Causes of Abdomen Bloating

What causes bloating of abdomen?
Abdominal bloating is a condition in which the abdomen feels uncomfortably full and gaseous and may also be swollen or distended.

Common causes are:

• Indigestion
• Gas and flatulence
• Lactose Intolerance
• Gall bladder Stones
• PMS- Pre menstrual syndrome

Some other  causes:
Other lesser known reasons can be intestinal infections, worms, Irritable bowl syndrome etc.

What can be done to reduce the bloating?

• Start the day with 2 glasses of water.
• Follow it with green tea, banana, flax seeds, almonds
• Eat a fruit every hour like melons, oranges,apples etc.
• Have carbohydrates in lunch with lot of greens-spinach, carrots etc.
• Reduce carbonated beverages from the diet.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Exercise/walk regularly
• Reduce dairy products in case of lactose intolerance
• Increase yogurts, lassi /chaas in the diet.

In case these don't help much then do visit the doctor to ascertain the main cause of bloating.

Homoeopathy has cure for IBS, Indigestion, Lactose intolerance, Food related allergies etc. 

Green Plant - Air Filters

Green plants are good for our health.

They clean, filter,and purify the air of various toxins and pollutants. In a recent research it was proved, Atmosphere of Shimla is as laced with pollution as is Delhi. All this is because of vehicular pollution, excessive construction and use of chemicals ( plastics, detergents, liquid soaps, synthetic fibres, furniture etc.) .

Formaldehyde is really bad for our health which is released by all the things around us.

Plants absorb formaldehyde and convert into good air around us .

• Plants that can be easily grown are herbs like- basil (tulsi),mint,coriander, spinach.
• Aloevera- the gel is good for skin application as well as internal consumption for constipation.
• Rubber Plant-good air cleaner.
• Palm Trees-decorative as well as absorbs the pollutants.
• Flowering plants can be used as good decoration pieces thereby improving the air that we breathe.

Presently there are many air purifiers available in the markets. But having plants around us is the best way to have clean air. Research shows that people suffering from respiratory tract infection like bronchitis, asthma are much better with plants around them.

Gratitude - Second Key

Gratitude is the second key to reaching your dream.

ADVANCE GRATITUDE : Gratitude for what one already has, and also for what will come- is called advance GRATITUDE.

All is well in our world feeling helps us to get positive vibes and blessings from the universe.

• The more grateful you are the more positive multiplication happens in your life. 
• This gratitude needs to be of all the small things that happens for us. 
• It needs to start with our birth on this planet, thanking for each and every body part, our sense organs, every system of our body etc.

By doing so we change the focus from 'me' to 'HIM' the Supreme force- the Giver-God. Our ego starts melting and our wish becomes his command. 

Positive Thinking - First Key

Positive thinking is the master key for all kinds of locks in life.

Very often we feel we are stuck in a situation. Simply focus on what you want and not on what you have.

Once you start feeling that desire e.g. you want to be happy, see yourself in an environment (with family, friends etc.) where everyone is talking to you, appreciating you or your efforts and as you start daydreaming you put yourself in that situation and be happy.

Make this activity as often as you can.

Within a few days you will realize that things have started changing around you.

How to develop Positive Thinking Skills?

• Make a daily gratitude list:  Think of five large or small things for which you feel grateful,[21] from the roof over your head, to the smile from the stranger on the bus, to the incredible sunset you saw last night. Expressing gratitude can lead to positive feelings, optimism, and connectedness.
• Make a list of your positive attributes: You may struggle at first, but once you get going, you might surprise yourself with how long your list becomes. Include physical attributes ("My strong runner's legs"), aspects of your personality ("I'm compassionate and kind"), things you're good at ("I'm really good at painting"), and so on.

• Re-frame your negative thoughts: When negative thoughts pop up, don't automatically believe this pessimistic, critical, and unhelpful self-talk. Isolate the negative thought (such as "I bombed that test") and re-frame it so that it is positive, supportive and encouraging ("It's too early to tell. I probably did better than I think.")
• Surround yourself with positive people: Studies show that humans take on some of the characteristics of those around them. While you will not always be able to avoid negative people, take what steps you can to minimize their presence in your life.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Have you ever wondered why certain things grow better in one part of the world better than the other?

Well all will tell about different types of climate, soil, rainfall, weather etc. on which growth of that particular plant depends.

Most of the food channels that we see show that olive oil is the most preferred oil to be used in cooking and is the best oil for our body. These channels talk about super foods that grow in the Mediterranean region and the Mediterranean diet to be the best and healthy diet.

In India people are shifting to olive oil/ virgin olive oil/ brocoli, zucchini, variety of breads ,blue berries etc.

My question is- Is all this required by our body?

Nature knows best what is required by our bodies.What ever grows in a particular area is what is required by the people of that area. Eg. In North India we get red carrots in the winters and we make gajar ka halwa to be add in the winter season. If we were to freeze it and have it in summer season we will not enjoy having it.

 It is so cold in the winters that our bodies need dry fruits, desi ghee etc.

Mustard(sarson) is grown in abundance and burnt mustard oil is the best medium to cook in this part. It is better than all refined oils. Lot of chemicals go in refining of oils which negate the benefit of oils.

In the same way in south India coconut is used in mostly all the dishes as it has a cooling effect. Coconut oil is the preferred oil used there. People eat lot of rice based dishes because they can digest these better and keeps the body cool.

 In Rajasthan millets, jowar, bajra is grown and that is what is required by the people along with ghee. 

Don't remove ghee from your diet as it is the good fat required by our brain( brain is made up of fat cells), heart and all our joints. Joints need lubrication and home made ghee is the best fat that one can consume. 5gm of ghee should one had every day for proper functioning of our body parts.

Avoid yellow butter, processed cheese and ready to eat meals. These are loaded with fats to preserve the food.

Where ever a person stays he should eat what is locally produced in that area because that is what our bodies need. Karnataka grows watermelon, mangoes etc in the months of Jan ,feb ,march and it is fine to eat these fruits in south India. Having watermelon for breakfast in these months in north India is not a great idea.

So let's not mimic the west and enjoy what nature has given to us.