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‘B’ is for Bloating (and wind)
This easy guide may help you to pinpoint the problem:
• Wind and belching that occurs within half an hour of eating suggests a stomach acid deficiency or food allergy. Chewing gum may alleviate the situation. Patients with reflux or ulcers may belch to relieve symptoms.If you do not have an ulcer, try taking Betaine HCl with your food. If you suspect an allergy, take a food allergy test.
• Wind that occurs within one to one and a half hours of eating suggests an overgrowth of unfriendly bacteria in the small intestine, known as SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth). Take a natural antibiotic like Lactoferrin Xtra.
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• Wind and bloating that occurs several hours after eating suggests pancreatic enzyme deficiency, food allergies or lactose/sugar intolerance. A broad spectrum Digestive enzyme like Supergest or ProDigestion Intensive, and a specific enzyme like Lactase Plus could help.
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• Belching that occurs after fatty foods may signify gallbladder disorder. Try to cut down on fatty foods. You could also take a digestive enzyme supplement with Lipase in it, such as ProDigestion Intensive.
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