Category Archives: Colon And Digestive

So, you’re eating what you should be: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and more. But there’s one problem: it hurts. Health foods are considered “healthy” because they are nutrient-dense. They provide the body with everything it needs to function properly, prevent inflammation, and maintain cell health. Even though food might be “healthy” and promote better heart ...click here to read more

You might not want to think about colon health. I get it. But neglecting it can cause some serious problems. The colon is a crucial part of your digestive system and a series of conditions can lead to improper function or disease. Sometimes it’s the big ones like ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, diverticular disease, or irritable ...click here to read more

There are all things we want to keep inside and not share with others. Literally. But if you find yourself having to run to the bathroom whenever you step into a friend’s house or enter a public space, it can be embarrassing. Nobody wants to deal with that. There is a close connection between your ...click here to read more

Gut health can be exhausting. Prebiotics, probiotics, fermented this, fiber that—it’s a lot. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a diet that took care of all of that for you? Well, there is. You’re probably familiar with it, too. New research has just added another notch onto the belt of the Mediterranean diet—gut health. ...click here to read more

Walking around town the other night, I was hit with a sudden urge to urinate. My friend and I searched out a restaurant and I headed down the hall towards the restroom. A moment later, my friend pushed me aside, ran in, and locked the door. He emerged a few minutes later saying he had ...click here to read more

“Eat more fiber” is another way of saying “adopt a healthy diet.” Fiber consumption is central to a number of health benefits including heart health, better digestion, and a diverse microbiota. But you might notice it makes you bloated. This is not fun and is the reason many people don’t want to eat more fiber. ...click here to read more

Indigestion is never any good. Whether you experience it on occasion or as a regular part of your day, I’m sure you want to get rid of it as soon as possible. Bloating, constipation, diarrhea, and gas are the signs that food isn’t being digested properly. Sometimes this can be an acute response to eating ...click here to read more

Many people who suffer from eating disorders also show signs of exercise addiction, according to new research. The study, led by Mike Trott of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), was published this month in the journal Eating and Weight Disorders – Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia, and Obesity. Trott and his team are the first to measure rates ...click here to read more

Most snacks aren’t doing anything for your health. In fact, most of them contribute to weight gain, poor gut health. And a host of associated problems. But what are you supposed to do when hunger hits between meals and you’re craving that crunch? Some new research is saying it’s a good idea to reach for ...click here to read more

A high fiber diet that is relatively rich in plant protein could cause excess bloating, according to a new study. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health came to this conclusion after analyzing data from a clinical trial of 164 participants who follow a high fiber diet. The study published in the ...click here to read more

Inflammation is extremely dangerous because you can’t necessarily feel it. Sure, you might feel it when you stub your toe or have a cold, but that’s fleeting. Chronic systemic inflammation, however, can boost your chances of getting a severe illness. Battling chronic inflammation isn’t about taking a pill or treating it like you would a ...click here to read more

This might sound crazy, but your minestrone soup recipe could help ward off malaria. It doesn’t stop there, either. Broths are becoming increasingly noted for their health benefits, ranging from protection against infection to joint health. A recent study by Imperial College London found that soup was able to stop the spread of Plasmodium falciparum, ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is frustrating for doctors and patients alike. It’s very difficult to diagnose because it takes on so many forms. And how you treat the condition largely depends on individual cases. For some, IBS may mean regular diarrhea. For others, it can be consistent constipation. It can also take the form ...click here to read more

There’s no simple way to put this: your nutritional needs change with age. The change comes from a bunch of reasons. You might not have the same appetite, food doesn’t taste as good, you have trouble chewing, or it gives you a bout of indigestion. And even if you’re still eating the way you always ...click here to read more