When the stomach faces difficulties to digest the food, it causes bloating. In most cases, this happens when you have eaten too much food, or you have eaten a heavy meal.
Yet, some people feel constantly bloated, and this is due to some burden on the digestive system. Doctors maintain that it is due to trapped gases in the stomach, as a result of the way of eating or the consumed food.
Even though people often ignore it, bloating can be a sign of some serious health issue and should be treated on time.
These are the five most common causes of stomach bloating:
Dehydration
If the body is not properly hydrated, it causes various symptoms, including bloating. Therefore, make sure you drink 6-8 glasses of water every day.
Excessive amounts of carbs
If you eat a diet high in sugars and carbs, it is the reason for your stomach bloating, so you should limit the intake of such foods, and eat more vegetables and fruits.
Constipation
Constipation traps gasses in the stomach and causes bloating. This issue is easily solved with the increased intake of fiber-rich foods. Yet, you should gradually increase the consumption of fibers, in order not to aggravate things.
Eating too fast
People who eat too fast feel bloated all the time. Instead, start chewing slowly, and take smaller bites.
High levels of stress
Excessive stress is another common cause of bloating, as the brain impedes the proper function of the digestive system.
Helicobacter pylori
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a bacterium that infects the stomach lining of your stomach and leads to various issues, like bloating, gastric and duodenal ulcers, appetite loss, unexplained weight loss, nausea, frequent burping, and heartburn.
Even though it is usually treated with antibiotics, there are also effective natural remedies, such as:
Probiotics- They treat all kinds of digestive issues, including the overgrowth of Helicobacter pylori.
Manuka Honey- It has powerful antibacterial properties, and destroys bacteria in the stomach. It should be taken three times daily.
Cranberry Juice- Chinese scientists have found that the consumption of this juice lowers the number of bacteria by 14%.
Green tea
Red wine
This is an incredibly helpful natural remedy for treating stomach bloating:
Ingredients:
1 lemon
1 cucumber
A tablespoon of Aloe Vera gel
1 tablespoon of grated ginger
a bunch of parsley
1/2 a glass of water
Instructions:
Mix all the ingredients in the blender, until you get a homogeneous mixture. Pour it into a glass, and drink it right away to relieve the bloating.
