3 WAYS TO Banish Bloat FROM HEAD TO TOE

These spa-inspired tricks will help you look and feel summer gorgeous

- BY DANIELLE SCHLASS SALIMAN

THERE'S NOTHING like the sweet start of summer to lift your spirits. But after several weeks spent in the water-retaining and body-swelling heat, your sunny disposition can easily turn sour. These expert-backed tips can help you feel lighter, slimmer and cooler, so you can focus on making the most of the season.

BLOATED BELLY?

Try wood therapy

To tackle a swollen belly, Lika Alania, celebrity aesthetician and founder of Alania Aesthetics in Westfield, New Jersey, recommends wood therapy. This technique entails using a carved wooden tool (like Cococar Wooden Massage Roller, Amazon.com) to massage the belly, “relieving abdominal pressure, reducing water retention and supporting digestion,” says Alania. She suggests freezing the tool beforehand since the cool sensation enhances the de-bloating effect and soothes the skin.