Why Am I So Bloated All the Time? Causes, Symptoms & Natural Remedies for Bloating
Is Bloating Your Body's Way of Asking for Help?
Bloating isn’t just annoying—it’s a message from your body. You wake up with a flat stomach…, but by mid-afternoon, you feel puffy, full, tight, and uncomfortable. Your jeans don’t fit, and you may even look visibly swollen.
And the worst part? You’ve tried everything:
• Eating clean
• Cutting dairy, gluten, or sugar
• Taking probiotics
• Drinking herbal teas or digestive enzymes
Still… the bloating comes back. Day after day.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you’re not crazy. You may be dealing with chronic bloating caused by something deeper than food alone.
Common Symptoms of Chronic Bloating
A full or tight stomach after meals Pressure, gas, or cramping A distended belly by evening
Nausea, burping, or digestive discomfort Brain fog, fatigue, or mood shifts are linked to gut issues. Food sensitivities that seem to come out of nowhere
Bloating is often dismissed as normal, especially for women—but it’s not. It’s a sign your gut needs support.
Pressure, gas, or cramping A distended belly by evening
Nausea, burping, or digestive discomfort Brain fog, fatigue, or mood shifts are linked to gut issues. Food sensitivities that seem to come out of nowhere
Bloating is often dismissed as normal, especially for women—but it’s not. It’s a sign your gut needs support.
Brain fog, fatigue, or mood shifts are linked to gut issues. Food sensitivities that seem to come out of nowhere
Bloating is often dismissed as normal, especially for women—but it’s not. It’s a sign your gut needs support.What Causes Bloating? (Hint: It's Not Just What You Ate)
Bloating can be triggered by what you eat—but the real question is why your body is reacting to food in the first place.
Here are some of the most common root causes of bloating I see in practice:
1. Food Sensitivities or Intolerances
Your body may react to common triggers like gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, corn, or healthy foods like avocados, apples, carrots, or spinach. (Yes, really!)
2. Gut Dysbiosis or Yeast Overgrowth
An imbalance of bacteria or yeast, like Candida, can lead to fermentation and gas production.
3. SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)
SIBO is a leading cause of chronic bloating. In this condition, bacteria grow in the wrong part of the gut and create gas every time you eat—even healthy foods.
4. Parasites, Worms, or Past Infections
Many people carry parasites, or even worms, from travel, pets, or food—and they can silently cause bloating, fatigue, diarrhea, and irregular digestion for years.
5. Mold or Mycotoxin Exposure
Mold toxins can disrupt the gut lining, immune function, and detox pathways, leading to inflammation, weight gain, and chronic bloating.
6. Stress & Nervous System Overload
Yes—stress alone can slow digestion, increase inflammation, and heighten food reactivity. Your gut is wired directly to your brain.
How We Help You Stop Bloating—Naturally
At Nutritionally Yours, we investigate to understand your body’s signals and find the cause of your bloating.
Here’s how we help:
Functional Lab Testing
We use stool tests, food sensitivity panels, SIBO breath tests, and toxin evaluations to find the real reason your gut is reacting.
Personalized Nutrition Plans
We create a realistic, low-inflammatory eating plan that helps reduce bloat—without unnecessary restriction.
Natural Gut Repair Support
We may use natural antimicrobials, probiotics, enzymes, and soothing nutrients to rebalance your microbiome and calm inflammation.
Nervous System & Hormonal Balance
We support your adrenal health and hormones, reduce cortisol spikes, and help your entire system feel safe—because gut healing isn’t just physical.
You're Not Meant to Feel This Way
If bloating has become a daily frustration—affecting your energy, confidence, or quality of life—it’s time to listen to what your body is trying to say. Bloating is not something you have to live with. There are answers. There is healing.
Book a Virtual or in-Person Visit, and Let's Get to the Root of Your Bloating
Whether you’re local to Atlanta or prefer to work virtually, we can help you uncover the cause of your symptoms and create a plan that works for you.
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Let’s help your belly feel calm, light, and balanced again.
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Hey! I’m Alane Stieglitz-Wincek. I grew up on sugar and plenty of junk food and had no clue how my diet effected my health.
I changed my life and have worked as a holistic nutritionist and naturopath, for over the last 30 years. I help people get healthy, fit and lean, find hormone happiness and recover from all sorts health challenges.
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