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Posted 9/27/2015 7:04 PM (GMT 0)
Hi all,

I'm doing really well right now and I wanted to share something I learned. That bloating, cramping, stomach moving kind of discomfort that comes on after a meal, may actually be put to rest by drinking about 12oz of water, 30 minutes after a meal.

I didn't take time to pull the information on this, but I'm positive its a great way of kind of 'moving things along' the digestive track. I've been doing this for a few months now, and I haven't experienced any sort of gas, cramping or discomfort since.

Anyone else practice this?
Posted 9/27/2015 7:26 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Stereo, I caught on to the same thing in a way. What I started doing about 4 months ago was making a home made electrolyte drink - 1 litre distilled water, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. I fill 90% of a glass with this and top it off with Orange Juice for flavour.

I find it helps tremendously. Especially when I'm feeling a little 'off'. I usually have a glass about a half hour before eating and again as you do after eating. I'm guessing I drink about 12 oz as well each time - A large drinking glass full.
Posted 9/28/2015 6:20 PM (GMT 0)
It is a first class way to dilute digestive enzymes. I read to 'wait' before drinking after a meal and have been trying to practice not gulping a large drink after meals like I used to.
Posted 9/29/2015 9:37 PM (GMT 0)
I drink a large glass of water after meals. If I don't soon after I dehydrate. But that's just me. Each to their own I guess.
Posted 9/29/2015 10:12 PM (GMT 0)
I really up my water intake especially after supper but I sip it throughout the day for my IBS-C and to reduce the risk of developing stones which can be common with having crohn's. I really don't find it much help, I still get some minor bloating, lots of gas for the most part and cramping gas at that, it's not cramping in my tummy but more so in my lower bowels/rectum, bloody frustrating for sure....glad you find drinking more water helps you but like I said, I really increase my amount after my supper and it doesn't seem to help with any of those issues it helps you with.
Posted 10/7/2015 2:40 AM (GMT 0)
Mark thats an interesting elixir! Maybe i'll give it a shot if its given you some relief.

Thanks for the input everyone.
Posted 10/7/2015 2:13 PM (GMT 0)
Drinking before and after meals seems to be fine as long as the water is warm. Cold drinks with food will harden the amount of fat taken in the meal and lead to indigestion. Take a cup of tea with lemon in the morning, or plain warm water first thing--apparently many benefits. I'm going to try this.

http://www.medicaldaily.com/health-benefits-warm-water-6-ways-drinking-warm-water-can-heal-your-body-282218
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