Category Archives: Colon And Digestive

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that can be complicated by certain foods, but there is a Crohn’s diet that can help sufferers prevent flare-ups. The disease causes inflammation in the digestive tract, triggering various uncomfortable symptoms including diarrhea. In some cases, this inflammatory bowel disease can lead to malnutrition. Research tells us that ...click here to read more

What you eat plays a huge role in your gut health. Food makes the difference between being bloated and constipated to being regular and feeling good. What we eat helps make up the microbiome in the gut, which means it can be full of prebiotics and probiotics and run smoothly or be bogged down by ...click here to read more

Fast food, food allergies, and other digestive issues can wreak havoc with our stomachs, but many people have discovered teas for upset stomach that provide relief. These can be a quick fix to address discomfort until the root cause of the stomach ache can be determined. There are a number of different teas that seem ...click here to read more

You or someone you know probably take a probiotic as a means to support healthy digestion. In fact, thousands of people every day take some type of probiotic to combat bloating, indigestion, and constipation. This is because it is long believed and portrayed that probiotics help maintain a healthy gut by adding beneficial bacteria to ...click here to read more

While ulcerative colitis is not caused by any specific diet, research shows that certain foods trigger symptoms so for this reason an ulcerative colitis diet has emerged. Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine. If you have been diagnosed with this disease, you won’t be able to cure it by ...click here to read more

We know that diet and diarrhea are often linked. Some people suffer from occasional diarrhea, while for others, the condition is chronic. No matter what the cause, a diarrhea diet can affect the digestive system and your symptoms in a positive way. Allergies or food poisoning are well-known causes of diarrhea. Chronic conditions, such as ...click here to read more

Stomach gurgling is a sound that can spring up at any moment – sometimes causing embarrassment. Stomach gurgling is often associated with digestion, but sometimes they could indicate something more serious. It’s important to recognize when your stomach gurgles and how often to help you narrow in on the possible cause. Here we will outline ...click here to read more

After passing a bowel movement, the last thing you want to see is red in the toilet. Many of us know that seeing red means blood, and blood in the stool isn’t a good sign. The most common cause of blood in the stool is colon cancer, and doctors will test stool for blood if ...click here to read more

Gastroesophageal reflux disease is common and uncomfortable, but a GERD or acid reflux diet can help control symptoms. GERD happens when acid flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach. The acid reflux can be very irritating for the esophagus. It is believed that in the United States, about 20 percent of the ...click here to read more

Whatever your body doesn’t use up from the foods you consume becomes waste and is released as stool. Generally, your body is quite effective at removing waste, but in some instances, you can become blocked up if waste is not properly removed. Stress, poor eating habits, or an unbalanced gut microbiome can all contribute to ...click here to read more

Microscopic colitis is an inflammatory condition in the large intestine that can be painful and frustrating to live with. While there are different types, in most situations, microscopic colitis is not nearly as serious as other forms of inflammatory bowel disease. Many people have heard of ulcerative colitis, but microscopic colitis is not related to ...click here to read more

Being bloated after a meal is no-doubt an uncomfortable feeling. Your pants feel tighter, your stomach feels and appears larger, and it can be difficult to go to the bathroom. There are certain foods that are known to cause bloating more than others and recognizing these foods can help you reduce bloating. Do keep in ...click here to read more

Our body is capable of pretty amazing – and gross – things. Some of the grosser things involve our digestion and include farting, burping, constipation, and diarrhea. Many of us don’t talk about our digestion, but we should, as it could provide insight into whether we have a healthy digestion. When we put food in ...click here to read more

Many people have some sort of complaint about their digestion. Either they are bloated, constipated, or suffer from indigestion. It also seems like anyone you talk to has some sort of remedy or fix for common digestive problems. Maybe you’ve tried some of these, but a lot of this information that gets passed on doesn’t ...click here to read more