Natural Relief for Bloating and Gas | Toronto Naturopath

Why Am I Always Bloated? How a Toronto Naturopath Can Help

Many patients in Toronto come to NDcare for relief from persistent bloating and gas. Naturopathic care offers long-term solutions by addressing the root causes - from food sensitivities to digestive dysfunction and hormonal imbalances.

Whether you feel uncomfortably full after meals or wake up bloated most mornings, our approach is personalized, gentle, and designed to restore balance to your gut and hormones.

Learn more about our digestive health services and how we treat a wide range of gut-related concerns.

What Causes Bloating and Gas?

Abdominal bloating is often caused by one of two major factors: digestive dysfunction or hormonal imbalance. Here's how we help differentiate between them.

Digestive Causes of Bloating

Food sensitivities or intolerances irritating the gut
Bacterial overgrowths in the small or large intestine (SIBO/SIFO)
Low levels of beneficial bacteria
Insufficient digestive enzymes from the pancreas
Low stomach acid impairing proper food breakdown

Hormonal Causes of Bloating

High estrogen - often linked with water retention, breast tenderness, and premenstrual bloating (frequent in heavy cycles)
Low progesterone - contributes to bloating and shorter cycles with prolonged menstruation
Ovarian or uterine cysts - can cause persistent, hard bloating and may require ultrasound evaluation

Naturopathic Testing for Bloating and Gas

At NDcare, we start with a comprehensive health history and may recommend the following diagnostic tools to uncover the root cause of your symptoms. These diagnostic testing services help us uncover the underlying cause of persistent bloating.

SIBO breath testing for bacterial overgrowths in the small intestine
Comprehensive stool analysis to assess bacteria, yeast, enzymes, and absorption
IgG food sensitivity testing to identify immune-based food reactions
Functional stomach acid testing to evaluate digestive strength
Hormone testing for estrogen, progesterone, and related markers. For hormone-related bloating, we offer comprehensive hormone imbalance support to help restore cycle balance and reduce fluid retention.

How We Treat Bloating and Gas Naturally

Our naturopathic treatment plans are tailored to your specific needs and may include:

• Targeted dietary changes to reduce inflammation and gas
• Nutritional supplements to restore enzyme and acid balance
• Herbal medicine to rebalance gut flora and relieve discomfort
• Hormonal support when indicated

Whether your bloating is occasional or daily, we work to repair gut function and help you feel more comfortable, energized, and symptom-free. If your bloating overlaps with constipation, diarrhea, or abdominal pain, you may benefit from our IBS treatment options.

Find Relief with Natural, Individualized Care

Gut repair and hormone balancing is what we do. If you’re tired of struggling with bloating, we’re here to help.

Book your free 15-minute consultation with our experienced Toronto naturopath and start your journey to better digestion.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bloating & Gas

Q. Why am I always bloated even when I eat healthy?

Even a healthy diet can include foods that are difficult for your digestive system to process — such as high-FODMAP vegetables, fiber-rich grains, or fermented foods. Bloating may also be caused by low stomach acid, food sensitivities, or bacterial imbalances like SIBO.

Q. Can hormone imbalances cause bloating?

Yes. High estrogen and low progesterone levels — especially around your period — can cause fluid retention, gas, and abdominal bloating. Hormone testing can help uncover whether this is contributing to your symptoms.

Q. What tests do naturopaths use for bloating and gas?

At NDcare, we may use SIBO breath tests, food sensitivity testing, stool analysis, hormone panels, and stomach acid assessment to find the root cause of your bloating. Your testing plan is personalized to your symptoms.

Q. What’s the difference between SIBO and IBS?

SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) is a common root cause of IBS. If your bloating comes with gas, constipation, or diarrhea, SIBO testing can help differentiate what’s going on and guide effective treatment.

Q. Do I need to follow a special diet for bloating?

Not always. We often recommend targeted dietary adjustments based on your symptoms and testing, rather than restrictive diets like low-FODMAP unless needed. Our goal is long-term comfort, not short-term food elimination.

Q. Can you help if I’ve already tried probiotics or food changes?

Yes. Many patients come to us after trying common solutions like probiotics or gluten-free diets with little success. We go deeper — testing for enzyme deficiencies, bacterial imbalances, and hormone factors that may have been missed.

Q. How do I get started?

Book your free 15-minute consultation to speak with our Toronto naturopath and learn how we can help you reduce bloating and improve digestion — naturally.

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