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Abdominal bloating, what is it?
Common among women, swelling can increase the waist circumference in a way that transforms the figure, which can be very uncomfortable. This happens to one in five women and some even report physical and moral discomfort caused by swelling, from not being able to tie the shoelaces to being mistaken for a pregnant woman. Swelling, in more severe cases, can increase the circumference in the region by up to 12 cm.
Weight loss is directly linked to the activation of kidney functions, and the tea we’ll be showing you today is a powerful detoxifier that helps reduce bloating that adds weight. But first, it’s important to know why this swelling can happen.
Where do you come from?
Now that we know what it is, let’s explain why this happens. Below are the main causes ranging from serious illnesses to overeating:
- Pregnancy;
- Weight gain;
- Lactose intolerance;
- Ovarian cyst;
- Partial bowel obstruction;
- Premenstrual tension – TPM;
- Uterine fibroma;
- Irritable bowel syndrome.
What to do?
To avoid it, you need to know the cause. That’s why we’ve put together some tips that can help, if you know the cause of your swelling:
- Heavy Meal Intake: To treat, just wait for digestion, but eating in moderation will help prevent bloating.
- Swallowing air: Swelling can be caused by ingesting air and to eliminate, avoid drinking sodas and other carbonated drinks, chewing gum or sucking candy, drinking with a straw or sucking the surface of a hot liquid, and eat slowly.
- Malabsorption: in case of malabsorption of food, change your diet and limit the amount of milk consumed daily. However, it is essential that you see a doctor.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome: To avoid this, try to reduce your emotional stress, increase the amount of fiber in your diet and be sure to see a doctor.
For the other causes, it is also important that you see a doctor and follow the treatment prescribed by him.
detox tea
Now it’s time for us to learn how to make the powerful tea that can help eliminate abdominal bloating. To prepare it, you will need:
- 1 cup of senna + porangaba
- 1 tablespoon of chamomile
- 1 cup of sacred cascara leaves
- a few drops of lemon
- Sweetener to taste
To prepare, boil all ingredients in 1 liter of water for 30 minutes. Turn off and then sift. Add sweetener and lemon when serving, either hot or cold.
