It’s understandably frustrating to open your eyes first thing in the morning and already feel the telltale signs. And with so much time passing between your last meal (unless you snuck in a midnight snack), it can be confusing to understand where this unwanted gas and air may be coming from. As regular bowel movements are another way to keep bloat at bay in the mornings and evenings, staying hydrated can help get things moving right when you wake up. You may also want to consider adding probiotic-rich foods such as miso soup, sauerkraut, and kombucha to your diet. While adapting your diet may be useful, there are other options for targeting stress and soothing the body. “Perhaps you need better sleep and a meditation practice,” suggests integrative gastroenterologist Marvin Singh, M.D. “Perhaps you need to alter your diet habits or alcohol use. These are all different solutions that could potentially be helpful,” he says. Here’s our definitive list of self-care practices that may just help. If you’ve tried adjusting your lifestyle habits, without avail, it may be worth checking in with a health care professional to help you get to the root of the issue and feel your absolute best.
