/).

[Beckla]

I'm my own orchestra. You are not alone!

I use the herbal Beano remedy.

[NYbutterfly]

The smell went away for me after doing colonics once a month. I aslo took peppermint and chamomile extract, plus a digestive enzyme. It did wonders... got rid of my IBS. Let me tell you, it used to be like something really did die inside of me, that's how bad it smelled! And now... nothing!

Good luck!

[Conscious Midwife]

YES something did die!!!

Exercise
Drink lots of water
let it out let it all out

over time the smells will improve and become a sort of aroma therapy and simply smell like the fruits and veggies you just consumed hour earlier or the day before.

ON SAD our guts are like nasty old garbage cans trapping in rotten dead meats, curdled dairy and assorted other greasy stuff.

[lalakis]

moncha - thank you for the link, ive been doing a few things all wrong

[Eva]

I find that herbal hot teas like peppermint and chamomile help out a lot. They really soothe and help digestion.

[moncha moncha]

You're welcome lalakis :)

[lalakis]

I find that herbal hot teas like peppermint and chamomile help out a lot. They really soothe and help digestion.

That's true..I used to drink peppermint tea constantly...and all tea really...but now that it's scorching hot outside I dont. I just drink water.

[lalakis]

YES something did die!!!

Exercise
Drink lots of water
let it out let it all out

over time the smells will improve and become a sort of aroma therapy and simply smell like the fruits and veggies you just consumed hour earlier or the day before.

ON SAD our guts are like nasty old garbage cans trapping in rotten dead meats, curdled dairy and assorted other greasy stuff.

But all that stuff is gone! I havent had meat or dairy or anything GREASY in over a year!

I think I eat too much in one sitting. It's so easy to do on raw!

[lalakis]

The smell went away for me after doing colonics once a month. I aslo took peppermint and chamomile extract, plus a digestive enzyme. It did wonders... got rid of my IBS. Let me tell you, it used to be like something really did die inside of me, that's how bad it smelled! And now... nothing!

Good luck!

Where do you find your digestive enzymes? At the health food store? Are there different types? I am clueless.

[lalakis]

I don't have gas......I just make Beautiful Music..The Foods you are eating, makes gas and that's Natural. Mine DON'T smell and my don't stink. OK I know you are concerned and want some help. All I can tell you is to take some Beano, I don't know how Natural, RAW it is but if you are concerned about it I would take it.

I am sure you will be getting the Natural, RAW answer you are looking for soon. Remember Gas is Traped Air in your Instenstines, moving helps get the air out.

I heard this old Man in the Store tut, tutting away. I thought...what is wrong with him? At the same time, I thought, he is probably hard of hearing and doesn't realize it is happening......

haha people probably think the same thing about me in the store! but usually no one suspects the young vegan girl to be the culprit ;)

[ChaiLife]

My local health food store has the enzymes. Check at yours. They will know what you are talking about. :)
Kelly

[EZ rider]

Another possible cause of gas can be a bad balance of friendly to unfriendly bacteria in the gut but that dosn't usually come and go it just keeps tooting day after day as the bad bacteria keep putting out gas as a biproduct.

[NYbutterfly]

Where do you find your digestive enzymes? At the health food store? Are there different types? I am clueless.

I order mine online from vitacost.com and they are great. I also take their probiotics (which include prebiotics in the ingredients, a great but rare find). This helps balance the flora in the digestive tract and reduce gas and bloating.
You can find the enzymes at any health food store for sure.

Seriously, I used to be so gassy I looked 5 months pregnant and when I would finish tooting for the day my stomach would be concave!

lol :)

[moncha moncha]

lol NYbutterfly! :)

[EZ rider]

I used to be so gassy I looked 5 months pregnant and when I would finish tooting for the day my stomach would be concave!
That sounds to me like a food combining problem that cleared up as the food moved through the GI tract. The gas that is caused by an unfavorable intestinal flora balance dosn't take a time out it just keeps tooting.