It has been awhile since you have eaten your favourite food-- alcohol, coffee, spicy and fatty food. You have also lost your appetite ever since. Each time when you eat oatmeal or certain fruits, you will get bloated, belch and have an acute gnawing feeling your stomach. Your increasing frequency of bowel movements is agonising you because everytime you eat something, you will have to run to the bathroom. It gets so bad that you start to be afraid to eat. At night, when the severe pain in the abdomen does not go away, you become so desperate to take something to kill the pain. This slides will give you a summary of a special diet you are recommended to take to help relieve any abdominal pain. Read the full article at http://gastricproblems.blogspot.com

1. Created by: Dawn Ho
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2. Chronic Gastritis
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 A condition which will cause the stomach lining to
be inflamed.
 The amount of acid, mucus and enzymes production
is reduced, which eventually slow down digestion of
the stomach.
 Frequent abdominal pains will be experienced when
alcohol and spicy food are being consumed.
 This condition is commonly seen in both men and
women.
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3. What are the causes?
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 Infections
 Alcohol usage
 Repeated vomiting
 Drinking acidic beverages
(Carbonated and caffeinated drinks)
 Long-term use of drugs
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4. If nothing is being done,
you will…
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 Always feel bloated
 Have an acute gnawing feeling in the stomach
 Increased frequency in bowel movements
 Continuous severe pain in the abdomen
 Have this on-going problem for the next few decades
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5. 5-Steps Special Diet
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 A special diet helps to control the symptoms and
prevents further irritation of the stomach lining.
 Has to be followed thoroughly for the next three
months for effective results.
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6. Step 1: Size of meal
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 Most people do not have breakfast and have huge
meals for dinner.
 The amount of food nearing bed time is supposed to
be lesser than the day because 5 hours is needed for
digestion.
 You are advised to eat 5-6 small meals each day to
give your stomach time to digest the food.
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7. Step 2: Food to avoid
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 Avoid fried, highly seasoned,
spicy and processed food.
 Cut down on high-fat diet
 If you have the cravings, try
to eat these food only once a
week.
 Drink alkalized water and
non-citrus food to wash the
fried and oily food.
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8. Step 3: Food to eat
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 Have food that is gentle on the
stomach.
 Brown rice, pasta potatoes and
yoghurt active culture acidophilus.
 Choose food that is made from
whole grains instead of refined flour
to aid in digestion.
 Drinking water 30 minutes before
and after meals can increase
absorption and digestion.
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9. Step 4: Increase mineral
count
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 Take supplements for Iron and Vitamin B12.
 Vitamin B12 is essential for red blood cells
production.
 Iron absorption is disrupted due to inflammation
and mucus from gastritis
 Take oral supplements or food that is rich in these
minerals.
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10. Step 5: Drink alkalized
water
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 At least 2 liters of water is needed daily to neutralize
the excessive acidity in the stomach.
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11. Don’t give up!
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 If your gastric is severe and chronic, don’t just
succumb to painkillers and medication!
 Work on your daily habit and diet.
 Give yourself 3 months to see improvement.
 Your symptoms and abdominal pains will ease away
very soon!
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12. http://gastricproblems.blogspot.com
To find out how to have a healthier stomach!
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