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09:34 PM | 31-12-2019
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How to reduce potbelly, I have a very small bit of constipation and gastric problem. Is there any home remedy for this?

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10:07 PM | 01-01-2020
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Hi,

Lifestyle changes are important in helping you get rid of your health issues. Excess weight by the body is stored on the abdomen or on the hips. Apart from taking care of the kind of food consumption, other lifestyle factors are also important. They are sleep, stress and physical activity. Wrong lifestyle also leads to constipation and gastric issues. When undigested food is left in intestines and is not evacuated by the body, bacteria from the gut feed on it and release gases. This causes gastric issues.

Whenever we consume food the body converts it into glucose and supplies it to the cells to perform various functions. When there is excess food the body converts this and stores in the muscles as glycogen and if there is still excess it stores in the fat cells for later use. This fat is in the form of adipose tissue. When there is a drop in the blood sugar levels and there is no supply of food, the body releases energy from the muscles and fat. All high sugary foods, dairy and animal foods, fried and processed foods alter the ph. of the body. They create an acidic environment. Due to this, the body needs to protect itself from the toxins and thereby produces more fat cells in order to protect itself. When you switch to fruits and vegetables it helps create an alkaline ph. and thereby helps in eliminating toxins from the body. Apart from this, the body releases hormones like cortisol and adrenaline when it is under constant stress. This signals the body that it is in danger and the body stores excess fat for later use. The following lifestyle changes would help.

  • Include lots of raw vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. They all contain essential vitamins and minerals for the normal functioning of the body. They contain fibre which would help you get rid of both constipation and also assist in weight loss. Fibre gives a feeling of satiety and fullness.
  • Avoid all kinds of grains. They are acidic in nature and produce bloating.
  • Avoid excess of teas, coffee. This also triggers the production of cortisol. Which in turn signals the body that there is some kind of stress and danger.
  • Exposure to sunshine and proper rest and sleep are also of prime importance. They release happy hormones. Apart from this Vitamin D from the sun is essential for many functions in the body.
  • Manage stress either by some physical activity or deep breathing. This calms the body down. This helps the body to understand that there is no urgency and it can repair and heal.
  • Adequate sleep. The body repairs and heals during sleep.
  • Apart from the above-chewing food slowly and avoid distraction from electronic gadgets while eating is equally essential.

Short term measures for constipation and gastric issues

  • Consumption of fruits and vegetables especially fruits like papaya, guava, watermelon, green leafy vegetables.
  • Avoiding tea, coffee.
  • Avoid immediately sleeping after meals. Leave a gap of 3-4 hours.
  • Use sauf, ajwain, ginger and garlic in cooking.

Wishing you Good Health Always!

Thank you

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10:05 PM | 01-01-2020
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Reducing pot belly or losing weight might be a part of a weight management strategy which is very essential because weighing too much is not good for your health as well poses a high risk for other health issues. Obesity increases your risk of health conditions such as cardiac problems, hypertension, diabetes and certain types of cancer even. Excess amounts of fat get accumulated in the belly in the abdominal cavity.

Constipation in your case might be due to excess accumulation of body fat that is obstructing your colons and hampering the colonic movements which are called as peristaltic movements

A specific diet plan might be possible after a brief case-history take along with a recording of dietary diary which details the dietary pattern on a daily basis. A generic diet plan is given below based on basic principles that one could follow:

  • Consume a high-protein breakfast. Don't skip a meal or food for breakfast in the name of dieting.
  • Avoid sugared drinks and artificial or synthetic fruit juices. 
  • Consume a lot of dietary fibres that are rich in fruits and vegetables.
  • Stop coffee, tea, alcohol, social drugs, and sedentary lifestyle habits.
  • Drink lots of water.
  • Exercise at least an hour if possible. Alternatively, you may walk one side to your work if it is less than 2 kilometres or use stairs while you climb down instead of the lift.
  • Cut down on sweets, oils, ghee, and non-vegetarian diet.
  • Avoid drinking water during meals.
  • Cut down your calorie intake and increase your calorie burn up.
  • Eat your food very slowly and properly.
  • Practice Yoga, Jogging, Cycling or Brisk Walking.
  • To reduce belly exercises concentrate on forward bending asanas like paschimotasana, padahastasana, suryanamaskar etc which could help you achieve your goals.These asnanas could help you in reducing the constipation problems as these postures could stimulate your peristaltic movements
  • Note yoga postures are advised to practice under the supervision of trained yoga teacher.
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10:05 PM | 01-01-2020
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Giving up wheat (which is known to cause bloating) and dairy can help you. Home remedies are all temporary.

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10:16 PM | 31-12-2019
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Dear user, Please go through our bloghttps://www.wellcure.com/body-wisdom/361/obesity-cause-and-natural-cure-part-1 andhttps://www.wellcure.com/body-wisdom/366/obesity-cause-and-natural-cure-part-2

 

 

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