Q:I hiccup when I laugh really hard. What is the reason for that? – Beth, Cincinnati
A:Welcome to the club. Many people experience singultus (that’s science-speak for hiccups) when they laugh, cry or experience some strong emotion. But why it happens is one of those medical mysteries, like why public speaking and seeing the love of our life both give us the sensation that butterflies are rioting in our stomachs. It has to do with nerves that are related to your vagus. But unlike the city, what happens in vagus doesn’t stay in vagus, so you hiccup as well as laugh.
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Good news: There’s nothing to worry about unless you can’t make them go away. These uncontrollable spasms of your diaphragm usually respond to home remedies that stimulate different nerves that might be involved. Remedies include eating something, breathing into a bag, holding your breath, belching or, what a friend’s grandmother recommended, holding your breath and thinking of the last time you saw a priest.
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Q:I recently lost my spouse after 53 years of marriage. Since he died, I cannot sleep without a sleep aid such as Ambien or Lortab. Is there any hope that I will ever be able to sleep naturally? – Anonymous
A:Insomnia commonly accompanies the loss of a loved one, but it usually resolves. It may take some time, since you can only go through grief, not over or around it. You’re wise to be cautious about taking drugs, especially those that can potentially have side effects Lortab is a narcotic and can be habit-forming. Until you adapt to your loss, try these more natural ways to fall and stay asleep:
Q:I took the Real Age test, and it told me that I’m 41.3 years old. Since I really am 41.3 years old, that’s good news and bad news. I’m seven months pregnant with baby No. 5, and I’m feeling a little panicky because I’m overweight (5 feet 2 inches tall, 165 pounds and gaining), and I need to be strong and healthy to take care of all these kids. Eventually I want to become a great-grandmother! Anything I can start doing now? – Anonymous
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A:Save the dieting for after the baby is born. For now, you need to get enough calories to feed your baby with the proper nutrients without overwhelming him or her with a fat-flooded placental buffet that will negatively influence his or her future health – or yours.
But remember, you need to eat for 1.1 (only 10 percent more than usual), not for two. Eat good, healthy food – lots of fruits and vegetables, lean protein and whole grains – instead of the grab-and-go processed foods that are tempting when you’re busy.
Get a head start on a new good habit by starting an exercise program before baby arrives. Talk to your doctor first, but you should be able to start with a 30-minute daily walk. (Be a great role model; bring the kids.) And try our pregnancy workout videos at www.RealAge.com. These help strengthen your body to handle the rigors of pregnancy, labor and motherhood. After Baby No. 5’s debut, go back to eating for one, and use breastfeeding to help take pounds off. It’s smart for plenty of other reasons as well.
Drs. Mehmet Oz and Mike Roizen are authors of “YOU: On a Diet.” Want more? Tune in to “The Dr. Oz Show.” To submit questions, go to www.RealAge.com.
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