Archive for the ‘Digestive Wellness’ Category
Danger of Eating Too Much Instant Noodles & Correct Way to Cook Them
Over the past years, I have received some forwarded emails from friends about the dangers of instant noodles. Some people may not be aware of the dangers and just to save money or due to no time to cook, they may be slowly poisoning their systems. There is no harm to take precautions. Many kids love to eat instant noodles- so if you are cooking occassionally for your kids, you may want to take note of the correct way to cook instant noodles.
The content below are based on forwarded emails that I’ve received- I am not the original author:
Treat ‘Wind in the Stomach’ with Simple Acupressure
Having pains in your stomach you are unable to relieve after a few days? The sharp pain felt as though wind is trapped in your stomach? Aside from ensuring that you be well behaved and just discipline yourself to eat apples or oranges first thing in the morning & keep away from iced drinks, you can also try another quick pain relief. This is especially if you are outside and about and unable to do anything.
Treating ‘wind in the stomach’ with simple acupressure:
Objective: You need to press the acupressure point located 2 thumbwidth from your wrist.
The acupressure point is to relief congestion in the chest and stomach area. It also helps with travelling sickness.
First, lay out your right palm facing upwards. With your left thumb, place it width wise on your wrist as shown in the diagram below:
Holistic Cures for Various Stomach Ailments: Sharp pain, spasms, wind
Many visitors came to my site looking for information to overcome stomach ailments such as pain, gastric, discomfort, spasms. A change of diet habits with more intake of fibre helps to overcome the problem. I’ve list the articles here (click on the underlinked link to read more):
Natural Cures for Stomach Ailments/ Pain/ Spasms.
Years ago, I used to suffer from all types of stomach ailments that I’ve described above. In the article, I will discuss through personal experience on how changes can cure these conditions. It’s simple and inexpensive- just learn to take the right kind of food….. (click to read more)
Stomach Pain/Spasms- Due to excessive wind element
Ever bend over due to a sharp pain that came with a feeling like air is trapped somewhere? Read about the real life story of a friend of mine, who suffered from severe pain for a few days, accompanied by diarrhea and vomiting. Taking medications did not help. And how a simple prescription by Chinese medicine to remove the ‘wind’ element took the pain off immediately…(click to read more)
Curing Stomach Pain/ Wind with Simple Acupressure Technique
I tried to treat with simple acupressure that is targeted to remove ’stale chi’ located in my chest and stomach area. And it worked for me. I have enclosed a step by step diagram for you for better illustration …(click to read more)
Constipation is no joke. Many people are constipated- and it’s really unhealthy because the body will reabsorb back the toxins (in the form of water) when stools stay in the digestive track for too long. Lots of health problems stems from digestive problems like this. It’s time to potty train again. …(click to read more)
Take 2 green apples in the morning
Read to learn how by just taking 2 green apples in the morning, it makes a world of difference to your health. If you used to feel sluggish and no energy in the morning, I would strongly recommend you replace that cup of coffee with 2 green apples (and have your coffee later, if you must with your breakfast)….(click to read more)
Why You Should Keep Away from Iced Drinks
Iced drinks have very damaging effects on your digestive system. If you have been suffering from indigestion, acid reflux, sluggish digestion, wind in the stomach and also happen to enjoy a chilled drink, you should reconsider giving up iced drinks. I have presented a few cases and personal experience in the article…(click to read more)
Take 2 green apples in the morning can cure lots of stomach ailments
If you constantly suffer from stomach problems-ie pain, indigestion, acid reflux, stomach gas and discomfort, try this very effective remedy:
First thing in the morning when you get up, before you even brush your teeth:
1. Drink a cup of warm water. Take small slow sips.
2. Then take 2 green apples with the skin- yes on an empty stomach. OK, if you are too lazy to bite, then you can blend the apples and take both the fibre and the juice together.
3. Drink another glass of warm water.
4. Then only brush your teeth. Give it about at least 30 min before taking your breakfast.
The green apples should be soaked overnight in salt water to remove wax and chemicals on the skin (actually 2 hours will do but you can also soak it overnight).
