Avoid Face & Body Bloating with These 3 Surefire Nutrition Methods

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Are you waking up with a puffy face? There could be many reasons for this, but I want to focus on what I think are the BIG 3 things you can modulate in order to avoid bloating and avoid that puffy morning face. Let's dive in and I'll see you in the COMMENTS!!
Modulation of Sodium and Potassium
Potassium is a mineral: an element on the periodic table that is also an essential nutrient. Other essential minerals include sodium, magnesium, and calcium.
In water, potassium (K) ionizes and gains one positive charge (K+). I’m drawing attention to this fact for two reasons:
This property allows potassium concentration gradients to create electric currents that are absolutely required for muscle cells (skeletal, intestinal, and cardiac) to contract and for neurons to fire action potentials and communicate with each other.
The only other essential mineral that has this same property as potassium (gains one positive charge in water) is sodium (Na+) because potassium and sodium are in the same “family” on the periodic table. BUT potassium is found mostly inside cells, whereas sodium is found mostly outside cells. This effectively makes potassium the “counter mineral” to sodium at the cellular level.
Diversifying Your Gut Bacteria
Some studies looking at the bowels of people with SIBO have found mucosal inflammation, mucosal thinning, an increase in lymphocytes, and even some blunting of the villi (on the surface of the intestines), which is typically seen in celiac patients.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
The high fat, sugar, and salt content of typical Western people (SAD diet) can increase the pro-inflammatory potential of the microbiome and cause Bacteroides and Firmicutes to flourish in different amounts
Modulating Estrogen/Testosterone
Women
Study - American Journal of Physiology -- Renal Physiology
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26062...
Men
Journal Neuroendocrinology: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7...
Nicholas Norwitz - Oxford PhD Researcher and Harvard Med Student:
www.dpag.ox.ac.uk/team/nichol...

[@brandonyoung4910]

Man it’s so cool we have this wizard telling us all this useful shit through a screen.

[@explsvtip9013]

@@jcudal32 it’s sarcasm pal

[@nobodysbusiness9916]

@@jcudal32 some words have multiple meanings. I am assuming in this context it means wise.

[@barbarajaneward]

hi I appreciate all of your info I’m practicing keto for 6 months now- huge improvement in my health- energy - not as many migraines, been practicing 16 -18 fasts yesterday was my first 24 hr experienced brain clarity and it wasn’t so hard, just kept busy👍🏼 both broth is a plus! Thank you a million keep the info coming🌠

[@low-carbcrazy1336]

If I get out of Ketosis, I start to bloat immediately! My water weight climbs up so fast. That's why my goal is to try to at least stay in the low range of ketosis. I just feel better that way.

[@eatwhatukiii2532]

I know what you mean! I love how I feel when I’m in ketosis, like I can do ANYTHING and have tons of energy, but when I slip and eat something I shouldn’t (instant regret, and guilt) bouncing out of ketosis makes me feel like crap, and the bloating makes me physically uncomfortable.

[@lilkira5579]

@@eatwhatukiii2532 i don't really know, maybe you don't eat the "Right" carbs?

[@edimarjunior9616]

@@lilkira5579 low fat carbs.

[@jcrider392]

Thomas, I stumbled upon your channel and immediately subscribed. Thanks for the info. I'm a school teacher, coach, personal trainer, and strength and Conditioning Coach, as well as working on getting licensed in Sports Nutritionist. I don't say that to try bragging at all, but so you know the passion I have for this info and the position I'm in that I'm constantly sharing it. I try staying as educated as possible and constantly try seeking more and more knowledge so I can be better. Your posts are incredible! I've gained more knowledge in watching them then some "professional" courses. Your passion is contagious! Just felt like I needed to share that with you as another example of how many lives you're improving through this, God bless you and your family!

[@pychow13]

Great video! Could you do a few more or a full length one for that matter on this topic? I battle serious water retention on my face and body almost every other day. I'm pretty sure I'm not alone struggling with this, many will thank you for it!!!

