“You may be tempted to go for whole grain, high fiber options when it comes to carbs, but gentle is best when your tummy is uneasy," Stamm says. Because white rice is low in fiber, it’s easier to digest, and bland enough to soothe an upset stomach. Kseniya Ovchinnikova//Getty Ima...
If you want to reduce water retention which always leads to a bloated stomach, cut out the salt. In fact, if you have a lunchtime meal you can significantly reduce the bloat and puffiness simply by avoiding salty foods for the remainder of the day. People who are mindful of their salt...
Chicken soup really can help when you have a cold. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and can ease congestion. What if your stomach’s the problem? You may have heard of the BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast) that doctors recommend after vomiting or diarrhea. But did you ...
Bloating is an uncomfortable fullness, pressure or swelling in your stomach. Some people describe it as a feeling like they have an inflated balloon or trapped gas in their abdomen. A bloated stomach most often occurs after eating a meal. Here you'll learn more about bloating, including what...
WebMD: "Bloating 101: Why You Feel Bloated" Office on Women's Health: "Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)" Anxiety and Depression Association of America: "How to Calm an Anxious Stomach: The Brain-Gut Connection" Harvard Health Publishing: "What to do when medication makes you constipated" StatPearls...
What do I need to know about gas and bloating?Gas is air that collects in your digestive system (stomach or intestines). Bloating is the tight, full feeling you get from too much gas.What are common causes for gas and bloating?Swallowing air while you eat, drink, chew gum, or smoke ...
Tell the healthcare provider if you have ever had an allergic reaction to contrast liquid. Barium is a substance that helps your stomach and intestines show up better in x-rays. You may need to eat a meal that has barium in it. An x-ray machine is then used to take pictures of your...
When it comes to fiber in your diet, Gannon suggests taking the Goldilocks approach: too much and you'll end up bloated and uncomfortable; but too little and you'll feel blocked up and bloated (it's not pretty, but it's true). So before trying on dresses, heed Gannon's note: "Inst...
To get rid of harmful bacteria, wash all fruits and vegetables well before eating. When it comes to sprouts, however, washing may not be enough. Experts recommend you don't eat any raw sprouts, such as alfalfa, clover, radish and mung bean because bacteria can get in the seed...
We’ve all experienced it — you’re about to call it a night (maybe you’ve even already crawled into bed!) when your stomach enters the conversation with a loud rumbling and grumbling that’s definitely saying, “feed me!” Now what? Maybe you’ve heard warnings that pre-bed snacking...