Expert: Tonja Wells - 12/28/2008

Question
What would you recommend for severe gastric bloating.  My father has been suffering with this for the past 14 months.  His belly blows up causing discomfort and trouble breathing, which then leads to him getting dizzy. He has been worked up by every specialty (cardiologist, pulmonary, neuro, ent, ).  and has seen 7 Gastroenteralogists.  Many tests have been performed and the come back all negative.  He had his gallbladder removed in the summer with hope that this would help his symptoms but nothing.  In past tests some stomach inflammation has been noted  Any suggestions of something that he can try?

Answer
Hello Cathy,

I would put him on his blood type diet.  You can get the book "Eat Right for Your Blood Type"  as avoid foods can promote gas and bloating.

I would start with Proactazyme before meals - this is a plant based enzymes to help break down the foods he is eating.

I would make sure he is eating slowly and drinking no more than 4 ounces of room temperature water with meals as the more you drink the more you water down your enzymes.

I would use a formual found on my web site called Chinese Anti-Gas and get the 100 count, before each meal.

I would use Bifidophious Flora Force at bedtime to restore the good flora to the gut.

I would find a good chiropractor or massage therapist in the are who knows how to to check for a hiatal hernal to see if the stomach is pushed up into the lung cavity.

You can find all these herbal and more information on my website at
www.yourherbalheatlhsoltuions.com

This information is for educational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose and treat diseases.  

If you have any health problems consult a health practitioner before embarking on any course of treatment


To your health,

Tonja Wells, CNHP,NHC