Can salty food make you bloated? Your questions answered
A controlled US feeding trial found that high sodium raised the risk of bloating. Here's what the study showed and how to test salt...
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Straight answers about bloating, digestion and the gut after 40.
How to eat beans and lentils when your gut bloats easily
Beans don't have to mean bloating. Why legumes cause gas, and a step-by-step way to bring them back with smaller portions, rinsing, soaking and...
SIBO testing and treatment: what the research really shows
SIBO is diagnosed more often than ever, but the science behind testing is shakier than many people realize. What studies show about breath tests...
Gut-directed hypnotherapy and CBT: what the research says
Brain-gut therapies like gut-directed hypnotherapy and CBT have a real evidence base for IBS symptoms. Here's what the key trials found.
Food and bloating: 5 myths checked against the research
Is it really the gluten? Are beans always a problem? Five popular beliefs about food and bloating, and what controlled studies actually found.
How to keep a bloating log that actually shows patterns
Memory tends to exaggerate gut symptoms. Here's a step-by-step way to track bloating, food and bowel habits so real patterns show up.
Tight waistbands and bloating: does what you wear matter?
Why jeans feel tighter by afternoon, whether a snug waistband can affect heartburn, and what to wear on bloated days.
Eating too fast? A checklist for calmer meals
Fast eating is linked to upper fullness and dyspepsia in studies. This checklist helps you slow down before, during and after meals.
Could a medication be behind your gut symptoms? A checklist
From iron pills to metformin, many common medications can change digestion. A checklist to spot possible culprits before you talk to your doctor or...
Sugar alcohols and bloating: which ones are gentler?
Sorbitol, xylitol, erythritol and maltitol don't affect the gut equally. Here's how they compare in controlled studies, and how to spot them.
Bloating and ovarian cancer: what the research says
Most bloating has nothing to do with cancer. But research points to a specific pattern of new, frequent symptoms worth reporting. Here's what the...
Lunch checklist: what to look at if you bloat by 3pm
If bloating shows up every afternoon, lunch is the first place to look. A research-backed checklist covering portion, bread, fruit, drinks and what you...