Browse Category: Digestive
Published: January 08, 2009
You may have heard of people having negative reactions to certain foods like seafood or nuts, resulting in a swollen air-pipe or hives. But could food allergies be causing your upset stomach? According to research, your stomach discomfort (dyspepsia) is more likely to be caused by food intolerance rather than a food allergy. It's easy to confuse a food allergy with food intolerance because they can have some of the same symptoms. Keep reading to find out the difference.
Published: January 08, 2009
Constipation can be uncomfortable, as well as painful. If you’ve ever suffered from constipation (and who hasn’t?), then you know! The good news is that relief is within reach – and not by resorting to expensive or harsh over-the-counter methods. Keep reading for some natural ways to relieve constipation.
Published: December 18, 2008
The Story of Gluten Intolerance...
Published: December 07, 2008
Heartburn can ruin a perfectly great dinner. There are some natural remedies you can do to prevent or help heartburn, so you can enjoy the foods you love.
Published: November 20, 2008
Scientists are increasingly discovering many more benefits from consuming foods with sufficient levels of probiotic bacteria.
Published: November 03, 2008
It’s hard to see your friends and family enjoying all your favorite foods when your body denies you the same pleasure. The culprit? Acid reflux. As much as you’d like, you can’t indulge in the second (or sometimes even first) bowl of chili, or have those hot peppers anymore because of it. You may take medication to deal with your acid reflux, but have you ever thought at what cost? Perhaps a pricey one . . . research indicates that certain acid reflux drugs may increase your risk of bone fracture. Keep reading for more information.
Published: October 31, 2008
It’s hard to see your friends and family enjoying all your favorite foods when your body denies you the same pleasure. The culprit? Acid reflux. As much as you’d like, you can’t indulge in the second (or sometimes even first) bowl of chili, or have those hot peppers anymore because of it. You may take medication to deal with your acid reflux, but have you ever thought at what cost? Perhaps a pricey one . . . research indicates that certain acid reflux drugs may increase your risk of bone fracture. Keep reading for more information.
Published: September 18, 2008
Would you consider yourself “regular”? Or do you suffer from bouts of constipation or diarrhea . . . or maybe both? What determines a regular bowel movement, and how do you know if you fit the bill when it comes to your bathroom activities? And, if you see a change in your regularity, what might that mean? Keep reading for answers to all of those questions and more!
Published: August 12, 2008
Ugh . . . you know the feeling, right? That full, gassy, uncomfortable (and sometimes painful) feeling of being bloated? Well, you’re certainly not alone in this one! Bloating affects millions of people every day and can be caused by a number of things including menstruation, overeating, or constipation. So what can you do, aside from poking a hole in your gut to release all that pressure? Keep reading for some natural remedies that will help you get relief – and fast!
Published: May 13, 2008
Do you often experience belly pain? Are you constantly battling bloating and gas, or nausea? Have you simply lost your appetite as of late? While these symptoms seem to be consistent with a number of digestive complications, they may actually be a signal of diverticulitis. What exactly is diverticulitis? What causes it? How is it treated? Let’s take a look at this condition that can put a damper on your digestion.
