as literal as it speaks,i've been developing this windy problem since i was a teenager.it is due to improper meal intake and countless skipping of meals done which has worsen the situation from time to time. as a result, my body is not anymore resilience as it used to be..i had to take care of myself by eating on time..brekkie,lunch and dinner..as much as i can...well,snacking always help if i didn't have time to get a proper meal plus drinking lotsa water..
due to my current condition, (yours truly is 6 weeks pregnant which is 4 weeks after conception),the windy problem has gotten from worse to worst..i had no idea why and what cause this to happen..i had been breaking fast with rice and decent condiments that serves my tummy to the full,drinking plenty of water and had a good supper and sahur (hmm,i did skip one or two..alarm didn't trigger our ear).i had constant difficulties to keep my wudhu' during prayer times and i fart a lottttttttttttt..let alone burping..funny thing is, mr hubby also develop the same kind of symptoms.he's having a fair share i guess..hahaaa...Hence, i've googled about this matter and found some tips to avoid me farting,bloating and burping without nobody's business..
How can I get some relief?
Here is a list of ideas which may help you get some relief from the pain and amount of gas you are experience.
- Eat regularly, but choose several small meals throughout the day rather than less frequent, larger meals
- Eat and chew slowly and avoid talking or gulping while you’re eating
- Choose to drink between meals instead of during meals, and when you do have a drink, drink from a glass (without gulping) as opposed to a bottle or a straw.
- Avoid fizzy/carbonated drinks
- Put your legs up to relieve pressure from your abdomen in order to assist digestion
- Sit upright while you’re eating or drinking
- Avoid wearing any tight clothing or belts, choose comfortable and loose clothing
- Avoid chewing gum or sucking on hard lollies
- Avoid artificially sweetened products and drinks (often in diet drinks)
- Exercise can help – try a brisk walk around the block after a meal for around 20 minutes or so
- Peppermint tea is safe to take and may provide relief
- If you have a tendency to be anxious or tense, learn some relaxation techniques or take up a activity like pilates (which is also good for core strength) or yoga.
Slower digestion can also result in constipation, so it’s a good idea to prevent this from happening. You can avoid constipation by increasing fibre intake slowly and drinking more water. Plenty of fresh fruits and vegies help too. Some fibre supplements can be used during pregnancy if you need extra help, but speak to your doctor, midwife or pharmacist first.
Foods to avoid
Some foods are known for making you more windy, so see if you can find out which of these may be causing problems for you or start a process of elimination – you might like to keep a food journal in order to spot the culprit(s). The sugar fructose is found in some of the below and something to be avoided
- Apples
- Asparagus
- Beans & other legumes
- Broccoli
- Brussel Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Milk or cheese
- Onions
- Peaches
- Pears
- Prunes
Fatty and fried foods can slow down digestion, so try and avoid it as best you can.
(taken from: http://www.bellybelly.com.au/pregnancy/gas-during-pregnancy)
* i need to seek advice from the doctor in the next appointment of what should i do and how to overcome this..maybe some supplement will do me a justice..
*my stomach feels so uncomfortable just now that i burst out my fart and it was a hell louddd!..i hope nobody notices that as a fart..LOL! i am in the library by the way..speaking of public embarassment..pftttt...
