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Articles on Digestive Problems

The digestive system is the root of all health.  It processes what we eat and sends energy and nutrition to every cell in our bodies, including support for our immune systems.  It can easily be disrupted by disease, diet and emotional stress.  Common digestive problems such as heartburn/GERD, IBD and IBS cause millions of people to suffer and limit their quality of life.  Some common symptoms of digestive problems include bloating, diarrhea, gas or stomach pain and cramps.  Learning more about the digestive system may help with managing these problems.

 

11/18/2009 - Articles
How to avoid constipation

How To Avoid Constipation: Simple Tips To Avoid Constipation

Not everyone can go to the toilet every day. Constipation is generally considered to constitute less than three stools per week. Action is warranted if the feces are hard and the . Read more

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11/17/2009 - Articles
Fissured tongue: Why is my tongue fissured?

Fissured tongue: Why is my tongue fissured?

Fissured tongue (or cracked tongue) is a condition frequently seen in the general population. It's also known as ‘scrotal tongue’ or ‘lingua plicata’ and is characterized by one or more fissures or grooves on the tongue. Why is your tongue fissured? What are the causes of fissured tongue? Can a fissured tongue heal? There are other questions you might want to ask if you're suffering from a fissured tongue. We will try to answer some of them. Read more

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09/23/2009 - Articles
Borborygmi and Apple Juice

Borborygmi and Apple Juice: What is Borborygmi and how to treat it.

Borborygmus (plural borborygmi) is the rumbling sound made by gas and fluids moving through the intestines. Read more

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06/26/2009 - Articles

Air pollution is linked to appendicitis

A study sheds new light on the cause of appendicitis, which was previously unknown. A link between high levels of air pollution and appendicitis has been uncovered by environmental researchers in Canada. Read more

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06/19/2009 - Articles

IBS and Sex Problems

Introduction The irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is often associated with significant symptoms affecting areas outside the gut - sleep disturbances, loss or increase in appetite, changes in body weight, and sexual problems; these changes can add to the misery of IBS itself. Read more

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06/18/2009 - Articles

How To Reduce Your Risk of Foodborne Illness

Foodborne illness is a pressing health problem for all consumers, but is a particular concern for seniors. Read more

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04/30/2009 - Articles

Chewing gum aids recovery from colon surgery

It takes the intestines a while to return to normal after abdominal, including colon, surgery. A new review shows that gum chewing helps resolve this post-operative problem sooner. Read more

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04/22/2009 - Articles

Is a Virtual Colonoscopy for You?

Virtual colonoscopies are in the news. Would this be the best option for you? Here are the pros and cons. Read more

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04/22/2009 - Articles

Yogurt's Effects on Intestinal Conditions

Ever since the longest-living inhabitants of the Balkans attributed their continuing health to yogurt, this dairy product has been high on people's shopping list. Read more

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04/22/2009 - Articles

The Gluten-Free Diet

A gluten-free diet is the only treatment for celiac disease. It may not be as difficult to follow as you think. Read more

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