Bloated Stomach? 6 Tips To Reduce Bloating
There are a variety of reasons why bloating occurs, and it affects some of us more than others. Whilst hormone health can sometimes be the cause for bloating, the biggest source of this issue is usually our dietary and lifestyle choices. Here are 6 tips to help improve digestion and beat the bloat.
1. Increase Your Fibre Intake
Gentle increases of fibre allows your body time to adjust; try adding a sprinkle of seeds to morning porridge or a salad. Chia seeds also have some great heart and hormone health benefits.
2. Take Some Time To De-stress
Stress can have a huge impact on the digestive system, commonly slowing down or speeding up the process. Both of these can lead to digestive discomfort, but reducing stress levels we can allow our brain to be more aware of bodily cues.
Yoga not only helps to teach breath control, but there are certain poses that can actually help to stimulate gut movement and reduce bloating.
Supine poses that bring knees to chest are especially great for massaging the digestive organs.
3. Keep A Food Journal
Do you find that you are getting bloated after particular meals or foods? It can take foods up to 48 hours to be fully digested, so keeping a food journal can potentially help to identify patterns and triggers for bloating.
4. Stay Hydrated
Water is essential for a healthy digestive system, as being dehydrated can cause a build-up of materials that sit and stagnate in the gut. This causes bloating and discomfort. It is especially important to drink plenty of water when increasing fibre intake, as this will help to move products through the digestive system and prevent build-up.
5. Incorporate Both Prebiotics & Probiotics
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6. Supplement Effectively
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