Do you find that you are often bloated after meals or that you feel progressively more bloated as the day goes on?  See my top 9 tips to beat bloat and feel more comfortable in your clothes: 

1.  Avoid carbonated beverages which can contribute to unwanted gas build up in your intestines. 
2.  Be cautious with “healthy” but well known gas producing foods such as garlic, onions, broccoli, cauliflower and beans/lentils.  You may only be able to eat one of those at a time or only small amounts. 
3.  Rich foods that are high in fat can be hard to digest for some people.  Digesting a hamburger and fries for example may require more pancreatic enzyme and bile production than your body is capable of putting out, leaving you feeling bloated. 
4.  Reduce the amount of food eaten at each meal.  Stop eating when you are 3/4 full, leaving room for digestion to occur. 
5.  Stop eating at least 2 hours before bed.  Sip on herbal tea instead of having a bedtime snack. 
6.  If you tend to feel bloated, be cautious with fermented foods such as kombucha, saurkraut and even probiotic supplements.  Sometimes the extra beneficial bacteria in these items can increase bloating.
7.  Exercise daily.  Body movement helps to stimulate digestion.  Take a walk after meals.
8.  Stay well hydrated with room temperature or warm water.  Digestion moves more regularly and smoothly when you are well hydrated.  Hydration can combat the tendency towards swelling or water retention as well.
9.  Try a castor oil pack worn at night over your liver while you are sleeping.  Topical castor oil stimulates bile release from the liver to improve digestion in addition to reducing inflammation and calming the nervous system.  I find it incredibly helpful for those with chronic stomach aches and bloating.  We carry the supplies to make this treatment easy.  Call us to find out more or place an order!

See me if these tips do not resolve your symptoms.  There are other medical causes for bloating that may need to be investigated.