Many things can cause bowel gas. Certain chemical processes in the colon produce various gases as byproducts of normal bowel function. Some, such as carbon dioxide, are odourless, while others, such as hydrogen sulfide, are very odorous. In a healthy colon, bowel gas is not a concern. However, if the colon is diseased or not functioning properly, excessive bowel gas can be a sign of disturbance and can have serious consequences if left untreated. For instance, if there is a bowel stricture or faecal obstruction due to constipation, the gaseous products may become trapped, causing extreme pressure, distention, and pain. In cases of diverticular or ballooning in the bowel, trapped waste can accumulate, leading to putrefactive fermentation, significant gas, discomfort, and reabsorption of toxins into the body, ultimately resulting in self-poisoning or autointoxication.
A bowel with diverticular disease can't be completely free of gas, and as this condition is very common almost everyone experiences some level of bowel gas. It's difficult to completely eliminate due to the prevalence of diverticular disease and the fact that it's challenging for people to make the necessary modifications to their diet and lifestyle.
Reducing gas in the bowel nearly always means making a change in diet. If you suffer from gas problems, find out whether any specific foods are the cause, eliminate these foods from your diet or at the very least cut back significantly on the amount you eat and eat them alongside foods that are not gas-producing. Some foods can cause a lot of gas in some people and yet the same foods produce little or no gas in others, we're all unique as is our microbiome.
While consuming animal protein such as red meat, fish, fowl, and dairy products is not always problematic, excessive consumption can lead to the accumulation of gas in the bowel. This is particularly true when the protein is not fully digested. When undigested protein enters the colon, it becomes a source of nourishment for undesirable and pathogenic bacteria, thereby promoting their growth. These harmful bacteria are responsible for breaking down organic compounds through a putrefactive process, which produces metabolic wastes that are toxic, disease-causing, and gas-producing. Some of these waste materials damage bodily tissues. Such organisms were not intended to thrive in significant numbers in the human bowel. Beneficial bacteria, which are necessary for good health, cannot survive in a bowel that is dirty, gaseous, toxic, constipated, and overrun with harmful organisms.
Meat, fish, and poultry can cause gas build-up due to their lack of fibre, which slows down peristalsis and increases transit time. Spoiled foods continue to spoil in the small and large intestines, especially animal proteins like ground-up meats found in hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, and cold cuts. The warmth of the digestive tract causes putrefaction and gas, which is why it's important to consume high-fibre foods to decrease transit time and rid the colon of waste products before putrefaction occurs. This is especially true for animal protein, but also applies to vegetable proteins and a lesser extent, fruit and vegetable foods.
Good digestive hygiene is imperative for not only reducing the amount of flatulence you may experience but also to ensure the longevity, great health and vitality you deserve. Eating a diet rich in fermented foods such as sauerkraut and kimchi which are not only natural probiotics but when eaten with prebiotic foods become microbiome superfoods are a great way to support your small and large intestine as is having a quarterly colonic hydrotherapy treatment which is an excellent way to promote good bowel health. In addition to a good diet and colonic hydrotherapy, we recommend you support your colon with our Colon Cleanse Digestive Complex which is known for its antifungal, antiparasitic, and antibacterial support whilst cleansing and promoting the growth of friendly bacteria.
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