Every day people come to my web site searching for information like, causes of bloating, bloating causes, causes of abdominal bloating, stomach bloating causes, and what causes bloating. Based on the number of searches, these are very common questions. So I plan to devote several of my next posts to this topic.
To start with, let me point out that the most common symptom of malnutrition is abdominal bloating. If you have ever seen pictures of people starving in underdeveloped countries, I'm sure you have noticed all the people are swollen and have their stomach bloated.
I can hear you asking, "What's that got to do with my bloating? I don't live in a country that is suffering from famine. There is plenty of food here." But, the fact is you too are suffering from bloating stomach just like they are. Why is that?
I contend that even, here in the midst of plenty, a major segment of our population is malnourished. We are a country that is overfeed ,and at the same time undernourished. So how can that be?
Stay tuned for my next post.
Doug B.
Showing posts with label abdominal bloating. Show all posts
Showing posts with label abdominal bloating. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
The Health Risks Of Bloating
Yesterday, I listed some scary statistics about our health. But, what do these have to do with bloating?
For most people, relieving a bloated stomach is a matter of comfort and appearance. Bloating can be painful. It can also be embarrassing. People often mistake you for pregnant, or joke about your "beer belly".
Even though these are valid reasons for concern, the health risks of bloating are far more important. This is because they are so deadly.
Studies show that when your waist circumference (WC) increases in proportion to your body mass index (BMI) your risk for diabetes, stroke, heart disease, gallstones, high blood pressure, kidney failure, arthritis and most cancers increases.
In March of 2008, Neurology published a report that showed there is even evidence that abdominal bloating leads to Alzheimer's and Dementia.
So, getting rid of your bloated stomach isn't just about how you look, or how you feel. It is truly a matter of life or death.
Doug B.
For most people, relieving a bloated stomach is a matter of comfort and appearance. Bloating can be painful. It can also be embarrassing. People often mistake you for pregnant, or joke about your "beer belly".
Even though these are valid reasons for concern, the health risks of bloating are far more important. This is because they are so deadly.
Studies show that when your waist circumference (WC) increases in proportion to your body mass index (BMI) your risk for diabetes, stroke, heart disease, gallstones, high blood pressure, kidney failure, arthritis and most cancers increases.
In March of 2008, Neurology published a report that showed there is even evidence that abdominal bloating leads to Alzheimer's and Dementia.
So, getting rid of your bloated stomach isn't just about how you look, or how you feel. It is truly a matter of life or death.
Doug B.
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