BLOATING!!! Make it stop.
Hi there!
Have you struggled to zip or button your pants when you may have just worn them a few days ago? Do you feel puffy in the midsection? Or you can't finish a meal because you feel so uncomfortable in your belly?
Sounds like you are dealing with BLOATING.
Bloating is a common symptom experienced by menopausal women. It often occurs early in perimenopause stages though it varies from women to women, still postmenopausal women have the greater likelihood of experiencing this symptom. Menopause bloating is usually caused by the hormonal fluctuation which is essential in maintaining the health of the digestive system. As estrogen declines, several digestive issues appear which then causes bloating, nausea, and constipation. (We can chat about the science a bit more if you are ready to work 1:1 with me. )
Ugh, right. Just when you thought HOT FLASHES were frustrating enough. Now BLOATING!
Understanding the underlying reasons that contribute to menopausal bloating is important for properly managing it and exploring potential remedies.
Here are a few:
Regular Physical Activity
Regular activity, such as walking or yoga, aids digestion and minimizes the likelihood of bloating. Additionally, exercise helps reduce stress, which may worsen menopausal bloating, and enhance general wellbeing. Even with just mild physical activity, intestinal gas clearance improves and reduces the symptoms of bloating.
Improve Your Hydration
Water is an essential for your body. Bloating is caused by constipation, which is brought on by dehydration. Make an effort to drink at least eight eight-ounce glasses of water per day.
Maintain a Healthy Balanced Diet
Manage bloating with a well-balanced diet. Choose foods which can help reduce inflammation and fluid retention as well as enhance your gut health. Fiber rich foods helps reduce constipation and potassium to help your body maintain a healthy level of body fluid. These foods include asparagus, apples, avocado, bananas, cucumbers, and oats. Lastly, avoid eating too many gas-producing foods such as carbonated beverages, beans, and cruciferous vegetables.
Proper Management of Stress and Anxiety
Stress and anxiety can disrupt digestion’s delicate state of balance. Stress slows digestion in some individuals, producing bloating, discomfort, and constipation, while it speeds up digestion in others, causing diarrhea and frequent trips to the restroom. To relieve bloating and boost general well-being, try stress-reduction practices such as deep breathing, meditation, or mindfulness.
Consume Smaller Meals
Bloating is frequently caused by overeating. Smaller servings should alleviate the sensation of fullness. Consuming heavy and oily foods can leave you feeling bloated. Fat requires longer time to digest than protein or carbohydrates, it keeps the stomach fuller for a longer period of time.
These lifestyle measures play an important step in decreasing and preventing menopausal bloating. They provide a holistic and natural approach to treating this frequent menopausal symptom.
Each person's symptoms of perimenopause differ. This is the reason each person can benefit from 1:1 Perimenopausal Coaching to explore deeper into each individuals' symptoms, their lifestyle factors that may be aiding in those symptoms, and to provide a natural & holistic treatment protocol to alleviate these symptoms.
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