[EllaC]

So...has anyone else had this issue while taking herbs, or have any idea what causes it?

Right now I'm taking maca, aguaje, l-arganine, and reishi. I use topical fenugreek, and occasionally drink licorice tulsi tea. I drink a detox blend tea daily.

Mostly, things are going fine with that combination. The cystic acne that I have while not on herbs is gone, I have less unwanted body hair, and I'm noticing improvements in the hip area. I thought maybe something was causing me to gain around the waist...until I realized my waist is fine when I get up (normally flat/slim) and I start...expanding throughout the day. By the end, I look like I'm getting into early pregnancy. I don't have issues with gas and I'm more regular than ever, no stomach issues..so I really have no idea what's causing this

Yup you are explaining me right now too!!! I look fine initially then it gets worse as the day progresses. I stopped most herbs/supps for that very reason.
I take Maca and fenugreek. Rotate them . I suspect they are behind it but keep taking them like a fool.
I "think" a lot of what I take encourages detox / digestion and it feels at times my system is just "running too fast". Trying to flush out faster than my bodies processing things.
Hear ya and sympathise..