How do I get rid of my bloating?

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Bloating can sometimes cause you a lot of physical and emotional discomfort. You never want to look bloated. Especially if you are trying to impress someone or are attending an event. Bloat can also cause physical pain. It’s not all about your appearance. But there is another thing about this incredibly irritating food intolerance symptom… You don’t know how to get rid of it. So, this article is all about answering that one question:

How do I get rid of my bloating?

Plenty of our customers ask us the same questions and we want to address them here. The most common is perhaps this one: How do I get rid of my bloating?

The truth is, we don’t know. We can’t simply just tell you what is causing your bloat, but we can definitely provide you with advice. Fortunately, a symptom like bloat does not tend to be life-threatening… always a good thing! If you decide you want to see what could be causing you this issue then you should learn more about an intolerance test. With one simple strand of your hair, US Food Intolerance will be able to see which foods are likely to be causing you pain and distress.

When looking at your report after your intolerance test, the items highlighted with red are likely to be the problematic foods for you. Cutting these foods out of your diet is likely to see a reduction in your symptoms.

When should I change my diet?

You should change your diet as soon as you get your results. If food intolerances are highlighted on your report then they are likely to be causing your bloat. Removing these from your diet and you should see a change after around 72 hours. This is because most symptoms of food intolerance will occur in the 72 hours after eating that item.

How does an elimination diet work?

Lets set out an example of food intolerance. If you are eating eggs every day and every day you feel rough and bloated, then it may be you have an egg intolerance. A food intolerance test can give you an idea of which foods are causing this issue. If your report comes back with eggs highlighted in red, then you know what to do.

You cut eggs out of your morning breakfast and you are already on your way! Having something different like bacon or porridge could be a good idea for you. Once you’ve changed your breakfast routine, you should see your symptoms alleviated. Bloating may still occur due to other reasons, but it won’t be because of your egg intolerance. A quick online search will help you find plenty of alternatives to eggs.

Where can you test your intolerance?

You can test your intolerance with an intolerance test. If you keep suffering from bloating or any other symptoms, you’ll need to have a look and identify what is causing your symptoms. Test your intolerance today with US Food Intolerance.

 

How can you test your intolerance?

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Sometimes, you are feeling ill and you can just not put your finger on why. The symptoms you are feeling are so vast it is almost impossible to find out why. A doctor has done all their tests but they cannot figure out what is up. Well, it could be that you are suffering from food intolerance. But how can you test your intolerance? Read on to see how US Food Intolerance might be able to help you. It is time you started your journey to a healthier you.

How can you test your intolerance?

Of course, we always recommend that you consult a health professional if you are feeling unwell. But some symptoms of an intolerance include diarrhea, headaches, brain fog and general fatigue. Obviously, there may be more serious causes of this, but if you’ve been given the all-clear by a medical professional, your search continues.

You are likely to end up online searching for symptoms of an intolerance or sensitivity and trying to find out how you can test your intolerance. Well, the process is actually really simple with US Food Intolerance. It involves downloading an online submission form and taking a snippet of your hair. You can do this using scissors. Where to go next from here? We hear you ask.

Food Intolerance Testing involves a holistic method. You fill out a submission form and send it in with a sample of your hair. US Food Intolerance Testing does all the testing in its own lab and you don’t have to do anything. You then get your results emailed to you as a way of saving paper and time. What’s in your report? Take a look below.

What’s involved in an intolerance test report?

From your body, hair can tell you pretty much everything. It is not a DNA test and your DNA data will not be stored for any longer than necessary. From one simple of your hair, our food intolerance testing processes allow us to paint a picture of the individual involved. This helps with research when assessing what a person can and cannot eat without suffering symptoms of an intolerance.

The results may look damning, but if it is an intolerance to food then there is quite a simple fix, but it is time-consuming. The report outlines which foods you need to avoid and remove from your diet. It can sometimes supply an alternative. If you cut these foods out for a period of six weeks, then you should be able to slowly reintroduce it to your diet. If milk is a common issue, or cheese (not lactose intolerance) then an intolerance test will help you out.

