Category Archives: Colon And Digestive

It might not be quite as simple as the title suggests, but research is showing it is a good place to start. Considering our digestive system can influence our brain, mood, mind and behavior, it isn’t really that far off. Neurotransmitters (which control mood and depression) can be found in the greatest concentrations in the ...click here to read more

Is your acid reflux making your feel worse after each meal? Are you wishing your body were capable of better digestion and now you are actively searching for digestion aids? Acid reflux is generally considered as a digestive disorder that is characterized by gastric acid resurfacing in the esophageal area. This event can be quite ...click here to read more

Constipated and wished you had better digestion?  There are several signs regarding colon health that everyone needs to be aware of, especially when it concerns regular bowel movement.  Hemorrhoids are common structures in the anal canal that assist in the movement of the stool.  These structures are filled with blood vessels and connective tissues that ...click here to read more

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is a digestive and intestinal disorder effecting the bowels and/or large intestines. Symptoms vary widely in patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome; however some of the most common symptoms include abdominal pain and discomfort, bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea and nausea. Approximately 20 percent of the North American population suffers with symptoms ...click here to read more

People that suffer from digestive issues, including stomach problems, know just how embarrassing and disruptive these episodes can be. Digestive disorders are very common in Canada, with over 20 million Canadian suffering from digestive problems each year. Suffering from stomach problems disrupts an individuals’ personal as well as professional life. Many people find talking about ...click here to read more

Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that usually inhabit the digestive tract. They can easily become depleted from things such as antibiotic use, antibacterial hand soap, chlorinated drinking water, overuse of harsh cleaning chemicals and overconsumption of sugar and refined foods. A depletion of these beneficial bacteria is problematic because they play an important role in your ...click here to read more

The “D” word stands for diarrhea and surely it needs no introduction. In the second of my series on probiotics, I explore how these friendly bacteria can do wonders “down there” and help quell a case of the “D” word. Versus Acute Diarrhea Using probiotics for treating sudden cases of infectious diarrhea in  children is well ...click here to read more

Acid reflux, or heartburn, can cause a burning sensation in your esophagus after eating. It is often accompanied by indigestion and sometimes by chest pain. Though not a serious condition, heartburn can make you quite uncomfortable. When you have a case of heartburn, stomach acid can back up into your esophagus, causing inflammation. This happens ...click here to read more