Number 9 is the one most people miss. It works best on top of the others, so don't skip ahead.
Here’s what helps me
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Sip warm ginger tea
Ginger is gentle on an unsettled stomach.
How to: Simmer 4 thin slices of fresh ginger in 2 cups of water for 10 minutes.
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Eat slower and chew more
Gulping meals means gulping air.
How to: Put your fork down between bites and chew until the food is soft.
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Go easy on fizzy drinks
Bubbles go straight to your belly.
How to: Swap soda for plain water with lime or a cup of herbal tea.
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Take a 10 minute walk
Movement helps trapped gas move along.
How to: Walk right after your biggest meal of the day.
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Watch the salt
Salty meals can leave you puffy the next morning.
How to: Cook at home more often and taste before you salt.
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Drink water through the day
Too little water makes everything feel slow.
How to: Keep a full glass in sight and refill it when it is empty.
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Add fiber slowly
Too much fiber at once can make bloating worse.
How to: Add one new fiber food a week, not five in one day.
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Support your gut daily
A steady routine matters more than a quick fix.
How to: I take one probiotic capsule every morning with water.
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9
The one most people miss
Every tip on this page helps me, but the one I would never skip is the little capsule I take every single morning.
Here’s why: lots of probiotics die in stomach acid before they ever reach the gut. Mine comes in a delayed release capsule made to get through the stomach, with 10 strains and a prebiotic to feed them.
The whole list on one page
| Sip warm ginger tea | Simmer 4 thin slices of fresh ginger in 2 cups of water for 10 minutes. |
| Eat slower and chew more | Put your fork down between bites and chew until the food is soft. |
| Go easy on fizzy drinks | Swap soda for plain water with lime or a cup of herbal tea. |
| Take a 10 minute walk | Walk right after your biggest meal of the day. |
| Watch the salt | Cook at home more often and taste before you salt. |
| Drink water through the day | Keep a full glass in sight and refill it when it is empty. |
| Add fiber slowly | Add one new fiber food a week, not five in one day. |
| Support your gut daily | I take one probiotic capsule every morning with water. |
| The one most people miss | One probiotic capsule every morning |
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Quick questions
How long until I feel a difference?
For me, my stomach felt calmer over the first week or two, and by a month it was just my normal. Everyone is different, so give it a full 30 days.
Is it hard to take?
No. One capsule a day, with or without food. No powder to mix and no taste. I take mine with my morning water.
Is it worth the money?
I thought it would be pricey, but it’s usually $24.97, goes on sale a lot, and it’s $17.49 right now. That’s about 58 cents a day, less than a cup of coffee.
Can I take it with the rest of my routine?
Yes, I take it alongside everything on this page. Simple is the point: one capsule, then I get on with my day. If you take medication, read the label and ask before you start.