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5 ways to trim your tummy
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Do you work out and eat right, but still can't get rid of that little stubborn bit of tummy? Welcome to Belly Bloat. Fortunately, Yahoo!'s Shine has a few solutions for that stubborn stomach. And the good news is, it's probably not your fault! Try this:
Pop a Probiotic
Sometimes bloating can be caused by an imbalance of the bacteria in your intestines, especially if you have been taking antibiotics to treat, say, a urinary tract infection or sinus infection, explains Sita Chokhavatia, MD, a gastroenterologist at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. Probiotics can help restore the bacterial balance, but not all brands have proven that they work: Bifidobacterium infantis is the only probiotic strain that studies show relieves GI symptoms, such as bloating, a Northwestern University review found. Dr. Chokhavatia recommends trying a two-week course to see if it helps.
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