Bloating is a common symptom which most of us experience from time to time acutely, (for instance if we have a tummy bug or food poisoning), but in this episode I try to unpack the potential reasons behind why bloating can occur in the first place and how to approach it. This episode is a rapid 10-minute 101. Do check out the links in the show notes.
Links:
Digestion and enzymes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digestive_enzyme#/media/File:Digestive_Enzymes.svg
IBS (made worse by stress): https://patient.info/digestive-health/irritable-bowel-syndrome-leaflet
SIBO: https://www.healthline.com/health/sibo
H pylori infection: https://gutscharity.org.uk/advice-and-information/conditions/helicobacter-pylori/
FODMAPs (can cause gas): https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/fodmaps-101
Testing gut bugs: https://gutscharity.org.uk/advice-and-information/health-and-lifestyle/testing/gut-microbiome-poo-testing/
Ovarian cancer awareness: https://targetovariancancer.org.uk/about-ovarian-cancer/symptoms
My book THE HEALTH FIX for case studies and tips: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296/ref=monarch_sidesheet
The importance of eating dietary fibre: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/digestive-health/how-to-get-more-fibre-into-your-diet/
Diverticulitis: https://www.healthline.com/health/diverticulitis
Coeliac Disease, can often start with mystery symptoms: https://www.coeliac.org.uk/information-and-support/coeliac-disease/about-coeliac-disease/
Probiotics (can sometimes help replenish good gut bacteria after antibiotic use): https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/14598-probiotics