ONE OF THE BIGGEST complaints of women in midlife is bloating. Although bloating may be due to several factors such as IBS, not getting enough fibre in your diet, not drinking enough water, how quickly you eat, lack of exercise, stress, or as a side effect of some medications, it may also be a possible symptom of menopause.
In menopause, the decline in oestrogen levels can affect every part of the body including the gut, making it sluggish and
