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The Digestive System – what is it and why is it important for health ? Part 2

The digestive system allows the digestion and absorption of food and execution of waste products. There can be many problems associated with the digestive system which if ignored can lead to complex situations.

- Ulcerative Colitis
If a person is suffering from bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever and anemia then it could be ulcerative colitis which is an inflammation and ulceration of the colon and rectal lining. Drugs are needed to cure it.

- Liver disease
If a person is suffering from loss of taste, then it could be a possibility that he or she is affected by a liver disease.

- Diverculitis
If a person is suffering from severe stomach pain that does not abate within an hour and is not relieved by antacids, coupled with pain, recurrent diarrhea, fever, chills, nausea and vomiting then it could be diverculitis which is an infection of pouches on the wall of the colon that requires antibiotics, antispasmodics and a high fiber diet.

- Peptic Ulcer
If a person is suffering from persistent ache in the gut that lasts for more than a few days between meals and at rest together with flu like symptoms, weight loss or rectal bleeding, then it could be peptic ulcer which can be treated with antibiotics and antiulcerants.

- O-esophagus Cancer
If a person is suffering from difficulty in swallowing, weight loss, chest discomfort, heartburn then it could be the cancer of oesophagus and it can be diagnosed by a barium meal and endoscopy.

- Hiatal Hernia
If the food is regurgitated from the stomach into the mouth then there is a possibility that the person is facing from hiatal hernia in which the upper part of the stomach slide up through the opening in the diaphragm and is diagnosed with barium meal and is treated with surgery.

- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
If a person is suffering from fluctuation between diarrhea and constipation with stomach cramps which rarely hit you while you are asleep then it could be irritable bowel syndrome which can be treated with antispasmodic drugs, frequent small meals and fiber diet.

- Acidity or Heart Burn
If a person is suffering from a burning pain in the chest then it could be because of acidity which is often confused with a heart attack. When stomach’s excess acid is forced back up from the wind pipe, acidity bursts. Eating a rich spicy meal just before bed time is the main cause for acidity. Take an antacid and raise the head of your bed and sleep on your left side.

- Round Worms
If a person is suffering from anal itching then it could be because of round worms and you need a de-worming session.

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Some strategies to power up your ability to recall and retain important stuff.

TAKE FORTY WINKS

Sleeping is a great way to improve memory performance. it improves the brain’s ability to take in and remember new information. Sleep plays an important and key role in the consolidation of information in a long-term memory storage as well, so that information can be retrieved later on.

EAT BEANS AND GREENS

Both are loaded with magnesium, a mineral that helps regulate a key brain receptor important for learning and memory. Beans and greens shows significant gains in short and long term memory, working memory, and ability to learn. The magnesium supplement increases and strengthens the connections among brain cells. Get your daily allowance of magnesium naturally from dark green leafy vegetables, legumes and whole grains.

MOVE YOUR EYES

moving your eyes from left to right for approximately 30 seconds before learning information can improve recall by 10 percent. Although the underlying reason for improved memory following side-to-side eye movements is unknown, some believe the horizontal movement strengthens memory by engaging both the right and left brain hemispheres in memory tasks.

FOCUS, FOCUS AND FOCUS

Lack of attention and failure to concentrate are important reasons for forgetfulness. Increase the focus by taking a deep breath and spending a few moments concentrating on remembering the spot, looking carefully at the surroundings, and perhaps repeating details about the location out loud.

JUST IMAGINE !

To improve your ability to remember to do something in the future, visualize yourself doing the task you want to remember. It is easier to remember if people imagine something rather than people who had repeatedly recited along the instructions.

ENRICH YOUR ENVIRONMENT

A stimulating environment – rich in novelty, color, sounds, activities, and sensations challenges the brain keeps it sharp and helps keeping memory function strong. Surround yourself with old friends and make new friends; listen to music; hang beautiful pictures on walls; read up on the latest developments; get a massage; enjoy exotic new types of food; or take up a new hobby.