Digestive Health

Better Bladder Health for Men and Women

· · Digestive Health
  You’ve probably seen those commercials where people have to run off to the bathroom at the most inconvenient times, forgo outings because of the frequent urge to urinate, or avoid social situations for fear that a sudden cough or sneeze will lead to leakage. Urinary incontinence, involuntary loss of … Read More

Cognitive Therapy Eases Retractable IBS

· · Digestive Health
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a well-known strategy for addressing a variety of mental health issues, but researchers at the University of Southampton and King’s College London report that it can help physical ailments too. As little as two to eight hours of therapy, delivered over the phone or online, … Read More

Sip Kombucha Well

· · Digestive Health
You may just be seeing it on your grocery store shelves recently, but kombucha has been around for more than 2,000 years. For most of its existence, kombucha was brewed at home, but in the last two decades companies have begun mass producing it, making it readily available to everyone. … Read More

Crohn’s Disease: Healing With Nutrition

· · Digestive Health
Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects about 2 in 1,000 Americans. Crohn’s and other forms of IBD are autoimmune diseases, which means the immune system attacks the intestinal lining, resulting in chronic inflammation. The disease can affect any part of the intestine, but usually affects … Read More

Eating to Fight Peptic Ulcers

· · Digestive Health
People used to say stomach ulcers were caused by too much stress or spicy food, and the best thing to do when the pain flared up was to drink a nice big glass of milk. It turns out everything about that statement was wrong. What They Are. Peptic ulcers are … Read More

Top 10 Tips for IBS Relief

· · Digestive Health
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), an unrelenting intestinal disorder, occurs in up to 1 in 5 Americans, presenting with bloating, alteration in bowel habits, pain, and cramping. Diet may be your first line of defense. Here are 10 evidence-based strategies that may minimize symptoms: Try a low FODMAP diet. The low … Read More

5 Natural Ways to Fight Constipation

· · Digestive Health
Americans spend nearly three quarters of a billion dollars a year trying to deal with constipation. It’s a side effect of certain drugs, a complication of some medical conditions, and a common complaint of aging, but constipation can also be caused by dehydration, a low-fiber diet and/or a sedentary lifestyle. … Read More

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