A bloated stomach, also known as a distended stomach, is a condition in which the abdominal circumference is larger than usual and is accompanied by a feeling of fullness, pressure, or discomfort in the abdominal area.
Possible causes of bloating
There are many causes of bloating. A major cause is excessive gas produced during the digestive process. This gas can be produced either by swallowing air, eating food, or bacterial fermentation of food in the large intestine. Certain foods and beverages, especially those high in fiber, sugar alcohols, or refined carbohydrates, can lead to increased gas production.
Another factor is digestive disorders, which impair the digestion of food, such as lactose intolerance or other food intolerances. Stress and a rushed eating pattern can also lead to swallowing air, which also contributes to abdominal bloating.
We have some tips for you to counteract bloating:
Eat slowly & chew well
Digestion begins in the mouth. This means that not only what we eat affects digestion, but also how we eat it. Eating too quickly usually results in the food not being chewed sufficiently and a lot of air being swallowed at the same time. This can lead to bloating.
Try sitting down to eat, taking three deep breaths, and chewing each bite thoroughly. This way, you'll also eat better when you're pleasantly full.
Pay attention to a healthy diet
Your beneficial gut bacteria particularly like fiber. You can find it in fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds. A healthy gut flora can help minimize bloating and flatulence. Therefore, make sure you eat a fiber-rich and balanced diet. If you find that a large amount of raw food isn't doing you much good, then from an Ayurvedic perspective, you should eat more warm and cooked foods. These are easier to digest.
In addition to a healthy diet, drinking plenty of fluids is also particularly important. Still water and unsweetened herbal teas are particularly recommended. Warm water is also often recommended in Ayurveda to aid digestion.
Stress reduction
Incorporate activities like meditation, breathing exercises, walks, or journaling into your daily routine to reduce stress and give yourself small moments of mindfulness. Your digestion and mental health will thank you.
Our Relax capsules contain a high-quality organic herbal blend that can support you during stressful times.
Herbs against bloating
Herbs can help relieve bloating and abdominal distension in a variety of ways. They often possess soothing, anti-inflammatory, and carminative properties that support the digestive process and help reduce excess gas. Here are some herbs that can help with abdominal distension:
- Fennel seeds
- Ginger root
- peppermint
- turmeric
- chamomile
- Caraway seeds
Our grandparents already knew that spices such as fennel seeds and caraway can be incorporated into gas-causing foods to prevent flatulence and bloating.
Since digestion is closely linked to the liver, it makes sense to support the liver with, for example, milk thistle. Milk thistle is also known as "the liver herb" and can support the liver in detoxification.
Our "Debloat" capsules contain a blend of ginger root, fennel seed, pineapple fruit, peppermint, turmeric root, dandelion, and milk thistle. These herbs promote a soothing gut feeling and contain bitter compounds that support the stomach and liver in producing important digestive enzymes. You can carry the capsules in your handbag as your personal companion and take three capsules, for example, immediately after a heavy meal.