[@noblepolygon8694]

I've been dealing with this the last couple weeks and can't figure out why. It's been very frustrating so thanks for the info!

[@5tw3b45tcf]

1:20 Sodium & Potassium 4:00 Carbohydrates 6:21 Estrogen

[@roxanneoke2598]

Receipt paper is toxic. I am so glad someone (you) brought this up. Thank you.

[@77Tadams]

Makes sense. When I had partial hysterectomy I had swelly belly really bad. It isn’t as bad now, but I have to really watch my carb intake and sugar Intake. I weigh myself daily and I notice the water weight fluctuates between about 4 pounds. They say you shouldn’t weigh yourself every day but I like to see what the water weight is doing and reflect back what I ate.

[@markgaudin4490]

Thanks for everything you do.

[@selopibani3220]

You are such a great communicator. Wish all my uni lecturers were as good as you

[@Gamingcypher]

Thanks, Thomas, for another great video. We really appreciate you :)

[@eliasrosales6432]

Super interesting. I understand completely now, thank you man🙏🏽.

[@MarydToKeto]

Carb contrast makes so much sense!!

[@MNkno]

Estrogen going lower causing water retention makes sense - think of what happens after menopause...

[@MissDeb-jq6nz]

I swear I ALWAYS LEARN SOMETHING ON YOUR VIDEOS! I NEVER KNEW RECEIPT PAPER WAS TOXIC!!

[@eatwhatukiii2532]

Yeah, I have the 7lb weight fluctuation due to occasional sodium intake, and I finally discovered balancing potassium and magnesium with MORE water at those times REALLY DOES HELP. It’s amazing that weight can fluctuate that much in just one day just from excess sodium!

[@robertsmng492]

More on the receipt paper Tom!!!

[@jmweston3992]

OMG THANK YOU FOR THIS!! Can you please make a 6 hour video on water retention lol.. It drives me crazy how I will be lean and then overnight my body/ face are puffy despite my consistent exercise/ clean eating lmao

[@allualex2606]

Because you eat bad carbs. I cant for example eat white rice or bread because it makes me bloated.

[@jmweston3992]

@@allualex2606 I actually eat potato or veggies as my carbs but I am good figured it all out

[@salwaamin5990]

@@jmweston3992 samee I dont get why liek I'm skinny but for my face is so chubby I wanna cry

[@jmweston3992]

@@salwaamin5990 Hey I figured out what caused mine... it was undereating (not eating as much food as my body was asking for and restricting carbs)

[@oldmanhendo7183]

@@jmweston3992 so eating more, and eating more carbs got rid of your water retention??? That seems odd

[@DinewithDuddess]

Yesssss I love this 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@garrettbynum2035]

To anyone on this channel who is looking to make drastic health improvements by obsessing over minuscule details and feels like this is all too daunting to maintain, I was there last July. I was just over 300lbs and now I am at 192. I was hyper-obsessing over every tiny detail, and if this kind of information works for you, then more power to ya. But all it takes is a caloric deficit, sticking to eating high volume/satiating foods, being more active, making adjustments as you go. Your genetics and commitment to the change will dictate how fast you see your results, but if you’re consistent, they will come. So get healthy, people.

[@tomsawyer2112]

A caloric deficit will slow your metabolism down, that's an undisputed fact, the loss of weight will also lower the need of calories to move your body, so how far will you go with a caloric restriction and physical exercise until you hit the wall and gain weight again, while almost starving, because of a low thyroid activity, causing fatigue too which lowers activity over time.

[@garrettbynum2035]

Tom Sawyer See that is exactly the kind of overthinking I hope to encourage people to stop doing, but if it works for you then have at it. Dig the Rush pic though.

