Category Archives: Colon And Digestive

People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may have a lower life expectancy, according to a new study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). The study found that even while life expectancy increased in people with IBD, they still generally died sooner compared to people without the intestinal disease. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a ...click here to read more

If you’ve been having a little trouble with your, uh-hum, business these days, you’re not alone. Disrupted routines, dietary changes, age, and stress can all lead to roadblocks in your gut. Constipation is uncomfortable. It’s confusing and more common than you’d think. It affects more than a quarter of women and 14% of men 65 ...click here to read more

Treating IBS is a challenge. Irritable bowel syndrome can be painful, embarrassing, or worse, and management can be a tricky ordeal. Because of its complexity, coping mechanisms can be very valuable. There is no cure for IBS, and controlling flare-ups can be a tall challenge. All you can do is identify triggers and do your ...click here to read more

Colon health is a real concern, no matter who you are. Finding ways to keep it healthy is a priority for men and women around the world. You may find it surprising to learn that a few small decisions each day have the potential to reduce the risk of colon-related illness in a significant way. ...click here to read more

Here’s a warning: proceed with caution if you’re a little queasy. But keep going if you’re interested in a major finding about the fountain of youth. It could be flowing inside you. Literally. Doctors are only beginning to understand the breadth of gut health. There is evidence and theories about the gut-brain axis, but work ...click here to read more

Your colon isn’t the first thing on your mind when you wake up. I get it. But by thinking about it—just a little—in the morning, you could offer a significant boost to its health. And you don’t even really have to think about your colon. Instead, consider what you’ll eat for breakfast. Yogurt with berries ...click here to read more

New research published in the journal Gut has found that acid reflux drugs, known as proton pump inhibitors or PPIs, are linked to a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Many people use acid reflux drugs daily, not knowing the dangerous side effects. PPIs are among the topmost commonly used drugs worldwide and are ...click here to read more

What can you do about a sore colon? Other than getting too frightened—and it can be scary—is to take a deep breath. You might be able to relieve pain in the colon easier than you might think. Your colon is part of your large intestine and essentially the last stop of your digestive system. It’s ...click here to read more

Probiotics can help with digestion, gut health, and more. They might even help fight inflammation and brain function. But what the heck are they? Are they a superfood? A nutrient? Bugs? Depending on who you ask, they could be classified as a superfood. Probiotics are linked to a number of potential health benefits, but they ...click here to read more

Nobody wants to look at their poop. You probably don’t even want to read about poop. But your poop has the potential to tell you a lot about your gut and colon health. The shape, color, and consistency of feces are influenced by a number of factors. Diet, microbial populations, and even illness can show ...click here to read more

New research has found an association between disrupted sleep, high blood pressure, and the gut microbiome. The study, which is the first of its kind from the University of Illinois Chicago, used rats to find a link between the three health issues. For the study, researchers aimed to find a relationship between sleep disruption and ...click here to read more

Constipation hurts. Sitting on the toilet trying to force out a small, often painful bowel movement is never comfortable. And it’s easy to chalk it up as something that “just is what it is.” But it’s more than that, and it could be affecting your vein health. When you’re struggling to pass stool and pushing ...click here to read more

You’ve likely heard that blue light exposure can make it harder to sleep at night. But new data is showing they could negatively impact colon health too. Blue light emitted by most white LEDs (light-emitting diode) come through the screens of smartphones, tablets, and computer screens. Increasingly, they are coming out of city streetlights. And ...click here to read more

Mounting evidence is finding that the use of antibiotics in children could increase the risk of diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and type 1 diabetes. For example, a new study published in Genome Medicine has shown that even a short, single antibiotic course given to young animals can predispose them to inflammatory bowel ...click here to read more