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Carbonated Water is Good for You

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009    Subscribe To Our Feed

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Carbonated water eases constipation, as well as the symptoms of some forms of stomach complaints. Unfortunately, this is something that I had to learn the hard way (which is how I usually learn all my lessons).

The main symptom of stomach problems that I have is feeling bloated or fullness in the upper abdominal region after overeating; admittedly, overeating is something I do a lot. Suffering was my regular experience; then I started working 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 much, much 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 each and every stomach problem, ache, 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 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 did find some information about studies showing that both the bubbles of carbon dioxide and the presence of high minerals can help the digestive process. This, basically, is what I was making with water and baking soda. I discovered no information on whether it is the bubbles or the mineral-rich carbonated water that is the more effective component.

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, stop as soon as possible. Everyone should drink a healthy amount of fluids to maintain movement of the Gastrointestinal tract and prevent constipation.

I read about some devices to make homemade carbonated water, which you can use for drinking. Adding a number of flavors creates an option to regular soda pop, which is especially great if you want to avoid the calories. By making 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.

Here is what I do know from personal experience: 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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