Are you always bloated? In this episode, Fempower Health interviews Dr. Edison de Mello, founder of the Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine and author of Bloated?: How to Reclaim Your Gut Health and Eat Without Pain. They discuss the relationship between gut health and bloating, the causes of bloating in women, gut microbiome repair, and more.Dr. Edison de Mello is a board-certified integrative physician and a licensed MFT psychotherapist who takes a Western-meets-Eastern approach to medicine. His goal is to help patients who are dealing with gut issues overcome mental, emotional, and physical challenges associated with dis-ease. Discussed in this episode:Why do you get bloated?The shame commonly associated with bloating in womenWhy do women get bloated more than men?The importance of meeting patients before treating themCommon mistakes people make when treating bloating Emotions and the gut brain connectionWhat is SIBO and why is it important in the medical community?Period bloating: when is it time to see a doctor?“Endo belly” and the symptoms of IBS vs endometriosis Bloating relief and ways to encourage a non-inflammatory lifestyle“Is treating bloating as simple as changing someone’s lifestyle? I wish it was that simple. But even though it isn’t easy, it’s still attainable.” - Dr. Edison de MelloRelated to this episode:Read Bloated?: How to Reclaim Your Gut Health and Eat Without Pain (book)Learn about the Akasha Center for Integrative MedicineResources and episodes on the Gut and Vaginal MicrobiomeResources and episodes on Nutrition & ExerciseIf you're passionate about advancing women's health, there are many ways you can support the Fempower Health Podcast. Here's how:Subscribe and Listen: Tune in to new episodes every Tuesday by subscribing to the Fempower Health Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your regular listenership is invaluable!Leave a Review: Help us grow by leaving a review on Apple, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback not only supports us but also helps others discover our podcast.Share with Others: Spread the word by sharing episodes with friends, family, or anyone interested in women's health. Every share helps!Engage with Our Community: Follow us on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and engaging content. If you are interested in chronic pelvic pain or perimenopause & menopause, specifically, we've created specific social accounts: Peri/Menopause Instagram,

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