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This Diet Will Help Recover Gut Bacteria

Deficiency Of Gut Bacteria Can Result In IBS, Bloating, Stress, And Migraines

Gut bacteria helps to break down the food into nutrients. However, there are certain things that can affect them, such as antibiotics. This can lead to IBS, bloating, stress and even migraines. The bacteria can be restored with a healthy eating regime. A possibility is a Mediterranean diet, consisting of vegetables, fruits, fish, nuts, and grain. It also includes virgin olive oil and a moderate quantity of meat. More Information click here.

 

These Foods Must Not Be Taken Before Bedtime

They May Cause Heartburn, Wakefulness, And Even Give An Energy Boost, Preventing A Restful Sleep

Eating certain foods before bed will result in poor sleeping, because they affect the digestive process leading to heartburn, or keep the body active, preventing a restful state. For example, fried foods take longer to digest, hot sauces cause heartburn and result in the production of histamines, which causes wakefulness. Other food that must be not eaten before bedtime is turkey. Alcohol forces the liver to work hard to process it, which in turn, increases the heart rate, preventing a good sleep. Even though it has tryptophan, which causes sleepiness, it also causes the brain to produce dopamine, which gives energy. Chocolate, certain teas, and coffee (of course!) contain caffeine, which will prevent falling asleep easily. Check all the foods that must not be taken before bedtime. More Information click here.

Alkaline Water Can Have An Impact On The Stomach Acidity

However, It Does Not Affect The pH Levels Of The Body

Alkaline water is a fashion, but is it really beneficial? Foods have different degrees of acidity or alkalinity, which are measured with the pH level. Most of the food we eat is acidic, such as meat, coffee, and processed foods. Excess acidic foods are usually blamed for heartburn, and a study showed that alkaline water did neutralize the stomach acid. However, the overall pH of the body is not affected, because the body works to keep it constant. However, the benefit of alkaline water might be the vitamins and minerals it contains, not the alkalinity. More details click here.


Certain Drugs May Include Depression As An Unwanted Side Effect

Among These Are PPIs For Treating Acid Reflux, And Beta-Blockers For High Blood Pressure

Most drugs help in treating certain health conditions, but may also have side effects. One of these side effects is depression. Among these drugs are proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs), which are used to treat acid reflux, birth control pills, and emergency contraceptives, beta-blockers used to treat high blood pressure, and anticonvulsants like gabapentin, among others. The risk of depression increases if the patients are taking various medications. A study on a group of patients revealed 6.9% had depression if taking one drug, but more than 15% had depression if taking three or more drugs. This was compared with patients that did not take any of these drugs, which had a depression rate of 4.7%. Additional information click here.


Certain Health Foods Can Have Negative Effects If Taken With An Empty Stomach

Among Them Are Citrus Fruits, Tomatoes, And Coffee

There are foods that have beneficial effects on the body but must not be consumed with an empty stomach. Among them are lemons and other citrus fruits. Even though they are rich in vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants, if taken first thing in the morning, the acids contained in these fruits may irritate the stomach. Another food is tomato, which has vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, but can cause acidity due to the tannic acid it contains. Many people drink coffee in the morning, but, if taken with an empty stomach, it can increase the secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, slowing the digestion process, which results in constipation. According to specialists, it is better to eat the right food at the right time, because, if eaten at a wrong time, it can cause negative effects. Click here for more details.

Poor Posture Can Have Consequences On The Body And The Mind

It Affects Respiration And Causes Back Pain, Headaches, Mental Stress, And Acid Reflux

A poor posture not only affects the musculoskeletal system, leading to back pain and joint pain but also can harm other parts of the body. It prevents a proper respiration, because of the position of the diaphragm. Also, the stress on the neck can cause headaches and hip and lower joint pain due to the muscles imbalances due to poor posture. Slouching also causes organ compression in the abdominal area, resulting in acid reflux and heartburn, and the body has to make an extra effort to digest food. Another consequence is the physical and mental stress caused by the misalignment of the body, leading to pain and loss of motivation. Click here for more info.

The Circadian Clock Controls All The Body Processes, Besides Wake And Sleep

It Controls The Digestive System, Hormone Release, And Brain Chemicals, Among Others

The circadian clock is responsible for defining the sleep and wake time. However, these are not the only activities controlled by the circadian clock. In fact, most of the body’s activities are controlled by it, including organ functioning, hormone release, brain chemicals, and digestive enzyme, among many others. It controls when is the time for optimal digestion, and instructs the heart when to increase and when to lower blood flow. It also tells systems to “go to sleep” when the body is asleep. This is the case of the digestive system, in which if a person has a late night snack, the food is not digested, it just sits there until next day, along with the acid the stomach has produced. Due to the fact that the acidic food matter is not advancing to the intestines, there is a risk of acid reflux. the circadian clock also controls the salivary glands, producing saliva when the body is awake to aid with the digestion, and reducing the production at night. Check how the circadian clock controls the other organs and body processes. Click here for more info.

The Best Sleeping Position For Avoiding Back Pain And Preventing Acid Reflux

Placing A Pillow Under The Knees While Sleeping On The Back Will Align The Spine

There are many opinions about the best sleeping position. The truth is: It Depends. If you have acid reflux, the best position is to the left side. Sleeping on your back can be the best, because of its neutral position, except when you have sleep apnea. Specialists say that sleeping on your back can also put stress on the curve of the spine. This can be avoided by placing a pillow under the knees. In this way, the head, neck, and spine are correctly aligned in a neutral position. Also, in case of suffering from acid reflux, elevating the head will prevent the food matter from returning from the stomach. More info click here.

Learning The Causes Of Hiccups And How To Deal With It

If It Lasts More Than 48 Hours, It Can Be A Critical Health Condition

Hiccups are involuntary, intermittent spasms of the diaphragm. Hiccups are caused by an irritation of the diaphragm, making it spasm, and shutting the vocal cords, making the characteristic hic sound. It can be caused by drinking sodas, excessive eating, and swallowing air when chewing gum. It is believed that the spasm is activated by the vagus nerves which runs from the neck to the diaphragm, but there might be other nerves involved. If the hiccups are lasting more than 48 hours, the cause can be nerve irritation or damage from acid reflux. Also, type 1 or 2 diabetes may involve damage to vagus nerves. There are home remedies, such as holding the breath or taking frequents sips of water, but if it is lasting more than 48 hours, one solution can be injecting an anesthetic to calm the phrenic nerve. Check all the possible causes of hiccups. Click here for more information.

Coffee Has Many Health Benefits, But It Also Can Cause Acid Reflux

It Relaxes The Valve That Prevents The Return Of Food Matter And Affects The Absorption Of Vitamins

Even though morning coffee has multiple health benefits and boosts the mood, it also causes the secretion of the stress hormone cortisol, which, besides helping wake up, prepares the body for a dangerous situation. It might have side effects like headaches, digestive issues or fast heartbeat. A morning coffee could also affect the esophagus because it stimulates the secretion of stomach acid and relaxes the valve that prevents the returning of stomach matter, resulting in acid reflux. This effect is worse if coffee is consumed with an empty stomach. Leading to stomach cramps. Caffeine also affects the absorption of certain substances, such as vitamins A, B, C, D, and iron cannot. It is recommended taking these vitamins two hours after drinking coffee Additional information click here.

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