Category Archives: Colon And Digestive

There are many ailments that can land you in the hospital – broken bones, a high fever that won’t break or blood in your stool. These are serious problems that can result in much more serious health concerns – no matter your age. But did you ever think not being able to go to the ...click here to read more

Feeling a little nauseous because you’re nervous about seeing your doctor? Really, who wants to be probed or prodded while wearing an ill-fitting gown? It doesn’t rate high on our list of favorite things, either, although we know it’s important. But how we feel about things can be revealed by our stomach. There’s an intimate ...click here to read more

What’s really behind your bathroom troubles? When it comes to our digestive system, we like to focus on the stomach. But the stomach is only the beginning of the digestive system. An often-overlooked part of the digestive system is the colon, the final part of the process. But the colon has a key role. Before ...click here to read more

Your pants won’t button, your stomach has grown in size and you just feel so sluggish you barely want to leave the house. What are we talking about? Bloating. Maybe you ate too much or maybe something you ate just isn’t sitting right, whatever the cause, one thing is for sure – bloating is highly ...click here to read more

With nicer weather upon us, heading out for a picnic, enjoying a BBQ with family and making the most of long, sunny days are probably on your to-do list. But what if your stomach disrupts your summer plans and instead keeps you cooped up inside? This will not only ruin your summer but leave you ...click here to read more

With the warmer weather fast approaching, opportunities to travel seem to come up more frequently. Maybe you want to sink your feet in the sand along the Florida Keys or finally stand tall on top of the Empire State building. No matter where you decide to go this summer, tummy troubles can often follow. A ...click here to read more

Frequent stomach upset and nausea? Could be a stomach ulcer, also known as a peptic ulcer –those open sores that can develop in the lining of your esophagus, stomach or small intestine. How to get rid of ulcers or find ulcer pain relief? You first need to pinpoint the cause and then consider some home ...click here to read more

In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, there is this quote on constipation that I find quite amusing, yet highly relevant: “Why are you worrying about YOU-KNOW-WHO, when you should be worrying about YOU-NO-POO? The constipation sensation that’s gripping the nation!” While constipation is no laughing matter, there is increasing evidence that constipation is indeed ...click here to read more

I’ll start this article on digestion with a quote from the famous French epicure and gastronome, Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin: “Those who give themselves indigestion or get drunk, do not know how to eat or drink.” While such blunt criticism might not be well received in today’s world, there is merit in what the great man said. ...click here to read more

In recent health news there has been a continued rise in rates of bowel diseases. From irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), to celiac disease, and even Crohn’s and Colitis, we are becoming more aware of such diseases. Although for some an exact cause is unknown, we may now have some insight on what may be the ...click here to read more

While you’re sitting reading this, take a deep breath in through your nose, hold it for a moment, and now slowly release the air through your mouth. Think about how you feel. Better yet, try it again, maybe a few more times. Taking these brief moments to really focus on our breathing can benefit our ...click here to read more

It starts as a rumble in your stomach and the next thing you know you’re running to the bathroom. They don’t call it “the runs” for no reason. Diarrhea can strike suddenly and it’s often hard to pinpoint what caused the attack. Worse yet, it can leave you feeling groggy, sick, and fearful of not ...click here to read more

Find yourself in the dairy aisle considering a good yogurt? The choices can be a little overwhelming – with extra-creamy and fancy fruit and coffee flavors – but one thing is for certain: Yogurt does a body good! Yogurt is known as a superstar for digestive health, proteins, and new research highlights yogurt for preventing ...click here to read more

Too much spicy food causing you stomach trouble? Or maybe your nerves are on edge and your gut is trying to send you an SOS signal? Stomach pain, bloating, gas – whatever the symptom, it’s just not fun. There are all sorts of reasons for stomach ache, many of which are benign and symptoms pass ...click here to read more