Category Archives: Colon And Digestive

Irritable bowel diseases can bury you in a constant state of fear. Every decision about what to eat or not becomes a major choice that has the potential to upend your day. New guidelines are hoping to help you navigate this mine-ridden terrain. Irritable bowel disease (IBD) is dependent on genetics as well as environmental ...click here to read more

According to a new study, adults with inflammatory bowel disease should avoid certain foods to reduce symptoms. Researchers in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University have found that foods such as French fries, cookies, soda, cheese, and energy drinks are some of the “junk foods” that have appeared in diets of those ...click here to read more

It hit me last week for a few days and do I ever feel sorry for my wife. No matter what I did, I could not stop farting. Thankfully, the few days of flatulence passed and things got back to normal. This has been a rather common occurrence during COVID. It’s not anything caused by ...click here to read more

Digestive issues are no fun for anybody. Unfortunately, most of the foods recommended to get things moving aren’t much more appealing. But the truth is there is a lot more out there than oats, whole grains, and prunes that can help keep things moving. There are a vast array of foods that are high in ...click here to read more

A recent incident published in JACC: Case Reports has raised a question of whether bloating can be mistaken for a heart attack. The report outlined the situation showing how a patient in the hospital for metastatic Hodgkin’s lymphoma with significant abdominal distention displayed sudden onset of ST-segment elevations, which is often an indicator of a ...click here to read more

Spending more time at home the past few weeks has messed with your schedule. But it might be affecting you in ways you might not think. For example, you might not be as a “regular” as were before this all started. Your regular routine as taken a hit and your gut may be responding with ...click here to read more

Doctors have recently suggested that indigestion is a potential early symptom of COVID-19. If you’ve noticed you’ve been struggling with indigestion, should you be scared? Not necessarily. Although Chinese researchers have suggested that roughly half of coronavirus patients have complained about diarrhea and other digestive issues, it is not a surefire way to identify the ...click here to read more

You might not want to think about your colon health. It surely isn’t the most appealing body part, but hey, it needs a little love too. And if you’re looking for a little something to do these days, shooting for a healthy colon can certainly be worthwhile. Your colon plays a very important role in ...click here to read more

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