Bloating can occur when digestion is slow and the digestive system produces excess gas. The Jivika approach focuses on improving digestion through warm foods, herbal waters, meal timing and traditional digestive drinks.
Root Cause
- Weak or disturbed digestion
- Poor food combinations
- Irregular meal timing
- Excessive heavy foods
- Reduced digestive fire, known in Ayurveda as Agni
Steps to solve the problem
- Eat meals at regular times.
- Prefer freshly prepared, warm foods.
- Avoid overeating.
- Eat the largest meal around midday.
- Walk gently after meals.
- Use traditional digestive preparations such as CCF tea.
- Reduce very cold drinks around meals.
Remedies & Dosage (internal medicine)
CCF Tea
Ingredients:
- જીરું (Cumin)
- ધાણા (Coriander)
- વરિયાળી (Fennel)
Preparation:
- Combine approximately 1 teaspoon each of cumin, coriander and fennel.
- Boil in approximately 2–3 cups of water.
- Simmer until the water reduces somewhat.
- Strain.
- Drink warm.
Suggested food-style use: 1 cup after a meal or between meals.
Life style practices
- Eat slowly.
- Avoid lying down immediately after eating.
- Take a short walk after meals.
- Maintain regular sleeping hours.
The website specifically identifies bloating, gas, acidity and irregular digestion as problems addressed by its gut-reset approach and mentions the CCF tea protocol.