Bloating, gas, and the pain or discomfort that goes with it can all be signs of eating foods that don't work for you on the Plan and afterwards. That does sometimes increase the number of bowel movements and in other people, it can lead to constipation. The loose stools is more common.
I've been south of the Mason-Dixon line, but obviously not long enough to pick up on all the different meanings for tea. Thanks for letting me know the meaning.