Do you also suffer from bloating?
The best way to treat bloating is to determine its cause. Common factors that cause bloating are…
- Digestive problems (Constipation, food allergies, intolerances)
- Diet (consumption of soft drinks, high salt, high sugar, low fiber intake)
- Hormonal changes (before or after period)
Our tips below will help you get rid of the discomfort of bloating:
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- Go for a short walk.Physical activity helps to move the bowels which is especially important for people suffering from constipation
- Yoga poses.Even the “fetal position” can relieve bloating. Search for more yoga poses and discover an alternative way to relieve yourself
- Peppermint capsules. Useful for treating indigestion and relaxing the intestinal muscles. Use the instructions on the package
- Abdominal massage. It also helps with bowel movement. With gentle circular movements starting from the upper part of the abdomen
- Enjoy a warm bath. A warm bath is relaxing, reduces stress and the gastrointestinal tract can work more efficiently
- Avoid chewing gum. Swallowing air while chewing can cause bloating. You can use some ginger, spearmint or peppermint to freshen your breath
- Try probiotics. Probiotics are good bacteria that live in the intestines. They regulate the bacteria in the colon which are responsible for bloating
- Reduce the salt. Too much salt causes the body to retain water. Retention can cause swelling, bloating in the abdomen but also in other parts of the body such as hands, feet
- Replace any type of soft drink with water. The carbon dioxide contained in soft drinks causes bloating in the stomach, as do sweeteners and sugars. While watercress reduces bloating and treats constipation
- Gradually increase fiber. Their intake effectively treats bloating. Just keep in mind that consuming too much fiber i.e. more than 70g. a day can cause even more bloating. So gradually add fiber to your diet and your body will be able to adapt to this change.
Conclusion?
Most of the time bloating is due to minor issues that can be resolved with diet and lifestyle changes. If the swellings are persistent and appear with severe symptoms then you should contact your doctor.
