Digestive Health

Headache vs. Migraine

May 23, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Q:  What’s the difference between an ordinary headache and a migraine? A:  A migraine headache is a neurological condition (i.e., it’s a disease of the nervous system) and unlike other kinds of headaches, a migraine has other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. The pain is intense and can … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Choline

Apr 20, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Choline is an essential nutrient—it’s necessary to maintain optimal health. Our bodies depend on choline for many functions, including regulation of memory, mood, liver, and muscle control. It’s needed to support cell structure and fat metabolism. The liver makes small amounts, but most must come from diet or dietary supplement. … Read More

What Is a Liquid Diet and Is It Healthy?

Apr 20, 2023 · · Digestive Health
In America, there is no shortage of diets to cling to. Paleo, plant-based, keto, DASH to name just a few. All with their merits and pitfalls. Another popular choice is the liquid diet, or so-called “juice cleanse.” Juices, blender shakes, tea, broths, and soups—liquid diets are nutrition programs that direct … Read More

Weight Fluctuations

Apr 20, 2023 · · Digestive Health
If you weigh yourself regularly, you’ve undoubtedly noticed how shifty your weight can be. Whether a few pounds (or more!) up or down from your last weigh-in, that often-evasive number on the scale can trigger questions and even emotions depending on goals and expectations. Whether due to fat or muscle … Read More

Research Round Up May 2023

Apr 20, 2023 · · Digestive Health
• Walnuts Boost Health. Adding one ounce of walnuts daily to the diets of adults and children who don’t normally eat nuts was linked with improvements in diet quality and nutrient intakes, according to researchers. Data from 7,757 “no-nut consumers” was examined to determine percentages over the recommended intake for … Read More

Raising Awareness About Kidney Disease

Mar 24, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Kidney disease may not be one of the most talkedabout health topics, but perhaps it should be: An estimated 37 million adults in the United States may have chronic kidney disease (CKD), but the majority of people who have it are unaware of their condition, according to the National Kidney … Read More

Hunger Hormones

Mar 24, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Q: What are the “hunger hormones” and can they be controlled? A: Ghrelin is a hormone that is produced in the stomach, and levels rise before meals to signal hunger, then fall quickly after eating and stay low for about three hours. Leptin—a satiety hormone produced in fat tissue—suppresses hunger … Read More

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