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What are the methods to overcome constipation and gassiness?

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Published At January 7, 2024
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor.

I am 42 years old and 5 feet 8 inches tall. My bowel movement has always been a difficulty for me. And I always feel gassy. My skin and hair are in fair to poor condition. My sleep is of poor quality. I need to shed about 17.6 pounds of fat to go down to 171 pounds from my present weight of 187 pounds. Could you help suggest a basic diet with a limited range of foods? I consume chicken and meat.

Thank you

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

How many hours of sleep do you typically get? Is it mostly meat and chicken, or do you have some vegetarian options?

Revert with the answer to assist further.

Thank you and take care.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I sleep six to eight hours a day. However, the quality of my sleep is poor. Every night, I wake up four to six times. I am not a vegetarian; I eat everything.

Kindly help.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

First and foremost, please get good sleep. That is very crucial. A daily suggested sleep regimen should consist of at least six to eight hours of undisturbed sleep. That is the first step in resolving any stomach difficulties you may be experiencing. Try meditation, deep breathing, or positive thinking to help you sleep better at night. It is not advisable to rely on any drugs. Regarding your habitual consumption of non-vegetarian food, while they may be lean protein sources, according to some studies, long-term overconsumption of poultry and meat can build mild toxins in the body, leading to water retention or weight gain. As a result, you must balance your intake of vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods. Eat meat or chicken breast no more than three times each week. Also, depending on your cooking style, you may use more nutmeg, cumin, or turmeric spices in your dishes. That would undoubtedly help you maintain a healthy weight while also assisting you in healthily losing weight.

  1. Try to include legumes, edamame beans, Greek yogurt, chickpea or garbanzo-based salads, or fresh pasta or spaghetti for lunch in your diet. Consume at least two to three types of nuts in the morning, such as almonds, walnuts, or pistachios.
  2. Breakfast options include eggs and fresh fruits, vegetable sandwiches, and oats or cornflakes.
  3. Try to take a minimum of eight hours off between lunch and supper so that your metabolism can speed up and help you lose weight.
  4. Breakfast should never be skipped.
  5. Dinner might be light or satiating, depending on your preferences. Paneer, tofu, tempeh, avocados, strawberries, pinto beans, and kidney beans are some of the greatest nighttime snacks.
  6. Also, instead of eating processed meals, limit your calorie consumption by eating grain-based items at least twice a week, such as sorghum, spelled, or multigrain bread (not white or brown bread).
  7. Walk for at least thirty to forty minutes after supper.
  8. If you use a fitness application or tracker, or if you go to the gym, make sure your tracker records at least 5000 to 6000 steps each day. This will ease out your gastrointestinal distress and will help you lose weight slowly but gradually, if you leave a gap of seven to eight hours between lunch and dinner, followed by a night walk.
  9. So the lifestyle modifications you make will be critical if you want to see any beneficial results, such as consistent and healthy weight loss. For your height and age, it should be no more than 165 to 171 lbs. As a result, make frequent exercise and steps, as well as yoga, gym, or swimming, a part of your daily routine. If you want to lose weight in a month or two, you may also attempt intermittent fasting. Besides, this program and the meals I recommend can surely help you lose weight when combined with regular exercise.

    Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Achanta Krishna Swaroop
Dr. Achanta Krishna Swaroop

Dentistry

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