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There's just no nice way to talk about this topic. You can't sugarcoat it and you can't avoid it. It has to do with bodily functions - not something most folks find easy to discuss - especially in mixed company!
Watch out! All those air bubbles have to go somewhere!
So let's take a look at the causes of burping, bloating and passing wind (flatulence) and what you can do to control them.
Burping
Simply stated, when you burp or belch, you rid your stomach of excess air. You take in air when you eat, talk, smoke, drink through a straw or drink carbonated beverages.
Want to reduce the number of times you burp? Try eating and drinking more slowly. Don't use straws or drink carbonated beverages or beer that release carbon dioxide. Don't smoke - smoking causes you to inhale a lot more air as well as toxic substances! Avoid chewing gum because that cause you to swallow more often, taking in more air.
Flatulence
Flatulence, or the passing of intestinal gas from the rectum, can cause a lot of embarrassment. The gas is produced when food that is not completely digested (usually sugars and starches) reaches the large intestine. Bacteria in the large intestines break the food down further into hydrogen, carbon dioxide and methane.
Poorly digested sugars may include lactose (found in milk and dairy products), raffinose (found in beans), sucrose (a low-calorie sweetener) and fructose (a confectionary and beverage sweetener). Most starches, other than rice, can cause an increase in intestinal gas as well. Another producer of intestinal gas is soluble fibre (found in fruit, beans, peas and oat bran) when it is digested in the large intestine.
Want to reduce intestinal gas? Of course you do! Watch when eating some of the prime offenders, such as beans, dairy products, cabbage, broccoli, peas, onions, bananas, raisins, whole wheat bread and carbonated beverages. Reduce your high-fibre food intake that is likely to produce excess gas. Eat more slowly and try to get some exercise!
Bloating
When gas doesn't escape through burpi
ng or flatulence, it can build up in the stomach or intestines, causing bloating, discomfort and pain. Passing gas or having a bowel movement often relieves bloating and its discomfort. You may need to watch the same foods that cause intestinal gas, particularly your carbohydrate and certain fruits and vegetables intake.
Remember too that bloating can also be related to constipation, prescription and non-prescription drug side effects and hormone levels.
If you are bothered by excessive burping, flatulence or bloating, please be sure to bring it to our attention at your next chiropractic visit. Mention that you saw this article and would like to discuss it further. Please don't feel embarrassed - these are natural occurrences in everyone, whether they care to admit it or not!
If you would like to speak with Dr. Alfie Arcidiacono or would like more information or help relating to Chirosports Chiropractic Care can help please contact:
Chirosports Northern Beaches 02 9970 7611,
Email us on narrabeen@chirosports.com.au
Chirosports Northern Beaches 02 9970 7611,
Or visit our website Really Long Link
1452 Pittwater Rd, North Narrabeen NSW 2101
You perspire when you exercise. You may also perspire when you're overheated, stressed out or nervous. Perspiration is natural - it cools your body when your body temperature starts to rise.
If your body odor has you gasping for air, let us know - we can help.
You perspire through two types of sweat glands. Sweat from your eccrine glands rises to the surface of your skin. It is mostly made up of water and salt. Your body cools as this type of sweat evaporates from your skin.
Apocrine glands are found in hairy areas of the body, such as the underarm and groin areas. Sweat discharged from these glands is a fatty sweat. When bacteria on the surface of the skin break down this sweat, the result is body odour.
How much you sweat and how much your sweat smells depend on many factors, including your diet, medications, hormones, heredity, overall health, hygiene and the amount of bacteria that comes into contact with your sweat. For example, caffeine in coffee and tea can stimulate the apocrine glands to produce more sweat, increasing body odour. Constipation and kidney and liver disease can affect body odour, while other health conditions, including low blood sugar, diabetes, menopause and emotional stress can increase sweat production.
There are a number of natural remedies you can try. Dr. Andrew Weil, a noted expert on natural health and wellness, suggests using rubbing alcohol in the underarm area to reduce the bacteria that contributes to body odour. He also suggests using deodorants that contain antibacterial green tea extracts. These are available in health food stores.
Other suggestions include wearing natural fibre (cotton instead of synthetic), loose-fitting clothing that "breathes," modifying your diet to cut back on body odour offenders, such as caffeine, and taking certain supplements, such as magnesium, high-potency B vitamins and zinc in the proper combinations and dosages.
Excess perspiration and body odour are certainly not taboo subjects in our office. Please feel free to talk to us about them when you're in for your next chiropractic adjustment. We might be able to offer some additional suggestions for you to try!
