Renuka Sharma

Relief against "bloating"

A bloated stomach is the main cause of protruding stomach.lack of muscle tone in that area causes the abdomen to look distended.

These simple lifestyle changes can make a huge difference to your health as well as wellbieng..

DIETARY : 1. It is advised to eat small frequent meals as this allows easy digestibility and reduced bloating.

2. Drinking plenty of water especially luke warm water with a pinch of caraway seeds (ajwain) also helps relieves bloating.

3. Avoid processed foods and packaged foods. Cookies, cakes, biscuits, namkeen all aggravate distension.

4. Many fruits like apples also aggravate bloating. If you are prone to gas avoid certain fruits. Papaya is the best low calorie, low glycemic fruit to eat.

5. Juices, soft drinks and sweetened beverages need to be avoided.

6. Eat a well-balanced meal and take advice from a diet expert to plan your diet.

7. Recognise foods that trigger bloating like peanuts, cauliflower or chillies and avoid them.

8. Ensure that yogurt and buttermilk is a part of your diet as it contains probiotics that help keep the gut healthy.

9. Tea and coffees are acidic and increase bloating.

10. Limit intake of refined carbohydrates and sugars.

Walk : Increase your physical activity levels. Walking can ease bloating and has many additional health benefits. Additionally : Try an herbal solution or dietary supplement to help bloating and cramping. Ask your diet expert about Triphala and Psyllium Husk. Detox your system and rejuvenate your body. Panchkarma Therapy involves colon cleansing.