Tag: Stomach

Getting the flat stomach of your dreams doesn’t have to be complicated. You don’t even need to go to the gym or have fancy equipment. Instead, focus on basic home exercises that put your stomach to work. These moves will tone your tummy by burning fat and building muscle. Plus, you’ll feel and look great while reducing your risk for chronic disease. Since these workouts are so simple, even beginners can do them.

About 83% of adults in the U.S love drinking coffee. And a big chunk of them love having their cup of joe first thing...

“Nervous breakdown” is a period when physical and emotional stress becomes too much for an individual to function in their everyday life. Along with being emotionally...

Are you falling sick too often? A hectic job, familial issues, financial limitations, and broken friendships are enough to cause a lot of stress...

Your body has an ability to regenerate and fix itself. Every year, about 98% of the atoms in your body are replaced. Every few days, the cells lining your stomach and small intestine and renewed. Another interesting fact is that after a partial hepatectomy, your liver can grow back the lost liver tissue in less than a week! Also, when you're out of energy, your body will break down the least important body parts to generate the required energy.

Have you noticed how sometimes, a diet that works great for your friend has no effect on you? Our blood type is often the...

Garlic can inhibit the progression of coronary artery calcification by stabilizing vulnerable plaque build-up along the artery walls, while boosting blood pressure and circulation. The presence of active compounds like curcumin in turmeric and eugenol in cloves has been shown to inhibit blood platelet-clotting while mustard oil has been shown to reduce overall bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood.

Sparkling water, also known as carbonated water, seltzer, bubbly water, or fizzy water, is just regular water with bubbles in it. Carbon dioxide is dissolved in it, giving it the fizzy appearance and texture. Although there might be negative effects of drinking sparkling water, when consumed in moderation, it can hydrate your body, relieve constipation and stomach problems, and may also regulate your blood pressure. Avoid buying the sparkling water with additives like sweeteners or flavors.

Are you pooping at odd times? Is the color of your poop different or bloody? Does your vomit look like ground coffee? These are just a few signs that could indicate serious issues with your stomach. The problems can range from internal bleeding due to ulcers in the stomach to low levels of stomach acids and an obstruction in the food pipe. Read on to know 5 such symptoms that might require an immediate health checkup.

The stomach flu, or viral gastroenteritis, is an infection of the digestive system. It causes frustrating symptoms like watery diarrhea, vomiting, chills, stomach cramps, and soreness. The main goal here is to prevent dehydration, so drink lots of liquids and stay hydrated. The stomach flu goes away on its own after 1 to 3 days. Visit the doctor if symptoms last longer or your stool has blood because it might be a sign of a bigger problem.

Occasionally, during our workout, we experience some stomach-related problems that interfere with our exercise regime, hidering our fitness goals. Commonly, people may experience bloating, abdominal cramps, nausea, indigestion, heartburn or acid reflux, and gas formation. Eating a light, balanced meal can fix this. Also, don't excercise after a heavy meal.

The vast majority of pregnant women love to hear strategies for dealing with nausea and vomiting. These culprits ruin your happiness during the first...

Coming down with the stomach flu will be one of the least glamorous moments of your life. In between all the (explosive) diarrhea and...

Burping or belching is the act of expelling the gas in our stomachs through our mouths. This is a perfectly normal body response and...

Sometimes, we have those bad days when our stomach is not in its best shape. It might just be a mild irritation or a...