Why am I bloated all the time?
Gut Health Mini Series
Part One: Why am I bloated all the time?
Part Two: 4 Tips to Improve Gut Health
If you find yourself constantly asking questions like, “Why am I always bloated?” or “Why can’t I shake this chronic constipation?” or "Why can't I get rid of this low belly pooch?" - you’re not alone. Gut health issues like bloating, indigestion, constipation and even conditions like IBS are frustratingly common. And they all are typically associated with the "low belly pooch". And while you may have tried everything from special diets to food sensitivity tests, the root cause of these problems may not be what you expect.
The reason your low belly protrudes, and you feel bloated all the time, isn’t because you are “fat”, need to restrict your diet even more, or need to exercise more. It’s because of the position of your organs! That’s right—the alignment of your uterus, bowel, bladder and intestines is playing a huge role in your gut health. And the good news is, there are simple ways you can optimize the position of your organs so you can improve your digestion, and get rid of bloating and the low belly pooch for good!
Organ Position: The Hidden Cause Behind Gut Issues
Your gut health is deeply connected to how well your organs function, and their positioning in your abdomen plays a key role. When your organs are in their optimal positions, they receive the proper blood, lymph, and nerve flow they need to work efficiently. However, poor posture, poor breathing mechanics, and weakened core muscles can cause your organs to shift out of their ideal position, leading to digestive issues like bloating, constipation, and indigestion.
This is why so many people continue to experience gut issues even after trying restrictive diets or undergoing a battery of tests. No matter how clean your diet is or how much water you drink, if your organs aren’t where they need to be, you may continue to experience symptoms like bloating, constipation, IBS and discomfort.
Two Simple Techniques to Realign Your Organs and Relieve Bloating
Luckily, you don’t have to live with these symptoms forever. There are two powerful techniques that can help lift your organs back into their optimal position, relieve congestion and tension, and restore healthy blood flow: abdominal massage and hypopressive breathing.
- Abdominal Massage: This gentle, self-performed technique helps release tension and congestion around your organs. By using slow, deliberate strokes that are in specific direction on your abdomen, you can relieve pressure, improve lymphatic drainage, and reposition your intestines, stomach, uterus, bowel and bladder so they receive optimal blood flow. This leads to reduced bloating, better digestion, and improved bowel movements.
- Hypopressive Breathing: A lesser-known but incredibly effective exercise for organ repositioning is hypopressive breathing. Hypopressive breathing works by creating a vacuum effect in your abdomen that helps lift your organs into their optimal position. By focusing on specific deep, controlled breath patterns which create reflexive activation your core muscles, this technique optimizes organ position and improves circulation to your digestive organs, resulting in improved organ function. This cures chronic bloating, while simultaneously lifting + toning the belly, and reducing waist circumference.
When my patients regularly incorporate these two techniques into their routine, they enjoy a significant improvement in their gut health. They wake up in the morning with a flat toned belly, are confident they can enjoy the foods they love, have consistent + regular + complete elimination, and love the light and lifted feeling in their belly!
These methods are easy to practice at home and can complement any dietary or lifestyle changes you’re already making. You can learn these two simple yet powerful techniques inside The Core Recovery Method® online program.
Why Traditional Approaches May Not Be Enough
It’s not uncommon for people to spend years trying to solve their gut issues through traditional methods like food sensitivity testing, stool analysis, or allergy testing. While these tests can provide valuable insights into your gut health, they don’t always uncover the root cause of your chronic digestive problems.
If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of restrictive diets or endless testing, optimizing your organ position might be the missing piece of the puzzle. When your organs are out of alignment, even the healthiest foods can become difficult to digest. Similarly, no amount of fiber or probiotics can fully resolve constipation or bloating if your intestines aren’t properly positioned and receiving optimal blood, lymph and nerve flow.
Instead of jumping from one diet to another, exercising like crazy, or testing over and over again, it’s worth giving these simple, easy techniques a try. Thousands of my patients have found that simply realigning their organs through self massage and core muscle retraining resolves their bloating, improves digestion + elimination, allows them to have a less restrictive diet, and allows them to feel light and free as they move about their day.
The Connection Between Your Gut and Core Health
One of the key reasons core muscle training is so crucial to gut health is because of its direct connection to the position of your organs. Your core muscles—including those in your abdomen and pelvic floor—help manage the pressure in your abdomen and maintain the ideal position of your digestive organs. When your core muscles are weak or dysfunctional, your organs shift out of their ideal position, leading to impaired digestion, constipation, bloating, IBS, and the low belly pooch.
In fact, poor core muscle function is the overlooked factor in conditions like chronic bloating, constipation, and even reflux. Many people don’t realize that core muscle function is just as important for digestion as what’s on your plate. And "core strength" does not have anything to do with having "6 pack abs". True core strength means your core muscles keep your organs in their ideal position for blood, lymph and nerve flow so that they can function optimally.
By focusing on core muscle functional strength and proper organ position, you will improve blood, lymph, and nerve flow to your digestive organs, which in turn optimizes their function. This simple yet powerful approach to gut health goes beyond diet to address the structural issues that are contributing to your symptoms.
Realigning Your Organs Could Be the Answer
If you’ve been feeling lost or frustrated with your gut issues, it’s time to consider a new approach. Chronic bloating, indigestion, and constipation is not solely due to what you’re eating—it is also the result of the position of your organs. Inside The Core Recovery Method®, you can learn techniques like abdominal massage and hypopressive breathing, that will lift your organs, relieve bloating, improve your gut health, AND get rid of the low belly pooch!
So the next time you find yourself wondering, “Why am I bloated all the time?” remember that the answer could be simpler than you think! By addressing the structural alignment of your organs, you can find lasting relief without needing restrictive diets, endless tests or more exercise.
For more guidance on gut health and core muscle function, check out The Core Recovery Method®, an online program designed to help realign your organs, functionally strengthen your core muscles, and optimize your digestive health.
