Is bloating normal? With Aline McCarthy

Learn about bloating and gut health from Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist Aline McCarthy, FDN-P, to feel better and begin beating that bloat! While very common, bloating is not normal – it’s your body’s way of communicating that something is wrong. In this episode, Aline highlights many of the possible underlying causes of bloating, signs of something else going on in your body, and some simple tests you can do at home to begin identifying bloating triggers and potential underlying health issues.

Our favourite quotable moments:

“Eighty per cent of your immune system is in your gut, so it’s really important to calm that immune response down.” – Aline McCarthy (14:30)

“Your nervous system is also really involved in stimulating your gastric juices, so high stress usually lowers your stomach acid.” – Aline McCarthy (17:27)

“The easiest thing really is to de-stress when you’re eating and really taking time to chew your food. Chewing is part of your digestion. We are often rushed; we are not really present when we’re eating.” – Aline McCarthy (19:01)

Resources:

Aline's Instagram @thewellnesswitches

The Wellness Witches Website

About Aline:

Aline is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Functional Health and Nutrition Coach helping you beat the bloat, have better poop, and break free from endless food sensitivities, so you can finally stop worrying what to eat and fit into your favourite jeans without pain and discomfort.