Bloating Isn’t Normal (Stop Letting People Tell You It Is)

Here in Utah, I hear it constantly: “I get bloated after every meal, but that’s just normal, right?” No, it’s not. A little fullness after eating is fine. Looking six months pregnant after a sandwich? Not normal.

Bloating is a sign your digestion isn’t working as it should.

It could be small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), food sensitivities, low stomach acid, sluggish enzyme production, or even stress hormones throwing off gut motility. IBS gets blamed a lot, but remember… that’s just a label, not an explanation.

The truth is, bloating is your gut’s way of waving a red flag.

Gas and pressure build up when food isn’t broken down properly or when the wrong microbes are fermenting it. If this happens occasionally, fine. But if it’s happening daily—especially after healthy meals—it’s a sign that your gut needs help.

What’s frustrating is how many women in Salt Lake City and Utah County are dismissed with “just eat more fiber” or “it’s normal as you get older.” That’s lazy medicine. A bloated belly isn’t normal, and it definitely isn’t something you should just accept.

Advanced testing like the GI-MAP can reveal what’s fueling the bloating so you can actually resolve it.

With the right nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle shifts, your body can digest without leaving you doubled over in Salt Lake traffic or skipping out on dinners in Park City. That’s the level of freedom you deserve.

So here’s what you should do:

Stop calling bloating “normal.” Book a consultation and let’s figure out why it’s happening… so you can finally enjoy food without paying for it later.