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Sometimes, people need to throw up. This can be due to a constant troubling of sickness or to the fact that a person has just realized that he or she has eaten something harmful. Whichever the reason might be, if a person needs to vomit, he or she should know how to stimulate the organism properly.
Throwing Up as a Necessity
Throwing up is not a pleasant, nor an easy task. Yet, desperate times ask for desperate measures and people are to deal with this problem the best they can. People need to know that there are certain tips which may help them in such situations. Getting to know these methods a person will know how to make him or herself throw up.The first method is one of the most commonly practiced ones. Namely, what a person needs to use are the two fingers from one of his or her hands. These two are best to be the index finger and the middle finger. Leaning above the toilet bowl or a bucket will guarantee that a person will not stain any furniture, floors or any other parts of the household. A person should make sure to assume this position beforehand. Then, a person should take the two fingers and place them in the mouth, moving as deep into the throat as he or she can, carefully pressuring downwards. This will trigger the gagging reflex and a person will most probably start vomiting.Another vomit trigger, which is not recommended to be used often, is having a binge drinking night out. Having too much alcohol in the organism can cause it to eject it altogether, making a person vomit if he or she is persistent enough with the drinking.Alternatively, a person can drink a lot of fizzy drinks and expose themselves to a spinning situation like riding a device commonly found in fairs.People should also know that there are medicines known to induce vomiting, so a person might want to use these as well. If a person happens to have been poisoned or have found him or herself in a similar situation, it is best to call an ambulance before trying anything on his or her own. While vomiting, people should make sure to keep one hand pressured on the stomach while holding the head with the other hand.
Purging as an alternative
Purging is often associated with bulimia nervosa. In this eating disorder, persons vomit after eating usually because they do not want to gain weight. However, purging can be done for right reasons, for example after eating something wrong and this is why people should know how to make themselves throw up. It is important not to overdo it and to do it only when it is absolutely necessary, otherwise the gastrointestinal system may become damaged.
One of the main reasons why people should purge themselves is poisoned food. For example, a person eats something and then learns that the food was bad or poisoned. Naturally, he or she will want to get it out of the system as soon as possible and the easiest way it can be done is by vomiting.
People should know that occasional purging can have a positive effect on the health. With today’s eating habits of most people, it is clear that human body is constantly exposed to toxins, artificial additives, excessive sugars and fats, and all of them are harmful for the body. When toxins and free radicals build up in the body, it cannot work properly and may be at risk of diseases. This problem can be solved by detoxifying the body, following a healthy diet and exercising. Occasional purging is one of the options too.
Purging is not a very pleasant experience, since everyone knows that vomiting can be very uncomfortable and painful. Luckily, there are safe and efficient ways to purge without suffering during the process.
The first thing to do is to start having water with every bite during a meal. This way the stomach will get full faster and the food will come up faster. While salads are always a good idea for lunch and dinner, a person who wants to purge should avoid lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, sprouts and similar and go for ice cream, jelly, stew or soft cake instead. Spicy and sour foods should be avoided because when they come up, they will burn the esophagus, throat and mouth and cause heartburn. The food should be chewed as thoroughly as possible.
Before purging, it is recommended to drink plenty of water, eight to ten glasses, but of course not all at once. Water will make it easier to vomit and it will hydrate the body sufficiently. Water also helps to flush out toxins from the body. Rehydration is important after the vomiting and seeking a medical assistance should be done as well.
After vomiting, it helps to rinse the mouth with some water or with mouthwash and to brush the teeth to get rid of the unpleasant taste.
Purging should not be done repeatedly because it may cause an addiction and it can also seriously damage the gastrointestinal tract.
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