Category Archives: Colon And Digestive

The cause of chronic gastrointestinal symptoms in type 1 diabetes has been uncovered, so researchers are hopeful that treatment is now possible. Gastrointestinal symptoms are common in type 1 diabetes; some of them include delayed emptying of the stomach, irritable bowel syndrome, abdominal distention and fecal incontinence – all of which can impact a person’s quality ...click here to read more

The bloating, the gas, the discomfort – it’s enough to make you dread putting on pants and leaving the house. The thing about stomach problems is that you’re often not sure what caused them. But even if you don’t know which food set off your stomach problem, one thing is for certain: You can prepare ...click here to read more

A healthy gut consists of essential fatty acids which can be provided by the Mediterranean diet. The Mediterranean diet has gained popularity for its health benefits. It consists of plenty of fruits and vegetables, nuts, legumes and seeds. Furthermore, it requires eating more fish, moderating alcohol consumption and including healthy fats as opposed to trans ...click here to read more

New research suggests that dried plums may reduce the risk of colon cancer by having a positive affect on healthy gut bacteria. Colon cancer is expected to cause close to 50,000 deaths across the United States this year. It is the third leading cause of death in the country. Researchers at Texas A&M University and ...click here to read more

For a healthy gut it all comes down to good gut flow and gut bacteria. With every meal we eat we are feeding roughly 100 trillion bacteria. Research continues to come to light about how our gut flora and bacteria affects other aspects of our health, like mood and weight. Our gut bacteria begins to ...click here to read more

When an abnormal growth of bacteria occurs within the bladder it can lead to a bladder infection – or cystitis. Females typically experience bladder infections more than males, and bladder infections are the most common form of bacterial infections experienced by humans. Bladder infections can either be simple or complicated. A simple bladder infection only ...click here to read more

If you’re a female over the age of 35, your risk of a thyroid problem greatly increases. Roughly 15 million people suffer from thyroid disorders in silence, and estimates show nearly 30 million Americans have a thyroid disorder. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in your neck which releases hormones and regulates many aspects ...click here to read more

There are a number of chronic kidney disease risk factors, but a lot of nutritional research shows that a chronic kidney or CKD diet that takes sodium and potassium intake into careful consideration, can make a big difference in keeping kidneys healthy. Just under 30-million Americans suffer from chronic kidney disease. It’s an ailment that ...click here to read more

We always hear that we need a detoxification in order to rid ourselves from toxins we take in, but is this a good or bad method to improve digestive health? Toxicity has been linked with many illnesses, so it seems like a no-brainer to want to embark on detoxification as a means to make us ...click here to read more

New research suggests prolonged hours sitting can contribute to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) among middle-aged Koreans. Numerous studies have come out supporting the fact that sitting for long periods of time, or living a sedentary life, can contribute to many negative health effects. Sitting and chronic disease have largely been studied as of late, ...click here to read more

There are many things that go into making up our stool, like water, bile, indigestible food and bacteria, but should mucus be found in stool as well? Mucus is a jelly which can be found in the body and intestines. Mucus is used in the body as lubrication and reduces damage caused by stomach acid. ...click here to read more

Many people cringe at the mere mention of the term diarrhea. We’ve all experienced it, and we all hate to have it, but when it strikes it can make you a prisoner in your own bathroom. Some causes of diarrhea are obvious – maybe you had some bad food or you have the flu – ...click here to read more

New research has uncovered a link between alcoholic liver disease and vitamin A. To reach the new findings researchers conducted numerous experiments on different groups of mice, some received food with alcohol, and some food without alcohol. Researchers examined enzymes in the liver and other organs like the kidneys, heart and lungs from the mice ...click here to read more

We all experience digestive discomfort at some point in our lives. Maybe we ate too much, or consumed something that didn’t sit right; regardless of cause, we’ve all had bloating, gas, abdominal pain and constipation. Generally, we can pinpoint the cause of our digestive discomfort, and then we just shrug it off because we know ...click here to read more