Other alternatives: red apples, oranges, grapefruit, vegetables like carrot and yam.
Following fruits are not advisable first thing in the morning: watermelon (too cooling for the body), bananas (may cause gas), pineapples.
Why you get stomach problems:
Your digestive track is working all the time. During the time you sleep, good and bad bacteria work on the food that you eat and produce all types of chemicals, including gases and toxins. That’s why when you get up in the morning, you notice your breath will always stink.
Battling Constipation the Holistic Way
How many times a day or per week that you visit the loo to perform the ‘big business’/pass motion?
I’ll admit not many would talk about this topic. But constipation is a real problem faced by many people. The post that I wrote on holistic cures for stomach pains and spasms is one of my most read post since it was first published in October 07. That gives me the impression that many people outside are suffering in silence.
Possible causes of constipation are:
- the obvious- not taking enough raffage (fibre) like vegetables and fruits (overcooked vege and fruits do not really count)
- not drinking enough water- so the stool is not lubricated
- never visit the loo when the ‘urge’ strikes- normally the excuse given is because too busy. When you hold on to stool, it will harden because your large intestine will absorb the water from it. It makes passing it out very difficult
First, let us understand why we need to get the stool out of the system- stools are waste products from the body that needs to be excreted as soon as you can. Else, these waste products, that may even contain toxins will reabsorb into your bloodstream. Now we do not want toxins to be circulating freely in our bodies right? As it is, our body has enough to deal with from the chemically processed and junk food that we put in. Having toxins reabsorb again- that’s a scary thought.
Stomach Pain/Spasms- Due to excessive wind element
If you suffer from the following:
- sudden sharp pain deep (like a inner area behind your belly button) in your stomach
- stomach is also experiencing spasms
- vomiting and diarrhea at the same time. When you go to the toilet, the pain is so bad that you do not know which to do first- vomit or pass out water
Possible cause:
- From the traditional Chinese cures, it could be too much of wind element.
- Please read my previous article on Natural Cures for Stomach Ailments/ Pain/ Spasms if you have not done so.
My friend’s experience.
- Last weekend, my friend ate cheese and suffered from migraine (if she takes too much diary product, she gets migraine). As the result of her migraine, the pain cause her to vomit and she hardly ate anything because she totally lost her appetite.
- On Monday, she had porridge for lunch and soon after, started to suffer from diarrhea with terrible stomach pain and spasms. It lasted till Tuesday and did not get better- so she had to go back early as she felt dizzy and wanted to throw up.
- She went to see her urologist and he told her he cannot prescibe a strong dose of antibiotic because of her kidney problem (she suffers from nephritis). In the specialist’s words: “you’ll just have to let it run its course”.
- Her condition was so bad that she was on the verge of getting herself admitted to hospital today because she had literally not eaten for days. Each time she eats, she immediately pass it out as water.
Do not eat immediately before exercise
There are just days when you get up and feel tired. Well, have been busy with work, classes, studies and assignments- all that I need to catch up since I was away. Still, I have known the benefits of exercise- so if I know I cannot go to the gym, I will go up flights of stairs in the mornings when I am barely awake. At night, I take a break from studies doing some Stability ball exercises and push ups to get my blood circulating well.
Earlier this week, I went back to the gym after my one month break. So happened I had got home late from work- and had dinner about 1/2 hour before I started my cardio. Gosh, my cardio was tough- because the food was still in my stomach when I exercised. You see, when you exercised, your heart will pump blood into your muscles because it’s where you need oxygen and nutrient the most. So less blood in your stomach, more effort to digest and with the food bouncing in your stomach while you try to do running- a total distaster.
Still, I stuck to an uphill jog with determination for about 15 min (but not in the level of intensity that I would have liked). And after about 30min, things got better- by that time, I had started weights. When I got back to cardio after the weights, I no longer feel as though my stomach got bricks in it. So I’ve learned my lesson- do not eat right before exercise.
If you are having a meal, give it 90 min before you start to exercise.
