Category Archives: Colon Health

If you were too busy watching the Olympics this week, you may have missed some of our news articles . No worries, we present our top articles again in our weekly health news roundup. This week, we discuss diverticulitis, HDL cholesterol, age-related macular degeneration, diverticulosis, and night blindness. Diverticulitis signs, symptoms, and complications Diverticulitis is a condition onset ...click here to read more

Diverticulitis and diverticulosis may sound the same, but there are key differences that set each condition apart. Diverticulitis is a condition brought on by infection or rupture of diverticula, which are bulges forming in the lower part of the large intestine or colon. The risk of developing diverticula is usually higher for people over 40. Diverticula ...click here to read more

Recently, there has been a lot of press on two often misunderstood gastrointestinal diseases namely inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).  IBD, as its name suggests, is a chronic inflammation of the intestines. IBS on the other hand is a non-inflammatory condition of the bowels. Not surprisingly, the irritable bowel syndrome vs ...click here to read more

Ulcerative colitis and colon cancer risk has been found to be linked to certain proteins and sugars produced by the body. Hepatocyte nuclear factor 4-alpha (HNF4-alpha) plays a role in both inflammatory bowel disease like ulcerative colitis and colon cancer. Transcription factors like HNF4-alpha promote DNA transcription into RNA, which is then translated into proteins ...click here to read more

Hello Friend, My name is Emily, and by now you may have seen some of my posts on Bel Marra Health. I am here to inform you that we will now be providing you with a weekly blog posts by yours truly. These weekly posts will be a commentary on health as a whole alongside ...click here to read more

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease treatment may be possible with mucus in colon. Although many of us may find mucus to be unpleasant, research has found that it may hold benefits in the treatment of IBDs by helping the body maintain its equilibrium, prevent inflammation, and reduce food allergy problems. Researchers ...click here to read more

Genetic data now suggests that Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis is a continuum or progression of disorders influenced by the location of inflammation in the gut. About 1.4 million Americans have Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Diagnosis could be oversimplified though. This according to genetic data that shows the diseases are a complex continuum of ...click here to read more

Although it is well-known that obesity increases the risk of colon cancer the exact link has never been quite fully understood. New research has now looked further into the link between obesity and colon cancer and has uncovered the biological connection which could lead to better treatment and preventative options in the future. The study ...click here to read more

Many people understand the importance of a getting a good night’s sleep, but recent research indicates that two inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis could relapse due to sleep disturbances. Sleep disturbances are associated with absenteeism at work, as well as an increased need for healthcare services. Research shows that it is also ...click here to read more

What’s really behind your bathroom troubles? When it comes to our digestive system, we like to focus on the stomach. But the stomach is only the beginning of the digestive system. An often-overlooked part of the digestive system is the colon, the final part of the process. But the colon has a key role. Before ...click here to read more

Did you know that a diet high in dairy might just increase colon cancer survival? New research by the American Cancer Society, recently published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, reveals that a diet rich in dairy products may slightly prolong the lives of people diagnosed with colon cancer. Researchers collected data on roughly 2,300 ...click here to read more

Ever wonder about the trillions of tiny bacteria living inside your stomach and intestines? Well, maybe you should; having a decreased variety of it in your gut may increase your risk of developing colon cancer, according to new research. In a recent study, conducted by New York University’s School of Medicine and published in the ...click here to read more

A fecal transplant is a procedure that involves infusing stool from a healthy human donor into the intestines of an ill patient in order to re-establish healthy micro-organisms in the patient’s gut. Healthy microbes work similar to antibiotic drugs, because they help to fight off harmful micro-organisms in the body. Fecal transplants have been used ...click here to read more

Feeling a little ‘backed-up’? You’re not alone; about 80 percent of Americans suffer from constipation at one point or another. Fortunately for most, all that is needed to prevent constipation is a little extra dietary fiber. It is important, however, to choose the right source of fiber, and with so many options out there, choosing ...click here to read more