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Is there a quick way to de-bloat?!

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LifeInAHamsterWheel · 03/12/2025 21:17

I am going out out at the weekend and I'm really bloated. Is there anything I can do between now and Saturday that will actually help? Or do I just need to drink lots of water? Any OTC medicines etc I could take? I'll try anything!

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1apenny2apenny · 03/12/2025 21:20

Fasting, cut out carbs and exercise each day for 45-1hr - hit type stuff plus some yoga. The good is the main one though.

FionnulaTheCooler · 03/12/2025 21:21

Peppermint tea.

froginatree · 03/12/2025 21:29

Dry body brushing can help

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LifeInAHamsterWheel · 03/12/2025 21:35

I can't fit in lots of exercise but I can definitely fast, do dry body brushing and I have peppermint tea! So I'll do all those 👍🏻

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WhatMe123 · 03/12/2025 21:36

Hot water with lemon in works a trick

Mum3354 · 03/12/2025 21:37

Laxido

ForLoveNotMoney · 03/12/2025 21:38

Try some Windeeze tablets. They really help me. Are you constipated or just bloated? Fasting as has already been said should work too

1apenny2apenny · 03/12/2025 21:54

If you’re limited on time do a few yoga moves like cat/cow, happy baby, supine spinal twist and child’s pose.

Elephantsarenottheonlyfruit · 03/12/2025 21:55

Give up bread

CosmicTea · 03/12/2025 22:06

I remember reading that a bath of magnesium/epsom salts is meant to de-bloat

Nelly1023 · 03/12/2025 22:20

Wild dose bloating tablets are really really good

LifeInAHamsterWheel · 03/12/2025 22:59

I don't think I have time to get Wild Dose but I can get windeze and I have dulcoease sachets I might take them for the next few days. I think it's mostly bloat but could be a bit constipation as well (sorry!) We don't have a bath so can't try that trick.

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions I'm going to give it my best shot and will report back to army next week!

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caringcarer · 03/12/2025 23:01

Mainly don't eat just drink water with a squeeze of lemon in and peppermint tea.

LifeInAHamsterWheel · 03/12/2025 23:01

Don't know where the word army came into it?! But I'll report back anyway!

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Fireflies73 · 03/12/2025 23:02

I suffer from IBS and SIBO and bloating/gas is a very common symptom for me.

I've tried many, many things to help but the most helpful for me is Bloateze, I always have several boxes around the house and in my bag.

BarilynBordeaux · 04/12/2025 02:48

Ginger tea always a good bet for me

scaredfriend · 04/12/2025 08:22
  • Fast 16:8 (so only eat in an 8 hr window, you can drink water / fruit teas in the other 16 hours but no milk in tea etc. )
  • Try to keep under 800kcal a day - no carbs, minimal fruit, lots of veg and protein. Oily fish and lean meat (assuming you’re not veggie / vegan!).
  • Drink at least 2 litres water a day. Add lemon / mint etc for flavour.
  • Aim for 30-60 mins of exercise a day (even a brisk walk at lunch time will help if you’re pushed for time)
  • Dry body brushing
  • Epsom salts - if you don’t have a bath you can soak your feet in a bowl. The salts are absorbed through your body so will still have some effect.
  • Absolutely no sugar / refined carbs.
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