Feeling Free Mentally as well as Physically

So now you’ve learned how you can test your intolerance, you can now hear a bit more about why. Having changed up your diet, your symptoms should slowly slow down. It’s that easy sometimes. The thing is, food intolerances can often weigh a person down both physically and mentally. You become stressed at your weight gain or embarrassing intolerance symptoms, and so you become introverted. But, if you cut the troublesome foods, then these symptoms should be alleviated.

Excited by what could happen if you test your intolerance? Adjust your diet according to your report and see what happens! You’ll no longer have the stress of eating foods which you know will cause you pain. You can eat in peace.

For more info on intolerance testing, you can have a look at our food intolerance tests here.

Will an elimination diet get rid of my bloated stomach?

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“Everyone keeps telling me I should do an elimination diet to get rid of my bloated stomach. I want to try it but I don’t get how it would work. I like food and I don’t want to change my diet. What can I do?”

This was a comment left on our Social Media pages. We thought this cannot be answered in one comment. Let’s write a food intolerance blog about it! So here you go, the answer to the question you’ve all been asking:

Will an elimination diet get rid of my bloated stomach?

If you do it properly, it certainly should do! Bloating is such a common symptom but it is one that no one likes having! It is very important you identify what is causing it. Once you have discovered the potential cause of your bloat, you can then start an elimination diet.

Don’t panic though. An elimination diet does not mean you have to eliminate all your favorite foods. No, not at all. That is what food intolerance testing is for. We can help you to learn exactly which foods are causing your intolerance symptoms. Once you have learned the potentially problematic foods, your symptoms can begin to be alleviated. So here we go, what’s the point of an elimination diet – and should you try it to get rid of your bloating?

The potential answer to your stomach troubles

We have recently put together an intolerance testing related article on suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). This is when you are unable to control your bowel movements because of a particular food in your diet. Well., the common reaction to get rid of your bloated stomach is actually the same! You simply need to remove that intolerant food from your meal plan. It sounds simple and in theory, it is simple.

Our recommended process is to take an intolerance test from US Food Intolerance. Once you have done this, all you need to is simply remove the foods highlighted in your report from your meals. Due to the rise of food allergies and food intolerances across the world, many supermarkets and other grocery stores have taken it upon themselves to produce food alternatives. This means there are different types of milk. There are different makes of bread. Also, you’ll find a variety of kinds of milk.

Could I have a dairy intolerance if I have a bloated stomach?

If you’re suffering from the regular symptoms of an intolerance then yes. You are likely to have a dairy intolerance. An intolerance to dairy means your body will act out against milk and cheese. The symptoms to look out for include a bloated stomach, headaches, migraines and fatigue. Weight gain could also be one, or lack of weight loss. A new diet should ease these symptoms. You’ll see a lot of people go on about simply trying a new diet to lose weight. But this won’t always work. A lot of people will not take dairy out of their diet just like that.

For many, dairy is a core of their weekly food intake. This is why a dairy intolerance is so common. If you have too much of the same dairy then you are likely to develop an intolerance to it. So, yeah, keep an eye on how much dairy you are consuming. You can track how much you are having and relate it to when your bloating occurs. If a bloated stomach always occurs when you’ve had dairy, then that is it!

An intolerance test will certainly point you in the right direction. No one likes dieting, but sometimes it is necessary. Food intolerance testing certainly helps you on your journey. Make your diet easier with a food intolerance test.

How long do you have to do an elimination diet for?

We are here to answer any of your questions. Usually, though, you will just need to stay off the intolerant food for 4-6 weeks. To play it safe you can eliminate it for a little while longer.

Is it worth it? Yes.

Should it ease your symptoms? Yes.

Is it easy to follow? After your intolerance testing, Yes.