Having a bloated stomach can really damper any situation and make you uncomfortable. But when you’re on vacation, it feels 10 times worse. That’s what I went through recently on a trip, my own birthday trip no less. I got extreme bloating the first full day on vacation. I was uncomfortable. I didn’t feel good sitting for any long period of time. And I didn’t have any idea on what to do.
From foods, natural remedies and medication, I found many many suggestions and I tried a bunch myself. Below I’ve listed what helped me get rid of the bloating quickly.
Quick tip: Sushi California Rolls covers the first THREE items on the list.
Want to learn more? Check out “What Is Bloating” for details on what bloating is and how it affects your body.
Below you will find:
- Foods to Eat to Get Rid of Bloating
- Natural Ways to Help Relieve Bloating
- Medicines to Reduce Bloating
Foods to Eat To Get Rid of Bloating
1. Ginger
2. Avocado
3. Cucumber
4. Yogurt
5. Bananas
6. Tomatoes
5 Natural Ways to Reduce Bloating
- Drink warm or room-temperature water
- Sit up straight after eating
- Stretch out your body and torso
- Increase physical activity like taking a walk
- Eat smaller meals …. and slowly
Medicines to Reduce Bloating
- Peppermint oil capsules are a natural antispasmodic. That means they help your intestinal muscles relax. This can help you pass trapped poop and gas, especially if your problems derive from a motility issue.
- Antacids have been shown to relieve inflammation in the digestive tract and help pass gas more easily. Antacids often include the active ingredient simethicone, which works to pass gas by grouping smaller gas bubbles together. Simethicone is also available separately.
- Magnesium supplements help to neutralize stomach acid and relax the intestinal muscles. Magnesium has a natural laxative effect, which can be helpful from time to time but can be habit-forming if you use it too often.
- Probiotics can help supplement or rebalance your gut bacteria and help you digest your food better.
Related Article:
What Is Bloating – Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
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