Category Archives: Colon And Digestive

Dyspepsia—indigestion and upset stomach—is a condition that describes pain or discomfort in the stomach region. A slew of symptoms can be experienced in dyspepsia, including nausea, bloating, and burping, to name a few. There are many causes of an upset stomach, including eating too much, eating too fast, consuming fatty or greasy foods, eating spicy ...click here to read more

Consistently dropping items or having slowed movements is not something we all face on a daily basis, but those with Parkinson’s disease live with it every day. The feeling that you don’t have complete control of your body can be an extremely frustrating experience, especially when you don’t know the cause. But according to new ...click here to read more

The world is a vast place with many things to do and see. Going on a hike through the dense wilderness, or even just visiting your local park to bird watch can be a very stimulating experience. Everyone enjoys a little adventure now and again, and according to new research, living in a stimulating environment ...click here to read more

Clostridium difficile infection (C. diff infection) results from a bacterium that lives in the intestines. In fact, C. diff is part of the normal biological balance of bacteria currently living in your gut and is required for normal digestive health. The bacteria can also be found in the environment, as it is commonly seen in ...click here to read more

Digestion is an intricate process that is often taken for granted, but it shouldn’t be. As much as 70 percent of our body’s immune system is found in the digestive tract. It is through the process of digestion that our body receives all the nutrients required for energy, growth, and cell repair—as you can see, ...click here to read more

Living our lives unhealthily predisposes us to develop illness and disease later in life. Of these, colorectal cancer is by far one of the most common, being the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. Its severity can be partly attributed to the lack of screening for the cancer, as current methods ...click here to read more

The majority of people who have had the misfortune of experiencing gallstones will agree that it can be excruciatingly painful. Severe pain is the result of hardened digestive fluid deposits or “gallstones” in the gallbladder that lodge into the existing duct, causing a blockage. This can result in the following symptoms: Sudden and rapidly intensifying ...click here to read more

Gluten-free diets have become all the rage these days, but what most people don’t realize is that there are people who have to avoid even the smallest amount of gluten or risk triggering a damaging autoimmune response in the intestines. According to a recent study, researchers may have found the culprit behind the disorder, which ...click here to read more

April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness month, and here at Bel Marra, we have taken the time to compile a list of some of the most informative articles that will help anyone with irritable bowel syndrome. We have also included articles touching on topics that will help those with the syndrome choose the best IBS ...click here to read more

Hard stools can be unpleasant to pass and may occur occasionally or chronically for some. When we eat, the nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine, which releases liquid and fiber into the large intestine. In the large intestine, then, the stool is formed. As the newly formed stool moves along the large intestine, the ...click here to read more

What once was the body’s most ignored organ is now in the limelight, and for a good reason: it does much more than simply digesting food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste products. Studies reveal the gut’s significant contribution to our body’s immune responses, and the brain-gut connection is one of the fastest growing areas of ...click here to read more

It’s safe to say that most people try their best to reduce stress. Some choose a medicated route, perhaps choosing to drink alcohol or smoke cigarettes to take the edge off, while others choose healthier approaches to deal with stress, such as exercise. However, there are people who have a much harder time dealing with ...click here to read more

We often associate taking antibiotics with improving our health, but according to a new study, taking antibiotics for extended periods in early to middle adulthood might increase the risk for precancerous growths in your colon. Researchers found that women who took antibiotics for more than two weeks in their 20s through to their 50s were ...click here to read more

Our stomachs are filled with acid so corrosive that if it were to be placed on a wooden table, it would eat through it. Thankfully, however, our bodies are advanced enough to account for this potential danger, creating a protective mucus lining that covers the inside of the stomach. This gastric acid is only one ...click here to read more