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Learn to Care for and Feed Your Metabolism

Apr 23, 2024 · · Digestive Health
There’s no shortage of advice on how to “boost” your metabolism, and no shortage of people seeking that advice. If you’ve moved out of your young adult years and find it hard to lose weight—or easier to gain weight—it’s easy to blame a slow metabolism. But do our metabolisms really … Read More

Spring Into Asparagus

Apr 23, 2024 · · Digestive Health
The Folklore. Asparagus, a seasonal favorite, whose name means stalk or shoot in Greek, was first cultivated about 2,500 years ago in Greece, where it was used medicinally to treat toothaches and help prevent bee stings. Considered a delicacy since ancient times, this dainty and nutritious spear continues to be … Read More

Gluten-Free Cookies, Crackers, Chips

Apr 23, 2024 · · Digestive Health
The onslaught of gluten-free foods has been a tremendous help to those managing celiac disease and other conditions requiring gluten avoidance. However, it has also led to misunderstandings for some trying to eat more healthfully. Misconceptions include believing all gluten-free foods are inherently better for you than their gluten-containing counterpart. … Read More

Natural Ways to Ease Heartburn

Mar 21, 2024 · · Digestive Health
Despite its name, heartburn has nothing to do with the heart; it’s a digestive issue. Heartburn is primarily caused by acid reflux, a condition in which stomach acid flows back into the esophagus—the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. This happens when the lower esophageal sphincter, a ring … Read More

The World Within

Mar 21, 2024 · · Digestive Health
You are not alone! Your large intestine is home to a whole community of bacteria and other microorganisms called the microbiota. Your Microbiota. Everybody’s microbiota is different, and the composition changes over time in response to diet, geography, environment, age, physical activity, medications, and other factors. This complexity and variation … Read More

Should You Eat Gluten Free?

Mar 21, 2024 · · Digestive Health
Many restaurants now offer gluten-free menu options and grocery stores have gluten free offerings throughout. But is “going gluten-free” the right choice for you? Gluten 101. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Its ability to stretch allows breads to rise. A gluten-free diet eliminates all sources … Read More

Heartburn Medications in the Spotlight

Mar 21, 2024 · · Digestive Health
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects between 25 and 35 percent of the U.S. population. Up to 15 million Americans experience its main symptom—heartburn due to stomach acid flowing backward into the esophagus (the tube that connects the back of the throat to the stomach)—each day. Many of them self-treat their … Read More

Trouble Swallowing Pills

Feb 27, 2024 · · Digestive Health
Q: I have trouble swallowing pills. What can I do to solve this? A: There are several strategies that can be helpful, but consult with your doctor before making any significant changes to how you take your pills, such as crushing them. Instead of swallowing pills with just a sip … Read More

Impact of Aging on Gut Health

Feb 27, 2024 · · Digestive Health
The health of the gut microbiome, the complex community of bacteria and other microorganisms that live in the large intestine, has been linked to everything from digestive health to bone health to brain health. Does it play a role in aging, too? Research has found that our population of gut … Read More

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