Hello -
Bloating can be one of the most upsetting - and stubborn - IBS symptoms. I know. Hang in there, it can be helped!
You are not alone!
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To taming your tummy,
Heather
Heather Van Vorous
Over 40 years dealing with IBS
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Bloating can be one of the most upsetting - and stubborn - IBS symptoms. I know. Hang in there, it can be helped!
- IBS bloating stems from trapped intestinal gas, plus our dysfunctional guts' hyper reaction to that gas.
- Gas is trapped by the mis-timed, or irregularly timed, bowel contractions that underlie IBS.
- Bloating is one of the most frustrating IBS symptoms.
- Relieve Bloating - Try this super easy on-the-floor yoga pose:
- Lie on your back. Gently bring one bent knee up to your chest, keeping your head and your other leg relaxed on the floor. Hold your knee with your hands as close to your chest as is comfortable. Breathe deeply. Repeat with your other leg. This is called the wind relieving pose for a reason!
- Drink medicinal strength, high volatile oil, hot fennel tea. Fennel seed tea is a carminative, which means it prevents the formation of gas, and aids in its expulsion.
- Take an easy walk around the block, or even just around the house.
- Moving your body stimulates the smooth muscles of your gut, which in turn encourages rhythmic contractions of your bowel.
- Rhythmic contractions = no trapped gas = no bloating!
- Prevent Bloating
- Avoid chewing gum, which can cause you to swallow a lot of air.
- Eliminate all carbonated beverages. They're a major IBS trigger for bloating and other symptoms.
- Read ingredients on EVERYTHING you are eating and drinking, and ALL supplements, and watch out for inulin, FOS, GOS, oligosaccharides, chicory, and artichoke extract. These are all rapidly fermenting prebiotics - also known as FODMAPS - and they can cause extreme bloating and gas in people who do not even have IBS. Imagine what they will do to you.
- Psyllium, a partly insoluble fiber (as in Metamucil) can cause bloating as well.
You are not alone!
P.S. If you have any questions or comments I'd love to hear them - just reply to this email to reach me directly. I am overwhelmed with emails but I try to answer everyone.
To taming your tummy,
Heather
Heather Van Vorous
Over 40 years dealing with IBS
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