Feeling Bloated

Why do we feel bloated:
Bloating, gassiness, and abdominal discomfort aren’t limited to the occasional holiday feast. One in 10 Americans say they suffer from bloating regularly, even when they haven’t eaten a large meal. In some cases, bloating can become severe enough that it causes distention, or a perceptible swelling of the abdomen. Bloating and gas are usually tied to what and how you eat, so a few simple changes may help.

Reasons Why we Feel Bloated?
- You Swallow Too Much Air

When excess air is swallowed it will be passed as a belch or gas, or return to the stomach, where it can cause bloating. Normally, about half of passed gas comes from swallowed air, b
ut when too much air is swallowed this amount increases. Many habits can increase the amount of air you take in, including:

-Eating too quickly

-Gulping beverages

-Drinking though a straw

-Chewing gum or sucking on candy

-Wearing loose-fitting dentures

-Being nervous

-Smoking

Stay healthy!