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Causes and symptoms of abdominal bloating
Abdominal bloating is caused by a accumulation of gas at the gastrointestinal level which causes abdominal tension, aerophagia, meteorism and flatulence. Often, symptoms of a swollen belly include pain or discomfort, and the accumulated air is accompanied by constipation or constipation. Excess air in the belly is given by digestive disorders which in turn can be a consequence of various factors. In most cases you suffer from swollen belly due to nutrition and lifestyle. A poorly balanced diet or in which the foods are not matched correctly, can in fact lead to an accumulation of air in the abdominal area. In some cases, the swelling is given by food intolerance, for example towards gluten or lactose. The phenomenon then worsens in situations of high physical and mental stress or an excessively sedentary lifestyle. Many people who suffer from swollen stomachs often spend several hours of the working day sitting or standing and, in the evening, experience worsening of abdominal swelling. Sometimes, a swollen belly is a symptom of a pathology or inflammation of the gastrointestinal system.
To solve the problem effectively is therefore essential investigate the causes through a medical examination. Once any pathologies and intolerances have been excluded, it is possible to intervene through the correction of food errors and lifestyle in general. In addition to a balanced diet, physical activity, even light, is essential, which allows you to improve intestinal motility, eliminate excess gas and unblock the sluggish intestine, especially if practiced constantly and regularly over time. Finally, the formation and accumulation of abdominal gas can also be countered by resorting to natural remedies and do-it-yourself massages.
How to do the massage do it yourself
The massage to deflate the belly is aimed at stretch the abdomen and promote its motility, so as to unblock the intestine and eliminate accumulated gases. To perform it, simply lie down in a supine position on a comfortable surface and move one or both hands on the abdomen exercising a slight pressure. The movements should be circular, starting from the navel area and then widening into a circle and vice versa. Very useful it is also make vertical and horizontal movements in the abdominal area with both hands, from bottom to top and vice versa and from the center of the abdomen to the outside and vice versa, always avoiding excessive pressure. To promote the elimination of the air accumulated in the belly, the massage should go alternating with short walks, for example by stopping the massage after three minutes and walking around the room for one minute, for a total duration of about ten minutes. The massage can be performed as needed, whenever there is tension in the abdominal area or every day, if the swelling tends to recur regularly.
Before the massage, it may be helpful to consume one carminative herbal tea prepared with fennel seeds, chamomile flowers and lemon balm leaves, which helps to relax the muscles, reabsorb excess gas and improve the intestinal flora, relieving any abdominal pain, twitching and colic and reducing the air in the belly . If you often suffer from a swollen belly, carminative herbal tea can be sipped hot or lukewarm even during meals or during the day for preventive purposes.
Massage oil for a swollen belly
To make the massage more effective it is useful to resort to massage oils which, in addition to helping the movements, contribute to reduce swelling and any pain associated with abdominal spasms. The massage oil can be prepared at home with ingredients readily available in herbal medicine. As a base oil you can use olive oil, sunflower oil, sweet almond oil, rice oil or any other oil you have available. They will then be added to the vegetable oil essential oils specific for abdominal bloating. In this sense, the essential oil of fennel seeds, the essence of green anise and the essential oils of cumin and coriander are very effective. To these, you can add lavender or lemon balm essential oil. As for the doses, the reference is to not exceed 50 drops of essential oil for 50 milliliters of essential oil. Furthermore, it is advisable not to mix more than three different essences. A good massage oil to deflate the belly could therefore be prepared with:
- 50 milliliters of sunflower oil;
- 20 drops of fennel seed essential oil;
- 20 drops of anise essential oil;
- 10 drops of lavender essential oil.
The method preparation is very simple: pour the vegetable oil into a dark glass bottle and add the essential oils, shaking slightly after each addition. The hermetically sealed bottle can be stored at room temperature away from sources of heat and direct light for a maximum of three months. It is good label the bottle with the list of ingredients used and the date of preparation of the oil.
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