By Christine Cheng, R.Ph.
Q: I think I overindulged over the holidays and my gut doesn’t feel quite right. I’m feeling bloated and gassy, as if I ate “something wrong” or am not digesting things properly. What can I use to ease this discomfort?
A. If you are experiencing any sharp pain or major discomfort, it is always a good idea to get checked out by your healthcare practitioner first. If the diagnosis is “just” an upset stomach, then DIGESTFORCE (by Prairie Naturals), a combination of ginger root and activated charcoal can help ease gas, bloating and nausea. If your symptoms correspond to mealtimes, take a capsule of BETAINE HCL with each meal to help with digestion to minimize gas and bloating