Digestive Health Archives

How to Get Relief from Indigestion and Stomach Pain

Jun 22, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Digestive Health

Stomach pain, a burning sensation in the upper abdomen, bloating, belching, an uncomfortable feeling of fullness, and nausea are some commonly reported symptoms of indigestion. If you’ve experienced any of these symptoms, you’d probably like to prevent indigestion whenever possible. Preventing Indigestion: Expert Tips “To prevent indigestion, how you eat … Read More

Dietary Remedies for Constipation

Jun 20, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Digestive Health

No one wants to talk about constipation, but just about everyone has to deal with it at some point. Remedies for constipation vary, but most of us would rather resolve it without the use of medications. Constipation, usually defined as having fewer than three bowel movements in a week, may … Read More

Peppermint Benefits: Relief for IBS, Tension Headaches, and More

Jun 15, 2017 · Kathleen Jade, ND · Digestive Health

Peppermint benefits include the treatment of digestive disorders and other conditions including headaches, according to the results of two reviews, one published in American Family Physician and the other in the British Medical Journal. As more human studies demonstrating the effectiveness of encapsulated peppermint oil have been published over the … Read More

How to Stop Diarrhea: Here’s What You Can Do to Treat and Prevent Outbreaks

Jun 7, 2017 · Matthew Solan · Digestive Health

Everyone experiences diarrhea symptoms at some time. They can be due to something you ate or drank, or can result as a common side effect from such conditions as the flu or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). But before we answer the question of how to stop diarrhea, let's further explore the … Read More

Ulcer Symptoms? Report Them to Your Doctor for Timely Treatment

Jun 6, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Digestive Health

Most people have an occasional stomachache or a burning sensation in their chest from time to time, but how do you know when peptic ulcer symptoms may be at play? A peptic ulcer is a sore that forms on the inner lining of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, from the … Read More

What Is Ulcerative Colitis? And What Is Crohn’s Disease?

May 31, 2017 · Matthew Solan · Digestive Health

What is ulcerative colitis? Simply put, it’s a condition that causes inflammation and ulcers in the inside lining of the large intestine (rectum and colon). It affects just the top layer of the intestinal lining (called the mucosa). Crohn’s disease also causes inflammation, usually in the small intestine, but it … Read More

How to Stop Cramps

Apr 27, 2017 · Matthew Solan · Digestive Health

Just about everybody at some point wants to know how to stop cramps. The condition is often the result of a digestive issue, like indigestion or an upset stomach. Women may experience cramping during menstruation while others may feel cramping during or after exercise. On the other hand, cramping and … Read More

The Gut Microbiome: This Changes Everything

Apr 21, 2017 · UHN Staff · Digestive Health

Something astonishing has been happening in medicine that is completely changing how we view health and disease. Today’s understanding of the microscopic life inside our gut—microbiome, as it's known—has profound implications for managing not only our digestive health, but also that of the entire body and mind.[4] The microbiome is … Read More

Woman holding out an apple to illustrate the benefits of exercise on digestive health

The Benefits of Exercise for Digestive Health

Apr 20, 2017 · UHN Staff · Digestive Health

We all know that exercise is good for us, but did you know that exercise might actually alter the bacterial composition of your digestive system, helping to prevent disease and maintain overall good health? The collection of microorganisms living in the digestive system is often called the gut microbiota. Healthy … Read More

Get Relief from Hemorrhoids

Apr 19, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Digestive Health

Let’s be honest: Hemorrhoids are not an easy topic of conversation for most people. However, they’re very common. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease, about 75 percent of us experience hemorrhoids sometime during our lives. If you have ever suffered the pain, itching, burning, … Read More

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