Health Tips

It's our responsibility to stay healthy,  it's a function of our choices.
Below are some tips to help us choose wisely and avoid some common health issues.

Tips on Belching:
Belching is caused by swallowed air from: Eating or drinking too fast; Poorly fitting dentures, chewing hot food completely; Carbonated beverages; chewing gum or sucking on hard candies; Excessive swallowing due to nervous tension or postnatal drip and Forced belching to relieve abdominal discomfort.
To prevent excessive belching, avoid Carbonated beverages, chewing gum and hard candies.

Tips on Heartburn:
Heartburn is a very common problem caused by regurgitation or inflow of gastric acid into the esophagus, which connects the mouth and the stomach.
Heartburn can often be eliminated by avoiding: Smoking, Fatty food, Caffeine; Chocolate, peppermint, Overeating, Bed-time snacks, Tight-fitting clothes that constrict the abdomen, Certain medications; Heavy lifting, and Straining.

Tips on Constipation and Inconsistence of Stool:
        Despite widespread belief, constipation is not necessarily a part of growing older. Bowel habits are similar in both younger and older healthy people. Constipation is defined as stools that are: too small, too hard, too difficult to pass and infrequent (less than 3 per week).
Constipation is caused by: Not enough dietary fiber or fluids; Medication side effects; Emotional or physical stress; Misconception about normal bowel habits; Lack of activity and Medical problems.

How to manage mild-to-moderate constipation:
Gradually add dietary fiber from various sources; Increase fluids (water, soup, broth, juices) ; Eat meals on a regular schedule; Chew your food well; Gradually increase daily exercise; Respond to urges to move your bowels and Avoid straining.

Tips on Back Pain:
What to do when your lower back hurts?
         The best position for relief when your back hurts is to lie on your back on the floor with pillows under your knees, with your hips and knees bent and your feet on a chair or just with your hips and knees bent. This takes the pressure and weight off your back.
If you're resting a hurt back, you may need a few days of this sort of rest. Resting longer than this can cause your muscles to weaken, which can slow down your recovery.  Even if it hurts, walk around for a few minutes every few hours.

Note: Push rather than pull when you must move heavy objects. If you must sit at your desk or at the wheel of a car or truck for long hours, break up the time with stops to stretch. Wear flat shoes or shoes with low heels 2.5 cm (1 inch) or lower.

Choose wisely! Choose sound health!