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BIZARRE PREGNANCY CRAVINGS

About 60% of pregnant women experience odd food cravings, often for foods they’ve never enjoyed before.  Some believe food cravings are your body’s way of indicating missing nutrients so for instance craving ice-cream could suggest a calcium deficiency.  We all know about the typical cravings for dill pickles, chilli or chocolate, but there are some truly bizarre combinations that can only be described as baffling for anyone else except the pregnant mom herself: to her, these cravings were heavenly ambrosia! Incredible non-ediblesThe strong desire to eat substances that are not foods is a disorder known as pica.  Some pregnant mums craved the smell of or wanted to taste the following: “I crave the smell of Radox rosemary stress-relief bath soak. I love it so much I could eat it. I can’t pass the bathroom without going for a sniff.”  Terri “I needed anything dusty! I loved Shake ‘n’ Vac. People stopped visiting because I used so much that they said they couldn’t breathe. I also craved bath salts, and ate a teaspoon every night. I could have eaten more but was worried that it wasn’t exactly good for me.” Ceris “I had a craving for sand and gravel. I live next to a beach, which was a bit of a nightmare. I couldn’t stop thinking about drinking sand.”  Sara “I loved chewing sponges in all my three pregnancies, especially after the sponge had been washed with Dove soap, and then rinsed.” Bernice Be grateful your only craving is for chocolate brownies with lashings of cream!  ☺ References:https://www.babycentre.co.uk/a4444/top-pregnancy-cravingshttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/craving/201306/what-really-causes-pregnancy-cravings 30 Aug 2018 A HAPPY TUMMY MEANS A HAPPY YOU 27 Jul 2018 HELP! MY KIDS ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY! 13 Jul 2018 CAN OMEGA-3 HELP WITH ADHD? 28 Jun 2018 A natural solution for digestive relief 25 Jun 2018 Myth or Fact: Digestion takes place primarily in the stomach. DID YOU KNOW? April 26, 2018 Previous PostNext Post

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Digestive problems in pregnancy

It’s a double-whammy. Not only is your body coping with adapting to all the natural changes of pregnancy, but on top of that your digestive system starts playing up! Once you are over the nausea so common in the 1st trimester and you enter the 2nd trimester, there are 3 main gremlins that can cause digestive discomfort. Heartburn Also known as acid reflux, you’ll know you have it if you experience a burning sensation that can reach from the centre of your chest to your lower throat. It’s very common in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters because the hormone progesterone relaxes the valve separating your esophagus from your stomach allowing gastric acids to come back up, causing that uncomfortable burning sensation. Tips to alleviate Heartburn Eat smaller meals – five or six small meals instead of three big ones Don’t drink a lot of fluid with your meals, drink between meals instead Avoid spicy, greasy or fatty foods, chocolate, and caffeine Avoid bending or lying down right after eating Constipation About 50% of pregnant women experience constipation, (abdominal discomfort, hard stools and less than 3 bowel movements a week) sometimes as a result of iron supplements or the pressure your expanding uterus puts on your intestines. Pregnancy hormones also relax the intestinal muscle, causing food to move more slowly through your digestive system. Tips to alleviate Constipation Drink more fluids – hydration can help keep bowel movements soft Add more fibre to your diet, including whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and beans. Include physical activity to your daily routine to help maintain regular bowel movements Flatulence Excess gas occurs because the hormones relaxin and progesterone loosen the muscles in your gastrointestinal (GI) tract, causing food to travel down more slowly and excess gas to build up more quickly. Tips to alleviate Flatulence Avoid or reduce carbohydrate drinks Avoid fatty fried foods Eat smaller meals throughout the day Exercise to help stimulate digestion The Other Option’s DIGESTIVE REMEDY™ Siberian Pine Nut Oil is a natural cold-pressed oil made from Siberian pine nuts that has shown positive results for all the above digestive issues. Although no clinical tests have been performed, it is a natural remedy that is considered perfectly safe to use during pregnancy. References https://www.vitamedmdrx.com/resources/articles/archive/pregnancy/common-digestive-problems-during-pregnancy https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/second-trimester-constipation-gas-heartburn 30 Aug 2018 A HAPPY TUMMY MEANS A HAPPY YOU 27 Jul 2018 HELP! MY KIDS ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY! 13 Jul 2018 CAN OMEGA-3 HELP WITH ADHD? 28 Jun 2018 A natural solution for digestive relief 25 Jun 2018 Myth or Fact: Digestion takes place primarily in the stomach. DIGESTIVE HEALTH, DIGESTIVE REMEDY™ April 12, 2018 Previous PostNext Post