Category Archives: Colon And Digestive

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

Think of your body as a tree with your core being the trunk. A tree is sturdy because of a strong trunk, and the same goes for your body. A strong core comes with many benefits, like reducing your risk of injury (you’ll lower your risk of falls!), better protection for organs such as intestines ...click here to read more

If you suffer from constipation, you probably don’t visit the washroom very often. If you don’t have constipation, or diarrhea for that matter, but visit the bathroom numerous times a day, it that normal? When it comes to bowel movements it’s hard to know for sure what’s normal or not because we’re all different. A ...click here to read more

Cramping, gurgling sounds and pain – our stomach can really put us through the ringer when it’s not feeling its best. Stomach troubles can ruin your day, keep you locked up indoors and make you want to curl up into a ball. But what caused your stomach woes in the first place? Was it spices? ...click here to read more

It can be loud or quiet, it may sound like a gurgle or even a deflating balloon, and what are we talking about? Bowel sounds of course. Unlike flatulence, which is the sound made when gas leaves your body, bowel sounds occur in the small or large intestine typically during digestion. Bowel sounds are virtually ...click here to read more

For thousands of years in India they have practiced a style of alternative medicine. It’s translated name means “life” and “science.” The practice uses Ayurvedic medicine and it has helped the Indian people eat well, prevent illness and live a better life. The basis of Ayurvedic medicine is inter-connectedness. It combines the community, the individual’s ...click here to read more

The fact of the matter is we all poop. I apologize for being frank, but let’s call a spade a spade and discuss a topic that is rarely brought up. There are many issues associated with pooping such as constipation, diarrhea and diverticulitis. Diverticulitis, in particular, is a condition where bulging pouches develop along the ...click here to read more

Many studies as of late have been showing a strong connection between the gut and other parts of the body. One such connection is the gut-mind connection, which reveals how emotions and stress can trigger health problems in our gut. Recent studies have revealed a connection between the thyroid and the gut. The thyroid is ...click here to read more

Traveling can be a lot of fun; it allows us to meet new and interesting people, experience different cultures, and in some cases enjoy delicious new cuisines. However, if you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) traveling can be challenging. Many people with intestinal disorders avoid trains, planes, buses, and car travel out of fear they ...click here to read more

Age is a big factor that makes you more susceptible to illness and health problems. If you are over the age of 40 your risk of developing diverticula increases. Diverticula are bulges forming in the lower part of the large intestine, or colon. Generally, these bulges don’t cause many problems. But when they get infected ...click here to read more

Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in the United States. Sadly, the American Cancer Society estimates that more than 90 thousand new cases will be diagnosed this year. It is no surprise that millions of dollars go toward colon cancer research every year in an effort to better understand the ...click here to read more

You may have noticed a trend in your local grocery store: More and more labels read “gluten-free.” You may think it’s the latest in health food, but for people with celiac disease this is how they have to eat. Gluten is a protein found in wheat endosperm that makes dough chewy and stretchy. If you ...click here to read more

Digestion and colon issues have really been on the rise. We’re feeling toxic, bogged down, we’re experiencing irregular bowels and frankly, we’re all sick of it. Products and procedures continually promise to fill our need to feel better, especially in the colon area. One treatment in particular goes by many names: Colonic hydrotherapy, colon therapy, ...click here to read more

At some point in our lives we’ve experienced unsettling digestion. Feelings of bloating, gas and constipation can really hinder our ability to partake in our favorite activities. Sometimes we know what the cause of our poor digestion is, like eating a large meal, acidic foods, or enjoying something we may be intolerant to. But other ...click here to read more