Relieving Stomach Bloating: Causes and Dietary Solutions

March 2, 2024

What is the cause of stomach bloating? It may be caused by your long-term dietary habits. So how to treat stomach bloating? Let me teach you some methods to relieve stomach bloating!
 


 

Causes of Stomach Bloating

  1. First of all, we need to understand that there are internal and external causes of stomach bloating.

  Let's start with the analysis of internal causes. Stomach bloating caused by indigestion is mainly due to the consumption of foods that are rich in fiber. These foods will continuously expand after entering the intestines, affecting the normal peristalsis of the intestines, thereby causing stomach bloating.

  These types of foods generally contain a lot of starch. After being decomposed by intestinal bacteria, they will produce some gas. If it cannot be eliminated for a while, it will accumulate in the intestines, causing stomach bloating.

  2. Abnormalities in the intestines

  If the ability of the intestinal wall to expand decreases, it can easily lead to the inability of the gas in the intestines to be expelled, resulting in constant expansion and causing stomach bloating.

  We need to pay attention to our gastrointestinal condition during our daily lives. If any abnormalities occur, it is necessary to consult a professional doctor for targeted treatment as soon as possible.

  3. Improper dietary habits

  Some people like to talk while eating, which can cause a large amount of gas to enter the stomach and intestines.

  At the same time, it is also easy to swallow air when drinking a large amount of water or beverages.

  It is best to maintain a healthy dietary habit when ingesting food, and avoid developing harmful dietary habits that are detrimental to the body.
 


 

What to Eat for Stomach Bloating

  1. Hawthorn

  Hawthorn has a sour and sweet taste and a slightly warm nature. It can invigorate the spleen, stimulate the appetite, aid digestion, and dissolve food stagnation. Consuming hawthorn can increase gastric acid secretion and enzyme activity.

  The lipase contained in hawthorn helps with the digestion of fatty foods, making it effective in reducing food stagnation.

  2. Chinese Cabbage

  Chinese cabbage contains a large amount of dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis, aid digestion, prevent dry stool, promote bowel movements, dilute intestinal toxins, and treat constipation while facilitating nutrient absorption.

  3. Radish

  Radish can invigorate the stomach, aid digestion, and regulate qi. "Si Sheng Ben Cao" states: "When a person eats excessively, chewing and swallowing radish will aid in digestion."

  "The Compendium of Materia Medica" also states: "Radish is effective in treating acid regurgitation, resolving food stagnation, and detoxifying alcohol."

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