Health News & Info — water retention

Bloating and water retention is usually completely normal and something that 16-30% of us experience regularly. The causes are usually lifestyle related issues such as poor sleep, poor diet, lack of exercise, stress and in women, hormonal changes. There are certain measures we can take to prevent bloating and reduce the frequency of flare ups which can often be uncomfortable and painful, including: Eating slowly, which helps to reduce the amount of air we consume while we eat. Eating regular meals, for example, eating three balanced meals per day. Avoiding large meals and overeating. Avoid chewing gum and fizzy drinks....