\u201cTry to identify what\u2019s triggering your bloating, then you can deal with the cause,\u201d says Dr Hicks. \u201cIf nothing is jumping out at you, chart your symptoms in a diary.\u201d<\/p>\n
He suggests doing this in parallel with general lifestyle adjustments:<\/p>\n
1. Eat more fibre<\/strong><\/p>\n It makes gas but also keeps the bowel moving \u2013 most of us don\u2019t eat enough.<\/p>\n 2. Drink lots of liquid<\/strong><\/p>\n Just not fizzy or alcoholic drinks.<\/p>\n 3. Eat slowly<\/strong><\/p>\n And don\u2019t talk while eating, to avoid excess air entering your body.<\/p>\n 4. Exercise<\/strong><\/p>\n Regular exercise is thought to help maintain your digestive system.<\/p>\n 5. Keep stress under control<\/strong><\/p>\n The NHS says stress can cause digestive issues.<\/p>\n 6. Go to the loo when you need to<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s important to respond to the call of Mother Nature straight away. Otherwise you lose the urge and stools and gas build up.<\/p>\n 7. Peppermint tea<\/strong><\/p>\n If you think your bloating is due to pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), Dr Hicks says peppermint could help disperse gas.<\/p>\n 8. Cut your salt intake<\/strong><\/p>\n Dr Atkinson says that salt causes fluid retention, which can cause bloating.For fluid retention, also try primrose oil, vitamins E and B6.<\/p>\n 9. Natural remedies<\/strong><\/p>\n