STOMACH AILMENTS : HOW TO AVOID

we all know too well that and how you feel when your stomach is upset or give u trouble  few of them are  :

·       ominous gurgling

·       massive bloat,

·       unbearable nausea

·       desperate search

·       unknown uneasiness

Stomach ailments very common and affecting tens of millions of us every day. The worst part is women suffer more.

Experts suspect this is because some digestive issues are associated with hormonal fluctuations. Another theory: Women are more sensitive than men to foods.

Here, we will talk  on most common symptoms and probable line to set them right with well-researched advice from experts. Here, common complaints and how to cope up with them :-

Constipation

How to avoid :- Get enough fiber and magnesium supplements . Fiber, adds bulk that makes waste easier to eliminate. Magnesium is Mother Nature's muscle relaxant, so it helps in everything moving, and also attract water, which hydrates the stool. Rich dietary sources suggest inclusion of spinach, squash, broccoli, basil and almonds to your diet.

Tried treatment:- Use a gentle laxative, but only when it's really needed (that means when you had constipation for three or more days). As they affect the natural rhythms of the body, It works by lubricating intestines and making things flow easier or mineral oil or flaxseed oil can also be tried as both work to naturally lubricate your intestines—and flaxseed oil has the bonus of also being rich in fiber. Dose 1 to 3 Tbsp, ideally on an empty stomach before bedtime so they don't interfere with the absorption of other foods or medications. Follow  it with a full glass of water or juice.

Bloating/Gas

How to avoid :- Limit hard-to-digest foods, including dairy, artificial sweeteners, and vegetables like beans, broccoli, onions and cabbage. These veggies contain a natural sugar called oligosaccharide that's difficult to break down.Also avoid carbonated drinks. "They're essentially putting tiny air bubbles directly into your stomach,"

Be sure to limit your salt intake: Salt attracts moisture, so the more salt we have in our body, the more water we retain.

Tried-treatment: Take some soda or goso –x or. Both contain an ingredient called simethicone that helps break up gas bubbles. Then eat something high in fiber, like an apple or a wholegrain snack. Which will add bulk in your stomach,with plenty of fluids, helps everything pass through more quickly. These things also help:-

Sipping some green tea

• cranberry juice
• Sucking peppermint capsule (available at health food stores) before a  meal.
• Puddina harra
• Exercise is also key (just be sure not to do it on a full stomach). Moving around helps excess gas work its way out of your digestive    system, some time both salt and excess fluid that can make you feel puffy and bloated.  

Heartburn

Prevent it:- Rather then having three large meals (break fast, lunch and dinner ) have five small ones to avoid putting excess pressure on your stomach. If you're prone to heartburn, it's also a good idea to avoid mint, chocolate, caffeine and alcohol. "Mints are given out by restaurants after meals because they relax the lower esophagus, making you more likely to burp," says Dr’s. But in the process, they can cause heartburn by making it easier for acid to move up,

Also avoid foods that pack a lot of heat as well as cheeses and heavy meats These high-fat foods can take longer to digest and can irritate the lining of your stomach. For heartburn-free flavor, recommendations are basil, cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon and rosemary.

Tried treatment: Use antacid tablets/liquid . The liquid versions break down acid faster, but the chewable ones (Tums) have more staying power. For frequent or more severe heartburn, try one of the several histamine blockers (like Pepcid AC) that are available on medicine shops . These will reduce stomach acid by turning off the histamines that signal its production.

Nausea/Vomiting

Prevent it : If you're prone to motion sickness, take some thing like soda or medicin like pudin hara tablets or liquid.

To stop a previous bout of nausea caused by a virus or morning sickness, stick to cold foods, as heat can make food smell more pungent. The lingering taste of food can also keep your stomach working hard to fend off nausea. So use mouthwash if you have then mix of baking soda and water (1/4 tsp baking soda to 1 cup water).

Tried treatment:-  Eat a little after a regular interval , and stay hydrated. "An empty stomach can worsen nausea because there will be  nothing to absorb in your  stomach other then acid and juices," says The starches in these foods will help settle your stomach by absorbing stomach acid. A frozen fruits are also a good pick.

Alternative options:-  Try ginger, mint or something sour. Research has found that ginger and mint are effective for nausea Acupressure also works. "There's strong medical evidence that it can be a very effective remedy," says Dr’s. as pressing three pressure points: one on the inside of the forearm, about 2 inches up the arm above the wrist crease (this is what antinausea wrist bands stimulate); one on the webbing between the thumb and index finger, on the back of the hand; and one on the indentation between the tendons of the second and third toes—for 3 to 5 minutes each.

Diarrhea

Prevent it: Go easy on sugar-free foods. Artificial sweeteners, especially sugar alcohols like mannitol and sorbitol, can have a adverse effect on some people, especially in large doses. Avoiding caffeine and minimizing stress also helps, because these can stimulate the intestines—and the digestive process—to move too fast.

Tried treatment:-  Eat the BRAT diet (bananas, rice, apple sauce and  toast) as it is easy-to-digest foods , take lot of juice and water . Avoid solid , oily and spicy  food.