Category Archives: Intestinal Disorders

Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that usually inhabit the digestive tract. They can easily become depleted from things such as antibiotic use, antibacterial hand soap, chlorinated drinking water, overuse of harsh cleaning chemicals and overconsumption of sugar and refined foods. A depletion of these beneficial bacteria is problematic because they play an important role in your ...click here to read more

The “D” word stands for diarrhea and surely it needs no introduction. In the second of my series on probiotics, I explore how these friendly bacteria can do wonders “down there” and help quell a case of the “D” word. Versus Acute Diarrhea Using probiotics for treating sudden cases of infectious diarrhea in  children is well ...click here to read more

Acid reflux, or heartburn, can cause a burning sensation in your esophagus after eating. It is often accompanied by indigestion and sometimes by chest pain. Though not a serious condition, heartburn can make you quite uncomfortable. When you have a case of heartburn, stomach acid can back up into your esophagus, causing inflammation. This happens ...click here to read more