20 Natural Remedies to Beat the Bloat
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Are you feeling a little bloated from the holiday indulgence and festivities? Or, perhaps you’re someone who suffers from ongoing bouts of bloating, water retention or puffiness. Bloating can be a signal of inflammation, dehydration, a deeper underlying issue or health problem.

Read on for reasons you may be experiencing bloating or water retention, and natural remedies to alleviate bloating and water retention for good!

1. Drink water like it’s your job! A minimum of half your body weight in clean, filtered water every single day not only prevents dehydration, it will alleviate water retention and bloating, and as a bonus help you lose weight! Here’s the formula to determine the number of ounces of water intake ideal for your body: take your weight and multiply by .7 for the number of ounces of water to drink daily.

Drink 64 ounces of de-bloating water every day: fill a container with 60-64 ounces filtered water, one lemon (sliced), one half cucumber (sliced), one lime (sliced), 1/2 cup organic cranberry extract, fresh ginger root (grated), and fresh mint leaves.

Drink a cup of lemon water upon rising. Add a pinch of ginger and cayenne pepper. Repeat before meals. Another option is to mix one to two tablespoons of raw apple cider vinegar with a small amount of water, ginger and cinnamon taken before meals.

2. Remove! Cut out starchy carbs, grains, wheat, sugar, gluten, dairy, sugar alcohols and all artificial sweeteners, which cause bloating, water retention and chronic low-level inflammation.

3. Eat tons of leafy greens and non-starchy veggies. Specifically include more asparagus, cucumber, watercress, chard, endive, celery, dandelion greens, artichokes, cranberries, parsley and cilantro, which are natural diuretics.

4. Hormone imbalances. Water retention is a common symptom with low thyroid function, adrenal dysfunction, progesterone/estrogen imbalances, high daytime cortisol, and aldosterone imbalance (a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that regulates sodium and potassium levels affecting blood pressure, electrolyte balance, and kidney function).

5. Identify the Root Cause! Rule out any underlying factors that may be causing bloating and water retention. Although this list is rather extensive, to get rid of bloating for good and for true healing to occur the root cause must be identified. Candida overgrowth, parasites (very common), HCL deficiency, IBS, constipation, bacteria imbalance in the colon, toxic overload, prescription medications, oral contraceptives, liver congestion and hormones imbalances specifically low thyroid function and adrenal dysfunction. Also consider estrogen dominance, low testosterone and low progesterone.

6. Organic protein at every meal. Protein can act like a natural diuretic and help your body get rid of extra water. Be sure to supplement with HCL plus pepsin in the middle of the meal to ensure optimal breakdown and assimilation of protein.

7. Look for hidden food sensitivities. You can be eating the healthiest, organic foods on the planet, but if your system is sensitive to a specific food it will result in excess inflammation, which is a direct cause of puffiness, bloating, and a host of other health problems.

8. Cut down on caffeine. Go easy on the booze (especially beer), which causes bloating, puffiness, carb cravings and dehydration. If you really want to lean out, lose belly fat and de-bloat, cut out the alcohol completely.

9. Re-store electrolyte mineral balance: sodium, potassium, zinc, magnesium
 
10.  Dandelion root! Drink 2-3 cups of strong dandelion root tea daily, a liver tonic and gentle diuretic that’s high in potassium. Yogi-Detox tea, ginger, peppermint and fennel tea are also helpful for de-bloating.

11. Avoid chewing gum, carbonated beverages, sorbitol, sucralose, aspartame and artificial sweeteners, MSG, and salty, high-sodium chloride foods that contribute to bloating.

12. Limit intake of gas-producing foods such as beans, legumes and raw cruciferous vegetables, which can be problematic for some.

13. Spice it up and include more ginger, cinnamon, fennel and turmeric in your diet.

14. SWEAT! Get your sweat on for at least 30 minutes daily. Take a hot 15-minute sauna a couple of times weekly.

15. Bounce and Brush. Dry brushing your skin before showering improves circulation and is beneficial for the lymphatic system. Bounce on a mini-trampoline to boost lymphatic flow.

16. Stand up and move more. Sitting for prolonged periods limits blood circulation, which can cause swollen feet and puffy ankles. What has helped me is the mindfulness bell, an app where the bell chimes every 30 minutes. I use it as a reminder to stand up, stretch, and move my body.

17. Eat in a relaxed environment. Eat slowly and chew food until it’s liquefied before swallowing.

18. Tame the flame. Address inflammation. Belly bloat is a sign of an inflamed gut. Food sensitivities are often the culprit, but also environmental toxins, bacteria imbalances, diverticulitus and infections such as SIBO, yeast, Candida, fungal, bacterial or parasites are to blame.

19. Soak in a detox bath with Epsom salts, bentonite clay, baking soda, ginger powder, frankincense oil and lavender oil.

20. Beat the bloat with nutrient support: magnesium, HCL with digestive enzymes, probiotics, potassium orotate, Phytodiuretic and B6 phosphate (B6 acts as a natural diuretic and helps prevent bloating).


As a holistic nutritionist and functional health practitioner, my philosophy is to identify the root cause of any underlying health issues, slowly "peel away the layers of the onion," and design a healing protocol and comprehensive LIFESTYLE plan specific to your unique biochemistry so you can heal, experience vibrant health, balanced hormones, age well, and look, think and feel better than ever for a lifetime. I consult with men and women throughout the U.S. and with clients locally in the Phoenix, AZ area. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation!
 

Have a Happy, Healthy Day!  
 
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