Category Archives: Colon And Digestive

By now, you almost certainly know that dietary decisions can play a key role in your health. And when it comes to your colon, it’s no different. The foods you regularly eat can impact how your organs function and your risk for illness. A diet low in processed food is associated with better heart, metabolic, ...click here to read more

Did you know that consuming a handful of almonds each day can promote strong gut health and add to a healthy lifestyle? Many people already reach for almonds when looking for a healthy snack, but a new study is showing how much this snack can positively affect gut health. Almonds have long been known to ...click here to read more

There are some things that are very hard to define as “normal.” After all, most things in life are located in the grey area, not black or white. Bowel movements are certainly one of them. Poops can be shrouded in mystery: How often should you go? What should it look like? Do you have an ...click here to read more

Have you ever felt a little nauseous before giving a presentation or some stomach pain during stressful events? If you have, it should be a clear indication of how closely your gut and brain interact. But it can go much further than those examples. But at the end of the day, there is little doubt ...click here to read more

Pregnancy is a time of great joy for many women, but it also comes with several health risks, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD is a term used for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. It can result in chronic inflammation of the gut, leading to severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. While pregnant women are ...click here to read more

Don’t you hate it when you’re on vacation, and uninvited guests decide to join? I’m not talking about your annoying brother-in-law, either. I mean indigestion. It’s not uncommon for people to experience digestive troubles when they’re travelling. The trio of diarrhea, constipation, and indigestion can show up and put a damper on your trip. Travel ...click here to read more

Experts recommend consuming green tea extract to support healthy blood sugar levels and improve gut health. Studies have shown that green tea extract can help improve glucose tolerance and reduce inflammation in the gut in people with a cluster of heart disease risk factors. Additionally, green tea extract has been linked with several other health ...click here to read more

You might think you make healthy food choices, but what do you see when you look closely? According to some new research, you might be surprised about the quality of your diet. A new study found that many Americans believe they make healthy food choices but do not. Researchers asked participants to rate their diet ...click here to read more

New research has found that the more courses of antibiotics seniors take, the greater their risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD. These findings may help explain some of the increases in Crohn’s and colitis diagnoses among older adults. Researchers believe that environmental factors play more of a role in older adults than genetics ...click here to read more

Urinary tract infections are no fun – especially if you deal with them frequently. And although anyone can get one, they are particularly prevalent among women.  Data shows that up to 80 percent of women develop a urinary tract infection (UIT) at some point in their lives, while about a quarter have frequent recurrences.  It ...click here to read more

Living with IBS can present all kinds of challenges, only one of which might be what you eat. Of course it makes sense to things irritable bowel syndrome is all about food. After all, the symptoms are all gut-related and for many, turn to their worst directly after eating. If you’re living with IBS you’re ...click here to read more

The symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, can hit hard and heavy and lead to all kinds of problems. Aside from the pain and discomfort, IBS can make people fearful of leaving the house and doing things they enjoy. While the exact cause of IBS is unknown, there is research linking it to some ...click here to read more

Keeping your colon healthy might not be top of mind, but it’s definitely something you don’t want to ignore. Gut health can play a significant role in how your body functions, from how you feel to how your immune system works. Much of the bacteria that help determine these outcomes resides in the colon. So, ...click here to read more

Are you an athlete who loves to have a post-exercise cup of cocoa to help with digestive distress? While cocoa does have some benefits, new research suggests long-term daily consumption doesn’t protect you against digestive distress resulting from exercise and only has a small effect on gut microbiomes. Why do some people get sick after ...click here to read more