Stomach bloating: Why our stomachs swell at Christmas and how to avoid it
Much of the population suffers from stomach bloating as a result of many different factors including anxiety and stress, medication and food intolerances.
Over the festive period, indulgence and change in our regular diet could leave us feeling seriously uncomfortable and unwell – not the Christmas we deserve after a difficult year!
Dr Deborah Lee of Dr Fox Online Pharmacy explains why this time of year is so tough on our stomachs: “Festive food is typically high-fat, high carb and high in cruciferous vegetables (think broccoli and sprouts), washed down with fizzy drinks and alcohol.
“Once we’ve shovelled it all in, our guts are awash with a host of foods that put our digestive systems under pressure, resulting in an instant build-up of gases – this is the Christmas bloat!”
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