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5 Tricks From an MD to Instantly Flatten Your Belly

Ban bubbly drinks
The carbon dioxide in carbonated beverages can stay in your belly, causing visible bloating, says Walter Coyle, MD, gastroenterology program director at Scripps Medical Center in California.

Say no to gum
“It causes you to swallow air,” Dr. Coyle explains. Sugar­less gum has sorbitol, a sugar substitute that your gut bacteria turns into gas, giving you a pooch.

Drink tea
Peppermint tea (warm or iced) may ease the upset stomach that makes you look bloated.

Skip salty foods
They cause you to retain water, so you look bigger than you actually are.

Bring in good bugs
Take a probiotic (such as acidophilus) or eat yogurt with live cultures to boost the good bacteria in your digestive tract that keep you regular—and keep a puffy stomach at bay.


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Last Updated: February 20, 2009
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  • dhanraj meti

    my mom had a severe pain in the middle of the chest, then we took her to the hospital & we came to knw she has a high bp then after medication, like she was injected fragmin injections & pentalink, & tablets & during this time she had a slight pain sumtimes in the middle of the chest then after that slightly stoped after few days. then they took a CPK-MB blood report which came to 26 which was earlier wen admitted it was above 100 that was too high. than they took a stress test & it was stated on that that she has a stable anjina: stress test positive for intetolateral wall 1HD & required operation of anjiography followed by DTCA/CABG.no we r goin to do the anjiography test soon. may i knw ur comment on this. & wat should b her diet b4 anjiography.

  • daddio

    Read The PH Miracle by Dr. Robert Young.
    He stresses eat raw vegetables and green drinks.
    Check it out, it is an alkaline diet which heart patients do well with. Very easy to follow. He tells you what foods to eat.

  • manep

    what does CRP test positive mean?
    what does CRP stands for?

  • manep

    what does it mean when CRP test is positive?

  • Food intolerances can cause bloating along with a myriad of other ‘allergic’ type symptoms. I am not talking a true allergic response, but an intolerance.

    My wife eliminated wheat from her diet and withing two months, was down 10 pounds. Keeping in mind that she is a naturally lean person, she did not expect the weight loss. She also improved some allergic symptoms – stuffy nose and red, scratchy eyes.

    A good way to try this out for yourself is to try a diet of fruits, veg and lean meats and fish for a couple of weeks. Basically you are losing the grains, legumes and all processed foods. Here is some info: http://healthhabits.wordpress.com/2008/05/10/news-flash-caveman-diet-goodyour-diet-bad/

  • hoodhush

    Good tips and I would like to add tricks #6 & #7 if i may – How to get flat abs instantly using a pillow – YouTUBE vid and… How to get flat a flat tummy exercising TVA muscles – i just wanted to share 2 things that have worked for me fast to

  • Zenaida Goins

    Two years ago after i had my child i was test so many times by different dr’s, allergies specialist, family dr., dermatology and etc., All my doctor came out that i was allergy to a dairy product and egg. I thought i was lactose allergy but everytime i was contact with the dairy product my whole face will be swollen up and majority of item my doctors will either prescrbed me or gave me an steroid shot and i don’t understand why they can find the cure for it but the relief they gave for me is temporary but it i know later on will damage my bone due to shot was given will thinner my bones.

  • jyc

    CRP is C-reactive protein. It is an indication of inflammation in your body. It is produced by the liver. It can be used as an indicator of possible future risk of heart disease, but note the POSSIBLE. Please talk to your doctor!

  • Helena C. Hartig

    Sounds interesting and a possibility for many to learn things re: eating and using the info to have a better lifestyle and health as well.
    If someone will explore some of this, they may find enjoying different flavors and hopefully fresh veggies as well as fruit, rice and other grains.
    We need a lot of options with dessert as well – sorbet, low fat ice cream, etc.

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  • Rick

    5 Tricks From an MD to Instantly Flatten Your Belly

  • Rick Markham

    5 Tricks From an MD to Instantly Flatten Your Belly

  • Undiagnosed

    One comment regarding “Don’t Chew Gum” helps decrease my appetite.. shame it bloats the stomach.
    Great tips thankyou
    http://www.undiagnosedillness.org

  • KIMBERLY

    Hi i am trying to find “A tight tummy in three weeks” in June’s issue on page 22. It doesn’t say how many times per week to do this exercise.

  • Christine

    I have been losing weight now for months with diet and exercise. The other day I threw up three times and lost a quick four pounds!! But, this stuff helps too.

  • Sharon Aitken

    I know that I have alot of bloating and water retention due to food related allergies. I was so bad at one time I was convinced that I had Fibromialgia because I hurt everywhere. I finally had, had it with the pain and water retention so I decided to fast for 21 days to reset my body so to speak. I drank only liquids and ate absolutely nothing. My diet consisted of water, Ensure and Slimfast ONLY for the entire 21 days!! All my Fibro symptoms disappeared in the first week and I lost 15 pounds. Fasting can be a good tool if used correctly many doctors are finding this out now and have written books on the benefits in moderation. Jesus did it in the bible and even teaches it as well. Don’t use the excuse he was superhuman because he was all human just like us while here on earth…if he thought it was useful than I am all for it…it worked for me!!!

  • Betsy

    a good diet should be accom by exercise, it should be balance.

  • Brooke

    this sounds like a good diet…but how long do you do it though???that is something you need to mention in this..

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