Feeling Bloated?
Ceri Balston   
Monday, 01 August 2005

Bloating Tea

The chances are that you, like me and the other 75% of our population, have suffered from that most uncomfortable and at times clothes stretching problem that we affectionately call bloating. I myself have been suffering from this problem at least once a week since my teens and once even managed to break a belt into two such was the grotesque sized belly trying to escape from my pants.

Equal parts of:
Fennel seeds
Anise Fruit
Caraway seeds

The method is simple, just put a teaspoon of this mixture in a cup of boiling water and let it stew for about 10 minutes, then drain and drink. If you can't find Anise fruit (which I couldn't) simply use star anise which you can easily find in your local supermarket. The instructions to say that you should grind the ingredients thoroughly but if you want a more subtle taste.

The first time that tried this I found the smell quite overpowering but managed to very quickly acquire the taste of it. My partner and I now drink this regularly after meals and before going to bed as a matter of choice just because we like the taste.

Sylvia Schneider also assures her readers that it can also be given to babies to help colic. Its also suitable for lactating mothers, as the side effects of the tea are passed onto the baby through the milk.

If you find this tea works for you as well then let us know, and please, try to eat slower with smaller portions less often, and least try and make up for my excess.