Probiotics
What are probiotics and prebiotics and why are they an essential part of our overall health and well being? Both probiotics and prebiotics serve a role in the basic functioning of the GI tract, and therefore that of the immune system. Since the ... [... more]
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Alcohol Abuse and Your Stomach - Stomach Issues
While one or two glasses of alcohol per day, particularly red wine, can lend several health benefits, alcohol abuse can have damaging effects on the stomach and intestines. Alcohol is absorbed directly through the stomach lining, bypassing the ... [... more]
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Dietary Causes of Acid Reflux - Stomach Issues
For many people, simply changing your food and drink habits can reduce or eliminate acid reflux flare-ups. Sounds too simple? Try this guide! How many times have you heard people say that they have an "iron stomach?" Giving no regard for what .. [... more]
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Hirschsprung's Disease (Adult) - Stomach Issues
Hirschsprung's Disease, also known as congenital megacolon or aganglionic megacolon is an abnormality in which the parasympathetic ganglion cells, (which control colon motility) are not developed within the colon walls in the early embryonic ... [... more]
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Flu (Influenza) Shot Warning - Stomach Issues
Flu season is upon us again. Anyone who has ever had the flu, whether the stomach flu or a respiratory flu, can recall the miserable symptoms and will do just about anything doctors tell them to do to avoid contracting it again, and rush to ... [... more]
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Travelers' Diarrhea - Stomach Issues
If you are not participating in the more traditional Memorial Day activities this year, and have instead decided to embark on a distant vacation during this time, one the many precautionary steps you should take includes safeguarding against ... [... more]
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Systemic Candida - Stomach Issues
The intricate functioning of the GI tract is sadly under-taught in medical schools. When patients enter the doctors office complaining of many GI tract symptoms, misdiagnosis without a complete range of testing is commonplace. The patient is ... [... more]
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Diverticulosis - Stomach Issues
With healthcare costs at an all time high, the need for more and more emphasis on preventative care has become imperative. But healthcare costs aren't the only reason to move in the direction of preventative care. By paying attention to the ... [... more]
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