Friday, April 23, 2010

beat the bloat

Many women today will have experienced an aching swollen stomach and those that do consider this to be part of daily life, whether it results as a visibly swollen stomach or just the feelings of pain and discomfort bought on by a bloated stomach. Bloating is caused by the gases produced when we eat or drink. Gas is produced in the colon and moves through the body before being emitted or absorbed. However, for some women, the gas doesn't have a smooth progression through the body, which is where the issue of being bloated arises.

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With Christmas and the Festive Season looming, there are many out there who are concerned that all their success with weight loss will be blown out of the water. Let me tell you that this need not be the case. There is one simple trick what will go a long way to helping you maintain your weight if not continue to lose weight during the Festive period.

Christmas gifts, roast turkey, alcohol, fun, laughter, more Christmas gifts and general merriment the festive season is all smiles, no? Unfortunately, while most people can look forward to a relaxing and enjoyable Christmas period, for many this time of year will signify anxiety, financial stress and loneliness.

One should not only flatten that tummy for vanity reasons, the fact is this, belly fat is bad for you. Belly fat causes ugly stuff to happen such as triggering your liver to release fatty acids, which in effect raises your cholesterol. If you get nothing else from this article just understand that belly fat is bad for you and is worse for you than fat on your thighs or butt.

This is an introduction to a new way to go about getting hydrated that is much more custom fit per runner rather than a by-the-book, one size fits all philosophy. The easiest way to find how much water you need is by staying away from the symptoms of dehydration.

Now that Christmas with its many indulgences is behind us, many of us are feeling less than fit and active, and the dark days of January stretch ahead. Our systems feel sluggish, and it's very hard to get motivated, let alone find the willpower to lose those extra pounds or start a new exercise regime.

Most diet programs and weight loss products would have you believe that you can lose weight healthily. However, nothing can be farther from truth than losing weight with these OTC products without having any affect on your metabolism. These so-called healthy weight loss products wreck havoc on your metabolism while you are following their routine.

Ever hear of dog bloat? I have, but I've ignored it. I know it causes an excruciatingly painful death, and there are several causes, certain warning signs, and possible treatment. But it scares me, so I've ignored it. But recently I've heard several horror stories about friends' dogs getting bloat and dying, or nearly dying. So I've decided to take my head out of the sand and learn about it, scary as it is.

If you think that you are gaining weight or your extremities are bloating because of water retention, the first thing you need to do is to head straight to a doctor and have yourself checked. If your doctor says that your water retention problem is not caused by anything serious, then you can take simple steps like the ones listed below.