Q I drink iced coffee every morning. Could that be related?
A Cold slows stomach movement further. Cold drinks and coffee on an empty stomach irritate and dull it at the same time. The same coffee is far easier on you warm and after a meal.
Detailed Answer
The stomach moves well when it is warm. Cold water, iced coffee, or cold fruit on an empty stomach make it shrink back before it starts working. If your morning consists of cold coffee alone with no first meal, bloating easily lasts all day.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
If you tend to run cold inside, warm the stomach with soup or tea before eating. A warmed stomach moves first. If quitting coffee is hard, many people notice a difference simply by changing its temperature and timing.
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