Many of these foods and others may have a tendency to cause bloating.

• The dairy lactose in ice cream can cause stomach discomfort even if you aren’t particularly intolerant of the sugar.
• While watermelon is sweet and refreshing, it’s also one of the sneakier foods that can gas and stomach bloat because it’s high in fructose, a naturally occurring sugar that’s often incompletely absorbed by our system.
• Blackberries are the perfect fruit to add to your morning cereal, but they’re packed with polyols, the main component in sugar substitutes – which are often blamed for abdominal distress. And the list goes on…

If your gastrointestinal tract doesn’t move certain foods through efficiently, gas can build up in the intestines triggering bloating, discomfort and even embarrassment.

Sometimes it may seem difficult to avoid the problems surrounding flatulence, but one doctor and his son have come up with answers to both the tummy trouble and the embarrassing odors that sometimes accompany those problems.

They’ve developed a type of underwear that blends activated carbon and organic bamboo that can control unwanted odors.

Doctor Robert White and his son Collin talk about this new adaptive clothing designed to help with this problem, along with doctor’s advice on what summer foods can cause belly bloat this summer and what to avoid.

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Slow intestinal transit is a true struggle for a large portion of the population. The physical and psychological consequences on the quality of life should not be underestimated. Millions of women have been affected by digestive health issues. The statistics below from a new survey conducted by Harris Interactive for Activia illustrate the impact tummy troubles can have on ones life. These statistics reflect U.S. adult females who have experienced digestive health issues. Day-to-Day Battles

* Belly Blues: 70% of women say their issues have a negative impact on their lives; 43% feel irritable and grouchy
* Ugly Belly: 51% of women ages 18-34 say they feel less attractive when experiencing digestive health issues
* Left Out: 20% of women indicated they have declined or postponed a planned activity due to their tummy troubles
* Workout Woes: 1/4 (27%) of women say their exercise routines are sometimes disrupted by digestive problems
* Dental Diversion: 28% would rather go to the dentist than experience digestive health issues
* Waiting in Line: About 1/3 (32%) of women would rather wait in line at the DMV than deal with their tummy troubles Help is on the way!

Dr. Liz Lipski offers the Top 10 Tips to Improve Your Digestive Health:
1. Stay Hydrated.
2. Exercise Regularly.
3. Add Good Bacteria to Your Diet.
4. Get your fiber.
5. Slow Down and CHEW!
6. Cook at Home.
7. Try Fermented Foods.
8. Cook Foods Well.
9. Eat Smaller Meals.
10. Know Your Food Sensitivities.

For more information visit http://www.activia.com

More about Dr. Liz Lipski:

Liz Lipski, PhD, CCN holds a doctorate and is board certified in Clinical Nutrition. She’s the author of Digestive Wellness, Digestive Wellness for Children, and Leaky Gut Syndrome. She’s the Director of Doctoral Studies at Hawthorn Health and Nutrition Institute, and the nutrition editor for Pilates Style Magazine. She’s the founder of Access to Health Experts, a holistic health membership website. She is currently in practice in Asheville, NC and offers individualized nutritional counseling.
More information is available on Dr. Lipski’s Web site, http://www.innovativehealing.com

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