{"id":7110,"date":"2017-04-28T19:57:57","date_gmt":"2017-04-28T19:57:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/?p=7110"},"modified":"2021-08-25T03:56:27","modified_gmt":"2021-08-25T03:56:27","slug":"bloating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/bloating\/","title":{"rendered":"Fast Facts on Bloating"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.6&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;color:#333;&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Bloating_Blog_Header.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.6&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]There comes a time in the month when you reach for your trusty pair of jeans, only to find they\u2019re a bit less comfortable than they were the day before. Depending on your body\u2019s patterns \u2013 you may find the jeans don\u2019t fit at all, even if you just wore them a few days ago!\n\nNo, you\u2019re not imagining things. There\u2019s a very real (and oh-so-natural!) cause for this, and it\u2019s called bloating. We\u2019ve all been there. Let\u2019s get to the bottom of this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/period-puberty-info\/period-concerns\/pms-pmdd-pcos\/\">PMS<\/a> symptom, and explore what, if anything, we can do to relieve some of the pressure.<span><!--more--><\/span>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#75c043&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;27px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||12px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221;]Why Bloating Occurs[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;]Whether you experience bloating before, during, or after your period, this is one symptom that can make menstruation just a little bit uncomfortable. Many women associate bloating with the start of their period, but this is not the case across the board. In fact, depending on your body, bloating can happen during all stages of your cycle.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;]The best way to understand your body\u2019s patterns is to track your symptoms. Apps like <a href=\"https:\/\/glowing.com\/glow\">Glow<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/helloclue.com\/\">Clue<\/a> allow you to enter your daily symptoms. Logging your symptoms daily can help to build a clearer picture of what\u2019s happening in your body, and when it\u2019s occurring within your cycle. Understanding is the first step to alleviating your symptoms \u2013 more on that later![\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243;]The root cause of bloating is fluctuating hormones, namely estrogen and progesterone. As your hormone levels shift through the month, this can lead to your body retaining fluid. This can cause the uncomfortable swelling in your midsection, fingers, ankles, or breasts. While bloating is not painful, it can be a nuisance. And if you\u2019re struggling with it, you\u2019re not alone! An estimated 70% or more of women struggle with this common symptom each month. So, if we know why it\u2019s caused and that it affects women around the world, what can we do to relieve it?[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#75c043&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;27px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||12px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221;]How to Relieve Bloating[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221;]<ul class=\"list_bullets_wrapper\">\n \t<li>Load up on potassium and protein<\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221;]Potassium and protein rich foods help to balance your fluids, which can relieve some of your bloating. Fill up on foods like asparagus, bananas, or chicken. Your stomach will thank you! On the flipside, avoid foods that are known to cause gas, like beans, broccoli, and cauliflower.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221;]<ul class=\"list_bullets_wrapper\">\n \t<li>Get your sweat on<\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221;]Even though exercise is sometimes the last thing we feel like doing when Aunt Flow shows up, it can help to alleviate a whole host of PMS symptoms. Getting a quick workout session in will help to stimulate your digestive system, too, which can help to reduce bloating. If you\u2019re struggling to find the motivation, try a lower impact routine like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/keep-hormones-in-check-with-yoga-and-meditation\/\">yoga<\/a> or pilates, and dress in comfortable, loose clothing. Make sure to drink a refreshing glass of water once you\u2019re done![\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221;]<ul class=\"list_bullets_wrapper\">\n \t<li>Shut it up<\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221;]It may sound funny, but avoid habits that cause to you swallow excess oxygen. Using a straw, chewing your favorite gum, and talking while you\u2019re eating can all cause you to inhale more air than is necessary, which can lead to more bloating.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221;]<ul class=\"list_bullets_wrapper\">\n \t<li>Take a break<\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221;]Kiss your sugary soda and alcoholic beverages goodbye for the time being \u2013 these can cause increased PMS symptoms. It\u2019s better to sip on a warm cup of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/cramp-tea\">herbal tea<\/a> (bonus points if the tea is formulated with herbs that alleviate common menstrual symptoms!) and drink lots of water. You\u2019ll be back to feeling 100% in no time.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221;]<ul class=\"list_bullets_wrapper\">\n \t<li>Get some sleep<\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221;]When you get a good night\u2019s sleep, your body has the chance to return to it\u2019s natural, healthy state. Sleep allows your body to prepare excess fluid to be eliminated, which is what you need in order to kiss bloating goodbye. So allow yourself to get a full 6-8 hours of rest \u2013 you\u2019ll be much better off for it!\n\nThe next time you feel bloated, give a few of these tricks a try. They\u2019re bound to make you feel better![\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243;]Here\u2019s to a happier period,\n\nTara and the BPP team[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243; text_font=&#8221;|800||||||#ffffff|&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#ec2288&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#404040&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||10px|false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;9px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#404040&#8243; text_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;] <span style=\"font-size: large;\">RELATED RESOURCES<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;QUIZ: ARE YOU A PERIOD PRO?&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/bepreparedperiod.outgrow.us\/are-you-a-period-pro&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ARE-YOU-A-PERIOD-PRO-QUIZ.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.15&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#ec2288&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#404040&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;20px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#404040&#8243;]Whether you\u2019ve just gotten your period, or you\u2019ve been menstruating for a while, there\u2019s a lot to learn about your body. 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Depending on your body\u2019s patterns \u2013 you may find the jeans don\u2019t fit at all, even if you just wore them a few days ago! 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Depending on your body\u2019s patterns \u2013 you may find the jeans don\u2019t fit at all, even if you just wore them a few days ago!\n\nNo, you\u2019re not imagining things. There\u2019s a very real (and oh-so-natural!) cause for this, and it\u2019s called bloating. We\u2019ve all been there. Let\u2019s get to the bottom of this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/blog\/period-puberty-info\/period-concerns\/pms-pmdd-pcos\/\">PMS<\/a> symptom, and explore what, if anything, we can do to relieve some of the pressure.\n\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" text_text_color=\"#75c043\" text_font_size=\"27px\" custom_margin=\"||12px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px|||\" hover_enabled=\"0\"]Why Bloating Occurs[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" hover_enabled=\"0\"]Whether you experience bloating before, during, or after your period, this is one symptom that can make menstruation just a little bit uncomfortable. 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Using a straw, chewing your favorite gum, and talking while you\u2019re eating can all cause you to inhale more air than is necessary, which can lead to more bloating.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" hover_enabled=\"0\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\"]\n<ul class=\"list_bullets_wrapper\">\n \t<li>Take a break<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.11\" hover_enabled=\"0\" custom_margin=\"0px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"0px||||false|false\"]\n\nKiss your sugary soda and alcoholic beverages goodbye for the time being \u2013 these can cause increased PMS symptoms. It\u2019s better to sip on a warm cup of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bepreparedperiod.com\/cramp-tea\">herbal tea<\/a> (bonus points if the tea is formulated with herbs that alleviate common menstrual symptoms!) and drink lots of water. 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