[@77Tadams]

I agree with you. Get out and move your body for a few hours each day and then try to fast until around 1pm. Eat lots of greens and stick to meat. Lost and kept off my weight. These videos are great for adjustments to fine tune after you get the weight off though. You have to put in the time and energy though. No matter how many videos you watch...you really need to do the work. Start stacking up your days with your diet, exercise, and that is what makes it happen.

[@jabulanijakes]

Say it louder! It starts in the kitchen, requires a bit of consistency and then soon after they both grow bigger, then with dedication to staying consistent you start loving it and before you know it you're in the best shape of your life enjoying all your food! I made changes to my food habits- dropped from 96kg to 84 over 14 months (with a weak excuse for exercise routine) but my goal was to stop overeating and to be CONSISTENT. I was in a caloric deficit - something I wasn't aware of at the time. I levelled at 84 for 2 months straight so was time for an adjustment. I added in regular exercise for a month just to be more active and to see what happens to me- dropped some 4kg of fat. Then I put together an exercise routine and stayed consistent with it. Problem was my weight was dropping like mad!! I didn't want to be skinny defined so I started tracking my food because I was dropping weight and never hungry! I saw and learned about food intake etc and started increasing my protein intake and food quantities and ended up balancing around 74/75kg. Today is day 98 of my regular, consistent exercise program and month 17 of consistently better eating(but not the best) and for the first time in my life I have a feint six-pack at rest and visible one at flex. My body fat is at or below 15% (can't really trust my scale) and I'm in a period of life now at 34 where I'm the lowest BF% and best definition/shape and overall health I've been in my entire life.. All it took was consistency, dedication and focus over 18 months so far. Consistency is the hardest part, and it all starts and ends in the kitchen..

[@FrankieTheOne]

This has nothing to do with the video. Are you just pasting this comment on all health videos for valiidation>??

[@mech-E]

To long didn't watch summary. 1. @1:20 Modulating Sodium&Potassium 2. @3:58 Carbohydrate Contrast 3. @6:16 Estrogen Balance

[@kevinwilson3337]

Just get low body fat end of story

[@arcade-eyes3682]

@@kevinwilson3337 Not true

[@liamedwards665]

@Mech-E Hey you dropped this 👑

[@THEOvERSiZEDMeATBALL]

@arbitratus locum idoneum just because you are underweight does not mean you dont have excess body fat.

[@manjuabrahamspeaks4535]

Thank you so much for saving my time 🤩

[@StoneShards]

It's funny...I've been watching Thomas's stuff for a while...he starts out the vid practically whispering; by the end, he's practically yelling at me! hahaha...no worries, I understand "excitement"...hehehe

[@joc8092]

never seen a guy who likes to hear himself talk as much as this guy

[@earlcoles5215]

Hehehe

[@kathbognot3513]

Watching from Philippines 🥰 great topic 👍

[@cosmoochlo6333]

Could you do a video on iron deficiency on keto ? I’ve been on keto for 2 months and am starting to show symptoms of anemia or iron deficiency. I’ve been having success 30lbs in 2 months down with keto and really don’t want to stop. If you could help me with a way to manage this I would be super greatfull!!! 👏👏👏

[@melissaglobensky5999]

Omg perfect timing, thx Thomas ☺luv your content

[@Asiilana]

Excellent.

[@LeoandLongevity]

Thomas is by far the top CELEBRITY TRAINER.

[@monica-mofitmeals6602]

I hate the puffy morning thing, it drives me bonkers. I even elevate my pillows to rise my head while sleeping in hopes for less puff! I take potassium (even add cream of tartar to recipes). I want to blame estrogen

[@allualex2606]

Its not about your pillow lol its something you eat.

