Are you one of THOSE people that are always belching? Is it embarrassing you and driving others nuts? Then read on and discover some ways to help squelch the belch.
- Reduce the amount of air you swallow. Alright, that goes without saying!
- Stay away from carbonated drinks. Lots of air bubbles there!
- Chew your food well and eat slowly. It looks better too.
- Eat with your mouth closed. That's more than good manners.
- Pour your drinks into a cup and don't drink through a straw.
- Avoid foods that contain lots of air, like omelets, whipped cream and ice cream.
- Don't swallow as often. There's lots of air in saliva.
- For chronic belchers limit the amount of gassy foods you eat, like fats, oils, sour cream, margarine, to name a few.
- When all else fails use an antacid containing simethicone (Mylanta, Di-Gel, Maalox Plus). Simethicone helps to break down the big bubbles in your stomach into little bubbles.
There is an old saying I read once that I'll share with you now. You may want to repeat it in a particularly embarrassing moment.
‘Tis better to belch
And bear the shame,
Than squelch a belch
And bear the pain.
