If you’re struggling with bloating, puffiness and low energy, a technique known as lymphatic drainage massage could be the answer you’re after. This gentle, easy-to-do massage stimulates the lymphatic ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (Oct 21, 2025)—Digestive health issues are highly prevalent among perimenopausal and menopausal women, with many reporting the onset or exacerbation of symptoms during this life stage.

Hormones have a major impact on women’s lives: Puberty in your teenage years is just the beginning—between monthly cycles and pregnancy, changes in hormones are pretty much part of daily life. And as ...

Certain supplements, such as probiotics, vitamin D, and calcium, may provide some relief of menopausal symptoms. However, they may not work well for everyone. Supplements contain one or more minerals, ...

Feeling frustrated with menopause weight gain and bloating? You’re not alone. When estrogen levels drop during menopause, it can wreak havoc on your metabolism and make it much harder to manage weight ...

“Ugh, I feel like I’m going to explode.” Sound familiar? We’ve all been there—those feelings of being too full, tight or swollen in the stomach, sometimes accompanied by flatulence, burping and ...

Have you ever gotten dressed in a pair of pants that fit perfectly when you left the house, but are much too tight around the waist and uncomfortable by the time you got home from your meal? They didn ...

Dr. Sameer Islam is a functional gastroenterologist in Lubbock and is a West Texas native growing up in Odessa, TX. He specializes in the comprehensive treatment of all digestive symptoms and ...

Medically reviewed by Sonal Kumar, MD Bloating is temporary and often caused by gas, while abdominal fat builds up slowly and doesn't disappear without lifestyle changes. Bloating may be relieved by ...