Question 1

is green tea or ginger tea better for bloating?

Accepted Answer

Green tea has : Diuretic qualities  ; ginger has anti-spasmotic qualities and can reduce nausea and GI upset. I would go with green tea for this one.

Question 2

will green tea and honey relieve bloating?

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I haven't heard of : Honey doing the trick. But green tea does have diuretic qualities and may help with bloating.

Question 3

i had rooibos tea for a month, and my breasts have grown, nipples swollen, gained 5 lbs, and bloating. could tea cause hormonal problems? i'm virgin.

Accepted Answer

Rooibos tea: Rooibos tea has some estrogen like effects usually it is  considered negligible and less than soy products but depending on your receptors it may have a more pronounced effect .. Would stop if for a  2 weeks and see if symptoms resolve.If not please f/u immediately with a doctor. have there been other dietary changes or lifestyle changes? f/u w/ doc

Question 4

can drinking ginger tea help with bloating? i just started drinking 2 to 3 cups a day

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: There are no research studies on ginger for bloating but it has a long history of use as a digestive tonic ; can speed the movement of food through the stomach ; small intestines. To what degree this may help your bloating can only be learned by trying it. If bloating persists, consider digestive enzymes, probiotics ; antimicrobial herbs like garlic ; oregano oil; consider seeing a holistic doc.

Question 5

is peppermint tea good for getting rid of bloating?

Accepted Answer

Bloating: Yes, it may help. You can also try camile tea.

Question 6

how many cups of ginger tea (yogi) would you need to drink a day to reek the benefits? since drinking tea my bloating and gas has subsided a bit.

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on what's causing your bloating and gas.  You might look at your food intake to see whether there are foods you're sensitive to.  Drinking 2-3 cups of ginger tea per day may help you -- but if your bloating and gas are prolonged rather than temporary, they probably need medical investigation.

Question 7

is peppermint tea good for getting rid of bloating or is that just a myth?

Accepted Answer

Depends on what you mean by bloated: "loading" peppermint tea relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, or the valve at the top of the stomach, and therefore allows you to belch more easily.

Question 8

is peppermint tea good for getting rid of bloating? i know it aids disgestion but can it also help get rid of a bloated stomach?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Peppermint oil has been used effectively for a variety of digestive issues (flatus, nausea, bloating,  vomiting, cramps, loose bowel movements, heartburn, indigestion &amp; irritable bowel syndrome). However, you may have better effect with enteric coated capsules.

Question 9

extreme bloating and stomach pains. should i drink dandelion root tea at night to poo in morning?how long can i take this? can u get dependent? im 19

Accepted Answer

Stomache issues: I suggest you lower your gluten intake, try prune juice and avoid binding foods like rice and banana . If it doesn't improve after a week, please see your doctor to be sure it is not something more serious

Question 10

i tried fennel tea today to help with bloating, but i read its estrogen producing and decreases the efficacy of birth control. im on my placebo pills & i had two cups today only. is that going to harm me? am i still protected on my bcps ?

Accepted Answer

BCP: 3 cups of tea while on placebo pill will probably be fine.  If you are ever worried about efficacy of your BCP, you can always use a condom for back up.

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I had rooibos tea for a month, and my breasts have grown, nipples swollen, gained 5 lbs, and bloating. could tea cause hormonal problems? i'm virgin.

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Can drinking ginger tea help with bloating? i just started drinking 2 to 3 cups a day

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Is peppermint tea good for getting rid of bloating?

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How many cups of ginger tea (yogi) would you need to drink a day to reek the benefits? since drinking tea my bloating and gas has subsided a bit.

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Is peppermint tea good for getting rid of bloating or is that just a myth?

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Is peppermint tea good for getting rid of bloating? i know it aids disgestion but can it also help get rid of a bloated stomach?

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Extreme bloating and stomach pains. should i drink dandelion root tea at night to poo in morning?how long can i take this? can u get dependent? im 19

A member asked:

I tried fennel tea today to help with bloating, but i read its estrogen producing and decreases the efficacy of birth control. im on my placebo pills & i had two cups today only. is that going to harm me? am i still protected on my bcps ?

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