Why You Look 6 Months Pregnant After Every Meal (And It's Not What You Think)

Why You're Still Bloated (And What to Do About It) If you've ever unbuttoned your jeans after dinner, lived in trackpants to survive the afternoon, or been told "it's just IBS" — this one's for you. In today's episode, Karah and Theresa break down one of the most common complaints they see in clinic: bloating. Not just what it is, but why it's happening, what it's actually telling you about your gut, and what you can do about it starting today. What we cover: What bloating actually is (and how to tell it apart from general belly weight) The difference between upper and lower gut bloating — and why it matters Low stomach acid and enzyme deficiency: the most overlooked cause Bacterial imbalance and SIBO: why the six-months-pregnant belly builds throughout the day The carb restriction connection that so many women don't see coming Food sensitivities, FODMAP tolerance, and why long-term elimination is not the answer How constipation — even the kind you don't recognise — is making things worse The hormone link: why bloating gets so much worse in the second half of your cycle Stress and the gut-brain axis: why eating at your desk is wrecking your digestion Testing we use in clinic: SIBO breath testing Comprehensive stool testing Functional blood tests (iron, zinc, B12, thyroid, stress hormones) Metagenomic microbiome testing via CoBoime 4 things you can do today: Try apple cider vinegar — one teaspoon in warm water before a meal Avoid large amounts of liquid at mealtimes Eat mindfully — away from screens, chewing properly, breathing deeply Experiment with fibre — psyllium husks, chia, linseed, stewed fruit Resources mentioned: Free Bloating E-Book — HERE Book a free discovery call with one of our practitioners: HERE Email us: [email protected] Instagram: @thesanaco