17/12/2025
Bloating tends to flare up in the warmer months and itโs not just in your head. Summer brings a mix of heat, dehydration, social events, and changes in routine that can all impact digestion.
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๐ Heat & Dehydration
When the body is dehydrated, digestion slows down and the bowels become sluggish creating the perfect storm for bloating.
๐น More Social Events
BBQs, cocktails, richer foods, and late nights can lead to inflammation and slowed gut motility, especially if youโre eating foods your body isnโt used to.
โ๏ธ Travel & Routine Changes
Travel disrupts your normal eating, sleeping, and bathroom patterns, often leading to constipation and bloating.
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Sweating More
You lose electrolytes in the heat, which affects how well your digestive system can function.
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๐ง Prioritise Hydration (the right way)
Sip water consistently throughout the day, but avoid drinking ice cold water, especially in the heat. Extreme cold can shock the digestive system and make bloating worse.
Also avoid drinking large amounts of water with meals, as it can dilute stomach acid and slow digestion. Add a pinch of celtic sea salt to help replenish minerals lost with sweating.
๐ Add Digestive Enzymes When Needed
If youโre eating foods you donโt normally have, richer meals, different cuisines, or heavier summer BBQ options, digestive enzymes can support your body in breaking down food more efficiently and help reduce bloating and discomfort.
๐ถโโ๏ธ Move Frequently
Gentle movement, walking after meals supports a healthy digestive system, stretching, and deep breathing helps support bowel motility.
๐ง Cool Your System (gently)
Cold showers, herbal teas (peppermint, ginger, fennel), and reducing inflammatory foods can help calm the digestive tract without shocking your system.
๐ง Book in for a Colonic
If your system feels heavy, sluggish, or backed up, colonics can relieve bloating, remove built-up waste, rebalance the gut, and restore comfort, especially when summer routines throw everything out of rhythm.
