1.BLOH-t
noun
A swelling or feeling of fullness in the abdomen.
Bloating is usually the result of gas in the intestines and can be caused by many things, including overeating, lactose intolerance, and constipation. It might be as simple as eating too much too fast, or you could have a food intolerance or other condition that causes gas and digestive contents to build up. Bloating feels incredibly uncomfortable full and can be described as a feeling that there is a balloon in your belly. Often times, bloating will go away on its own.
If you’re part of the 30% of the global population that suffers from IBS and struggle with bloating, read on to find out what’s causing it, making it worse and some easy ways to relive the uncomfortability associated with it.
What else causes bloating?
- Swallowing air (this can happen when you chew gum, smoke, or eat too fast)
- Constipation
- Overeating
- Reflux (GERD)
- Weight gain
- Menstruation (in some women)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Food allergies / intolerances
- Gut disbiosis
- Unhealthy diet
- Medications e.g. antibiotics
The following quick tips may help people to get rid of a bloated belly quickly
- Go for a walk
- Try yoga pose
- Try abdominal massage
- Use essential oils
- Take a warm bath, soaking, and relaxing
- Avoid the foods that are known to cause gas (cabbage, brussels sprouts, turnips, beans, and lentils)
- Avoid chewing gum
- Avoid using straws for drinking
- Reduce or avoid drinking carbonated drinks
- Reduce or avoid eating and drinking foods that include fructose or sorbitol (these artificial sweeteners are often found in sugar-free foods)
- Eat slowly
- Eat more foods high in fibre to prevent constipation
- Avoid dairy products if you notice they cause gas and bloating
- Quit smoking
- Take a premium, natural fibre supplement
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