Bloating can be extremely uncomfortable and embarrassing. If you suffer from it, it’s important to understand the underlying causes and how to treat them effectively. Here’s a comprehensive guide to understanding and eliminating bloating quickly.
Foods That Can Cause Bloating
A number of foods can cause bloating and digestive discomfort:
Junk food
Artificial sweeteners (like sugar alcohols)
Green vegetables
Cruciferous vegetables
Dairy
Keto snacks
Fiber
If bloating is a new problem for you, consider any changes in your diet or lifestyle that might coincide with the onset of these symptoms.
Acupressure Massage for Bloating
Performing a massage under the ribs on the right side (gallbladder area) and left side (pancreas area) can help reduce bloating. Here’s how to massage:
Press approximately 2.5 cm from the midline and 2-5 cm below the rib cage with a blunt instrument.
Move from side to side for one to two minutes.
This may help decongest the digestive organs and reduce bloating by either moving gas or fluid.
Stress and Bloating
Stress can also be a cause of bloating due to high levels of cortisol, which causes inflammation in the gut.
One patient noticed that while staying at the beach (stress reduction through sun exposure), her bloating disappeared. This demonstrates the impact of stress on the body and why reducing stress can help reduce bloating.
The Five Causes of Bloating and Their Solutions
Low Stomach Acidity
A lack of stomach acid can cause indigestion, acid reflux, or bloating. If food isn’t properly digested at this level, it will pass through the digestive system in a form that’s difficult to break down, increasing bloating.
Solutions:
Taking betaine HCL (5-6 capsules with meals)
Drinking apple cider vinegar (1-2 tablespoons in water)
Low bile in the gallbladder
Bile is essential for the digestion of fats. Lack of bile can lead to bloating, belching, and a feeling of heaviness under the right rib cage.
Solutions:
Use purified bile salts
Perform gallbladder acupressure massages
Low pancreatic enzyme levels
The enzymes produced by the pancreas are crucial for digestion. A lack of enzymes can lead to diarrhea and a buildup of undigested fat, causing bloating.
Solutions:
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