Bloating is a common symptom which most of us experience from time to time acutely, (for instance if we have a tummy bug or food poisoning), but in this episode I try to unpack the potential reasons behind why bloating can occur in the first place and how to approach it. This episode is a rapid 10-minute 101. Do check out the links in the show notes.

Links: 

Digestion and enzymes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digestive_enzyme#/media/File:Digestive_Enzymes.svg

IBS (made worse by stress): https://patient.info/digestive-health/irritable-bowel-syndrome-leaflet

SIBO: https://www.healthline.com/health/sibo

H pylori infection: https://gutscharity.org.uk/advice-and-information/conditions/helicobacter-pylori/

FODMAPs (can cause gas): https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/fodmaps-101

Testing gut bugs: https://gutscharity.org.uk/advice-and-information/health-and-lifestyle/testing/gut-microbiome-poo-testing/

Ovarian cancer awareness: https://targetovariancancer.org.uk/about-ovarian-cancer/symptoms

My book THE HEALTH FIX for case studies and tips: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296/ref=monarch_sidesheet

The importance of eating dietary fibre: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/digestive-health/how-to-get-more-fibre-into-your-diet/

Diverticulitis: https://www.healthline.com/health/diverticulitis

Coeliac Disease, can often start with mystery symptoms: https://www.coeliac.org.uk/information-and-support/coeliac-disease/about-coeliac-disease/

Probiotics (can sometimes help replenish good gut bacteria after antibiotic use): https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/14598-probiotics

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