Picture this.

Your date books the perfect restaurant you’ve both been wanting to try.

You bought the perfect dress, a classy black number that fits nicely, accentuating your curves.

Everything’s all prepped perfectly the night before, from hair to the heels.

But when morning comes, you look in the mirror and gasp.

You look like you’re 4 months pregnant, thanks to the gas baby that popped up overnight.

You start panicking. The date’s ruined before it ever began.

 Well we’re here to prevent that from happening!

Grab a pen and start taking notes, because if and when the bloating hits before a big date…

We’ve got some tips that will provide some relief and soothe the bloat quickly (we’ve also included some tips that will prevent bloating in the long-term!):

Tip #1: Walk it off!

Engaging in a physical activity can get the bowels moving, helping release the excess gas. Putting on your trainers and going for a walk around the block can possibly provide fast relief from gas pressure.

Tip #2: Pose the bloat away

Certain yoga poses can position the muscles in the abdomen in a way that coaxes the release of excess gas from the GI tract, reducing bloating.

Laying out a mat and trying some Child’s Pose, Happy Baby Pose, and squats can all help to relieve a buildup of gas quickly.

Tip #3: Soothing Massages

Massaging your abdomen area can help to stimulate the bowels. A massage that follows the path of the large intestine is especially helpful. People can follow the steps below to do this:

• Placing the hands just above the right hip bone.
• Rubbing in a circular motion with light pressure up toward the right side of the ribcage.
• Rubbing straight across the upper belly area toward the left rib cage.
• Moving slowly down toward the left hip bone.
• Repeating as necessary.

If the massage causes any pain, it is best to discontinue it immediately.

Tip #4: A warm relaxing bath

The heat of a warm bath can provide relief for a bloated tummy. Relaxation can reduce stress levels, which may allow the intestinal tract to function more effectively and help reduce bloating.

Tip #5: Sip peppermint tea

Peppermint works by relaxing the intestinal muscles, which allows gas to move along more effectively. Tea bags works well, but if you have dried peppermint leaves, here’s a recipe:

To make the tea, add 1 tablespoon (1.5 grams) of dried peppermint leaves, 1 tea bag, or 3 tablespoons (17 grams) of fresh peppermint leaves to 1 cup (240 ml) of boiled water. Let it steep for 10 minutes before straining.

Here are some long-term tips as well!

So you can start putting it to good use and get rid of the gas baby before Valentine’s day:

Slowly increase your fibre intake— Eating more fiber helps to prevent constipation and bloating. However, when increasing fiber intake, it is best to start slowly and increase the intake over several weeks to allow the body to adjust. We recommend not going over 70g a day.

Replace sodas with water — Fizzy drinks contain gas that can build up in the stomach. The added sugars or artificial sweeteners can also cause gas and bloating. Drinking water eliminates these issues and helps to treat constipation as well.

Cut down on salt — Eating too much salt can cause excess of sodium, resulting in the body retaining water. This can cause a swollen and bloated feeling in the belly and other areas of the body, such as the hands and feet.

Try taking probiotics — Probiotics are good bacteria that live in the intestines. Taking a probiotic supplement may help to regulate the bad gut bacteria that produces gas and causes bloating.

PS. Bloating can be kept to a minimum as long as you keep your gut healthy, especially during menopause.

During menopause, the hormonal imbalance can affect your gut’s microbiome.

And with lesser good bacteria to keep the bad ones in check, bloating occurs more frequently.

The solution?

Introduce a good quality probiotic to inoculate the gut with beneficial bacteria, as well as a prebiotic to make sure the probiotics get the nutrient it needs to propagate as fast and effectively as possible.

And we’ve got the perfect bundle to do just that:

Introducing the Slim Gut Bundle!

The Slim Gut Bundle — contains 2 of our most popular supplements (Provitalize + Previtalize) specially formulated to help women:

• Soothe menopausal bloating
• Improves digestion
• Maintain a healthy gut
• Rebalance hormonal levels
• Support healthy weight management
• Reduce stubborn fat
• Keeping menopausal symptoms at bay