How to STOP Bloating Instantly: Fixing the Root Cause 🚀 | Dr.Sethi

Understanding Bloating and Its Causes

[00:00] So what causes bloating and how to get rid of it naturally? I'm going to tell you all of this and more in this week's video. Now we all know the feeling of being bloated when your tummy feels stretched and you feel uncomfortable. Bloating often happens after a big weekend of eating especially during the festive periods but if it is more than an occasional inconvenience then you should definitely

[00:20] definitely see your doctor and investigate this further. If you're having bloating on an occasional basis, then there are multiple things that you can try to fix it. Let's talk about it. So, bloating can be caused by many different things such as constipation, food intolerance, swallowing air,

High FODMAP Foods and Swallowing Air

[00:40] cardiac disease and even irritable bowel syndrome. Let's talk about these one by one. And in the end, I will talk about natural beverages that will give you instant relief from bloating. Now we know that certain foods can cause bloating. For example, beans, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and these are all considered to be high FODMAP foods.

[01:00] Try and cut these down but make sure you are still meeting your daily 5 servings of fruits and veggies requirement. Next up we have swallowing air. Now swallowing of the air can obviously cause gloating and discomfort. It usually happens when we are eating food and there are a few things you can do to avoid it. For example if you are eating try not to speak.

Food Intolerances and Tracking Your Diet

[01:20] same time do not slump, sit upright, avoid fizzy drinks and when you're chewing gum, chew with your mouth shut. Let's talk about the food intolerances next. Now these can cause bloating when your bowels do not empty properly and the food produces too much gas which can get trapped. Some of the common offenders are wheat, gluten and dairy products but we are all different.

[01:40] The best advice I can give you is to keep a food diary for a few weeks, write down everything you eat, write down when your bloating is worse and try to find a correlation. And if you have a food intolerance or you spot a correlation, beat less of that food or cut it out completely and see the difference. Always talk to your doctor first before making any dietary changes.

Constipation, Celiac Disease, and IBS as Causes of Bloating

[02:00] discussing the best beverages that you can use to fix your bloating shortly. If the reason for your bloating is constipation, there are a lot of things that you can do to get rid of it such as drinking more water, aiming for at least 8 to 10 glasses of water on a daily basis, eating more fiber and doing more exercise. Alright, next we have celiac disease. Celiac disease is a

[02:20] common gut condition where the intestines cannot absorb gluten found in wheat, barley and rye. So when you have foods containing gluten, it can cause bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea and even fatigue. Celiac disease affects 1 in 100 people in the world. So it is quite common. If you think you might have it, speak to your doctor, they can do a simple blood test.

Natural Beverages to Relieve Bloating (Basil, Fennel, Ginger Tea)

[02:40] called tissue transglutaminase antibody and you can find out whether you do have celiac or not. Next we have irritable bowel syndrome. People with IBS usually suffer from bloating because of their erratic bowel movements. Alright, let's discuss three natural beverages for bloating that my patients absolutely love. First, basel T and this

[03:00] is how you make it. Boil water in a pot or kettle. While the water is boiling, wash fresh basil leaves thoroughly. Place the basil leaves in a teapot or mug. Pour the boiling water over the basil leaves. Allow the tea to steep for about 5 to 10 minutes depending on how strong you prefer the flavor. Strain the tea to remove the basil leaves, serve hot and enjoy. Second, final

[03:20] Bring water to a boil in a pot or kettle. Crush fennel seeds lightly. Place the crushed fennel seeds in a teapot or mug. Pour the boiling water over the fennel seeds. Let the teas steep for around 10 to 15 minutes depending upon how strong of a flavor you like. Strain the tea to remove the fennel seeds. Serve hot and enjoy. And last but not the least, ginger tea. Peel and slice.

[03:40] Slice fresh ginger root about 1 to 2 inches. Bring water to a boil in a pot or kettle. Add the ginger slices to the boiling water. Allow the ginger to simmer in the water for about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the pot from heat and let the tea steep for another 5 minutes. Strain the tea to remove the ginger slices. Serve hot and enjoy. And that's all for today guys. I hope you liked the video.

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