Browse Category: Digestive
Published: April 30, 2012
Digestive problems are among the most common health issues we collectively experience. If you have never suffered from some sort of digestive disorder, you’re extremely lucky . . . but you also likely know someone that has! Whether it’s an occasional bout of diarrhea, or something more chronic such as Crohn’s disease, we’ve got the lowdown on tummy troubles.
Here’s a look at the top 10 digestive issues we see in our society today.
Published: April 25, 2012
April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Month (or IBS for short) and the perfect time to help spread the word about a condition that, though common, continues to go undiagnosed in a large number of people. In fact, it’s estimated that anywhere from nine to 23 percent of people have IBS worldwide, but go undiagnosed because they’re unaware of the symptoms and often mistake them for other, less serious problems.
Published: April 23, 2012
In response to an influx in bowel and gastrointestinal disease, some doctors are suggesting organ transplants. Sound drastic? Well I should specify that this “transplant” is actually an enema and the “organ” is actually human feces. This process of Fecal Transplantation, however off-putting, could be the excremental solution to a detrimental problem.
Published: December 01, 2011
Vitamin D. Or, the “sunshine” vitamin as it’s sometimes called. If you don’t know just how important it is for your health, well, you really should. Vitamin D is essential for
nearly every single working part of your body – from your heart, to your
other organs (including your skin). And now it looks like it might have something to do with your digestion as well!
Published: September 05, 2011
If you're one of the more than 60 million Americans with
gastro-esophageal reflux disease, or GERD, you're probably very familiar with the pain and discomfort of heartburn, dyspepsia (stomach discomfort), and regurgitation that is so typical of the condition. Although the symptoms are rarely considered serious, they cause enough distress that many people constantly reach for OTC antacids or prescription medications for relief. It's the prevalent use of the latter that has caught the attention of
Public Citizen, a consumer advocacy watchdog group.
Published: September 01, 2011
Pick up any tabloid at the supermarket and you’re likely to see a bold headline promising to reveal the beauty and health secrets of the stars. If you’re like many curious people, you may have even thumbed through to get the scoop, right? And what you found may have surprised you. Among the trendiest “secrets” of Hollywood celebrities such as Kim Bassinger and Janet Jackson is the practice of
colon cleansing. If you believe the stories, maintaining a squeaky clean colon is how they keep their radiant complexions, stellar good health, and control their weight.
However, the latest research says not so fast.
Published: August 22, 2011
Summer vacations and traveling adventures can do wonders for your heart, mind and spirit, but they can also take a toll on your physical health if you’re not careful. Many travelers understand first-hand the unfortunate risks to digestive health that often “come with the territory,” so to speak.
Published: August 02, 2011
Summer vacations and traveling adventures can do wonders for your heart, mind and spirit, but they can also take a toll on your physical health if you’re not careful.
Published: May 23, 2011
Did you know that May is "National Celiac Awareness Month"? It's certainly an important condition to address, and perhaps even more so as we head into summer with all sorts of picnics and BBQ outings. Millions of Americans today suffer from digestive problems like
Celiac disease, as well as acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, and constipation. In fact I recently read a statistic that nine out of 10 individuals suffer from some sort of digestive malady. Chances are you’re one of them! Luckily there are many natural ways to reduce or eliminate digestive problems, even as simple as modifying your food intake to include certain foods and avoid others.
Published: February 10, 2011
Does this sound familiar?
You have abdominal pain with gas and bloating, but your doctor can't find a reason for it. You're so tired you struggle to get up in the morning and when you finally make it out of bed, your joints hurt most of the day. You find yourself walking around in a mental fog, confused and depressed. If you’re consistently experiencing these symptoms and more, you could be suffering with an overgrowth of Candida albicans.
