Category Archives: Colon And Digestive

April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness month, and here at Bel Marra, we have taken the time to compile a list of some of the most informative articles that will help anyone with irritable bowel syndrome. We have also included articles touching on topics that will help those with the syndrome choose the best IBS ...click here to read more

Hard stools can be unpleasant to pass and may occur occasionally or chronically for some. When we eat, the nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine, which releases liquid and fiber into the large intestine. In the large intestine, then, the stool is formed. As the newly formed stool moves along the large intestine, the ...click here to read more

What once was the body’s most ignored organ is now in the limelight, and for a good reason: it does much more than simply digesting food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste products. Studies reveal the gut’s significant contribution to our body’s immune responses, and the brain-gut connection is one of the fastest growing areas of ...click here to read more

It’s safe to say that most people try their best to reduce stress. Some choose a medicated route, perhaps choosing to drink alcohol or smoke cigarettes to take the edge off, while others choose healthier approaches to deal with stress, such as exercise. However, there are people who have a much harder time dealing with ...click here to read more

We often associate taking antibiotics with improving our health, but according to a new study, taking antibiotics for extended periods in early to middle adulthood might increase the risk for precancerous growths in your colon. Researchers found that women who took antibiotics for more than two weeks in their 20s through to their 50s were ...click here to read more

Our stomachs are filled with acid so corrosive that if it were to be placed on a wooden table, it would eat through it. Thankfully, however, our bodies are advanced enough to account for this potential danger, creating a protective mucus lining that covers the inside of the stomach. This gastric acid is only one ...click here to read more

Lower abdominal pain is experienced by both sexes, but the causes can vary. The abdominal pain in men may be due to chronic diseases, urinary tract infections, or even digestive tract conditions. Research estimates that the majority of men who experience abdominal pain never seek treatment, as they are more likely to use over-the-counter or ...click here to read more

A new study published in an online issue of Science Translations Medicine details how scientists at the University of Utah Health Sciences used mouse studies to show the role of yeast in aggravating the symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) They also examined how the use allopurinol, a generic drug on the market, could offer ...click here to read more

From time to time, we all pass gas. Flatulence is a completely normal part of the digestive process. When we digest food, it is reduced to its molecular form—this also results in the release of hydrogen, methane, and carbon dioxide gas that needs to be expelled from the body somehow. Luckily for us, our digestive ...click here to read more

A study published in the journal Translational Medicine and conducted by researchers at McMaster University and their colleagues has found a direct link between gut-brain communication and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the colon (large intestine). It often results in abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and ...click here to read more

Though it seems like an everyday thing that people learn to live with, constipation can negatively affect a person’s quality of life. A recent study showed that the reduced quality of life caused by constipation was comparable to that triggered by serious chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis and diabetes. (You can easily reduce the risk of ...click here to read more

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and despite being the second leading cause of cancer death for both males and females in the United States, it doesn’t get talked about enough. As of 2010, colorectal cancer affects nearly one million people and accounts for about 715,000 deaths worldwide—up from the reported 490,000 in 1990. A ...click here to read more

Food provides the body with the nutrition it needs to function properly, but sometimes, getting too much of the wrong food can lead to constipation and leave you searching for foods that make you poop. What we eat is supposed to go from our mouths, into our belly, and out. Digestion time varies from person ...click here to read more

Low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria) can often be difficult to diagnose because it can present symptoms similar to high stomach acid, like heartburn. The condition itself is often underrated but involves a low production of stomach acid. Stomach acid is produced by the parietal cells found in the stomach. When there is a complete lack of ...click here to read more