Category Archives: Colon And Digestive

You know the spiel – eat more fiber! And even though you’re probably trying to achieve that daily norm, you are most likely not getting enough, nevertheless. And, sadly, it’s negatively impacting your health. Fiber is a carbohydrate that comes in two forms: soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber dissolves in water. When it enters the ...click here to read more

Blood in stool (rectal bleeding) can be quite scary as it can be an indicator of a slew of health problems. Whenever you notice blood in your stool, you should go see your doctor as it can range in severity from a burst hemorrhoid to internal bleeding. Blood in stool can vary in color depending ...click here to read more

Ulcerative colitis – inflammatory bowel disease – treatment may be possible with vinegar. The findings were published in American Chemical Society’s Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry revealing the benefits of vinegar in helping to fight ulcerative colitis. Vinegar may benefit ulcerative colitis due to its impact on the gut microbiome, and researchers found that ...click here to read more

Dyspepsia, or indigestion and upset stomach, is a condition which describes pain or discomfort in the stomach region. A slew of symptoms can be experienced in dyspepsia, including nausea, bloating, and burping, to name a few. There are many causes of an upset stomach including eating too much, eating too fast, consuming fatty or greasy ...click here to read more

Crohn’s disease is linked to dietary fat and specific fatty acids may worsen the disease. Some research suggests that some omega-3 fatty acids can relieve Crohn’s disease, but more recent findings from Duke University have set to examine the role that omega-6 and omega-7 play in Crohn’s disease. Assistant professor of molecular genetics and microbiology, ...click here to read more

Peptic ulcer (stomach ulcer) is an open sore in the lining of the stomach, lower esophagus, or small intestine, typically resulting from inflammation caused by bacteria or erosion caused by stomach acid. There are three types of peptic ulcers: gastric, esophageal, and duodenal. The different types of peptic ulcers describe where the ulcer is located, ...click here to read more

Norovirus 2016 outbreak update: Stomach flu confirmed on cruise ships (Ocean Princess and Anthem of the Seas) and the University of Michigan is conducting a new stool study to find a potential cure. The Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed gastrointestinal illnesses on the cruise ship Anthem of the Seas. Royal Caribbean previously ...click here to read more

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that impacts about 700,000 Americans. The combination of inflammation and ulcers developed with this disease leads to a lot of discomfort, as well as frequent emptying of the colon. When someone is suffering from this inflammatory bowel disease, the innermost lining of their large intestine (colon) and ...click here to read more

Inflammatory bowel disease-related colorectal cancer risk is raised by chronic inflammation and immunosuppressive therapy. The review was conducted by Dr. Laurent Beaugerie from Hôpital Saint-Antoine in Paris and Dr. Steven H. Itzkowitz from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. In the news release, the researchers said, “Among the chronic inflammatory diseases that often require ...click here to read more

Gastrointestinal infection and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) complications increase with anxiety. Researchers have conducted their study in an “accidental experiment” when a large water contamination occurred in a few regions of Belgium, leading to over 18,000 people developing gastroenteritis. This allowed the researchers to study how anxiety plays a role in complications associated with gastrointestinal ...click here to read more

Similar to the norovirus, listeria outbreak continues in 2016, and the latest outbreak was caused by the chicken salad contaminated with bacteria. So far, the total count for those affected by listeria is 18, occurring across nine states and resulting in one death. Recalls have been made on the food products, and reports have suggested ...click here to read more

This weekly health news roundup includes stories about colitis, shingles, staph bacteria, and giant cell arteritis. Further connections were found between giant cell arteritis and the herpes virus, asthma was linked to an increased risk of suicide, and prostate cancer was linked to male pattern baldness. Additionally, we uncovered that the common western diet may ...click here to read more

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) recurrence is linked with depression and anxiety symptoms. Lead researcher Antonina Mikocka-Walus said, “It thus seems prudent to recommend that screening for common mental disorders and referring for psychological/psychiatric treatment should be included in standard IBD care.” The author reported, “The relationship of depression and anxiety with disease activity in IBD ...click here to read more

Following a Western diet causes gut bacteria changes that trigger colitis. A typical Western diet contains high levels of saturated fat, which has been found to be associated with complex immune disorders in those with a genetic predisposition. The immune disorders include inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. The findings of ...click here to read more