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What is Bloating and Gas?

Bloating and gas occur when the digestive system has trouble breaking down certain foods, leading to an uncomfortable buildup of air in the stomach and intestines. This build up can lead to uncomfortable swelling and distension in the abdomen. While occasional bloating is normal, chronic bloating and gas can be a clue for underlying gut issues.

Common triggers include food intolerances, imbalances in gut bacteria, and poor digestion. Identifying and addressing such root causes can help alleviate bloating and gas long-term.

Our Approach to Bloating and Gas

We take a comprehensive approach to addressing the root causes of bloating and gas, helping you find relief and restore healthy digestion. Here’s how we work with our clients:

• Reset strategies for immediate relief
  We start by implementing short-term strategies – such as dietary adjustments and digestive support – to relieve discomfort and reduce gas and bloating.

• Functional testing to identify root causes
  Functional lab testing – such as stool and breath tests, help us uncover underlying imbalances that contribute to chronic bloating and gas, such as food intolerances, gut infections or overgrowths such as SIBO.

• Addressing the root causes
  We create personalized recommendations based on your lab test results that may include diet changes, lifestyle modifications, and targeted supplements like digestive enzymes, probiotics, or herbal antimicrobials to improve digestion and reduce gas production.

• Long-term strategies for sustained gut health
  We focus on achieving lasting solutions by optimizing your digestion. This includes dietary support, lifestyle changes and mind-body techniques that promote better gut motility and reduce the recurrence of bloating and gas.

Common Questions about Bloating and Gas

What causes bloating and gas?

The short answer is that bloating and gas are caused by excess gas production in the intestines. This can happen for several reasons, including these common causes:

1. Eating gassy or highly fermentable foods like FODMAPs (which stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols), carbonated drinks can cause bloating and gas. In some cases it’s simply caused by eating too fast, in large portions, or with poor posture, which hinders digestion.

2. Imbalances in gut bacteria, when your microbiome lacks the right bacteria to properly break down foods, or doesn’t produce sufficient enzymes for proper digestion.

3. Gut infections or bacterial overgrowths (such as H.pylori or SIBO), which cause excessive fermentation of certain foods.

Identifying the cause helps us create targeted interventions to eradicate the excess bloating and gas, and to take back control of your gut health. You can learn more detail on the different causes of bloating and gas here.

How can I relieve bloating quickly?

Excess gas and bloating can be incredibly uncomfortable. While we often need to identify its root causes, sometimes we just need to focus on immediate relief. Here are some strategies for quick relief from bloating and gas:

• Avoid common food triggers: Reduce intake of high-FODMAP, dairy, gluten, raw vegetables, and other known triggers that can worsen bloating.

• Take digestive enzymes: They can help break down food and ease bloating after meals.

• Eat slowly and chew thoroughly: This promotes better digestion and reduces gas formation.

• Use activated charcoal: It can help absorb excess gas and provide temporary relief from bloating when used occasionally.

What food causes bloating?

Foods that commonly cause bloating include:

• High-FODMAP foods: Onions, garlic, and legumes, etc. which ferment in the gut and produce excess gas.

• Dairy products: Containing lactose, which can trigger bloating in those with lactose intolerance.

• Raw vegetables: High in insoluble fiber, making them difficult to digest.

• Gluten-containing grains: Wheat, barley, and rye, which can cause bloating in sensitive individuals.

What our clients are saying

“Thank you so much. I’d had moments of true despair, however now as my symptoms abate and my energy returns I’m overwhelmed by how fortunate I am to have found Mikaela and Bella. For this I will never be able to thank you enough.”

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Emma (Kentucky, USA)

Our team of gut health specialists

At The Functional Gut Health Clinic, our team of gut health specialists has extensive experience in helping clients overcome bloating and gas. Many of our practitioners have faced their own digestive struggles, giving them a unique understanding of your journey – and a strong passion for helping to alleviate your struggles.With advanced training and a holistic approach to gut health, we’re committed to helping you uncover the root causes of your symptoms and guiding you toward long-term relief.

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