Expert Tips to Help Beat Stomach Bloat & Discomfort

You’re constipated and bloated, your tummy’s gurgling. Don’t even mention the abdominal pain and flatulence. Then all of a sudden? You need to go—and you need to go NOW.

While digestive irregularities may impact daily living, there are positive steps that can be taken to manage the symptoms. Paired with a individualised nutrient-dense diet plan, natural wholefood supplements may also lessen the discomfort, says naturopath, nutritionist and Lifestream ambassador, Janella Purcell.


Photo courtesy of Communeco


Photo courtesy of Communeco

“The brain and our emotions also share a strong relationship with the gut and immune system,” says Purcell. “We now know the gut micro-biome, where trillions of microbes reside in the human body, can communicate with the brain through molecules produced by gut bacteria that enter the bloodstream—these molecules can impact digestion, and also mood and emotional wellbeing.”

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