5 Ways to Get Rid of Your Menopause Bloating for Good

Is your menopause bloating driving you mad??

If so, you’re definitely not on your own.

A recent client of mine was experiencing menopausal bloating that was causing her a lot of problems.

This particular lady hadn’t really experienced bloating before, it had only come on since she started menopause.

She said that when she woke up, all was fine and her tummy was quite flat, but by lunchtime her tummy would be significantly distended, leaving her uncomfortable and in lots of pain.

And this was happening every day.

Because of this, she had started wearing baggy clothes with elasticated waistbands to feel more comfortable, but she was left feeling self-conscious and as a result her confidence plummeted!

In actual fact, menopause bloating is very common.

Hormonal fluctuations during perimenopause and menopause can affect digestion and slow it down, and contribute to water retention, which can all lead to that uncomfortable bloating that many women experience in menopause.

Here are 5 ways that you can get rid of your menopause bloating (and this is the strategy I used with my client).

1. Swap UPFs for real food

Eating a diet high in ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can affect the gut microbiome negatively, plus the additives, emulsifiers, colourings, etc. can all lead to inflammation in the gut, and can cause bloating.

Look to incorporate more real foods in your diet, rather than relying on so many UPFs.

And also, start looking at the ingredients lists on your favourite products – it’s possible to swap some of your regular brands “cleaner” versions that wouldn’t be classed as UPFs.

2. Drink peppermint tea and ginger tea

Peppermint tea may help to relax the gut and ease bloating, and ginger tea may help to lower inflammation in the gut and ease bloating.

Start by swapping your coffee for peppermint tea after meals.

You could also try making your own “ginger tea”, by steeping slices of ginger in warm water and adding a little lemon.

3. Increase hydration

It’s a common misconception that if you are experiencing water retention, you should drink less.

In fact, the opposite is true.

Drinking plenty of water helps flush through any excess salts or wastes, and can reduce water retention, which can help with menopause bloating.

As well as adding peppermint and ginger teas, also make sure you are drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

4. Slow down your eating

During perimenopause and menopause, production of digestive enzymes and stomach acid may fluctuate and decrease.

This can contribute to digestion being slower and more difficult, leading to menopausal bloating.

Start to focus on slowing down your eating and make sure to chew your food thoroughly before swallowing.

Also, aim to stop eating on the go, and take the time to sit quietly to eat your meals.

5. Move after meals

As mentioned above, digestion can become slower during perimenopause and menopause, which can be a contributing factor in menopause bloating.

Going for a short walk after a meal can help to improve digestion.

Add in a quick walk round the block after your lunch, and maybe also add a short walk in the evening after dinner.

Results

When my recent client implemented the above 5 strategies to help reduce menopausal bloating, she noticed improvements in just a few days.

The horrible uncomfortable feeling she was experiencing lessened and she was in less pain.

She began to feel confident that she knew how to control her bloating.

And, after a few weeks, her bloating had completely gone!!

Which meant she was happy to be wearing the clothes she wanted again, and not the ones with elasticated waists!

If menopause bloating is bothering you, give this a try and let me know how you get on.

If you’d like to discuss this more, please book a free call with me HERE.