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Many people have the daily experience as pictured above.  Many people experience discomfort on a daily basis. In fact, it is one of the most frequent complaints our clients have and a most common reason for them to schedule a visit with me.  While the majority of our clients have a MAJOR bacterial imbalance creating this bloating problem there are some other little known reasons for bloating that you can experiment with and find out if they are relevant in your case.

 

#1 Carbonated beverages.  While I adore carbonated mineral waters ahhhh Perrier, San Pellegrino, Nateczowianka et al I do know for a fact that these and others soda I can't even discuss,  it is sooooo unhealthy period can and do create bloat.  To my mind, this occurs because in Chinese Medical Theory, TCM, the stomach meridien is supposed to descend. When you drink carbonated beverages you are encouraging it to ascend. This is called "rebellious qi".  Rebellious qi causes this symptom as well as heartburn, belching, and reflux.

 

#2 Chewing Gum.  The Central Nervous System, CNS, initiates peristalsis the smooth wavelike action of food moving through the system via chewing.  When repeatedly chewing and no food appears this sytem is disrupted causing bloating.

 

#3 Artificial sweeteners are undesirable in all respects but they also lead to bloat.  This occurs because they are digested/fermented in the colon not the small intestine leading to odorous gas and bloating.

 

#4 OTC Painkillers-NSAIDS.  It is widely recognized that these drugs wreck havoc on the gut. One of the signs is bloating. Consider acupuncture or mindbody therapies.

 

#5 Sports drinks or other sweetened beverages will feed inappropriate bacteria in your gut causing them to explode...  You may also feel like you will explode.

 

#6 Cruciferous vegetables and beans contain carborhydrates and fibers that may be tough for your body to digest especially if you eat them infrequently.  

 

#7 Soy Protein Isolates. In many "health" bars and foods, these are not natural foods and can cause bloating in susceptible people.

 

Hopefully, this information helps. If not, definitely consider getting to the cause as bloating is besides uncomfortable as all heck a definite sign your digestion needs attention.

 

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