what to do to relieve bloating
Bloating, which is caused by excess gas in the intestines, says Beth Schorr-Lesnick, M.D., a gastroenterologist and an assistant clinical professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. To help you feel better fast, check out these smart ways to beat the bloat. Drink up. Boosting your water intake can work wonders. Water flushes waste out of your system and helps get things moving if you're constipatedâa frequent cause of bloating, especially in pregnant women and new moms. And don't forget to eat lots of fruits and veggies, because they're about 80 to 90 percent water.