5 Natural Remedies To Beat The Holiday Bloat

The temptation to indulge more than usual has arrived in full force! Yes, the holiday season is upon us.

All of this can lead to digestive issues, which can put a damper on your holiday fun. These symptoms can include bloating, cramping, nausea, stomach rumbling, gas, constipation, diarrhea and other discomforts.

If you experience serious discomfort, chronic bloating and indigestion, you should research a complete dietary makeover and consult your medical doctor and a holistic practitioner for solutions.

5 Natural Remedies To Beat The Bloat

1. Pre-Tox With Probiotics - Before the holidays get into full swing, start preparing your gut’s digestive capacity with probiotics. It’s recommended that over the long term, fermented food is better for the proper intestinal flora of over 85% good bacteria to less than 15% pathogenic bacteria.

2. Slow And Steady - Eat more slowly while talking a little less during meals. You can slow down by chewing more. Consuming liquids should be done sparingly while eating, since this will dilute your stomach acid. Try to avoid mixing in too many sugary items with whatever you eat.
If you do overeat, take a post meal walk. If you need to rest, lie down on your left side.

3. A Spoonful Of Apple Cider Vinegar - Try a tablespoon or two of organic, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar in a glass of filtered water. Add a squeeze of lemon and a teaspoon of raw honey for flavor.

You can take it before, during, or after a meal or party snacking. It’s wise to have a few digestive enzyme supplements on hand as well to help improve digestion. Make sure to since your mouth with water with a teaspoon full of disolved baking soda after drinking the apple cider vinegar. This will prevent the acid from dissolving your tooth enamel.

4. Chew Some Fennel Seeds - If you’re going to office parties or dinner parties at others’ homes or out to eat, carry some fennel seeds along. Chewing fennel seeds after a meal is a traditional Indian method of promoting digestion. Fennel seeds are openly available and served like after dinner mints in Indian restaurants.

When you’re home, you can make a strong peppermint tea or put a few drops of peppermint oil into water and drink it. Some also do well with fresh chamomile tea before bed time as well.

5. Ginger - Ginger tea or capsules usually work well for stomach problems. You can make the tea by boiling thin sliced ginger root, enough to cover the bottom of your pan and let it simmer for around a half-hour. Organic ginger root is pricier and not as available as conventionally farmed ginger root.

Peel the skin off conventionally farmed ginger root before slicing. When the tea cools enough to drink, add a little raw honey. Capsules are obviously more convenient if you’re out and about.

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