Stomach bloating is a very common problem, and some 63 million people happen to suffer and struggle with it daily, the most common cause is due to irregularity and your digestion. But all it takes is being aware of what's causing your bloating problems, then you can begin to make the changes that will stop or cure them.
One way you can start right now is by drinking more water! Your body depends on water, and it needs water. This is why so many other problems develop when you don't drink enough of it. If you don't drink enough water daily, this will cause bloating. It not only helps with digestion, but it also stops bloating.
Here Are 8 Ways To Treat The Causes Of Stomach Bloating:
Stop Using Artificial Sweeteners
The two artificial sweeteners, sorbitol and xylitol causes bacteria to grow in your large intestines, and this produces 100% more gas, which causes stomach bloating. If you are one of the people susceptible to this, then leave the artificial sweetener alone and either start using regular sugar or no sugar at all.
Eat More Yogurt
It has been discovered that our intestines don't have nearly enough of the healthy bacteria, in fact 75% of us don't! These bacteria keep your intestinal track working properly and helps avoid constipation, bloating and pain. So a cup of yogurt daily can replenish your intestinal track with a live healthy bacterial culture, that will stop stomach bloating.
Get More Exercise
Exercising causes your muscles to contract, and this helps your bowels to become regular. Exercise also causes you to sweat, which flushes out excess fluids that may be trapped. The solution then, is to exercise 2 hours a week, and this should help at least 80% of the women.
Premenstrual Bloating Take Calcium
At least 70% of us have premenstrual bloating problems that occurs when an increase in hormones signals our cells to hold on to the water! To lower your water retention by at least 50%, try taking 1,000 mg. of calcium and 500 mg. of magnesium daily.
Slow Down At Meals
Swallowing air while eating is one of the common causes of stomach bloating. The solution is to eat your food slowly, drink slowly, don't chew any gum and stay away from carbonated drinks.
Deep Breathing To Decrease Hormones
This is almost like doing breathing meditation. Twice a day, find a quiet place to sit, and for 10 minutes breath deeply. Doing this decreases stress hormones that can wreck havoc on your digestion. This should help prevent stomach bloating in at least 72% of the people.
Add Protein To Carbs
Five pounds of fluid can build up in your tissues if you eat nothing but carbs. This comes from inflammation caused by skyrocketing blood sugar. If you add just 3 ounces of protein to the carbs, you can cut the absorption of this fluid at least 50%.
Eat More Fresh Fruit
If you suffer from stomach bloating and swelling during your period, this is caused by the inflammatory hormone prostaglandins. To slow down the production of this hormone and get rid of that excess water in 48 hours, try eating 2 cups of fresh fruit salad each day. The natural potassium found in the fruit is what does it, but it has to be natural potassium, not supplements.
Sometimes it's difficult to determine what the causes of stomach bloating might be. But if it generally happens around the time of your monthly or after a meal, then you can just about assume that those are the causes.
However, if you've done everything you can, and you still have stomach bloating, then you should seek the advice of your physician.
Here Is A List Of Fruit, Vegetables And Herbs That Act As Diuretics:
- Watermelon (at least 1 cup)
- Grapes (at least 1 cup)
- Lemon (at least 2 tablespoons)
- Celery (at least 1 stalk)
- Cucumber (at least 1 cup)
- Asparagus (at least 4 spears)
- Parsley (at least 1 tablespoon)
- Chamomile Tea (at least 2 cups)
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