The gases They are the natural result of food digestion. We eliminate them through flatulence and belching (in fact, we can pass gas up to 21 times a day), but sometimes they can become trapped and cause abdominal pain and an annoying feeling of swelling and tightness (abdominal distension).

The digestion of certain foods (such as those rich in sugar or fiber), swallow air without realizing it while eating or drinking or some digestive disorders such as celiac disease or irritable bowel syndrome can also cause you to accumulate more gas. In addition to addressing the habits or causes that cause them, some postures to eliminate gases They will help you solve the problem quickly.

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Postures to eliminate gas with yoga

Some yoga asanas They are especially useful for eliminating accumulated gases. Remember that relaxation and being in a comfortable environment are key.

Child’s pose (balasana)

This is a basic posture that relaxes the hips and lower back, which helps move gases through the intestines. To perform child’s pose:

• Get on your knees on top of the mat and push your butt back to sit on your heels.
• let you forehead rest on the mat while your abdomen does so on your legs.
• The arms are usually placed on either side of the body and back, although in some variations of this posture they can be stretched in front of the body.
• Hold the position for a few 20 seconds.

Happy baby pose (ananda balasana)

It gets this name because it emulates the way babies hold their feet while lying on their back. To do it:

• Lie face up.
• Raise your kneeskeeping them folded and with the soles of the feet pointing towards the ceiling.
• Grab your feet with your hands and pull them down slightly (if your hands don’t reach your feet, you can use yoga straps or belts).
• Maintain this posture for 1 minute.

The squats They can also help you, since when you squat, you exercise a pressure in the stomach. Likewise, the twistswhether as part of yoga postures (such as ardha matsyendrasana or half twist in a sitting position) or stretching, put pressure on the core and promote elimination of accumulated gases.

Postures to eliminate gases during pregnancy

During pregnancy, levels of progesterone increase, a hormone that causes the body muscles relaxalso those of the intestine. This slows down digestion and gases accumulate more easily.

Adapted Knee-to-Chest Pose (apanasana)

The Knee to Chest Posepromotes intestinal transit and balance of the lower abdomen. To do it during pregnancy:

• Lie face up.
• Bend your knees forming a right angle and rest your feet on the wall.
• Maintain at all times the legs slightly apartapproximately hip width apart.
• Place your hands on top of your knees and, as you exhale, bring your knees to your chest. As you do this, your chin should be facing your chest.
• As you inhale, place your feet back on the wall.
• repeat it between 4 and 8 timesperforming the movements slowly.

Postures to eliminate gas in babies

Babies are often very gassy, ​​especially in the first few months, when their digestive system is still maturing. You can help prevent its accumulation and promote its elimination by having it eat slowly and burp during and after meals.

There are also postures that can help eliminate gas after eating, such as gently turn the baby to the left side while holding him in your arms (while rubbing his back to relax him).

put it a while upside down (always under your supervision) can be useful because the pressure in the abdomen promotes movement and helps break up gas bubbles.

Another option is to put the baby on his back and move your legs as if it were on a bicycle.

Postures to eliminate gas in the chest

Sometimes, the gases accumulate in the diaphragm (the muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity), which causes the heart area to be compressed, the space in the lungs to decrease and appear chest pain and shortness of breath.

The child’s pose (balasana) that we have mentioned before is one of the best to eliminate gases accumulated in the chest, which can come out in the form of burps.

On the other hand, practicing diaphragmatic breathing (deep, conscious breathing) can improve digestion and reduce symptoms associated with gastrointestinal disorders. Furthermore, the physical exercise of any kind facilitates the movement of gases through the digestive system: a simple 30-minute walk can help.

Keep in mind that while chest pain can be due to gas, it can also indicate a more serious problem that requires medical attention, such as a heart attack or gallbladder disease.

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