Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Crafty Kaz on September 24, 2018, 08:21:42 PM
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Hi ladies
I've been suffering with bloating during my menopause transition & wanted to share my experience with you all hoping it can help someone else! I tried everything .... drinking more water, eating more fibre, exercising more, several different supplements but no improvement ... then one of my lovely elderly clients asked if I had tried apple cider vinegar (apparently it helped her 30 years ago) couldn't stomach the pure form so off to the health shop I went & brought the tablets, the improvement in my gut health has been remarkable & I've only been taking it a week with each meal! As I understand now from Mr Google as we go through the menopause our stomach bile reduces which causes a lot of gut issues & apple cider vinegar can counteract this problem ... happy days!! Hope it can help anyone else suffering.
Much love Kaz x
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Thanks Kaz, I will certainly be trying this.
Just be awar that it's quite acidic, so can start causing acid wear / erosion on your teeth. I always recommend my patients either use a straw to drink it, or rinse very thoroughly with plain water immediately after drinking it. Also, don't brush your teeth for at least 30mins after drinking, your teeth are in a vulnerable state (ie enamel is very slightly softer) so can be worn away very quickly by the brush, especially if you're someone who brushes your teeth very hard xx
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I've been giving my dogs ACV for their gut health so I might try to do the same for myself as I'm extremely bloated just now, apparently a teaspoon added to water is enough? I'll make sure to use a straw tho x