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Jun 03, 2009 -
We all know that the best way to a flat belly is by burning calories and fat through cardio. Bloating, on the other hand, is its own beast, and nothing kills a day at the beach than feeling super bloated.
Luckily there are easy ways to reduce bloating so that you can show off that tummy you've been working so hard to get.
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Dec 12, 2008 -
I'm not sure what's worse: gas or the bloating that accompanies it. Sure, gas is a fact of life, but there are certain foods that are known to cause that uncomfortable bloat that doesn't go well with body-conscious clothing. Unfortunately, some of my favorite fruits and vegetables are gas culprits!
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Dec 08, 2008 -
Dreaming of wearing a little black dress to a holiday party this season? No doubt you will want to avoid abdominal bloating, which can force an unwanted wardrobe change on the best of us. But don't worry, you can avoid the dreaded bloat with pineapple.
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Jul 01, 2008 -
DrSugar is in the house and answering your questions.
Dear DrSugar,
I could use some health/dietary advice, if you have a minute. Lately I've been feeling incredibly bloated, and I know we all have a bloat-y day once in a while, but this is turning into a bloat-y fortnight.
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May 07, 2008 -
We all know that the best way to a flat belly is by burning calories and fat through cardio. Bloating on the other hand, is its own beast and nothing kills a day at the beach than feeling super bloated.
Luckily there are easy ways to reduce bloating so that you can show-off that tummy you've been working so hard to get.
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Oct 03, 2007 -
The hormonal ride we take monthly sends many of us into an emotional tailspin, clinging to a box of chocolate as if it were a life raft.
Did you know that about 75 percent of all women have PMS symptoms? We have to joke about it or we'll go crazy.
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Mar 20, 2007 -
I've heard of ovarian cysts, I'm sure you have too. Do you know how they form? Are they something I need to worry about?
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Feb 22, 2007 -
There are many celebrity secrets to looking gorgeous on the red carpet and one of those dirty little secrets is colonics. Yes they are as unglamorous as they sound. Contrary to popular belief, colonics do not help you lose weight, since the large intestines/lower intestines/colon does not metabolize food, just water.
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Other Search Results
Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
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Premenstrual bloating
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Bloating is the feeling of a full, swollen belly area, usually due to gas in the intestines. Some women have bloating before or during their period (menstrual cycle).
See also: Abdominal bloating
Alternative Names
Menstrual periods and bloating
Information
If you have bloating associated with your menstrual cycle, exercise to sweat out excess fluids and eat more high-fiber foods to help prevent constipation.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
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- Common Causes
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Abdominal ultrasound
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Abdominal bloating is a condition in which the abdomen (belly) feels full and tight.
Alternative Names
Bloating; Meteorism
Common Causes
- Air swallowing (a nervous habit)
- Constipation
- Excess gas in the bowel
- Irritable bowel syndrome
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Lactose intolerance and other food intolerances
- Overeating
- Partial bowel obstruction
- Small bowel bacterial overgrowth
Important but uncommon causes of abdominal bloating include ascites and tumors, such as those arising from ovarian cancer.
Review Date: 3/8/2008
Reviewed By: Christian Stone, MD, Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St.
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