If you’ve ever ended a meal feeling puffy, heavy, or “off,” you’re not alone. Bloating is one of the most common digestive symptoms — and while it’s often brushed off as normal, it’s actually your gut’s way of waving a flag. Let’s take a closer look at why bloating happens, what it might be trying to tell you, and how to support your body with simple, nourishing tools.
Why Does Bloating Happen?
Bloating can have many root causes, including:
- Eating too quickly or under stress
- Low stomach acid or sluggish digestion
- Food sensitivities (often garlic, onions, dairy, gluten)
- Imbalances in gut bacteria
- Inflammation or disrupted motility
It’s a signal — not a flaw. And it’s incredibly common during healing, especially when transitioning to a new routine or protocol.
Gentle Ways to Support Bloating
Rather than reaching for harsh laxatives or skipping meals, we encourage a supportive, body-first approach.
- Use Digestive Bitters: Spraying our Digestive Bitters 10–15 minutes before or after meals can help stimulate your body’s natural digestive enzymes, which are essential for breaking down food properly. Bitters also help activate the parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) state so your body can absorb nutrients more efficiently and effectively.
- Incorporate Broth Elixirs: Our long-simmered bone and vegan broths are rich in gelatin, collagen, and minerals that soothe and nourish the gut lining. Sipping warm broth between meals can help reduce bloating, ease inflammation, and create more digestive ease.
- Eat Reset-Approved, Gut-Friendly Foods: Our Reset focuses on gently cooked veggies, healthy fats, mineral-rich broths and warming spices all chosen to reduce inflammation and support digestion without common irritants like gluten, garlic or onions. To make it easier, every Reset includes a Pre- and Post-Reset Meal Plan, and our blog is full of anti-inflammatory recipes to help you build confidence in the kitchen and stay in control of what goes into your food without sacrificing flavor.
We also encourage mindful eating: slow down, sit down, chew well and appreciate your meals. How you eat is just as important as what you eat when it comes to healing. - Use Gut Sweep: Slow motility, when things move too slowly through the digestive tract, can lead to bloating, discomfort, and microbial imbalances. Gut Sweep is a targeted blend of wild-crafted herbs with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, formulated to gently support digestion, elimination, and microbial balance. Taking just 1–3 capsules per day can help get things moving, regulate transit time, and support a healthier gut environment overall.
A Final Word: Listen, Don’t Panic
Bloating doesn’t mean your body is broken — it just means something’s off balance. With the right tools, your gut can re-align naturally. Give it the time, space, and nourishment it needs — and let your next meal be an act of healing.
Want help identifying your bloating triggers and resetting your digestion?
Try our 4-Day Reset or book a free consultation with one of our certified health coaches.