Bloating and distention to all

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My computer has been on the fritz for the last few days but my son

and I fiddled with it and its behaving a little better. I do think I

need to take it in for a check up. Every time I log on I get

bombarded with pop ups and it makes my computer freeze up. I have

been trying to catch up on the posting and noticed that quite a few

of ya'll are discussing being bloated and distended.

I have felt that way myself many many times. There are a few things

ya'll can do that might help. Firstly you can purchase Gas X or some

other OTC med for gas. Also try to drink less soda and when you do

pour it into a glass to loose some of the bubbles. I know that I am

completely addicted to my diet soda and dont want to give it up.

Dont use a straw as that will just increase the amount of gas that

one will swallow.

There is also some body positions that one can try and this is coming

from the old school of nursing. Its hard to describe but sit on all

4's like a dog would and then drop your head down onto the bed or

floor so that your butt is sticking upward. Yoga fans can do the

downward dog as well but its hard to stay in that position for very

long. By having ones butt up, gravity will bring the gasses up so

that it can be well ummm passed.

Its also good to try to walk as much as possible, like 30 minutes a

day. You dont have to go fast it can just be a stroll. Also you can

break it up like 2 - 15 minute walks or 3 - 10 minute walks. Walking

stimulates ones bowells into perastalsis allowing the gasses to pass

on its own. I know how hard it is to make yourself do that and there

have been many many times when I dont walk enough; but if you can try

and do it every day you will se some improvement.

I do hope this helps a little.

Chrissy