[@FunnyShellBear]

Excess estrogen (& also lack of) can cause facial puff, counterbalance it with more estrogen see if that helps if on HRT, and if not try it! Worked wonders for me. And also please get your thyroid tested properly (not just the TSH test you want the full thyroid antibody test as Hashimotos thyroid blood test fluctuate wildly so are unreliable!) Dr may say you’re too young as it ‘usually affects women over 50’ but that’s not true, I was 32 when diagnosed and I’d been ill for years! You can get the thyroid antibody test online for £50 Ish if the Dr won’t do it. Hope that helps, oh and exercise definitely helps as it moves lymph fluid around, try running, a rebounder, or a vibration plate (which is awesome and low impact too!)

[@monica-mofitmeals6602]

@@FunnyShellBear this couldn’t appear at a more perfect time! I have my doc appt and plan to request my labs in regards to my hormone levels. Thank you for your response

[@FunnyShellBear]

Didn’t know that re receipts! And very interesting re the estrogen too, please do more videos on the whole estrogen/progesterone/testosterone balance! For men and women :)

[@MissDeb-jq6nz]

PLEASE do a video on receipt paper toxicity!!

[@emilymabry7533]

Apple cider vinegar = potassium. Thomas can you talk about good estrogens and bad estrogen?

[@Sabrina11113]

11 grams of potassium is really absolutely nothing out of the 4 thousand u need a day

[@Cam-sl8ve]

@@Sabrina11113 4000 grams? lmao? that's 4kg m8, you mean mg?

[@Sabrina11113]

@@Cam-sl8ve oops my bad I know it’s mg idk why I said grams

[@Elizabeth-hu8fi]

I am so happy that you are “weird” like me and find food/science interesting! Thank you for your channel!

[@monica-mofitmeals6602]

Even says the science words perfectly. I’d mumble them lol. He’s awesome

[@DinewithDuddess]

Ikr I love it 😻

[@soul_truth]

Love all this weird knowledge. Nutrition Nerds Unite! 🤓

[@DinewithDuddess]

Ikr EVERYTHING

[@abusaam7005]

sir i use yoghurt 3 table spon and Turmeric powder hafe spon and 1 cucumber and 1 tomato 4 piece row garlic all smashed in one and I lossing fat like so quickly i want to ask u that its safe or healthy way ???

[@AdamScottfit]

I always add cream of tarte into my morning salt water. I find too much fibre bloats and causes the muscles to appear soft.

[@Bejewled0]

What salt are you using and why ? Does it help with face bloat?

[@AdamScottfit]

@@Bejewled0 this with ages ago! I don't actually get any bloating anymore. But if you do, try getting a blood or stool test, potentially both.

[@yashshah2618]

Me at the end of my 24 hour fast. Omg who is this sexy guy. Eats sleeps and wakes up the other day. Wtf where is the sexy me. Hahaha

[@hotdogbuns3523]

That's so trueeeeee!!

[@kimdavis7812]

Great video Thomas ...BUT... please include info regarding us post menopausal women..., HELLO!!!

[@jaxfl8945]

Right on!...menopausal and insulin resistance are bitches. More videos please.

[@yashshah2618]

Looking in the mirror in the morning is my parameter of being on the right track! Skinny guyz be like what the heck is he saying XD

[@PinkFlowers365]

thanks

[@jlynngambler]

Incredible tips!

[@radicaltitan]

Hey Thomas, I’m really interested in the effect minerals have on skin health. As someone who has experienced eczema my whole life, I’m 90% my major cause of symptoms is metabolic and can be fixed through proper diet. Not sure if you’ve done this video before, but would be extremely revolutionary. Thanks!

[@risingwithhope]

Suffered eczema for thirty years over here too and I have to say Keto and fasting saved my life. always hydrate and tune into your body. It knows what you need exactly to heal 😇

[@moodswingcafe]

Press like to make that 6 hours video a reality!

[@davon233]

Will this mess up the process while taking creatine?

[@yashsolanki554]

Great information 👌

[@velma9542]

I take dandelion and perform lymphatic drainage face massages- somewhat helps

[@bioschlock]

Any helpful video you can link?