To speak with Dr. Alfie Arcidiacono or for more information or help relating to Chirosports Chiropractic Care can help please contact:
Chirosports Northern Beaches 02 9970 7611,
Email us on narrabeen@chirosports.com.au
Or visit our website Really Long Link
1452 Pittwater Rd, North Narrabeen NSW 2101
Many people with mood disorders take prescription medications to stay on an even keel or to feel "normal." But many of these medications have risky side effects and what works for one person, doesn't work for another. Dr Alfie Arcidiacono tells us "Trying to adjust your mood becomes a classic case of trial and error (with emphasis on error) as doctors attempt to get the right cocktail of drugs that elevate your mood and keep it there."
Expressing your feelings is a great way to lift your spirits.
So maybe you don't like the idea of medications, but you don't like the feeling of being so "blah" or depressed all the time. Are there natural alternatives you can try to boost your mood? Sure there are, Dr. Alfie Arcidiacono suggests these:
Exercise - try taking a brisk walk in the morning or on your lunch break. Exercise increases the release of endorphins, those "feel good" all-natural brain chemicals. Taking a walk outside also exposes you to natural sunlight that stimulates the production of the brain chemical serotonin, which is another chemical that has a positive effect on mood.
Sleep - lack of sleep can affect your mood by making you feel anxious, stressed out, and tired. Why do you think people tell you to "sleep on it" when you're pondering a difficult decision? Probably because they know the importance of a good night's sleep and its restorative value for the brain as well as the body!
Eat - when was the last time you had something to eat? If it was more than three hours ago, you may be feeling the effects of low blood sugar, which can really have an effect on your mood. Try eating 5-6 smaller meals spaced throughout the day, rather than 3 larger ones.
Increase Omegas - those with decreased levels of these essential fatty acids are at greater risk for depression. So try eating some fish, such as salmon, albacore tuna, sardines and herring, or take a fish oil supplement that has the recommended ratios of Omega 3, 6 and 9.
Laugh - laughter really is the best medicine, so watch a funny movie, have lunch with a friend who makes you laugh or just dance around your house and be silly. Talk about a mood-altering experience!
Socialize - people who are depressed tend to isolate, making their depression worse, not better. Talk on the phone or better yet, get out with a friend or two who are positive and who make you feel good about yourself.
Vent - write in your journal, draw or paint your feelings or get on the phone with a trusted friend and share feelings. Don't bottle up negative emotions.
Get Adjusted - research studies have demonstrated that chiropractic adjustments can improve the symptoms of depression - symptoms that may result from trauma to the head and neck.
If you're feeling down or depressed, give these suggestions a try on a consistent basis and see if your mood improves. If it doesn't, let us know and we'll work at finding a solution with you. To speak with Dr. Alfie Arcidiacono or for more information or help relating to Chirosports Chiropractic Care can help please contact:
Chirosports Northern Beaches 02 9970 7611,
Or visit our website Really Long Link
1452 Pittwater Rd, North Narrabeen NSW 2101
Today's family lives are hectic, and in many families both parents work, often out of necessity. After work, shopping needs to be done, clothes need to be washed, dinner needs to be prepared and children need help with homework and bedtime rituals. There's precious little time for leisure activities and quality family time.
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Many times, when you seek the care and advice of a health care professional for pain, their first question will be, So
what does the pain feel like? And how often do you have a tough time answering what appears, at least on the surface, to be a very simple question?
Saying, 'It hurts,' really isnt very descriptive. Knowing how to describe your pain can be helpful in receiving the proper treatment!
Pay close attention to dosing information when taking acetaminophen or paracetamol!
"For that occasional headache or chronic back pain, going to the medicine cabinet may be the first thing that many do to relieve their symptoms." Dr. Alfie Arcidiacono says. Acetaminophen or paracetamol are popular pain relievers and fever reducers; they are also the ingredient in more than two hundred different prescription and over-the-counter medications. Its important to know this because of their potential to cause liver injury or even serious liver damage if the dosing recommendations are exceeded.
They are popular, they're out in the open and they're no longer for men only. One of the most popular new forms of personal creative expression is the tattoo - and they're showing up on all body parts, even on the insides of some lower lips!
And... Body art that used to be considered strictly a man's domain is seeing a surge in the number of women who want tattoos.
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They are popular, they're out in the open and they're no longer for men only. One of the most popular new forms of personal creative expression is the tattoo - and they're showing up on all body parts, even on the insides of some lower lips!
And... Body art that used to be considered strictly a man's domain is seeing a surge in the number of women who want tattoos.
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Should a colonoscopy be your 50th birthday present to yourself?
"So you're 50 now. Your cholesterol is a little high, cut out the ice cream and eat more salads. Oh and I see that you're weighing more this year too - how much exercise are you getting? And one more thing... now that you're 50, it's time to schedule your first colonoscopy."
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All fats are NOT created equal.
It's an interesting title, but are there really such things as "good" fats?
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