appetite and hunger

and feeling full

Where is the feeling of hunger or satiety controlled in the human body?

Appetite is that delicious feeling that tells you it’s time to eat. As for hunger, it comes later, perhaps when the usual meal time has passed, and the body announces it with annoying hunger pangs. Appetite and hunger work together to allow you to eat regularly.

The feelings of appetite and hunger are controlled by a part of the brain called the hypothalamus. A part of the food we eat turns into blood sugar (glucose). When the blood sugar level drops, the hypothalamus notices this and sends a signal to the stomach via the circulating nerve. These signals stimulate the release of gastric juices and trigger the muscle contractions that cause hunger pangs. You may hear a rumbling in your stomach as juices and air pass through your intestines.

If you can’t eat right away, these feelings gradually go away and you may not feel hungry again until hours later. However, you may feel hungry again later in the day when it is time for your next meal.

As soon as you eat and your stomach is full, the brain knows it. With the stomach full and expanding according to its natural capacity, you announce that your hunger has been satisfied.

More fluids

* I drink less fluids, does that have any harm or complications for digestion?

Liquids aid healthy digestion by making the rest of the food slippery so that it passes easily in the gut. It also contributes to preventing constipation. Moreover, fluids dissolve vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, making it easier for tissues to absorb them.

Water is generally the best drink. Milk, juice, and other refreshments contain 90 percent water, and they can also help meet the body’s daily fluid needs. Caffeinated and alcohol-containing beverages are not included in this group, as they act as a diuretic and double the body’s fluid loss.

In the morning it is better to have a warm drink instead of cold refreshments, especially if you suffer from constipation. Therefore, it is recommended to take fluids on a regular basis, especially in hot areas.

burping:

How does burping happen and how can you get rid of it?

Burping is the body’s way of expelling excess air that we swallow while eating or drinking. It happens when we eat quickly, talk while eating, or drink carbonated drinks.

When we burp, air is forced from the stomach into the esophagus and then into the mouth. Some people who burp frequently, even when not eating or drinking, swallow air because of a nervous habit. However, belching may also result from acid refluxing from the stomach into the esophagus. People who suffer from this condition swallow repeatedly to remove the material returned to the esophagus, which leads to the entry of more air and, consequently, to burping more.

To relieve burping, you should swallow less air. The following suggestions may help:

Eat slowly. The slower you eat, the less air you swallow.

Avoid carbonated drinks and beer, as they contain air.

Avoid chewing gum and hard candy. When we suck on hard candy or chew gum, we swallow more than usual. Air is part of what we swallow.

Do not use the straw. You are swallowing more air than you would if you were drinking from a glass.

Refrain from smoking. When you inhale smoke, you inhale air with it and swallow it.

Check your dentures. Loose dentures can cause you to swallow excess air while eating or drinking.

If these steps don’t relieve your symptoms, see your doctor to rule out more serious conditions associated with burping, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease or gastritis.