Stomach problems are very common in women. Your belly can start to swell and bloat thanks to many factors such as bad digestion - which occurs after eating too quickly without taking your time to chew your food properly, lactose intolerance, eating too much salt which causes the body to retain more water, stress or even not absorbing starchy foods properly. Consuming excessive amounts of chewing gum or fizzy drinks can also be problematic.
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Luckily, there are things we can do to fix this. Activated charcoal is a good remedy since it traps the gas. It is also advised to drink diuretic herbal teas such as fennel, aniseed or peppermint teas, since they all soothe the stomach.
You should take your time eating, by doing so calmly and without any additional stress, making sure to chew your food properly. You should also mix starchy foods with vegetables rather than meat, to help the body digest them better. Finally, try eating foods that are based on vegan milks such as soya, almond, or rice.
