Ep. 116: Why Are You So Bloated? The Chinese Medicine Solution with Dreena Burton

Question or comment? Send a one-way text to Age Like a Badass Mother. Include your email so I can answer you back. Why are you suddenly so bloated, gassy, or uncomfortable after eating? In this episode, Lauren Bernick and Dreena Burton explore bloating, gas, digestion, fascia, jaw tension, stress, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, including the Chinese medicine concept of “dampness” and its connection to the Spleen and Stomach. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, late summer is associated with the Earth element, the Spleen and Stomach, and the emotion of worry. Dreena explains the concept of “dampness” and how, within this framework, it can be associated with digestive complaints such as bloating, gas, IBS, fatigue, and a heavy, sluggish feeling. We also explore the surprising connection between jaw tension and the quads. If you've been seeing all those jaw-release videos on social media, Dreena explains why working on the fascia in your legs may sometimes help release tension in your jaw. Lauren and Dreena talk about their views on self-care. Are we nourishing ourselves, or have we simply created another giant list of things we're supposed to do? And lastly, Lauren shares a pretty hilarious self-care confession involving a video game for your vagina. 😂 Flows for today's podcast  https://fasciaflo.com/badass/ Dreena's Main pages: fasciaflo.com/app and https://dreenaburton.com/ Jujube Tea post: https://bit.ly/jujubetea https://www.instagram.com/dreenaburton/ **This episode is sponsored by Grand Teton Ancient Grains** Grand Teton Ancient Grains (ancientgrains.com) Use code Healthy10 for 10% off **Websites, Cookbook, and Merch** https://wellelephant.com/ecookbook/ https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/ https://wellelephant.com/ Shop Merch https://age-like-a-badass-mother-shop.fourthwall.com/ **Follow us and reach out at:** Email: lauren@agelikeabadassmother.com Facebook: @WellElephant Instagram: @agelikeabadassmother  https://www.youtube.com/@agelikeabadassmother