Root Causes of Bloating – Poor Digestion

Root Causes of Bloating – Poor Digestion

When bloating keeps coming back, the problem isn’t always what’s on your plate it's often how your body is breaking it down. Poor digestion is one of the most overlooked root causes of gas, bloating, and heaviness. It’s not about eating less it’s about activating the digestive fire that turns food into fuel.


What Is Poor Digestion?

When digestion is weak, food doesn’t fully break down. Instead, it sits in the gut, ferments, and feeds the wrong microbes leading to bloating, acid reflux, and nutrient loss. You might also notice:

  • Burping or indigestion after meals

  • Feeling full too quickly

  • Mucus or undigested food in the stool

  • Low iron, B12, or protein levels despite eating well

  • Tiredness or brain fog after eating


Common Root Causes

  • Low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria): Needed for protein digestion and to kill pathogens.

  • Poor bile flow: Essential for breaking down fats and clearing toxins.

  • Enzyme deficiency: Can lead to improper carb, fat, and protein breakdown.

  • Chronic stress or fast eating: Shuts down the parasympathetic “rest and digest” response.

  • Overuse of medications or poor food combinations: Weakens digestive rhythm.


Healing Herbs for Digestion

At StemnRootz, we believe in restoring the body's healing rhythm with herbs that nourish and activate. Here are some of our most trusted allies:

Herbs to strengthen digestion and bile flow:

  • Yellow dock root: Encourages bile production and helps eliminate waste.

  • Dandelion root: Supports liver function and promotes healthy bile flow.

  • Blessed thistle: A powerful bitter to kickstart digestion and detox pathways.

  • Gentian root: Deeply bitter and traditionally used to stimulate stomach secretions.

  • Artichoke leaf: Promotes fat digestion and liver support.

Herbs to soothe and repair the gut lining:

  • Marshmallow root & slippery elm bark: Coat and protect the stomach and intestines.

  • Fennel seed: Eases bloating, gas, and promotes smoother digestion.

  • Chamomile flowers: Calms the digestive tract and reduces stress-related spasms.

These herbs can be used in teas, tinctures, or blended powders depending on your preference and healing goals.


Simple Daily Habits to Improve Digestion

  • Sip bitter herbs or a digestive tea 15 minutes before meals.

  • Avoid combining heavy starches with animal proteins.

  • Eat in a calm environment no multitasking during meals.

  • Add warming spices like ginger, cumin, or coriander to stimulate digestive heat.

  • Drink room temperature or warm beverages with meals skip the ice.

When your digestion is off, your whole system feels it bloating is just the messenger. Strengthening your digestive fire, restoring your gut lining, and honouring mindful eating will shift the pattern.

Explore a wide range of digestion focused herbs like yellow dock, dandelion, fennel, and marshmallow at StemnRootz.ca.

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