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

Learn more about what causes bloating and discover how to stop bloating! Know the common triggers of bloating with a leading gastroenterologist. From certain food groups to lesser-known habits, get a sneak peek into effective ways to manage your digestive health. Explore the top 3 beverages to combat bloating. Embrace these simple, effective solutions for a bloat-free, healthier you.

Summary

Bloating is a common digestive complaint that can leave you feeling uncomfortable, stretched, and sluggish. While it’s often harmless after a heavy meal or festive weekend, frequent bloating could point to underlying conditions that need medical evaluation.

This article explores the main causes of bloating, practical steps to reduce it naturally, and three soothing beverages that may provide quick relief.

Table of Contents

  1. What Is Bloating?
  2. Common Causes of Bloating
    • High-FODMAP Foods
    • Swallowing Air
    • Food Intolerances
    • Constipation
    • Celiac Disease
    • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  3. Practical Tips to Reduce Bloating
  4. 3 Natural Beverages for Bloating Relief
    • Basil Tea
    • Fennel Tea
    • Ginger Tea
  5. Conclusion
  6. Key Takeaways

What Is Bloating?

Bloating refers to the uncomfortable swelling of the abdomen, often caused by excess gas or disturbances in digestion. It can occur occasionally after overeating or be linked to underlying digestive issues.

If bloating happens frequently, it’s best to consult a doctor to rule out medical conditions.

Common Causes of Bloating

  1. High-FODMAP Foods
  • Beans, broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower are high in fermentable sugars (FODMAPs).
  • These can produce excess gas, leading to bloating.
  • Tip: Reduce portion sizes, but still aim for daily fruit and vegetable intake.
  1. Swallowing Air
  • Talking while eating, slouching, chewing gum, and fizzy drinks all increase swallowed air.
  • This leads to bloating and discomfort.
  1. Food Intolerances
  • Wheat, gluten, and dairy are common triggers.
  • Keep a food diary to track what worsens symptoms and eliminate accordingly (with medical advice).
  1. Constipation
  • Poor hydration, low fiber, and lack of activity slow bowel movements, trapping gas.
  • Drinking water, eating fiber, and exercising regularly can ease bloating.
  1. Celiac Disease
  • An autoimmune disorder where gluten damages the intestines.
  • Symptoms: bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue.
  • Diagnosis: blood test for tissue transglutaminase antibody.
  1. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • IBS often causes bloating due to irregular bowel habits.
  • Stress and diet can worsen symptoms.

Practical Tips to Reduce Bloating

  • Eat slowly, avoid talking while chewing.
  • Limit carbonated drinks and chewing gum.
  • Stay hydrated: 8–10 glasses of water daily.
  • Exercise regularly to stimulate digestion.
  • Keep a food diary to identify intolerances.
  • Consult your doctor for persistent or severe symptoms.

3 Natural Beverages for Bloating Relief

  1. Basil Tea
  • Wash fresh basil leaves.
  • Steep in boiling water for 5–10 minutes.
  • Strain and enjoy hot.
  • Known for its antispasmodic and calming effects.
  1. Fennel Tea
  • Lightly crush fennel seeds.
  • Steep in boiling water for 10–15 minutes.
  • Strain and serve.
  • Helps reduce gas and relaxes the digestive tract.
  1. Ginger Tea
  • Slice fresh ginger (1–2 inches).
  • Simmer in boiling water for 10–15 minutes.
  • Steep an additional 5 minutes, strain, and serve.
  • Reduces inflammation and supports digestion.

Conclusion

Bloating can be frustrating, but in many cases, small changes in diet, hydration, and eating habits can provide relief. Identifying triggers—whether food intolerances, constipation, or digestive conditions—is key. Natural remedies like basil, fennel, and ginger tea can soothe occasional bloating, while persistent or severe cases deserve medical attention.

Key Takeaways

  • High-FODMAP foods (beans, broccoli, cabbage) often cause bloating.
  • Swallowing air from fizzy drinks or chewing gum adds discomfort.
  • Food intolerances (gluten, dairy) may trigger symptoms—use a food diary.
  • Hydration, fiber, and exercise relieve constipation-related bloating.
  • Conditions like celiac disease and IBS may require medical evaluation.
  • Natural relief: Basil, fennel, and ginger tea.

Raw Transcript

[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.

[00:40] 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're still meeting your daily five 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're eating food and there are a few things you can do to avoid it. For example, if you're eating, try not to speak.

[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.

[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 condition where the intestines cannot absorb gluten found in wheat, parlay 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.

[02:40] called Tissue Trasglutaminase 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 3 natural beverages for bloating that my patients absolutely love. First, Basel T.

[03:00] 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 tea pot 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] tea. 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.

[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 like the video.

[04:00] If you did like it, hit the subscribe button and if you have any questions, leave those in the comment section and I will try my best to answer those. See you in the next video.

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