[@kb24crazylaker]

What is Thomas's recommended sodium /potassium ratio? Does anyone know?

[@TheDanrach]

Great, informative video. If you were to take potassium supplements to help eliminate bloat, which form of potassium should you take for this particular issue?

[@daniellegardner9535]

I'd like to know

[@Asiilana]

Receipts? That is new to me.

[@IsmailAbdulMusic]

I apply all this good info from Thomas as well as prophetic medicine book, and do not have a problem with bloating and water retention. Drinkink fresh squeezed lemon juice is good easing bloating too

[@reneecampos1261]

Who knew about the receipt paper? As a business owner, I’m handing receipts out throughout the day! Time to figure out something different.

[@exnihilonihilfit6316]

Yeah, me too :( all day long, almost every day for years

[@allualex2606]

Change the position of the machine to face the customer. Its epidemic anyway why would u give it

[@katiekimberling4275]

Can u do way more videos on women and menstrations!!! We all would appreciate it!

[@codmobilemodmenu]

The Term ( Face Bloating ) iz So Funny.

[@laurieannrodriguez4551]

I have a problem with swelling in my legs. I'm 58, I had a stroke in 2009 when I was 47. Fenugreek is a mimiker of estrogen. Im thinking about trying Fenugreek.

[@hopemiele1549]

I like fenugreek it maintains my weight give me good energy and hair and nails grow fast. I also noticed it could almost replace iron, because I forget and feel blood sugar level is still good, but the main thing I noticed was that when I believe that when progesterone is low before my cycle I get soooo hungry and weak and I cannot eat enough to feel full and energized again, fenugreek helped me with that, because when I took it I didn’t feel like I can “ eat a horse “, so to speak, but when I ran out and didn’t have this supplement guess what??? It will help lose weight and maintain weight!!

[@sabrinamelhado6768]

They don’t deliver to the UK unfortunately

[@GMAlisa]

Never heard receipt paper is bad?

[@rwfan2u]

I'm 30 years old, 170 lbs, 5 foot 4 inches and my goal weight is 150 lbs, but I would be happy with 160 lbs.

[@belindalucas4021]

I been struggling with Insulin resistance I’ve been cutting bread and dairy but seem to react when I fall off the wagon and my face swells pretty big

[@erotions-4148]

Get into IF !

[@jessicah3450]

See an endocrinologist, they're so insightful. The last thing you want to do though is fast, trust me, I was walking around with my blood sugar in the 40's. That is seriously dangerous. Insulin resistance can also cause reactive hypoglycemia.

[@brann6001]

@@jessicah3450 i thought fasting helped with blood sugar?

[@laylabug3848]

As a cashier, my stomach dropped when he said receipts are toxic?!? Can we have a video in that please?! 😅😅😅

[@laylabug3848]

Feathered Friends lol! Idk why I know what they taste like either but yes, they do taste like poison 😳😅

[@jaxfl8945]

Geez now I got to be concerned about the receipt bc of estrogen? I need my receipts.

[@freepremium6545]

I have a 6 pack and my face is puffy 🤬

[@jenilynnhardin2012]

Receipt paper??

[@gsandouka78]

This video came just on time! Thank you. I hope I will find my answers in this video.

[@eazycloudstudio]

I took a Dim supplement for 2 weeks and it seemed to make my stomach get bigger and more dense it was so weird and confusing

[@beckypayne2550]

I had the same reaction and am still dealing with the consequences.

[@williamoconnell1233]

This is why I love how field martial arts handles their receipts. They have it emailed, so I don't have to touch it.

[@lash570]

what about AQP with men?

[@tianarmas1665]

8:08 More estrogen = less estrogen??

[@kungfukennyaintnobodyprayi347]

Day 3 of asking Thomas Delauer to do a Live QnA

[@Redfoxfranzi]

I literally just watched your other video about face bloat. Wow!!

[@davidking3699]

I grow a lot of sprouts - I wonder about the phytoestrogen content and how it may affect by hormone balance ...

