Feeling Bloated? Try These Tips to Heal Your Belly Before the Wedding

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Most people experience bloating at some point in there life and we don't have to tell you that it is highly uncomfortable and slightly painful too! Especially, when you have your wedding day coming and you know that you will have to tiptoe your way through your wedding venue, perhaps in high heels and a bridal lehenga worthy of every second glance that it surely would get. 

So, ladies, it is a big no-no. Since this is unarguably going to be one of the most special days of your life - we would want you to be comfortable and make the most of this blissful journey! So, check out these quick remedies and learn ways to combat bloating! 

Why Does It Happen? 

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Well, for those of you who didn't know, bloating is usually caused when there is an excess of gas in a person's intestines and stomach. So, it is safe to say that you will survive this and all you really need to keep in mind are some lifestyle changes that will take you a very long way! 

A Person Who Goes for Long Walks & Does Yoga Has Nothing to Worry About

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Haven't we all heard that working out is the single best things we could do for our bodies? We know we have! And, that stands just as valid when it comes to combating bloating ladies! So, it is about time you put on those kicks and get into your sleek gym wear and hit the tracks! And, while you're at it try some of these Yoga poses to improve your life quality. 

Yoga Poses To Try: Child's Pose, Happy Baby Pose, and Squats

Your Daily Dose of Probiotics Honey

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Bloating = Bad!

Probiotics & a broad spectrum of bacterias = Great! Probiotics are specially created healthy drinks that contain bacteria strains that help your stomach and intestines. So, if you want to keep the bloating at bay, we say, include these tiny babies in your diet! 

Let's Cut Down on That Extra Dose Of Sugar, Honey! 

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"High fructose corn syrup, table sugar, and alcohol, which breaks down into sugar - these are all but many ways how higher sugar intake leads to the swelling of the stomach. Now no matter how much you are craving that chocolate bar right before your wedding day, it is a big no-no! 

Keep Them Nightshade Vegetables Off The Hook From Your Diet

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What are nightshade vegetables? Well, don't worry, we've got you covered! Potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, and eggplants are high in solanine and solanine in most cases can be toxic and thus lead to intestinal inflammation. So, post sundown try and avoid consuming these vegetables and eat to your heart's delight for lunch! At least, till your wedding day mate! 

Balancing Your Hormones, Just Like You Balance Everything Else

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Hormonal imbalances are often a direct cause of stress. And, if there is one thing we know for sure, then it is that wedding comes with an array of problems which directly results in bucket loads of stress! So we recommend drinking milk thistle or dandelion root teas and eating steamed broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower. You may ask why? Well, because all of these help the liver metabolize and reduce estrogen.

Kickstart The Day With Some Detox Mocktail

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Yeah, yeah we all enjoy Instagramming our OTT mocktail glasses. Well, not let's drink some and Instagram later. Shall we? Try mixing a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar with water and lemon to stimulate your stomach acid. Throw in a couple of your favourite berries and voila! 

Eat Your Fibres, Stat

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Want to feel spectacular on your big day? Well, wonderful! Then you better start eating your fibres right and stat! While we understand that eating junk food has it's own pleasure and yes it is absolutely sinful. But, just this one trust in the power of fibres!

You Don't Need No Chewing Gum Anymore

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A lot of women have complained of bloating after an increase in how much chewing they had been chewing. A chewing gum, sounds harmless right? But, the fun fact is that the sugar alcohols in gum can cause bloating in some people. so ladies, no gums for at least a week before the big day!

Cutting Down On Salt Is A Must

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Remember when our gm trainer used to strain on the fact that 'no salt post 8 pm'. Yeah, well turns out he really did mean it! An excess of sodium causes our body to retain excess water and especially when you consume it post sundown. So, if you don't want to wake up with a swollen tummy and puffy eyes, then no salt post 8 pm. Capiche? 

Take a Warm, Fuzzy Bath Before The Day Approaches

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Let go of all that stress baby, you deserve it! Throw in some floral petals, a bath bomb perhaps, sip your favourite drinks and let go! Relaxing in some water ill wash away all that extra stress! 

We understand that this is hands down the single most important month of your life. But, you don't have to let stress take the better of you! And you believe it or not, but bloating is a directly result of all those stress lines across your foreheads. So, relax and believe that everything will be just as you had planned it and that your wedding day would be more magical than you had initially planned on! 

Share with us your story? How stressed were you on the night before you tied the knot? And, did bloating get the best of you? We hope not!