bloating and flatulence is a lack of gastric acids and digestive enzymes - in other words, weak digestive power. The way you combat it is explained in the FAQ, the post on Pungent Therapy, and Increasing the Power of Digestion post. Things like ginger tea, peppermint tea, cooking with cumin, turmeric, garlic, onions, taking a bit of lemon juice or HCL Betaine just prior to eating, these are all things you can do that will make a HUGE difference.