Q Is there anything I can try at home right away?
A Cut each meal to about two-thirds and eat more often. Even with the same daily total, taking in only what the stomach can handle leaves you far less bloated. Adding a light 15 to 20 minute walk after meals physically helps the stomach move.
Detailed Answer
A stiffened stomach does not expand well even when food arrives. Putting in your usual portion at once leaves it sitting there, so dividing smaller meals comes first. Walking lightly instead of lying down right after eating supports emptying on its own.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
If two weeks of these three habits leave the bloating unchanged, it is faster to check what has settled and stiffened in the stomach. You can also use this as a test of whether your stage still responds to lifestyle adjustment.
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