[@sharon268]

Indol carbinol 3

[@carripainter6451]

Receipt paper!?

[@gormey]

Great video, but you look dehydrated. Remind me of a UFC fighter on weigh-in day.

[@TheJulia90]

I thought it was the other way . Sodium holds water and potassium let the water stay out

[@MissDeb-jq6nz]

Where we go weird, we go some of us 😎... Lol!

[@anonmyoushacker9334]

But the main question is how to know my face is bloated or not?

[@speed6093]

I tried everything u drink a lot of water bearly eat salt but i bloat so bad to the point where my face bloats after every meal and in the morning instead of my stomach bloating this never happened until now ☹️ edit: I*

[@niyasahamed9552]

😭do exercise bro

[@naromngin]

receipts are def toxic.. after im done spending i look at the bill i just wanna feint

[@quockhoato1280]

So… what should i eat the best? Because my face always gets bloated or puffy. And i look like a moon face when it happens, no structure anymore. I’m 61kg.

[@dudedude365]

Bro don't eat after 5 o clock, your face will become normal and jawline will be visible once you eat right healthy food. Just eat one or two times a day and have two big meals and no meals at night after 5 or 6

[@SestoElomenTo11]

CREAM OF TARTER?

[@HerbalND]

Yes, the same stuff you put in Recipes. It is high in potassium.

[@JBulsa]

Last minute only! BNGO $

[@jakirali8895]

I work in retail and have to hand people receipts 😔

[@katherinehenry1480]

Can you wear disposable gloves?

[@purplerain2205]

so drink less water and eat more potassium foods?

[@jessicah3450]

Keep drinking the water, good for your kidneys.

[@creamsilver2513]

@@jessicah3450 drink water and estrogen

[@bioschlock]

Damn....being Keto it kills me to hear any "cheat" day will bring forth fat face. Does anyone think some kind of "carb cycling"may keep this at bay?

[@kb24crazylaker]

Is 1000 mg of sodium too low? Will it result in my body “panicking” and holding onto water? I weigh 190 lbs

[@lordalexjohn]

u did not pay attention😆👌

[@justlol7281]

@@lordalexjohn answer the question please

[@YungKliche]

@@justlol7281 yea that boy a loser i wouldve answered ofc if u keep salt low youll lose hella water on your face but only for a few days bcus the pottasium went out with the sodium so you got to eat a balanced meal like salty and have pottasium

[@hollywhite995]

Great topic.

[@BIGDDrome]

Fuck it make a six hour video, I'll leave a like.

[@icecity3072]

👍🔥

[@Sanjay116]

Why isn't he a doc?

[@ronhansen7490]

Because he understands health, not profit based patient care. I know you know that. Just wanted to throw it out there.

[@torpilo]

He's too honest..

[@jcrider392]

@@torpilo Anyone know what his degree is in? I used to be so anti medical doctors, and get what you're saying, but I no longer can lump them in as "all Drs" are the same. I found one I'd drive a day for once every few months for visit. Shes incredibly knowledgeable and never pushes scripts, will reccomend every possible natural remedy possible first. Wish all were like her.

[@laguanhayes214]

I'll tell you one big reason he isn't a doctor; he would be ostracized by his peers, the insurance companies and the entire medical bureaucracy. l have met two doctors in my 50 years of life that would divulge sound, research based, INFORMATION. Yes, just good old, plain old information. Does Matt DeLauer sound like he's trying to baffle or overwhelm you with jargon or big scientific words? No. He's just telling you facts to help you make healthy decisions that doesn't involve 17 visits to the waiting room (at 40 minutes per visit) for 3 minutes with a doctor who can't wait to prescribe you some drug with six different names and six different side effects. In other words, money. Very rare people help others when no money is involved or the only incentive is to line investor's pockets.

