Monday, August 19, 2013

Bloating

 
It is when substances, such as gas accumulate in the stomach causing its outward expansion beyond the normal girth of the abdomen. Bloating is normally have wind occasionally, farting and burping. It is typically a symptom of an underlying disease or dysfunction in the body, rather than an illness in its own right.


Symptoms
  • Sensation of fullness
  • Abdominal pressure
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Stomach cramp
  • Hiccup
  • No appetite

Causes
  • Eating too fast or talking while eating
  • Stress
  • Side effect of medication or supplement
  • Weakened abdominal muscles
  • Constipation
  • High fat diet
  • Gas producing food
  • Gastrointestinal diseases

Action plans
  • Drink a glass of room temperature before meals and only take little sips during meals to avoid bloating.
  • Eat and drink slowly also avoid using straw for drinks.
  • Avoid food that cause gas such as broccoli,cabbage, and beans.
  • Keep calm and avoid anxiety or tension which cause swallow of air.
  • Do not overeat but maintain smaller portion and frequent meal
  • Increase the intake of fiber and probiotic to avoid constipation
  • Do not drink or smoking
  • Limit the intake of caffeine, refined carbohydrates, salt, dairy products, carbonated drinks, and processed or packaged foods.

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Acne


Acne is the common human skin disease that can range from blackheads and red pimples to wide, reddened pores and noticeable, scarred tissue.If the pimples is scratched or squeezed, it will lead to infection and spreading of the acne. It normally appears on the face, chest, neck,shoulder and the back.Acne often occurs during adolescence which usually cause by the increase of testosterone and continues into adulthood. For most people, acne tend to disappear or decrease by the age of  25. However, no way to predict how long it will take to disappear entirely.




Causes
  • Hormonal imbalance
  • Inherited
  • Overly stimulated sebaceous glands
  • Yeast overgrowth and fungal infections
  • Congested colon and constipation
  • Food allergies and food sensitivities
  • High fat diet and/or refined food diet
  • Alcohol
  • Smoking
  • High consumption of meat
  • Essential fatty acid deficiency
  • Zinc or vitamin A deficiency

Action Plans
  • Clean the face gently with mild cleanser at morning, evening or after heavy workouts.
  • Do not squeeze, pinch, or pick the pimple that can get scar or dark spot on the skin.
  • Choose make up carefully that is oil free or with the word "noncomedogenic" on the label.
  • Shampoo hair regularly.
  • Eat plenty of natural foods such as fresh fruit, vegetables and drink pure water.
  • Engage in some form of relaxation such as meditation or breathing exercise to reduce impact of stress.
  • Opt for probiotic and fiber source of food to reduce the occurrence of constipation.
  • Avoid stress, pollution and chemicals that can suppress the immune system.

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Weak Immune System

The immune system is composed of lymphoid tissue of the body which includes thymus, spleen , lymph, bone marrow and parts of the gastrointestinal tract. The weaken immune system refers to a poor response of the immune system on protecting the body towards harmful substances. This will result to a frequent and severe colds, flu, allergies, mucus congestion and other serious disease.

Symptoms
  • Allergies or food sensitivities
  • Feeling tired all the time
  • Frequent colds or flu
  • Swollen glands
  • Sore throat
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Headaches
  • Pain under right rib

Causes
  • Gastrointestinal problem
  • Diabetes
  • Smoking
  • Stress
  • Lack of sleep and exercise
  • Nutrient deficiency
  • Excessive use of electronic gadgets
  • Inherited immunodeficiency disorder
  • HIV patient
  • Ageing
  • Poor diet

Action plans
  • Take 5 serving of fruit and vegetables daily to provide antioxidant to fight against illness.
  • Take probiotic supplement to boost up the immune system of body.
  • Drink 2 litres to 2.5 litres of water to flush out the toxin in body.
  • Maintain a regular exercise to release stress that lead to a weaker immune system.
  • Get a drainage lymphatic massage to move lymph through lymphatic system.Please click here to view video
  • Obtain some algae supplement  to reduce the body acidity which lead to weak immunity.
  • Always have some raw food such as salad with every cooked meal as enzyme of raw foods helps to maintain a strong body.