A flight attendant has shared a ‘travel hack’ that’ll help settle your stomach on a long-haul flight.
Known on TikTok as @balancedflyer, she discloses the insider tip utilised by flight crews and frequent flyers to sidestep hours of abdominal anguish.
The woman said: “There’s nothing worse than feeling boated on the plane, getting to your lay out and not feeling confident in the outfit you brought with you.”
In her video, she reveals four key products that have been game-changers for her, including coconut charcoal that attenuates toxin absorption within the body.
A Healthline statement reads: “Activated charcoal’s negatively charged, porous texture helps trap toxins, preventing your body from absorbing them. It is also effective at trapping gases to alleviate flatulence.”
She endorses using digestive juice and bloat pills for easing gaseous buildup, as well as papaya enzyme for mitigating protein-related stomach woes.
Speaking about papaya enzyme, Healthline adds: “Papain [the enzyme found in papaya] is a popular folk remedy to reduce pain, inflammation, and swelling. It has also been used to improve digestion and is being studied in other areas, such as its ability to help heal wounds.”
However, the savvy traveller cautioned followers to consult healthcare professionals before popping any new supplement because individuals may react differently to these remedies.
Reacting to her video, one viewer exclaimed: “Where has this video been my whole life?
I feel like you just dropped the secret to life!” Another viewer chimed in: “I just went to Texas and yikes! I was bloated. Thank you for this.”
A third viewer shared: “Saving! I struggle with swelling of the legs when I travel by car or plane.” One more viewer advised: “Fasting beforehand and not eating the day you fly helps a ton. Don’t eat in the air. Drink water and sleep. ” A final viewer suggested: “Just straight ginger chews work well too!”.
Why does flying cause bloating?
Turkish Airlines likewise explained that passengers might undergo unease during flights, attributing it to the lower air pressure found in aircraft cabins compared to sea level.
Their statement clarified: “As cabin pressure falls while flying, gas starts to expand. As a result, you may feel pressure in your stomach or digestive system.They also highlighted that bloating is a common adversity linked with improper digestion of food, leading to bacterial breakdown as it transits from the small to large intestine.
“This in turn produces hydrogen, carbon dioxide and methane. If this cycle is not completed, it can lead to indigestion.
“”The human body will expel gas 14-15 times per day. The majority of this is done through burping. The remainder passes through the large intestine and is partially absorbed.
“Consult your doctor if you suffer from frequent burping, bring up water when burping, or experience stomach pain after burping. If you often have problems with your stomach or digestion, eat light, probiotic foods before flying. When flying, avoid foods which tend to cause gas.”
In addition to this, be sure to drink plenty of water while travelling but avoid carbonated drinks like sparkling water and cola.”
