Understanding common stomach pain

Your stomach and stress


The intestinal tract's function is to make food supplies available to the body. Whatever is not absorbed by the body is excreted at the end of tract. The intestinal system is a long tube. Food passing through the alimentary tract isn't "in" the body until it has been absorbed through the intestinal wall at some point.

It's a common fact that wen you are busy, anxious, depressed or just stressed out, eating habits take a dive for the worse.

It is during these times that you:
• Over-eat or lose your appetite
• Eat too quickly
• Binge on spicy and greasy food and "sinful" foods such as chocolates and cakes
• Eat irregularly
• Consume too much caffeine and alcohol

When all these happen, your stomach takes the brunt of the overload. However, the stomach is smart. In no uncertain terms, it tells us by several ways that it is not feeling good. Some of these ways are:

• Indigestion
• Stomach ache
• Flatulence
• Vomiting
• Poor appetite

Eating healthy meals

What is your ideal weight?

Your ideal weight depends on your how tall you are, your build, and whether you are a man or a woman. One of the best ways of calculating a healthy weight is to work out your body mass index (BMI) by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in metres squared. The ideal BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9. Your risk of a number of health problems rises significantly from a BMI of 27 while anything over 29.9 is a serious health concern. Another good check for healthy weight is to measure your waist. Women with a waist circumference of over 88 cm (35 inches) and men with waists of more than 102 cm (40 inches) are at much greater risk for disease.


What happens if I am overweight?

If you are overweight you have a greater chance of shortening your life. You will be the perfect candidate for developing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, joint problems, gallbladder disease, sleep and lung problems and a host of other terminal diseases. Abdominal body fat, the 'apple shape', is a higher health risk than the 'pear shape'.


Mind what you eat

1. Eat a balanced diet consisting of plenty of vegetables, fruit, legumes and cereals. Include low-fat milk and dairy products, lean meat, poultry, fish, eggs and nuts.2. Prepare meals with little or no added fat, salt and sugar.


3. Drink plenty of water each day. If you drink alcohol, do so in moderation (1-2 drinks a day for women, 2-3 for men). However, if you're trying to lose weight you should bear in mind that alcohol is low in nutrients and high in kilojoules.4. Look at your food portions - if you are in the habit of piling up your plate, try gradually easing back. Bulking up with fruit and vegetables gives essential fibre and helps stave off hunger.5. Don't be hungry and don't skip meals.6. Cut the fat. Learn how to cook tasty, balanced low-fat meals. You don't have to live on cottage cheese and carrot sticks.7. Choose foods with a low glycemic index (GI) such as fruits, vegetables,breakfast cereals and milk. They can help you lose weight while keeping you feeling fuller for longer.

If you are about to have your monthly period, chances are that you will binge on "comfort food" such as chocolates, cakes and sweets. Satisfying an occasional craving is safe. If you must snack, then choose healthy food such as raw vegetables sticks, granola bars and such. It'll satisfy the craving to munch on something and you won't pile on the weight.

SPA at home

When free on weekend ladies or gentlemen can try SPA at home.



1. Prepare ahead by making a plan and shopping for all the treatment and meal ingredients. Refrigerate several bottles of water, leave a washcloth by the sink, pick out comfortable clothes and shoes, select your favorite music or relaxation tapes, rent an exercise tape. Get a good night of sleep before your spa day so you can enjoy every moment without exhaustion.
2.Plan to ake your mind and body away just as if you were spirited off to a secluded mountain retreat. Choose a time when you can have total peace and no outside interference.

3. On your Spa Day, wake up naturally, splash cool water on your face, throw on your clothes and do some slow stretches to warm up the calves, quads, hamstrings, and upper body. Have some fruit or juice.
4. Grab a bottle of water from the fridge and head out for an energized walk followed by strength training.
5. Prepare a low fat breakfast (Veggie Egg White Omelet) to nourish your mind and body.
6. Prepare and apply a natural hair conditioning treatment.
7. Prepare a refreshing snack (Pineapple-Blueberry Smoothie).
8. "Steam" your face then prepare and apply facial according to skin type. Apply moisturizer.
9. Prepare Veggie Pita Pocket Sandwich for lunch.
10. Enjoy a footbath while reading a book.
11. Enjoy a hand treatment while listening to your favorite music.

Body acne

AcnEase is the best option to reduce the body acne from the surface of the skin. The health care providers suggest it and each dose of it can be depended on the following:

= The time period from a person has got the acne.

= Weight of body

= Severity of this type of acne

Soothing oil to remove the body acne:

> A full teaspoon of almond oil

> A full teaspoon of calendula oil

> One or two drops of lavender oil

> Two full teaspoons of olive oil

> One or two drops of chamomile oil

>Two drops of tea tree oil

Mix all ingredients well and pour it into an tight container. And then take a few drops of this mixture, massage from it on the complete portion of affected area. At the end, take and use of aloe Vera to remove the inflammation and soothe around the affected area. These oils have antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties.

People should keep in mind the following important tips:

> Do not eat spicy or oily foods.

> Take shower as soon as possible after engaging physical activity in sweat-producing.

> Avoid hair-styling products, cosmetics, oily or greasy products and acne concealers.

> Consult the health care providers, if one has got severe form of body acne.

> Patients should wash hair daily.

> Avoid excessive rubbing of the affected skin.

> Use OTC acne lotion to dry excess oil and promote peeling. Use only water based or noncomedogenic products.

good luck all, have a good try!! ;)