1. Drink some peppermint tea
Starting with the oldest trick in the book — if you feel a bit of bloat brewing, it might be time to brew yourself a cup of peppermint tea. The menthol in peppermint tea acts as an antispasmodic, relaxing the muscles in your digestive tract and allowing trapped gas to pass.
2. Cumin, coriander and fennel tea
This classic Ayurvedic tea is a super blend for reducing the bloat. By stimulating digestive enzymes, it creates a cooling effect on the stomach and eases muscles to let out any stubborn gas.
3. Give your belly a massage
Lie on your back and massage your stomach in circular motions. This massage is a well known way to help digestion and help relieve anything stuck in your intestines.
4. Take a “wind removing” walk
Yes, “fart walks,” are a thing and nothing to be ashamed about. Taking a walk after meal time or when you feel a little extra bloated gets your digestive tract moving, literally, and stimulates the opening of your bowels.
5. Use a heated compress
After a big meal or a lot of stomach discomfort, a heated pad can prove to be a welcome remedy. Similar to other hacks on this list, a heated pad can soothe the digestive tract while providing some comfort.
6. Reach for over-the-counter relief
If all else fails, over the counter medicine is a reliable remedy. GasX tablets or a natural blend capsule can prove to be quickest and easiest — especially if you need something discreet while already at an event.
