Love Your Gut Ep 64: Top Tips for Uncomfortable Bloating
Jan 29, 2025
Bloating can be a real drag, but quick relief is just the start! Discover effective tips like chewing thoroughly, post-meal walks, and soothing herbal teas. Delve into the deeper roots of bloating, from meal hygiene to stress management and gut motility issues. Learn how to support your digestion with castor oil packs and mindfulness. Plus, get insights on balancing your microbiome for long-term relief. Who knew feeling better could be this enlightening?
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Chew Thoroughly To Kickstart Digestion
- Chew each bite 20–30 times so food is mushy before swallowing.
- Thorough chewing increases salivation and kickstarts digestion to reduce bloating.
Walk After Meals To Reduce Bloating
- Take a gentle 5–15 minute walk after meals to move food through your digestive tract.
- Short movement reduces gas and bloating from food that lingers too long.
Activate Your Vagus Nerve Before Meals
- Activate your vagus nerve with humming, gargling, singing or deep breaths before eating.
- Vagus stimulation tones digestion and helps the gut run more smoothly.