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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 or fullness in the upper abdominal region after overeating and overeating is something I do a lot. I normally just suffered; then I went to work 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; after a short while, I felt dramatically better.

Consequently, I did some research 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 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 discovered studies showing something interesting — both the bubbles of carbon dioxide and the presence of high minerals can stimulate the digestive process. This, essentially , is what I was making with baking soda and water. There was no other information on whether the mineral-rich carbonated water or the bubbles are more effective.

I found some suggestions for stopping these problems before they develop, such as avoiding foods that cause your stomach problems, eating smaller meals, reduce eating a lot of fat, and if you smoke, stopping as soon as possible. Everyone should drink a healthy amount of fluids to maintain movement of the Gastrointestinal tract and reduce the chance of constipation.

I read about some devices to make homemade carbonated water, which you can use for drinking. Adding a number of flavors creates a great option to 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.

But, the information that I do know from personal experience is that when you have overeaten and are absolutely miserable and are at work for the rest of the day, carbonated water does help.