[@joc8092]

this attack on doctors is a bit much. Sure, there are bad ones. But there are more good ones than bad. You can see some good ones on KZbin (Jason Fung, Doctor Mike, Ken Berry, Mark Hyman etc.) I don't know much about your American system, but maybe your system is also partly to blame. The other part of the blame might be attributed to an almost conspiracy theory about not trusting those in power, much like how people rail against "establishment media". Then these same people will trust outlets like Fox News or Alex Jones. As for this Thomas guy, it's a similar thing. You guys trust this guy, but he's not doing the research himself. He's citing other studies that are done by scientists and doctors in the medical field. Not only that, but he gets confused sometimes with some of the stuff himself, yet he seems to revel in citing big words and putting on airs to his impressionable audience. And if you're talking about the honesty of Thomas, he's been disingenuous to his fans since the get go. Can't see why you guys don't see this

[@davidbrimacombe883]

From

[@thenerdyadventuresofcore9661]

Been following for a long time. Can you do a video on Kratom and it's impact on Keto?

[@herbdeanisthegoldstandard8293]

What a dumb video idea

[@MA-sc6dx]

5:10 Is that a egg substitute burrito 😂

[@perkosherrigh7243]

I lowered carbs and salt intake upped cardio and swear by it

[@oldmanhendo7183]

Perko Sherrigh and that took care of the water retention?

[@perkosherrigh7243]

@@oldmanhendo7183 genuinely 100% brother I’m Irish so we eat many many carbs my face was bloated looking before and much more watery hips belly ect

[@oldmanhendo7183]

@@perkosherrigh7243 yea man exactly. Face, hips, and stomach. And also legs. Those are the main places I hold water. Kind of all around I guess lol. After a night of drinking though i look so lean the next morning I almost look like a different person lol. That doesn’t last though unfortunately so I’m try to get rid of the water naturally

[@nkosinathisitholejobe551]

Talk to us like beings.

[@jewelwhite2832]

Am bloated each and everyday. I have had a colonoscopy. I've been given Linzess and I'm still bloated. My clothes are so tight from being bloated that I just don't know what to do! Am REALLY uncomfortable.

[@stormblessedj]

eat less

[@imonlytellingthetruth6562]

@@stormblessedj if you shut your mouth you would lose weight too

[@jessicah3450]

There's constipation and there's bloating (water retention). Linzess only treats the first one. Be sure you take the Linzess first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, with a large glass of water (at least 16 ounces), and wait 30 minutes before eating breakfast. That stuff needs an empty stomach to work properly. Then if you can tolerate caffeine, drink coffee with your breakfast. That should get things moving. If not, go to the pharmacy and buy a bottle of magnesium citrate (usually about 8oz of fluid in a glass bottle). Chug that thing with 2 large glasses of water on an evening when you have nothing to do, because you will be in the bathroom all night. If that and the Linzess don't work, you have a blockage and need to go to the emergency room. I find it odd they prescribed Linzess for a colonoscopy. That stuff changes your bowels over time, it mainly treats IBS with constipation, takes weeks or months to regulate things out. But the magnesium citrate is the stuff you want for more instant results.

[@jfb3361]

This one was a bit hard to follow.

[@metal0n0v]

11:21 oh boi is he dehydrated or something?

[@rwfan2u]

I have a spinach, kale and broccoli shake every day, as well as another salad. Yesterday I had a Greek salad from my local butchery. Would that balance my potassium levels?

[@davidblankenship3842]

Be careful with the high oxalate levels of eating this. Can cause kidney stones if you have trouble with those! Not saying it’s bad in anyway! I was just enlightened on this news as well. Just passing it on.

[@rwfan2u]

@@davidblankenship3842 thx. I'm very aware!

[@martok2008]

@@rwfan2u Goitrogens from kale can also cause issues with thyroid gland when eaten in large quantities.

[@amandhillon2303]

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[@yashshah2618]

Interesting fact about face bloat. Only you see it.