What
is Bloating? Bloating is a very common gastrointestinal
condition that millions of people around the world suffer from each and
every day. Chances are that there is really nothing wrong with you if you
find that you are experiencing bloating, and there is no need to be alarmed
at how puffy your stomach feels because you ate too much, too fast, or you
ingested something that made you feel gassy. Nonetheless, many people who
suffer from bloating are constantly concerned about what has caused the
bloating in the first place, what the common symptoms are and whether or not
they can get any worse over time, and what the best ways to treat bloating
are.
The most common causes of bloating include swallowing air, eating food
that may not particularly agree with your system, having constipation,
taking various medications or vitamins that have been shown to cause
bloating, or having one of the various medical conditions in which bloating
is a common symptom. Because so many things are probable causes of bloating
in your case, it may be practically impossible to determine where your
bloating stems from – but if you are interested to know, you should start by
determining all of the food you recently ate.
Most bloating symptoms have to do with feeling full or gassy in your
stomach. This is because most commonly, bloating stems from some kind of
fluid or food retention in your gut or the fact that you have swallowed too
much air when you were last eating. Usually the symptoms will subside in a
few hours to a few days and you really have nothing to worry about so long
as you are not in any pain. Occasionally you will need to have a bowel
movement or gas before your bloating will go away for good.
Treatments for bloating greatly range depending on how bad your symptoms
are. Most often, you should let the bloating subside on its own, although if
you are feeling really bad you can always take some kind of antacid like
Tums to help the bloating go away more rapidly.
Dietary supplement for treating
Bloating.
Spirulina been scientifically
proven to provide the following benefits:
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Immune
Enhancement
Animal and test tube studies
suggest that spirulina increases production of antibodies,
cytokines (infection fighting proteins), and other cells that
improve immunity and help ward off infection and chronic
illnesses such as cancer.
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Protein Supplement
Amino acids make up 62% of
spirulina. Because it is a rich source of protein and other
nutrients, spirulina has been used traditionally as a
nutritional supplement by people who cannot obtain sufficient
calories or protein through diet alone and by those whose
nutritional requirements are higher than normal, such as
athletes.
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Constipation or
Bloating.
Intestinal effects, relieves irregular menstruation,
diuretic and intestinal effects, digestion promotion,
relaxation effects.
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Anemia
Animal studies suggest that spirulina
promotes hematopoiesis (formation and development of red blood
cells). This is thought to be due to the high levels of iron
present in this food supplement.
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Allergic Reactions
Animal and test tube studies
suggest that spirulina may protect against allergic reactions
by preventing the release of histamines (substances that
contribute to allergy symptoms such as a runny nose, watery
eyes, hives, and soft-tissue swelling). Whether these
preliminary studies will translate into benefit for people
with allergies is not known.
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Antibiotic-related Illnesses
Although antibiotics
destroy unwanted organisms in the body, they may also kill
"good" bacteria called probiotics (such as Lactobacillus
acidophilus) which sometimes results in diarrhea. In test
tubes, spirulina has promoted the growth of L.
acidophilus and other probiotics. Whether this positive
laboratory finding will translate into protection from
antibiotic-related diarrhea is not clear at this time.
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Infection
Test tube studies suggest that
spirulina has activity against herpes, influenza,
cytomeglovirus, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Whether this laboratory finding will prove beneficial for
people in treating these infections is not clear.
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Oral Cancer
In one study, 87 people who chewed
tobacco and had a precancerous lesion known as leukoplakia
were randomly assigned to receive Spirulina fusiformis
or placebo. Lesions were significantly more likely to
disappear in the spirulina group than in the placebo group.
More research in this area will be very helpful.
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Liver Disorders
There is some preliminary
evidence that spirulina may help protect against liver damage
and cirrhosis (liver failure) in those with chronic hepatitis.
More research is needed in this area.
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Other
Spirulina is also contained in some skin
care products due to its moisturizing and tightening
properties, and components derived from spirulina may have
properties to help reduce inflammation in, for example,
arthritis. More research is needed in this latter area.
Royal Jelly
Extract
is a highly nutritious dietary supplement rich in protein and
anti-stress B Vitamins. It can help stimulate the body's
metabolism, energy and stamina levels and assist in the
management of cholesterol.
Health Benefits
This supplement has been taken for a host of ailments. In
addition to its use as a general health tonic, people take royal jelly
to:
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Enhance immunity
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Prevent arthritis and multiple
sclerosis
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Treat asthma
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Slow the signs of aging
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Stimulate hair growth
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Improve sexual performance
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Reduce symptoms of menopause
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Accelerating the healing and consolidation of fractured bones
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Lower cholesterol
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Alleviate cardiovascular ailments
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Remedy liver disease,
pancreatitis, insomnia, fatigue, ulcers, and digestive and skin
disorders
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Reduce tiredness and overwork,
asthenia, anxiety states, insomnia and anorexia.
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